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Are the bumper cars free on Royal Caribbean?

One of the best free things to do onboard the original Quantum Ultra Class cruise ship is also an amusement park classic — bumper cars with a futuristic twist. Located in the iconic SeaPlex, this guest-favorite Royal Caribbean experience offers hours of fun for both kids and adults.



Yes, the bumper cars on Royal Caribbean are generally free of charge and included in the cost of your cruise fare. You will find this attraction in the "SeaPlex," a massive indoor multi-purpose sports and entertainment complex featured on Quantum-class ships (such as Quantum, Anthem, Ovation, Spectrum, and Odyssey of the Seas). Because the SeaPlex is a versatile space, the bumper cars are not available all day; the crew will host "sessions" that typically last 1 to 2 hours, during which they roll out the cars and set up the arena. While the ride itself is free, it is extremely popular, and the line can grow quite long, often with waits of 30 minutes or more. You do not need a reservation for standard sessions, but you must be at least 5 years old and 42 inches tall to ride with an adult, or 8 years old and 48 inches tall to drive solo. It is important to check the "Daily Planner" on the Royal Caribbean app to find the exact times for the bumper car sessions, as the arena is also used for basketball, roller skating, and soccer at other times during the day. As of 2026, Royal Caribbean continues to offer this as a "signature" free activity to maintain its reputation as the best cruise line for active families and multi-generational groups.

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Free Activities on Cruises: Trivia, pool games, big-screen movies, dance classes and sports deck activities (basketball, rock climbing, mini-golf, shuffleboard and more) are all normally free on a cruise ship. Ships that offer enrichment classes do not typically charge extra for them.

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Activities on Cruise Ships Activities That Cost Extra on Cruises: Bingo, casino play, arcade games, escape rooms and golf simulators will all cost you extra on most ships. Additionally, hands-on cooking classes, wine and liquor tastings, and a few other courses require an extra charge outside your fare.

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Most activities on most Royal Caribbean ships are included in your cruise fare. So you won't need to pay any extra for things like the FlowRider, climbing wall, zip line, ice skating, laser tag, mini-golf, water slides, shows or to use the gym.

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Your cruise fare always includes food for breakfast, lunch and dinner on a cruise ship. However, not all venues that offer food will be free. The main dining room and cruise ship buffet will always be included in your cruise fare, though a few specialty items might cost extra.

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Your cruise fare always includes food for breakfast, lunch and dinner on a cruise ship. However, not all venues that offer food will be free. The main dining room and cruise ship buffet will always be included in your cruise fare, though a few specialty items might cost extra.

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Policy – Guests are allowed to take spirits, wine, and champagne onboard, though most alcohol is included in the price of the cruise. Policy – Two bottles (750ml each or smaller) of wine or champagne per cabin are allowed. No beer or spirits may be taken onboard for consumption.

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On every ship, there's a flyer at the casino host desk and at the cashier that shows the points required to earn discounts and free cruises. On a typical cruise recently, 800 points might earn you a free cruise on a very limited selection of cruises while 1,500 will get you access to a much longer list.

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** Carry-on luggage drop-off service is limited to two pieces per guest and can weigh no more than 25 pounds per carry-on. *** Welcome lunch is open from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm. **** Reservations are required for shows on Quantum and Oasis class ships.

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Guests may also bring non-alcoholic beverages as carry-on items on boarding day. Non-alcoholic beverages may not exceed 12 standard (17 oz.) cans, bottles or cartons per stateroom. Milk and distilled water brought on for infant, medical, or dietary use are permitted.

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Meals from many onboard venues, such as the Main Dining Room and Windjammer Caf?, are included in the price of your cruise.

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What kind of food or drinks am I allowed to bring onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship? We don't allow any food items other than dry, non-perishable snack items (cookies, crackers, chips, energy bars, etc) to be brought onboard.

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Taking food back to the room You can take food from the buffet back to your room if you'd rather eat away from the crowds. If you take food from the buffet or another informal location and bring it back to your room, nobody will object.

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Sure, you can eat at the buffet at almost any time of the day or make a reservation at a specialty restaurant, but to dine in the main dining room, most cruise lines require you to show up at either a set time or during a limited timeframe.

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As a general rule, plan to have $50 to $100 each day in the local currency. Also, you may want to bring an extra $20 a day for tipping crew members. Make sure to include smaller bills for tips. Fifty to a hundred dollars a day should be enough to cover small purchases, tips and snacks at each port.

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John Rockets Is An Inexpensive Meal Choice There's a flat fee of $6.95 per person for anything on the menu, excluding ice cream, milkshakes, soda and alcohol, which cost extra. Breakfast served on Oasis-class vessels is gratis.

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Generally, most cruise lines offer all-inclusive packages that include meals in their price. This means you can eat as much as you want during your stay!

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