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May 30, 2013  |  By Emma Smith In Cruise lines, Experience

The Top 5 Waterslides at Sea

Carnival family cruises

Water slides are amazing, despite the fact that they’re over so quickly. And of course they’re extremely exciting as well for kids, and with many cruise lines actively trying to push for more families, creating brand loyalty that could last for a lifetime of repeat bookings, there are more and more cruise ships with fantastic slide options now available to book. Here I’ve selected five of my favourite slides across some of the most fun ships on the ocean right now or coming soon.

Free Fall – Norwegian Breakaway

This is the newest slide on my list (that is already built, anyway) and it’s also the fastest. There are two slides to this, with a free-fall drop (hence the name…) that sends you flying round a sharp bend in a complete flurry of speed and water. This one is seriously quick and a bit nerve-wracking, so you’ll need to be brave to try this one.

Speedway Splash – Carnival Sunshine

This is technically a dual (and a duel) slide, so it counts for two on my list. These slides are designed for pure racing – two slides each exactly the same length that send you hurtling down multiple stories over hundreds of feet in a challenge to beat your competitor. What better way to add to the thrill of the slide itself than the rush of trying to get through it in the quickest time possible to defeat your opponent? Or am I just too competitive?

Vertigo – MSC Preziosa

There’s one reason I love Vertigo, and that is simply that it’s the longest single-body water slide on the ocean. It’s nearly 400 feet long with plenty of exciting turns, twists and thrills and it’s even got added translucent colour sections that give a strobe effect as you fly past.

AquaDunk – Disney Magic (coming soon)

The AquaDunk is part of the renovation plans of the Disney Magic which are due to be completed in September. It will feature a 40 foot drop and a clear section that loops out over the ocean, so for a fleeting few seconds riders will get a glimpse of just pure water in almost every direction. And the best bit? It has a chamber start, so you’ll be stood with a tense wait before the floor just drops out and sends you screaming. This one is going to be fantastic.

 

By Ian Lewis
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Emma Smith
Emma has more than six years' experience as a writer and has been in the travel industry for over a year. She loves learning of new places and cruise ships coming to market, as well as discovering fun and exciting activities to do while you sail. She has cruised with Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises and is looking to get something in diary for 2021! Her favourite things to see on a ship include excellent entertainment, a delicious cocktail menu and extraordinary dining venues.

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