# Familial Cruise Accommodations Royal Caribbeans 'Ultimate Family Suite' Features an Indoor Slide By Jana Pijak | Published 2018-01-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-suite References: [seattletimes](https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/new-worlds-biggest-cruise-ship-to-focus-on-families/) & [royalcaribbean](https://www.royalcaribbean.com/) [Royal Caribbean International's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-of-the-seas) newest cruise ship 'Symphony of the Seas' will be home to an Ultimate Family Suite geared towards [luxury-minded passengers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aman-amangati-yacht). The dual level suite was recently unveiled in an artist-created rendering which spotlights its large family room and interactive gaming area -- equipped with a chalkboard, a television and an air hockey table. The rendering also showcases the suite's most exciting feature, an [indoor slide which takes kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benjamin-royal-sonesta) from upstairs to its roomy living area. This interactive family suite illustrates Royal Caribbean International's dedication to its target demographic -- passengers with children -- and ensures their on-board experience is one that is convenient, luxury-minded, enjoyable and most importantly designed to meet the needs of travelers varying in age. Image Credit: Royal Caribbean International ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury-minded Cruises:** The demand for luxury cruises that cater to the needs of families with children presents an opportunity for cruise lines to create unique and extravagant accommodations. - **Interactive Family Suites:** The inclusion of interactive features such as indoor slides and gaming areas in family suites offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the cruise industry to enhance the onboard experience for passengers with children. - **Cruise Ship Design:** Incorporating thoughtful and well-designed family spaces within cruise ships can differentiate cruise lines and attract families seeking comfortable and enjoyable vacations at sea. ### Where This Applies - **Cruise Line Industry:** Cruise lines have the chance to tap into the growing demand for luxury and family-friendly cruises by creating unique and luxurious accommodation options. - **Family Entertainment Industry:** The family entertainment industry can collaborate with cruise lines to provide interactive and engaging features for family suites, enhancing the overall experience for passengers with children. - **Hospitality Design Industry:** The hospitality design industry can play a crucial role in designing family-friendly spaces within cruise ships, offering innovative and functional solutions to meet the needs of travelers with children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Cruise Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-of-the-seas.md) - [Oceanic Family Activity Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-at-sea-program.md) - [At-Sea Railway Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-railway-utopia-station.md) - [Children's Cruise Performances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-caribbean.md) - [Ceremonial Cruise Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-of-the-seas1.md) - [Residential Cruise Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storylines-residential-cruise-ship.md) - [Multi-Generational Cruise Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summertime-fjordland.md) - [Entertainment-Focused Cruise Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnival-celebration.md) - [Luxurious Transcending Cruise Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seven-seas-prestige.md)