Adventure of the Seas Review: Is This Royal Caribbean’s Most Overlooked Ship?
Is Adventure of the Seas worth cruising? In this complete Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas review, we share what we loved, what we didn’t, and why this older Voyager-class ship may actually be a better choice for some cruisers than Royal Caribbean’s newest mega-ships. Adventure of the Seas isn’t the biggest or newest ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet. But after spending seven days onboard, we think that may be exactly what makes this ship special. Adventure gives you many of the Royal Caribbean activities people love, including waterslides, the FlowRider surf simulator, rock climbing, ice skating, mini golf, pools, live entertainment and the Royal Promenade, without feeling like a massive floating amusement park. In this Adventure of the Seas review, we cover: • Adventure of the Seas size, layout and Royal Promenade • Pools, Solarium and outdoor spaces • FlowRider, waterslides, rock climbing and mini golf • Studio B ice skating and onboard activities • Main dining room, Windjammer and specialty restaurants • Our Johnny Rockets embarkation-day tip • Theater shows, live music and entertainment • Some of our favorite quiet areas around the ship • The Adventure of the Seas casino • Areas of the ship that are starting to feel dated • What Adventure does better than some larger Royal Caribbean ships • Who we think Adventure of the Seas is best for • Who might be happier choosing one of Royal Caribbean’s newer mega-ships So is Adventure of the Seas better than the mega-ships? For some cruisers, we think it absolutely could be. You sacrifice some of the newest attractions and dining choices, but in return you get a ship that is easier to navigate, less overwhelming and still packed with plenty to do. For us, Adventure of the Seas hits a really nice sweet spot between smaller classic cruise ships and today’s enormous mega-ships. We think Adventure of the Seas could be a particularly good fit for: • First-time cruisers • Couples • Adults who don’t necessarily want a giant mega-ship • Multigenerational families • Cruisers who want plenty of activities without feeling overwhelmed • Travelers who still enjoy having a connection to the ocean If you want the latest and greatest Royal Caribbean attractions, dozens of restaurants or the ultra-modern feel of the newest ships, Adventure may not be the right choice. Have you cruised on Adventure of the Seas? Do you prefer ships like Adventure, smaller traditional cruise ships, or Royal Caribbean’s newest mega-ships? Let us know in the comments. We’d love to hear what you think. Thanks! - Cruising with Crystal and Marshall 🌐 Visit our website: https://cruisingwithcrystalandmarshall.com/ 📌 Follow us on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/CruisingWithCrystalAndMarshall/ ▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more cruise reviews, ship tours and our New Cruiser Series: https://www.youtube.com/@CruisingwithCrystalandMarshall #AdventureOfTheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #RoyalCaribbeanCruise #CruiseReview #cruisetips Chapters: 00:00 Adventure of the Seas Review 01:03 Ship Size, Layout & Royal Promenade 03:03 Pools, Sports & Outdoor Activities 04:34 Solarium, Quiet Spaces & Helipad 07:05 Activities, Ice Skating & Fitness Center 10:25 Dining, Windjammer & Specialty Restaurants 13:07 Entertainment, Shows & Live Music 15:36 Adventure of the Seas Pros & Cons 18:19 Better Than Royal Caribbean’s Mega-Ships? 19:27 Who Should Cruise Adventure of the Seas? 20:38 Our Final Verdict