All about the Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas

The Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas was built in 2001. It was renovated in 2024. It's considered a medium size ship. Coming in at 1,020 ft long and 157 ft 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.

Adventure of the Seas Overview

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

Adventure of the Seas Size and Passengers

The Adventure of the Seas can hold 3,114 based on double occupancy (two people per room) and more when you take into account 3rd and 4th passengers. When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, the Adventure of the Seas has a space ratio of 44. Depending on the ship, this number can range from 30 to 52 (with a bigger number meaning more space per person) so this ship's space-to-person ratio is about average.

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

Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas Space Ratio

30 44 52

The Adventure of the Seas is one of five Voyager Class ships currently sailing with Royal Caribbean. The Voyager-class ships were the first to introduce the Royal Promenade, a large central hub that runs through the middle of the ship, offering shopping, restaurants, bars, and activities. It also saw the introduction of the Studio B Ice Skating Rink and a climbing wall onboard. The Adventure of the Seas is very similar to its sister-ships; Voyager of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas, Navigator of the Seas and Mariner of the Seas, although each ship may have some differences.

Adventure of the Seas Food and Restaurants

Food is a big part of any cruise, and there will plenty on the Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas. You have eight different dining options to choose from. Of those options, three are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other five options have an additional fee. Some of those options are a set price and some have a la carte menu pricing. Only 38% of the dining options are included meaning you might spend more while on the ship due to the additional fees.

Restaurant	Restaurant Type	Type of Food
Included
Cafe Promenade	Quick serve	Cafe
Main Dining Room	Sit down	Main dining room
Windjammer	Quick serve	Buffet
A la carte
Ice Cream Parlor	Quick serve	Dessert
Flat fee
Chops Grille	Sit down	Steakhouse
Giovanni's Table	Sit down	Italian
Izumi	Sit down	Asian
Johnny Rockets	Sit down	American

Adventure of the Seas Bars and Drinks

Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas has 11 different bars and lounges where you can enjoy a beer or cocktail. It also has 1 other bars that are available for select guests.

Bar	Location
Aquarium Bar	Deck 4 Aft
Blue Moon	Deck 14 Forward
Boleros	Deck 4 Aft
Casino bar	Deck 4 Mid	See Menu
Champagne Bar	Deck 5 Aft
English Pub	Deck 5 Mid	See Menu
Imperial Lounge	Deck 5 Forward
Pool bar	Deck 11 Mid	See Menu
Schooner Bar	Deck 4 Forward	See Menu
Sky Bar	Deck 12 Forward
Solarium Bar	Deck 11 Forward	See Menu
Suite Lounge*	Deck 14 Forward

* = this bar is exclusive and not open to everyone.

Alcohol is not included in the base price of this cruise ship. To see if you would save money with a drink package, try our Drink Package Calculator.

Royal Caribbean also serves 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.

Pools and Hot Tubs on Adventure of the Seas

Nothing beats relaxing in a pool, cooling off while enjoying the ocean breeze. The Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas has a total of three pools and six hot tubs.

Worried about lots of kids onboard? Visit The Solarium, an adult-only area for guests 18 and older only. It's located in the middle of the ship. Unlike some other Royal Caribbean ships, The Solarium on this ship is open-air and mostly exposed to the sun and elements. Here, you'll find a dedicated, adult-only, full-depth pool and two hot tubs.

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

Adventure of the Seas Features and Activities

There are quite a few things to do on the Adventure of the Seas. These are the main amenities that are available. Some are included in the cost of the cruise, while others have an additional charge.

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

Cruise Costs

Royal Caribbean is a mainstream cruise line. 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.

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Adventure of the Seas 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 understand what you might spend onboard a Royal Caribbean ship.

	Royal Caribbean
Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day)	$18.50
Tip added to drinks & services	18%
Soda Price	$3.50
Domestic Beer Price	$8.25 See drink menus
Drink Package Price	$77 - $118 Learn more
Internet Plan	$19 to $30 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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