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A large cruise ship sails through calm water near forested islands at sunset. The ship features multiple decks, FlowSurf water slides, pools, and bright lights, with the word ICON visible on its side.
FlowRider Spotlight, Grand Opening, New Wave Alert

A Legend is Born and the Wave Comes With It

Royal Caribbean and FlowRider go back. Way back. Twenty-two ships, 26 FlowRider units across the fleet, and a partnership that’s become so woven into the Royal Caribbean experience that guests plan their…
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A blue FlowRider and FlowSurf surf simulator with the Royal Caribbean logo sits on a cruise ship deck, surrounded by railings and overlooking the ocean under a partly cloudy sky.
Refurbishments, News
5 Waves. 4 Ships. One Very Busy Spring.
FlowRider’s construction team just wrapped a royal run through dry dock season.  Spring 2026 didn’t exactly slow us down. Between March and May, FlowRider’s construction…
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A large glass-covered indoor water park featuring colorful FlowSurf water slides is situated beside a calm pond, reflecting the building and slides at sunset.
Case Studies
Case Study: Epic Waters
How a deliberate bet on FlowRider helped turn a municipal water park into the economic engine of an entire entertainment district.  The first…
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People dine and socialize in a vibrant, tropical-themed indoor venue with blue lighting. In the background, someone surfs on the FlowSurf artificial wave under a sign that reads THIS IS LIVING. A tiki-style bar is on the left.
Case Studies
Case Study: Surf House Helsinki
Not Just a Surf Venue, A Beach Club: How Surf House Helsinki proved a FlowRider can anchor a standalone lifestyle venue — indoors, year-round,…
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