Royal Caribbean-Adventures of the Seas Any recommendations?

Question

Hi everyone I am going to be going to the Southern Caribbean this summer for seven nights on the Adventures of The Seas. This will be my first Cruise and I am VERY excited!! Has anyone been on this cruise? Can anyone give me some advice and reccomendations. Any good excursions? I would really appreciate it!!!!!!!
Thanx

Answer 1

I have been on a bunch of Royal Caribbean cruises and will be taking that same cruise in a couple days. The first stop is Aruba.
Aruba is a very nice place to visit. It has great beaches and hotels and plenty of nice restaurants. It also has a few casinos in several of the hotels. There is not much to do in Aruba other than beach stuff. You can tour the island in half a day; you’ll see the lighthouse, a national park that’s kinda like wilderness, a cave with some petroglyphics, and a natural bridge where the water comes under it and washes onto a small beach. There is a tour that takes you in a jeep across some of the desert areas but I would skip this.

You really don't need a car in Aruba, there's not that much to drive to see. Baby Beach is kinda nice but don't feel disappointed if you don't get there. Its not that special. You can easily take a public bus to town from the beach areas. There are lots of water sports in Aruba including jet skis, snorkel and scuba, para-sailing and wind surfing and just lounging on the beaches. The casinos are nice, but small. Restaurants are rather expensive. I do recommend the Marriott in Aruba; it’s a great hotel.


http://www.aruba-travelguide.com/

The next stop is Curacao and I have never been there but understand that it is very much like Aruba.

http://www.curacao-travelguide.com/

St Thomas is a place for shopping, all kinda stuff from jewelry to perfume to clothings. They have nice beaches too; Megan's Bay is a popular one.

St Martin is another beach and shopping stop. The islands is divided between the Dutch and the French but getting around is not a problem.

I can report better on this specific cruise in a couple weeks after we get back. But here's some general information about cruises.

First of all the terms "cabin" and "stateroom" mean the same thing; the cruise industry prefers stateroom. The standard cabin that most people get (inside/outside/balcony) are generally between 175 and 200 Square feet, about the size of a 9 by 12 ft home bedroom (balconies are about 45 to 55 sq ft). Suites and penthouses can be between 350 and 1300 square feet. Each cabin has a two beds which can be made into a queen, a bathroom with a shower stall, a closet and some drawer space, a TV and telephone, a safe for valuables, and a life jacket for each passenger. Some cabins that are built to accommodate 3 or 4 people will have a pull down bed and/or a sofa bed. Take soft sided luggage so that it easily stores under your bed.

Once you are on ship the staff caters to you, its whatever you want. There is something to do all day every day. When you arrive at the port to check in you (each passenger) will receive a key card which will serve as your room key, charge card for anything you buy on ship (i.e.,drinks, souvenir) and its also your pass to get on and off ship in each port. When you first board the ship the security personnel will have you insert your key card into a scanner and then will take a photo of you that is included in the magnetic strip on the card. Each time you get off ship you will need this key card and many times also a photo ID (passport or driver's license). This card allows them to keep an accurate track of all passengers entering and/or leaving the ship. Infants and small children may be required to wear an ID bracelet (like in the hospital) in lieu of carry a card.

Each day of your cruise you will receive in your cabin a "newsletter" listing the time, place and particulars of everything happening for you on ship. There are generally activities like demonstrations of ice carvings, napkin folding and towel folding, and cooking demonstrations. Some ships may offer a galley (kitchen) tour or a tour of the bridge. There may be organized games and other activities around the pools. In the evenings there are generally shows, one show for those with an early dinner seating and another (same show) for those who eat late. There is always food available. Usually there is a place in ship where you can go get something. Or, you can always just pick up the phone in your cabin and order from the room service menu (food is free). If you want, you can order breakfast room service.

All ships have a casino with slots and table games. Ships have movie theaters, generally small but nice, and you can also see movies in your room. They have ATM’s and a purser’s desk where you can cash a check or exchange currency if you need to. There is a tour and activities desk so you can schedule land tours and activities.

Ships have free morning exercise programs, stretching and walking, etc, and on some you can pay for other things like Spinning. All cruise ships have gyms so you can go workout, usually any time from 6:00 AM to late at night. There is usually a walking/running track on one of the decks also. Some ships leave the gym open all night. They call the gyms Spa because they do promote getting pampered with things like wraps and massages with aroma therapy. They will also generally have a beauty salon to do hair and nails.

There are always pools. Some ships have more than one and the newer ships generally have an indoor pool as well as outdoor ones and all of these have hot tubs. There is generally a basketball court on the top deck, a place for scuffle board, and a mini-golf course. The newer Royal Caribbean ships have a rock climbing wall and the newest one has a pool for water surfing.

There are places on ships to play cards and board games, and the cards and games are provided. If you want to just sit and read, there’s a library where you can bring your books or select one from the shelf. Ships have internet cafes and some offer WIFI if you bring your prefer to use your computer in your cabin (some ships offer notebooks for rent). There are cocktail lounges that feature a variety of music. Some have a piano bar with jazz. There is usually a disco that starts after 10:00 PM each night and last until everyone leave. On certain days ships will have special activities like a chocolate lovers buffet, or a midnight deck party .

Answer 2

I've been on 3 Royal Caribbean cruises and on two of the Adventure of the Sea sister ships and loved the experience. I've been on the Voyager and Explorer of the Seas and have only good things to say. There is so much to do and there is never nothing to do. You'll leave the ship only wanting more. The best part of these ships were the five-story mall, called the Royal Promenade. Also, the sports deck has everything. Some good excursions are jet skis and touring the island in tour buses. Remember the ship is your home for seven nights, so do everything you can to have as much fun.

Answer 3

i've got been on 3 Royal Caribbean cruises and on 2 of the journey of the sea sister ships and enjoyed the enjoy. i've got been on the Voyager and Explorer of the Seas and have suitable properly concerns to show. there is maximum to do and there isn't not something to do. you will circulate away the deliver suitable in want of extra advantageous. The passable area of those ships have been the 5-tale mall, widely used because of the fact the Royal prom. additionally, the wearing activities deck has the best purchase. some properly excursions are jet skis and vacationing the island in expedition buses. bear in mind the deliver is your living house of abode for seven nights, so do the best purchase you will to have as a lot exciting.

Answer 4

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