Freedom on the sea? Flowrider on a cruise ship!

Freedom on the sea? Flowrider on a cruise ship! Oh my God! Whatever next? If your other half ever pressures you into those non-surfing or windsurfing holidays, then consider two things. 1). Leave her and get a cooler surf chick or 2). Relent but under the condition you go on one of these cruises. A cruise? Yes. The ultimate nightmare for the active beach enthusiast, but if you got to do the whole family/Disney world go on a stupid boat full of gambling inlanders thing, then consider this. Royal Caribbean has added the Flowrider artificial wave to their new ship Freedom of the Seas. So whilst you've relented to being cooped-up on a ship, you can get some quality practice in working on your cutback! There's also a climbing wall - great I'd imagine with a hangover and a rolling swell - and water park. This could be a perfect stag party solution too. Some wave action, some stop-offs for sampling local rum shacks, and a load of all -inclusive booze! Apparently it's scheduled for launch in May. There's a pretty cool flash video on the Freedom of the seas website in the Activities section, including action from the Flowrider pro tour. It might not be the best wave ever, but it won't leave you skunked with a flat spell, and could be the solution for a compromise with that partner of yours; plus the kids'll love it.