Advice

Quiz: Which shore excursion do you need to book right now?

- Photo by Royal Caribbean International

From walking tours of historic sea ports to ziplining high above exotic islands, to diving deep below the surface of the sea, shore excursions abound to suit nearly every cruiser. But which one is just right for you? Take our quiz to find out!

1. On embarkation day, the first thing you do after boarding the ship is:

1. Comb the onboard entertainment schedule for guest speakers or Broadway shows.
2. Make a beeline for the bar; those mojitos aren’t going to drink themselves.
3. Head to the lido deck pool to claim your ideal lounging area.
4. Check out the spread at the buffet.
5. Be the first in line at the latest onboard water attraction.

2. What’s your go-to drink?

1. Rum, pineapple juice, and an umbrella.
2. A 12-year-old scotch, neat.
3. A bloody mary with bacon-infused vodka and candied bacon garnish.
4. You don’t need to drink; you’re high on life.

3. What kind of superpower would you want?

1. Invisibility. Seems like a great way to get some peace and quiet.
2. Communicate with animals. You could finally find out what your dog is always barking about.
3. Breathe underwater. You could be an actual mermaid/merman.
4. Time travel. It would be fascinating to see history being made. (
5. Flying. Enough said.

4. What is your idea of the perfect date?

1. Skydiving or rock climbing — anything that gets your adrenaline pumping.
2. A leisurely picnic in the park.
3. A four-course dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
4. Spending all day at the zoo.
5. Walking around an art gallery sipping fine wine.

5. If you won the lottery, which of the following would you buy?

1. Every original Picasso painting you can find.
2. Your favorite restaurant.
3. An island.
4. A private jet.
5. A farm.

6. At a party, you can typically be found:

1. Deep in conversation with a fellow partygoer.
2. In the corner munching on chips and dip.
3. On the dance floor — where else?
4. Hopping from group to group, making new friends.
5. You’re not much for the party scene.

7. What is your dream job?

1. A lifeguard. In between saving lives, you’ll get a great tan.
2. A pilot. Nothing would beat the rush of flying every day.
3. A marine biologist. It combines your two loves: the water and sea life.
4. A chef. You like to entertain, but even more than that, you like to eat.
5. The dream is to not have a job.

8. On the weekends, you like to:

1. Kick back on the couch and watch a classic movie.
2. Hike, bird-watch, kayak — basically anything outdoors.
3. Wander for hours through a museum.
4. Seek out adventure, like taking an impromptu road trip.
5. Dine at the newest restaurant in town to critique the food and wine.

9. How would your friends describe you?

1. Laid back and level-headed
2. Curious and observant
3. An intellectual introvert
4. Spunky and spontaneous
5. A big kid at heart

10. What is one thing you couldn’t possibly live without?

1. Your favorite foods. Pizza might as well be air to you.
2. Sunshine.
3. Your passport. You need to be able to pick up and leave at the drop of a hat.
4. Your pets. They’re more than animals; they’re family.
5. Your extensive book collection.