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Wonder of the Seas - Activities for Kids | Royal Caribbean

Activities for kids and families on Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas. The largest cruise ship in the world.

What can kids do on Royal Caribbeans Wonder of the Seas? Let me start by saying the kids club is just the beginning. Here are my top activities for kids and families on Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas


Laser Tag: Clash for the Crystal City


The story goes that sometime in the distant future. Two teams battle it out in a glow-in-the-dark laser tag faceoff in a frozen-themed wasteland. 

The course itself is a massive inflatable castle, that is set up in Studio B, the ship’s indoor ice rink.

laser tag on Wonder of the Seas

The ice is covered with carpet so you won’t slip but shoes are required for this. 

Children must be at least 5 years old to play and 40 inches but it’s not just for kids. It’s a great activity for families or even if the kids can play themselves while you watch. 
Here’s a tip: you need to make reservations once onboard Wonder of the Seas, so on Day 1 scroll through the Daily Planner in the Royal Caribbean app to see which days laser tag is being offered.

Chances are you’ll want to play more than once so sign up for a few games. Stand-by spots are also available but you know…it’s standby so who knows if you’re going to get in. Better to make a reservation.

Wonder PlayScape

For your little ones, Wonder PlayScape is an underwater-themed world with slides, child-size climbing walls, games, and puzzles.

Wonder of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | Wonder Playscape

And by night, the playscape transforms into an otherworldly seascape with special lighting and effects. 

Adult supervision is required here but there are places to sit. Or, you can get in on the fun and play together. 

Boardwalk on Wonder of the Seas

The Boardwalk Neighborhood located on deck 6 aft, is where you’ll find complimentary carousel rides and even special events like the Family Fun Day Carnival.

Carousel on Wonder of the Seas - Royal Caribbean

The carnival has a chocolate fountain, cotton candy machines, games for kids,and live entertainment.

Be sure to check the daily planner on the Royal Caribbean app for special events on the Boardwalk.

These events are popular so I recommend getting there a few minutes early. 

But of course, the carousel is the main attraction here. Those are hand-carved horses by the way!

The Boardwalk Neighborhood also has the Dog House featuring hot dogs and brats. 

All of this is included in your cruise fare. 

Ultimate Abyss

There are 2 kinds of people in the world. Those who think sliding down 10 stories on Wonder of the Seas, sounds exciting, and those who think it sounds terrifying.

Well, it’s actually not as terrifying as it looks.

Ultimate Abyss Slide on Wonder of the Seas
Ultimate Abyss Slide on Wonder of the Seas - Royal Caribbean

It’s a regular slide, not a water slide, and you sit in on a mat all the way down.

You can actually control how fast you go once inside by pulling up on the front handle.

While it is thrilling, it’s not as intimidating as you might think.

Inside there are lighting and sound effects that make it even more exciting.

wonder of the seas ultimate abyss slide

Just remember that when come to a stop at the bottom, you’ll be on Deck 6 - the Boardwalk and you will need to take an elevator back up.

The minimum highest is 44” and you do not need reservations. 

Adventure Ocean Kids Club

Royal Caribbean ships are of course family ships, but Wonder of the Seas takes it to the next level. Adventure Ocean is way beyond a kids club. 

Adventure Ocean - Wonder of the Seas - Kids Club

Adventure Ocean is included for children between the ages of 3 and 11. 

Inside there are plenty of activities just for kids like science experiments, an Imagination Studio presented by Crayola, scheduled character appearances starring popular DreamWorks characters, and scavenger hunts. 

They also have field trips to the sports courts, and video arcades where the games are free movie nights (even Disney movies which I think is awesome...because well, you know, this isn’t Disney Cruise Line). 

Kids may also be escorted to Windjammers buffet for dinner - they even have their own little buffet.

kids buffet on Wonder of the Seas

Adventure Ocean is open from about 9 am to 10 pm, but it does close periodically so be sure to check to schedule.

On Port Days it’s typically open the entire time Wonder of the Seas is in port. 

Adventure Ocean Late Night Party starts at 10 pm, for $7 per hour. Kids can stay until 2 am.

I recommend you attend the Adventure Ocean open house on Embarkation Day. You can meet the crew and register your child. You can also play together in the different spaces during open house. 

Babies and Tots Programs on Wonder of the Seas

Wonder of the Seas has a babies program just for those between the ages of 6 months and 18 months in Adventure Ocean Babies.  

Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas Babies and Tots

Adventure Ocean Junior is for children ages 18 months to 36 months. They must be potty trained to enter. 

A small fee applies to both AO Babies and AO Junior which is about $7 per hour. 

Social 100 Teen Club

Teens age 13 - 17 have their own space on board too - and Wonder of the Seas really does a great job of giving them options and variety.

Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas Teen Club

They will just be so thrilled to get some space (and believe me, you will too!)

There are 2 parts, the Social 100 Club on Deck 16, an indoor place to chill, play video games, and socialize.

They also have planned activities at the sports deck in the evenings. 

Plus there’s a private Social 100 outdoor area on Deck 17.

Here they have places to chill, and sit in the hot tub, there’s even a refreshment bar serving non-alcoholic beverages.

Wonder of the Seas - Teen Club
Wonder of the Seas Teen Club - Social 100 - Royal Caribbean

Teens are allowed to come and go as they please. 

If you have a teen who is going by themselves, I recommend they attend on the first night. The crew does introductions and icebreakers so the kids can make friends.

Also on Day 1 parents can tour the teen club and register.

wonder of the seas - teen club - social 100

The Perfect Storm

There’s a water park located on the pool deck which features dual racer sides, the first boomerang-style and headfirst mat racer waterslides at sea, and a Champagne bowl slide, where after braving the slide, you emerge in a giant "bowl" before sliding down one more tube.

wonder of the seas - water slides

Oh, I know what you’re thinking - sounds like a toilet bowl. Exactly! 

This onboard water park is included with your cruise fare.

Height and weight restrictions apply, I recommend these slides for those ages 7 and up. 

Splashaway Bay

"wonder of the seas" splashaway bay

Pint-sized cruisers can have a blast too in Splashaway Bay water park.

This water playscape features colorful waterslides, water cannons, fountains, pools, and whirlpools for tots to tweens (and their supervising parents).

Kids must be potty trained. The slide has a minimum height requirement of 42”. 

Wonder of the Seas Zip Line

You are suspended on the Zip Line nine decks up above the Boardwalk Neighborhood on Wonder of the Seas.

It’s hard to imagine that this can be done on a cruise ship! The zip line is open to kids age 12+ and a minimum of 52”. A parent must be present. 

zip line on "wonder of the seas" Royal Caribbean
zip line on wonder of the seas

You’ll need closed-toe shoes with laces so, don’t forget those. The zip line is included in your fare, no reservation is required.

Check the daily planner in the Royal app for times once onboard. 

Flowrider Surf Simulator

This surf simulator is one of the most popular activities for kids and adults alike. Reservations are recommended -make them in the Royal app. If your child is new to surfing, they offer boogie boarding in addition to stand-up surfing. 

Private lessons are also available starting at around $70.

Surf Simulator - Flow Rider - Wonder of the Seas

If they get the hang of it, expect a big cheer from the crowd. We all know it’s not easy so it’s nice to see others cheer them on.

Wiping out is inevitable but don’t worry, Flowrider is basically a giant trampoline with water, so you just bounce around until coming to a rest.

Still, you will need to pass a quick physical agility test and sign a waiver so you should allow for additional time prior to your reservation time. 

Wonder Dunes Mini-Golf

I recommend playing miniature golf at night. Why? Because it’s hot on the top deck during the day.

But Wonder of The Seas has something special: nighttime lighting effects.

Wonder of the Seas - mini-golf

This is actually a great activity that the entire family can enjoy together.

It’s included with your cruise and you can play as many times as you like. No reservations are required. 

Wonder of the Seas Sports Court

The sports court is always busy, especially with teens looking to play basketball. Social 100 will sometimes have activities planned here as well in the evenings. 

Spotlight Karaoke

From show tunes or shower tunes, your entire family can sing your favorite hits with thousands of popular songs to choose from.

Reservations are required and they can be made in the Royal app once onboard. This is a popular activity so I recommend reserving on Day 1.

Wonder of the Seas Arcade

The arcade on Wonder of the Seas isn’t as popular as other ships probably because there are so many other activities for kids.

But you’ll find a good mix of games from the 80s, 90s, and today.

The games are not included in your cruise fare but the Adventure Ocean team sometimes brings the kids over for free play. 

Rock Climbing Wall

Rock climbing walls have become a guest favorite on Royal Caribbean ships and Wonder of the Seas has 2! Both are located in the aft, just behind the Boardwalk Neighborhood. These 30 ft tall rock walls are open to kids age 6+.

wonder-of-the-seas-rock-climbing

Rock climbing is supervised by crew members and they are great about encouraging kids to keep going. It’s much harder than it looks.

Kids can safely and slowly repel back down - which is the fun part!

Reservations are not needed and it is included with your cruise fare.

Just remember to bring a pair of socks because special rock climbing shoes will be provided.

Intense Aqua-Theater Performance

Kids might not immediately be too fond of having to sit through a show but Intense on Wonder of the Seas is different.

wonder-of-the-seas Intense aqua theater show

It’s a high-energy show with powerful music and has everything from pool plunging to tightrope teetering and beyond.

This show is extremely popular and has limited seating so you definitely want to make a reservation in the Royal app as soon as you’re on board.

Arrive 30 minutes prior to show time to secure a good seat.

I also recommend sitting towards the rear of the theater as some performances take palace over the audience. 

Kid-Friendly Food on Wonder of the Seas

From the Sorrentos Pizza to the cutest buffet line called KidJammers, there are plenty of kid-friendly dining options onboard Wonder of the Seas.

wonder-of-the-seas-buffet

Even the main dining room is kid friendly.

It’s a great time to see if they want to try something new because almost everything is included in your cruise fare. If they don’t like it, that’s ok, they can order something else.

I got my son to try Escargot as an appetizer. It didn’t go well, but hey, he tried it and it was really funny to watch.

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Thank you so much for being so patient with us. We had a great first cruise. Your advice was spot on especially with the dining package.
— Wendy D. New Brunswick, New Jersey


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Darren is a Disney-focused travel agent with Magical Vacations Travel and has over 13 years of experience. Readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World rate him as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren is also an Orlando-based travel writer with topics ranging from theme parks to cruise lines.


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