DocLC Posted July 16, 2015 Report Posted July 16, 2015 Looks like Royal is all in on water slides - http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2015/07/15/royal-caribbean-will-add-new-water-slide-liberty-of-the-seas, but it doesn't look like I'll be on a ship anytime soon with these thrilling versions as the Radiance-class slides do not compare. This creates an interesting dichotomy among the cruise lines with Carnival, NCL, Disney and now Royal in the water slide camp, while Princess, Holland America, and Celebrity remain without. Quote
monctonguy Posted July 16, 2015 Report Posted July 16, 2015 I am looking forward to once day booking a ship that has one. I have to admit, that when docked next to Carnival or especially NCL with some of their waterslides.....I am a little jealous!.. I am curious as to once RCI releases actually photos or details of what these slides will be like and include. DocLC 1 Quote
Matt Posted July 16, 2015 Report Posted July 16, 2015 I am looking forward to once day booking a ship that has one. I have to admit, that when docked next to Carnival or especially NCL with some of their waterslides.....I am a little jealous!.. I am curious as to once RCI releases actually photos or details of what these slides will be like and include. There are renderings of the slides for Harmony here: http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2015/06/30/everything-we-know-about-harmony-of-the-seas-water-slides I'm sure the same company that made the slides for Harmony will do them for Liberty and Majesty. Just a guess DocLC 1 Quote
JohnK6404 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Posted July 16, 2015 Would be nice, although unlikely, that they add them to Allure before SEPT 2016! Quote
monctonguy Posted July 16, 2015 Report Posted July 16, 2015 Sorry..Hadn't seen that when I posted that message. Looks like lots of options and a lot of fun to be had. I have to admit, I enjoy a good waterslide......its the kid in me I guess. But, I wonder how long the waits would be or if there would never not be a long wait. Time will tell once they are up and running I suppose. Quote
Matt Posted July 16, 2015 Report Posted July 16, 2015 But, I wonder how long the waits would be or if there would never not be a long wait. Time will tell once they are up and running I suppose. There will be lines at certain times, just like anything on the ship. On a sea day around 1pm, there will be a line. But embarkation day it will be empty and during times when many people are in port or at dinner, lines will be shorter. Quote
Jerel Posted July 16, 2015 Report Posted July 16, 2015 Woohoo, waterslides!!! Its a no brainer really, I cant believe Royal took this long. My inner child likes water slides more than Broadway style musicals. DocLC 1 Quote
monctonguy Posted July 21, 2015 Report Posted July 21, 2015 Agree with you on that one....big-time!! Take a good waterslide over a musical any day! I was surprised that its taken this long as it seems they are pretty standard on other cruise line ships. Quote
Matt Posted July 21, 2015 Report Posted July 21, 2015 Agree with you on that one....big-time!! Take a good waterslide over a musical any day! I was surprised that its taken this long as it seems they are pretty standard on other cruise line ships. The question we may never know the answer to is why were they hesitant to add water slides but now are gung-ho about it. Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted July 21, 2015 Report Posted July 21, 2015 I think it was an image thing. I think RCI was hesitant to install wildly colorful [and oftentimes gaudy] waterslides which have always been a signature of Carnival. I think perhaps RCI was trying for a more sophisticated look...but finally succumbed to pressure. Just a guess. Quote
DocLC Posted July 21, 2015 Author Report Posted July 21, 2015 Wasn't the former CEO once quoted as saying their would never be water slides on Royal Caribbean ships? I think it was a management decision nod with the change in leadership comes changes such as these. More amenities means a better cruise experience in my mind and I'd take water slides over splash pads and sprinklers any day as they appeal to both kids and adults. Quote
Matt Posted July 22, 2015 Report Posted July 22, 2015 Someone else brought up this point but I tend to agree with it... I think RC is looking for ways to stay competitive in the family cruise market and water slides are a pretty easy solution without much investment Galveston Steve and DocLC 2 Quote
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