MeaganCM13 Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 What are the Adventure Ocean hours? Does it run at night so parents can go to the shows? Also do we just sign them up for random times or are there times when certain things are happening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 Here's an overview of AO hours from Wonder of the Seas last week Credit to @twangster for providing this WN AO Welcome Letter.PDF BowTieBrigade 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattG Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 The hours @Mattposted are in alignment with what we saw on Anthem last December: 9a-12p 2p-5p 7p-10p You can sign up for any block of time within those open hours, including the entire block. During COVID times, there were limits on the number of hours you could book during the cruise. For us, it was 12 hours, like “assume you get 12 hours max throughout the whole cruise, and check back with us on Day 4 to see if you can book more”, so we booked 9a-12p for Day 2, 3, and 4. On Day 4 we were told Day 5 was fully booked in the morning, so we booked 9a-12p Day 6 and 7. YOUR EXPERIENCE MAY VARY, depending on 1) number of AO staff on board, 2) number of kids on board (holidays, spring break, summer vacation all influence number of kids), and 3) whatever COVID protocols are in place. Your best bet to help with your planning is to see if there’s someone here on the boards that’s on your ship before your cruise, and ask/beg/cajole them into checking on what (if any) AO restrictions are in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 22 hours ago, MattG said: 9a-12p 2p-5p 7p-10p These have been the standard AO hours for as long as I can remember (on sea days) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganCM13 Posted March 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 Thanks this is very helpful. This is our first time taking kids and we had no idea what to expect. They are really excited to sign up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowTieBrigade Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 @MeaganCM13AO can make or break a cruise with the kids. Definitely pay close attention to reports from people who sail right before you, especially on the same ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 AO was awesome pre-covid. But it's taken a long time to regain that glory due to over the top covid restrictions. Sounds like things may be starting to get back closer to normal. BowTieBrigade, LizzyBee23 and WAAAYTOOO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich0014 Posted March 14, 2022 Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 Hi all, I am new here. Thanks for providing a great resource. About a week ago, and to my surprise, a Royal Caribbean rep I spoke to by phone booked my kids for family time dining on Symphony of the Seas in April where they get picked up from the dining room at 6:15pm. I thought this was no longer available which is why I was surprised. Can anyone confirm availability of this program? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattG Posted March 14, 2022 Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 16 hours ago, BowTieBrigade said: @MeaganCM13AO can make or break a cruise with the kids. Definitely pay close attention to reports from people who sail right before you, especially on the same ship. 16 hours ago, smokeybandit said: AO was awesome pre-covid. But it's taken a long time to regain that glory due to over the top covid restrictions. Sounds like things may be starting to get back closer to normal. We took our kids (5, 3, and 2) on their first cruise last December, and all three had a BLAST in AO. I hear that with older kids (8-9+) it's a bit more of a struggle. I would definitely make sure you have backup options available if AO doesn't pan out - bring activities, see what's available on the ship during times they would normally go to AO, etc. One the day AO was full, we pool-hopped, walked the ship, let them frolic around Two70 during non-show times, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 14, 2022 Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 22 hours ago, smokeybandit said: AO was awesome pre-covid. But it's taken a long time to regain that glory due to over the top covid restrictions. Sounds like things may be starting to get back closer to normal. I thought of you when I heard AO was basically back to normal (with the exception of the masks). It's a major improvement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted March 14, 2022 Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 16 minutes ago, Matt said: I thought of you when I heard AO was basically back to normal (with the exception of the masks). It's a major improvement I don't like the mask thing, but if that's the one concession to it being "normal" than I'll take it. I'm on Liberty starting Sunday so it's just in time. BowTieBrigade 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrNDo Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 How would it work if the adults wanted to do Chef’s Table that starts at 6pm, and wanted to check kids into AO? That seems to be between the 2-5pm & 7-10pm sessions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 12 hours ago, DrNDo said: How would it work if the adults wanted to do Chef’s Table that starts at 6pm, and wanted to check kids into AO? That seems to be between the 2-5pm & 7-10pm sessions? They dont make a provision for that. Leave kids in the cabin for an hour and then excuse yourself to go get them and sign them in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrNDo Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 I see. I guess that would work. Might miss a course covering that much ground on the Wonder. If we had a Royal Genie would they be able to assist with checking the kids into AO for us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 1 hour ago, DrNDo said: If we had a Royal Genie would they be able to assist with checking the kids into AO for us? I've heard some genies do this, but never tried myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billdauterive Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 Another data point. Adventure is also 9-12, 2-5, and 7-10. Reservations no longer required. They are back to first come first serve until the pre-covid capacity is reached. Face masks still required for the kids, which is the only time I've seen any non crew wearing them this cruise. BowTieBrigade 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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