Adventure of the Seas Review
The third in a series of five Voyager-class vessels, Royal Caribbean unveiled no new surprises on Adventure of the Seas. No surprises, that is, if you are already accustomed to sailing on what is among the world's largest ships, with a range of the most uncruise-like activities at sea, such as a roller blading track, ice skating rink and rock climbing wall -- not to mention the bustling hub that is Royal Promenade, a main street-esque boulevard of shops, bars and cafes, or Johnny Rocket's, the retro-inspired burger joint, with its distinction of being cruisedom's only chain restaurant.
Sure, there have been some superficial changes from Voyager and Explorer, the first two vessels in the class. The Lyric Theater has a nifty Art Nouveau interior; the solarium pool evokes the glories of Venice; and the Casino Royal centers on a Hollywood theme. But besides these minor alterations, Royal Caribbean has not tinkered with the evident success of the Voyager-class concept.
This ship is so well designed -- with lots of very distinctly themed rooms and with even the larger venues like the Lyric Theater and Imperial Lounge feeling unexpectedly cozy -- that Adventure of the Seas has the potential to spoil first-timers and even seduce some of us crusty ol' cruise traditionalists.
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