Every guests' trip will be an unforgettable memory for their children when they get to meet some of their favourite movie characters. The whole family can pose for photos with characters like Shrek, Fiona, and Po from Kung Fu Panda, or join them on a colourful parade around the deck. They could even join guests at their dinner table. Guests can also see their films on the big screen in amazing 3D, or – if they want some quiet time – back in their stateroom.

Guests can dive into the surf and ride the breakers on the two Flowriders, which recreate the best waves of the west coast. Whether guests have never surfed in their lives or are surf legends, they’ll love this. With 60,000 gallons of water rushing by every minute, FlowRider is a spectacular feat of engineering where guests can let rip by themselves or try a surfing lesson.

The West-End style theatre productions are world-class. Guests can watch world-class performers light up the stage in Broadway-style theatre productions.

Loads of laughter and unforgettable experiences go hand-in-hand when cruising with Royal Caribbean. Games, events and activities are going on all over the ship throughout the day and into the evening hours, making family time a great time. And thanks to the award-winning Adventure Ocean youth programme and the all-new DreamWorks Experience, children love their Royal Caribbean cruise holiday just as much as their parents.

Guests can have some time to themselves on their holiday by dropping their children off (6-17 months or 18-36 months) at the professionally run nursery. There is a modest charge, but it’s a small price to pay for peace of mind.

Guests can experience the state of the art fitness centre offering a fantastic selection of choices, from yoga classes and spinning, to solo work-outs in the state-of-the-art gym. Guests can also get pampered and preened in the blissfully indulgent spa; try a muscle-melting massage, the soothing sauna, get a perfect manicure, or an oxygenating or line-reducing signature facial treatment. There is also a menu of treats for under 18s to enjoy.

Heaven for kids, this is a mini water park complete with fountains, waterfalls, geysers and water-squirting cannons where kids can splash about to their heart's content.

Guest can enjoy sports from basketball, volleyball, dodgeball and football, to table tennis and more, on the full-size courts.

The Royal Promenade or Centrums are at the heart of the ships and offer an array of shopping opportunities from perfume to electrical goods to the famous pets at sea where guests can build a cuddly toy from scratch – a must do family experience.

The variety of art aboard the ships sets Royal Caribbean apart and offers some truly unique pieces. Art auctions take place on every cruise in a variety of venues around the ship.

Guests can catch a fast-paced comedy show or improvised performance in one of the onboard theatres or try some live underground comedy in Comedy Live.

Every one of the Royale Caribbean cruise ships features an exciting casino, packed with eclectic artwork, all types of table games, slot machines, and much, much more. They are considered to be a little bit of Vegas, a little bit of Monte Carlo and a lot of Royal Caribbean fun. Guests can head to the tables for a game of roulette or poker or see how they fare on the slot machines. There are games for all levels of players; if guests fancy joining in the fun but don’t know how to play, they can try the casino and card lessons first. Some of the games onboard include Blackjack, Roulette, 3 Card Poker, Texas hold ‘em, Caribbean Stud Poker, Let It Ride, Craps and Slot Machines.

Guests can watch the amazing ice shows in the onboard ice-skating rink featuring professional ice skaters from around the world.

Nights are always abuzz with activity. Guests can enjoy live music, from the latest hits and jazz right through to classical, in some of the bars and pubs, as well as Karaoke on selected ships. Guests can enjoy various soft drinks and wine packages, which can be pre-booked online or booked on board.

Travel is all about experiences, and Royale Caribbean has an extensive programme of sightseeing tours around cities and significant sites in each country. The cruise even offers flightseeing tours, which give guests a unique airborne perspective of a region. Guests will get similarly big kicks from adventure tours on horseback or 4x4, underwater adventures including scuba diving and deep sea fishing, or once-in-a-lifetime experiences like parasailing.