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Surfside puts younger-family activities together: Splashaway Bay water play, Baby Bay, a carousel, Playscape and nearby included food. Water's Edge Pool gives the family another place to spend time close to that activity. This layout lets you pause for a snack or a swim without crossing the ship between every stop.

Thrill Island has a different emphasis. Category 6 offers body and raft waterslides, with height and weight limits that vary by slide. Its admission is included, as are the FlowRider surf simulator, Adrenaline Peak climbing wall and Lost Dunes mini-golf. Each activity has its own participation rules.

Royal Bay provides a larger shared pool setting. Adults can head to The Hideaway for a suspended infinity pool and a beach-club atmosphere with a DJ. Pool access does not include cocktails or other bar purchases, and private suite pool areas have separate access conditions.

A balcony overlooking Surfside or Central Park gives a different view from one facing the ocean. Infinite Balcony rooms use an expanded living area that opens at the push of a button. Compare that arrangement with a conventional outdoor balcony before choosing your room.

Family Infinite Ocean View Balcony rooms add a separate bunk space and a split bathroom. Surfside Family Suites also have a split bathroom and a children's nook, with views into the neighborhood. These details can matter more to a family sharing one room than the word “suite” alone.

Suite benefits follow the booked Royal Suite Class tier. A Surfside Family Suite is Sea Class, with Coastal Kitchen dinner subject to availability and reservations. Access to The Grove suite sundeck belongs to qualifying Sky and Star bookings. Check the exact category before counting on a private pool, lounge or all-day suite dining.

The Main Dining Room and Windjammer provide included meals, while Surfside Eatery and Surfside Bites keep casual choices near the family activities. AquaDome Market offers food-hall options, and Pearl Café supplies sandwiches, salads and sweets. You can plan a day around these venues without adding a specialty meal.

Specialty restaurants, including Chops Grille and Izumi, add separate dining costs. Milkshakes at Desserted and other premium treats also require payment. Some menus at otherwise included venues have supplements, so check the item rather than relying only on the restaurant's inclusion label.

Brewed coffee, tea and ice water are among the included drinks in complimentary dining venues. Soda, bottled water, specialty coffees and alcohol require a purchase or applicable package. Free admission to a music lounge does not make its drinks complimentary.