Adventure of the Seas vs Adventure of the Seas

The Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas was built in 2001. It was renovated in 2024. The Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas was built in 2001 and renovated in 2024.

Comparison Overview

• Ship Size
• Number of Passengers
• Food and Restaurants
• Bars and Drinks
• Pools and Hot Tubs
• Ship Features and Activities
• Cruise Costs
• Onboard Costs

Ship Size

The Adventure of the Seas is considered a medium size ship. Coming in at 1,020 feet long and 157 feet wide, it's roughly the length of 2.8 football fields, as wide as 3 tractor-trailers and the same height as a 14-story building. The Adventure of the Seas and the Adventure of the Seas are in the same class, which means they're sister ships. For the most part, they're similar in terms of size and layout; although they may have different features and attractions on board.

Number of Passengers

Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas holds about the same number of passengers as the Adventure of the Seas based on double occupancy (two people per room). When you look at the "Space Ratio," or tons of ship compared to number of passengers, the Adventure of the Seas has the same amount of space per person as the Adventure of the Seas.

	Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas	Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas
Class	Voyager	Voyager
Gross Tonnage	137,276	137,276
Length	1,020	1,020
Beam/Width	157	157
Passenger Decks	14	14
Passengers (double occupancy)	3,114	3,114
Crew	1,185	1,185
Passenger to Crew Ratio	2.6	2.6
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)	44	44

Food and Restaurants

Food is a big part of any cruise, and the ship you choose can make a huge difference in your food experience.

The Adventure of the Seas has eight different dining options like Windjammer, Cafe Promenade, and Johnny Rockets. Of those options, eight are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other five options have an additional fee.

The Adventure of the Seas has eight fewer dining venues. Some of its popular venues are Giovanni's Table, Izumi, and Johnny Rockets. Zero of these restaurants are complementary.

The Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas has about the same number of dining options as the Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas.

Both ships have a similar number of paid versus included dining options.

	Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas	Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas
Total Dining Options	8
Complimentary Dining Options:	8
Additional Fee Dining Options:	5
% of Included Options	38%	0%
	See the options	See the options

Bars and Drinks

The Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas and Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas both have 13 bars to choose from during your sailing.

	Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas	Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas

In terms of drinks and cocktails, you have a variety of choices. Both ships serve the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship. Most Royal Caribbean ships also have Coke Freestyle machines where you can make 100 different flavor combinations.

You can check out recent the bar menus for the Adventure of the Seas and the Adventure of the Seas below.

Pools and Hot Tubs

Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas has a total of 3 pools and 6 hot tubs.

The Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas has the same number of pools as the Adventure of the Seas and the same number of hot tubs.

Worried about lots of kids onboard? Visit The Solarium, an adult-only area for guests 18 and older only. Both the Adventure of the Seas and the Adventure of the Seas have full-depth adult-only pools in The Solarium. The Solarium on both ships is unenclosed and open to the elements. They’re both located in the middle of the ship.

	Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas	Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas
Total Pools	3	3
Pools - General Access	2	2
Pools - Adults Only	1	1
Pools - Exclusive	0	0
Total Hot Tubs	6	6
Hot Tubs - General Access	4	4
Hot Tubs - Adults Only	2	2
Hot Tubs - Exclusive	0	0

Ship Features and Activities

Both ships have lots of activities to keep you busy throughout your cruise. Below you'll see a list of some of the major features on these ships. On the Adventure of the Seas, 75% of the activities below are included in the cruise fare. On the Adventure of the Seas, only 69% of the activities are included, meaning you might spend more money while on board.

	Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas	Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas
Adult Only Relaxation Area	✓	✓
Arcade	✓	✓
Basketball	✓	✓
Casino	✓	✓
Climbing Wall	✓	✗
Fitness Center	✓	✓
FlowRider	✓	✗
Ice Skating	✓	✗
Jogging Track	✓	✓
Mini golf	✓	✓
Pool-side Movies	✓	✓
Shows - musical review	✓	✓
Spa	✓	✓
Splash park	✓	✓
Water slides	✓	✓
	Learn more	Learn more

Cruise Costs

Royal Caribbean and Carnival are both considered "Mainstream" cruise lines. Mainstream cruise lines cater to a variety of guests, hoping to provide something for everyone. These typically cost about $100 - $350 per person per day.

Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year.

Onboard Costs

Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.

Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.

The table below will help you compare onboard prices to see if you might spend more on a specific ship.

	Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas	Carnival Adventure of the Seas
Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day)	$18.50	$17.00
Tip added to drinks & services	18%	20%
Soda Price	$3.50	$3.25
Domestic Beer Price	$7.49 See drink menus	$8.25 See drink menus
Drink Package Price	$77 - $118 Learn more	$83 - $88 Learn more
Internet Plan	$19 to $30 per device per day	$18.70 to $23.80 per device per day
*Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates.

Royal Caribbean uses dynamic pricing, which means the pricing for many things will vary per sailing. The daily gratuities and tip are consistent across the fleet, but the pricing for the drink package, internet, and excursions will change. The only way to know your price is to consult the Royal Caribbean cruise planner once you're booked.

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