Mariner of the Seas doesn’t just have water slides – it has epic ones. We’re talking twisting, turning, heart-racing fun that’ll have both kids and grown-ups racing back for another go.
Whether you’re all about the thrills or just looking to cool off in the most exciting way possible, these slides are a highlight you don’t want to miss.
Ready to find out what makes them so special?
The Perfect Storm
Royal Caribbean’s cruise ship Mariner of the Seas features two fun waterslides – Typhoon and Cyclone. Together, they are known as The Perfect Storm.
On my cruise on Mariner of the Seas, I made a video of what I saw whilst going down the slides using a waterproof Go-Pro video camera. Check it out…
The Perfect Storm waterslides were added to Mariner of the Seas in 2018 as part of a £90 million makeover which also saw the addition of the laser tag arena, the virtual reality trampolines and the escape room.
There is no charge to ride water slides on board any Royal Caribbean ships.
Restrictions
- Minimum rider height: 1.22 metres (48 inches)
- Maximum rider weight: 114 kg (250 lbs) for Cyclone and 100 kg (220 lbs) for Typhoon
Only one person may ride each slide at once. Children can’t sit on their parents’ lap.
Queue length
How many people are in the line for the water slides depends on a lot of factors, such as the time of day, the weather, and whether it’s a sea day or a port day.
For the shortest queue times, choose to ride the slides at the beginning or end of the day or on a sea day.
Weather restrictions
The slides will close if the weather gets bad. However, if the weather is just a little cold you can still ride the slides. The water is actually nice and warm, and there’s likely to be a very short queue, so you can go down the slides again and again and not get cold.
The slides aren’t too fast!
The Perfect Storm water slides aren’t that fast, and it’s quite possible to keep your face dry for those that prefer not to get too wet!
However, if you lie back and cross your arms and legs you will go faster. The type of swimwear you wear also affects sliding speed. Basically, the less you wear the better, so for maximum velocity, opt for a bikini, or Speedos for men.
So, excited to try them out?
Other ships with The Perfect Storm
The Perfect Storm has been added to several Royal Caribbean ships. So if you like the idea of trying out these waterslides, you aren’t restricted to Mariner of the Seas.
You’ll also find the slides on:
- Oasis of the Seas
- Harmony of the Seas
- Symphony of the Seas
- Allure of the Seas
- Navigator of the Seas
- Liberty of the Seas
- Wonder of the Seas
- Independence of the Seas
- Explorer of the Seas
- Mariner of the Seas
- Voyager of the Seas
If you want the best water slides in the Royal Caribbean fleet then I’d recommend you check out the Icon-class ships.
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Jenni Fielding is the founder of Cruise Mummy. She has worked in the cruise industry since 2015 and has taken over 30 cruises. Now, she helps over 1 million people per month to plan their perfect cruise holidays.
