Adventure of the Seas

The pool deck has two pools with shallow, sit-in edges, two large hot tubs added in the renovation and two more off to the side. Splashaway Bay gives the littlest cruisers their own slides, water drops and water cannons. A steel drum band plays by the pool bar, a big screen shows movies and sporting events, and the running track wraps around above it all. Suite and Pinnacle guests get their own cordoned-off seating.

The Perfect Storm arrived in 2018 with a tower beside the aft funnel. Its racer slides send riders side by side, and a clear section loops out over the side of the ship before heading down. The FlowRider surf simulator offers stand-up surfing and boogie boarding, with sessions split into beginner, intermediate and advanced. Both are complimentary. Nearby are the sports court, the rock climbing wall that debuted on the Voyager Class, and ping pong tables.

The Solarium is a Voyager Class signature at the front of the ship, reserved for guests 16 and up. It has a large pool with bench seating around the edge, two hot tubs in the shade, extra-plush loungers and its own Solarium Bar. Big glass windows open on both sides to let the breeze through, and tables along the edges are popular for card games. It's a quiet counterpoint to the family pool deck.

The Viking Crown is the ship's top-of-the-ship gathering spot, filled with daylight and views down to the pool deck. By evening it turns into a nightclub with a stage, a DJ booth and the Crow's Nest bar. The Suite Lounge, for Grand Suites and above and Pinnacle members, has a concierge, a daily complimentary happy hour and a new outdoor terrace. Diamond members and above have their own Diamond Club on the opposite side.

Adventure Ocean splits kids into age-based spaces, from a preschool-style room with a little slide to bigger rooms for science, arts and crafts, sports and movie time. Programming changes throughout the day, usually with breaks around lunch and early dinner, and Danny's daughter begged to go back every night. Teens get their own club with a dance floor, a mocktail bar and cozy nooks. A large arcade with air hockey, racing games and a VR ride sits between them.

The Royal Promenade debuted on the Voyager Class and brought main street to a cruise ship, with interior staterooms that look down on it. Here it's home to Izumi, which Danny says sits front and center on the Promenade only on Adventure. Café Promenade serves pizza and snacks late into the night, the Duck and Dog pub has live music, and Boleros brings a live Latin band and dancing every night. Parades and theme parties fill the street.

Chops Grille is a classic steakhouse with jumbo shrimp, crab cakes, prime cuts and plenty of sides, plus a table for ten that works well for celebrations. Giovanni's Table was beautifully redone in the renovation, with family-style seating, lots of window tables, an open kitchen and a big wine cabinet. Both cost extra, and Danny points out that specialty dining is always a choice: guests can eat well all cruise long at no extra cost.

Studio B is a full ice rink with its own skating show, open skating sessions for guests, and a floor that covers the ice for parties like a 50s sock hop. The main theater stages production shows with a live orchestra, plus comedy and guest acts, all included. The Schooner Bar, Danny's favorite bar on any Royal Caribbean ship, hosts piano sing-alongs and trivia, and the casino offers slots, table games and Texas Hold'em.