I've been tracking the reviews on Adventure of the Seas. We are set to cruise her in February 2016. I wanted to try the Allure of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's largest ship in the fleet. (Until Quantum of the Seas rolls out in November.) I've cruised Adventure's sister ship, Explorer of the Seas, in 2004 and 2005 and loved her. So what's the problem?
Adventure was second behind Voyager when the premiered. She is a steel hulled ship with no glass balconies. That's one issue for me. My biggest complaint from what I read? She's looking dated. When I pay good, hard-earned money to cruise, I expect certain luxuries. I don't expect to find grayed, fringed towels and sheets. I expect the furniture to look crisp and clean and not worn and outdated. The carpet should be clean and not worn in places. The summation - Adventure needs a true dry-dock overhaul.
Royal Caribbean took her out of service for a quick retrofit this winter. She hasn't had a real dry-dock overhaul in years. It's showing. They did put on a new pool deck, updated touch screen technology, and put in a specialty restaurant, Giovanni's Table. (Italian...a plus!) That's all good and well, but she needs a total facelift.
At what point does Royal Caribbean listen to their cruisers? There are many complaints, MANY complaints. I am really concerned about cruising this ship. My friends picked the itinerary and so picked this ship for the southern Caribbean. I'm excited to see the ports of call on this trip, just wish I could be excited for the ship.
You have to understand me for a moment. I cruise by the SHIP, not the ports of call. The ship is the destination and I could care less if I got off in port. Seriously. So what's a cruiser to do? I will continue to monitor the reviews and keep an ear out for dry-dock talk. I don't want to disappoint our friends, but if Adventure of the Seas doesn't improve, I may have to cancel this cruise and book on another ship.
Happy (or is it?) Cruising,
Mary
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