It appears that Royal Caribbean is beginning to charge guests for rides on some of its signature attractions onboard Quantum of the Seas.
Guests on Quantum of the Seas will now be charged $20 for a ride on North Star or $26 for a 1 minute Ripcord by iFly flight.
Quantum of the Seas, the cruise line's first Quantum class cruise ship, is offering cruises in Asia and Australia and is now charging for rides made in advance via the Cruise Planner web site.
Rides on North Star and Ripcord had been complimentary until now on all Quantum class ships.
There is no indication of a pricing change for these experiences on sister ship Anthem of the Seas.
Royal Caribbean's North Star takes guests in an observation pod 300 feet above sea level for amazing views of the area around the ship. RipCord by iFly is a skydiving simulator that allows guests to get the sensation of skydiving without the incredible risk of jumping out of a perfectly good airplane.
It is not clear yet if the change to charge for these experiences is a test or a permanent change. In addition, it is unknown if guests that opt to skip advanced reservations and wait in a standby line will also be charged for the experience.
Would you pay extra to reserve a spot on North Star or Ripcord? Share your thoughts in the comments!
