Much like the rock climbing wall, the FlowRider surf simulator also made a name for Royal Caribbean's ships by offering something as incredible as a surf simulator onboard a cruise ship. The self-contained surfing area pumps 34,000 gallons per minute and allows passengers to try stand-up surfing as well as boogie boarding.
While the FlowRider experience is far more of a controlled environment than the ocean, learning to stand up (and stay standing up) on your surf board is not so easy, so Royal Caribbean offers lessons for an additional price. Both private and group lessons are available.
The FlowRider has scheduled times of operation during the day when it is open to all guests for no additional fee. Guests must sign a waiver and there is a height requirement of 52" for boogie boarding and 58" for stand up surfing.
The FlowRider is available on Quantum class, Oasis class, Freedom class and select Voyager class cruise ships.