There are several ways that Royal Caribbean passengers can earn free cruises for spending time in the casino. For one thing, they can get an annual free cruise certificate that is based on their earned status level each year.

That gives the parents a chance to relax and have fun while time spent together is actually better because of time spent apart. Royal Caribbean has built its business around families, and now a survey it commissioned has shown that kids actually want even more adults to join their family trips .

Royal Caribbean continues to ride strong industry trends and corporate executive to massive EPS growth. Read how RCL stock bounced back from bankruptcy fears.

The cruise line operator is almost a five-bagger over the past two years. This doesn't have to be the end of the ride.

Royal Caribbean has built its business around families, and now, a survey it commissioned has shown that kids actually want even more adults to join their family trips . Royal Caribbean has been leaning into the idea that cruises can be multi-generational trips.

Related: Royal Caribbean shares more bad port news for passengers That's how it works on beach and resort vacations, too. Mom and dad have to spend their time making sure their kids don't drown and praising whatever they might be doing in the pool.