More than 50% of Irish parents want more sporting options for their kids while on holiday.
That is according to a new survey by cruise giant Royal Caribbean International, which said 53% of Irish parents questioned said they want more sporting options for their offspring on holiday, while 17% said they are more likely to try a sport on holiday.
The survey comes against the backdrop of a busy summer of sport – including Wimbledon, the Women’s Football World Cup, the Ashes Cricket and the Rugby World Cup.
Ben Bouldin, Vice President, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Royal Caribbean International said: “With an exciting summer of sport ahead, it’s fantastic to see this spike in desire from… parents wanting more sports options for kids on holiday. On our ships, we see amazing memories being made at every turn as families and friends bond over a shared love of sports. And it’s not just the die-hard sports fans who enjoy our experiences, people come onboard and discover things like surfing or rock climbing, activities they never would have tried otherwise, and it makes their holiday.”
Royal Caribbean’s Summer Sport Offering Includes:
For those also wanting to catch live sport onboard this year, Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade will be showing all the big games across multiple ships, with 60 screens onboard to catch all the action.
Other activities onboard include:
Sports Court – Whether it’s football, cricket, basketball, pickleball or volleyball, get sporty with an awesome energising ocean view.
Ice Skating – Beginners to masters, all are invited to strap on a pair of skates and show off their moves.
Rock Climbing Wall – Overlooking the ocean, two towering rock-climbing walls rise 40 feet above deck.
Mini Golf – Windmills, inclined ramps, and many other obstacles await for those wanting to get their golf on.
Table Tennis – Friends and families can battle it out with a table tennis tournament unlike any other – a back-and-forth battle at sea.
FlowRider – Guests can catch a wave surrounded by ocean views on the surf simulators featured on multiple ships, including Anthem and Odyssey of the Seas.
Zip Line – Thrill seekers can soar decks high above the signature Boardwalk, which is on multiple ships like Symphony and Wonder of the Seas.
The Ultimate Abyss – Holidaymakers can take the plunge down the test of courage that is 10 stories high and on ships like Allure, Symphony and Wonder of the Seas.
RipCord by iFly – On the world’s first skydiving experience at sea, adventurers can feel the freedom of freefall without ever leaving the deck on multiple ships, including Anthem and Odyssey of the Seas.
