If you are a person who likes adventure that is a bit mixed up, like eating a peanut butter and fried banana sandwich, how about a rock climbing cruise? Yep, it really exists to some extent.

The Royal Caribbean International Cruise Line has a whole fleet of ships that feature 30 foot climbing walls. The walls are located two hundred feet above sea level on the upper decks of the ships and the climber has an excellent view to go along with the normal exhilaration of a successful climb. The walls are designed to be excellent for the beginner to use for learning the skill of rock climbing while allowing the expert to overcome its challenges.

Experienced instructors are

on hand to provide training for all levels of climbers and for all ages also. All necessary equipment is provided. You only have to bring a sense of adventure. Adventure is what you will find because the rock climbing wall adventure cruise certainly lives up to its name. Regardless of the destination of the ship and the onshore attractions, there is always plenty to do onboard. Each of the ships belongs to a class that features various activities.

These activities go far beyond the normal and expected shipboard features. There are ice skating rinks, themed water parks, miniature golf courses, and a wide range of other activities designed for both adults and children. The ships provide every luxury and amenity

that you could possibly imagine. When you match that with a challenging climbing wall, it makes it the rock climbers dream vacation.

These cruise ships carry up to 3500 passengers and they are floating cities. The ships sail on several different schedules and to many locations. Although most of the cruises ply the warm waters of the Caribbean, some are trans-Atlantic with European destinations. One of the ships with a climbing wall makes 7 day voyages into the Caribbean on a year round basis. There are also several different rate schedules that are designed to fit any budget. Although the cruises cost a bit more than a bus ride across town, once you look into the rates, you will be

surprised that they are more affordable than you might imagine.

The rock climbing cruise is certainly aptly named. People travel around the world seeking good climbs that offer the combination of challenge and spectacular scenery, but how many people are able to watch jumping dolphins in an azure sea while dangling from the side of a wall 200 feet up?

Rick Chapo is with NomadJournals.com - makers of [http://www.nomadjournals.com/climbing.cfm]rock climbing journals.