Many people are surprised by how fast summer flies by. During the first few weeks, you think you have all the time in the world. The next thing you know, it’s late August and schools are starting up again. Don’t let this be you! There’s still time to plan an epic family getaway this summer, one that doesn’t need a whole lot of time off but still delivers a massive mountain of memories. It’s called the short cruise — 2-4-night escapes to an island or two — and Royal Caribbean® specializes in them.
Royal Caribbean’s 2-to-4-night itineraries give families a ton of bang for their buck. Departing from major hubs like Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Port Canaveral (Orlando) in Florida, or Los Angeles, California, these brief getaways deliver a full-scale vacation experience without the commitment of a week-long trip. That means you can save your PTO for the holidays and still embark on an epic adventure your kids will be talking about long into the school year.
Perfect Storm waterslides
The Boldest Cruise Ships at Sea
What will they be talking about? The ships. Royal Caribbean dedicates some of its newest, most innovative ships to shorter cruises, so that families can see and do it all in less time. On board crowd favorites like Wonder® and Utopia of the Seas®, you can plunge 10 stories down the tallest slide at sea, Ultimate AbyssSM; see who can stay upright the longest on the FlowRider® surf simulator; and race each other down the twisting, turning Perfect StormSM waterslide trio.
It’s not all waterslides and splash parks on board (even though you’ll return home with hundreds of pics of those). You’ll also have more than a dozen restaurants to choose from, many included in the fare, offering everything from casual cuisine to elevated epicurean delights. At night, you’ll have a host of sensational shows to choose from, including full-scale productions of award-winning Broadway musicals and a stunt-filled high-diving acrobatic display at the AquaTheater.
Family fun at Royal Beach Club Paradise Island
Visit Tropical Playgrounds
Most shorter sailings out of Florida focus on the Bahamas, with the crown jewel of the itinerary being Royal Caribbean’s award-winning private island destinations. At Perfect Day CocoCay, you’ll find record-breaking waterslides, DJ-fueled adults-only areas and powdery soft beaches. And during your stop in Nassau, you can choose an excursion to Royal Beach ClubSM Paradise Island, where your day pass scores you a full day of drinks, mouthwatering bites, multiple beaches and pools and much more.
For those venturing from the West Coast, a 3-Night Ensenada cruise ticks every box for an unforgettable vacation. You’ll have a full, relaxing day at sea to enjoy the RipCord® by iFLY® skydiving simulator and the robotic bartenders of the Bionic Bar® on Quantum of the Seas®. In Ensenada, you’ll have plenty of time to hike along the six-mile Canon de Doña Petra trail and admire the colorful work of local artists in the shops on Calle 1. Of course, the kids will love watching the geyser at Bufadora shoot more than 100 feet into the air.
Icon of the Seas is the ultimate playground
The Easiest Way to Book Your Royal Caribbean Cruise
If one of these shorter cruises is right for you, or your family would like to extend the journey to a week or more, contact our travel agency to book your Royal Caribbean cruise today. We offer a wealth of experience booking cruises and can easily guide you through the entire process, helping you choose the best itinerary, stateroom and more. Plus, we can help you take advantage of special offers ending soon so that you don’t miss out on one last adventure this summer!
