Pooch Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 Toying with the idea of taking the grands on a cruise (after the last cruise with brother & nephew I have to be insane!!). Nevertheless, I found a 6 day out of PC visiting Labadee, Jamaica and CocoCay. I really like the itinerary as there’s only one day not covered by the cruise package. I prefer to sail out of PC and the length is about right. Trouble is it’s on Adventure. We were on Explorer last year and I was not a fan, kind of a rust bucket. Can I get opinions? And do I bite the bullet because everything else works? Can they please move that itinerary to a better ship?? Neesa and Sweety 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 I have three cruises planned on Adventure. One of them has the same itinerary. I will be visiting family in Jamaica. Pooch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverk Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 I like Adventure, but then I also like Explorer. Both are the same class, which means same layout, similar facilities and same age. The overall maintenance and condition is also similar. Pooch and Sweety 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brdjnr Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 we have 2 booked on Mariner and 1 booked next year on Adventure. I like that class, and as mentioned by the OP the itineraries are often great. Pooch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 Last sailed about in Feb. of 2022. I had a great cruise and it reminded me why I love this class so much. I am booked on Adventure for more in 2024 so clearly I have no issues with Adventure. Pooch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 I'm on Adventure next month then again next June. Adventure was my first post-restart ship, too. Good ship. Pooch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanBrian Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 Adventure has been Amped, so it should be in excellent condition. Explorer needed some TLC when I was on it last June. Nothing major, but I didn't find any issues to complain about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 Adventure has not been amped. She was supposed to be in 2021 but of course that didn't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanBrian Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 3 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: Adventure has not been amped. She was supposed to be in 2021 but of course that didn't happen. Ooops, my bad, it was revitalized in '16, not amped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 55 minutes ago, PatsFanBrian said: Ooops, my bad, it was revitalized in '16, not amped. It's 90% of the way to a complete amp. Adventure was the test ship to prove the concept of what would become the amplification program. It just needs a Playmakers to call it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjcruisers Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 Was on the Adventure last fall. I wouldn't say it was in great shape, but it fine. Last time we did Voyager class was like 2014 or something and have been doing mostly Oasis class so it was a little bit of an adjustment. One thing I'd caution is for the ice rink, when they were doing non skating shows and put the floor down it was causing the ice under it to melt and seep through the joints, so the floor was extremely slipperly (really surprised they didn't cancel the events). One thing I noticed was Johnny Rockets was always empty and the service was extremely slow. Pooch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted June 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 I had 2 complaints about Explorer. First the tin can feel to the balcony in the hull and the lack of TVs for sports in the bars. The only one there was tiny and very crowded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keanoknick Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 (edited) Last sailed Adventure in Jan '22, we really enjoyed the ship. -edited Edited June 7, 2023 by Keanoknick wrong info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos A. Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 1 hour ago, twangster said: It's 90% of the way to a complete amp. Adventure was the test ship to prove the concept of what would become the amplification program. It just needs a Playmakers to call it done. Let's hope it gets it next year on the dry dock scheduled for Oct 2024 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaa Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, Keanoknick said: Last sailed Adventure in Jan '22, my only complaint was the lack of Coke Freestyle machines. You sure that was Adventure? She has them. 2 at Cafe Promenade and 2 in WJ. Carlos A. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 1 hour ago, twangster said: It's 90% of the way to a complete amp. Adventure was the test ship to prove the concept of what would become the amplification program. It just needs a Playmakers to call it done. Which stinks because Playmakers is the only thing I care about on an amped ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keanoknick Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 1 minute ago, Xaa said: You sure that was Adventure? She has them. 2 at Cafe Promenade and 2 in WJ. You are absolutely correct, got it mixed up with a different cruise... Thanks for pointing that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 @Pooch we sailed Adventure out of Nassau on the first sailing after the shut down. We are going back on her in June 2024 to experience what we surely missed. The itinerary is a major factor for us as well. While I love the Oasis class I really enjoyed this ship. The entertainment was so so but our cabin (2 bedroom suite deck 8 made for an amazing sailing.) I think you will have a blast. Highly recommend the 2 bedroom, the balcony is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 Here are some of our Adventure cabin photos! bobroo, WAAAYTOOO, twangster and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjcruisers Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Pooch said: I had 2 complaints about Explorer. First the tin can feel to the balcony in the hull and the lack of TVs for sports in the bars. The only one there was tiny and very crowded. Only bar I remember showing sports was the schooner bar, then your fighting with the piano player. The did show the world series on the screen by the pool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanBrian Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 For a long time, Royal was behind the times with providing sports viewing venues. Freedom and Oasis class, prior to amping efforts, had one space with TV's that had to share with other events. For me, being a huge NFL fan and usually sailing during the season, it was always a bit of a frustration. When we sailed on Quantum way back in Dec 2014, the Pats were playing a Sunday night game. When I got on board, it was quickly apparent that there was no space to watch the game other than a couple of small TV's. I went to the Guest Services to inquire about it and was told that the ship would not be showing any NFL games, but that the question had been asked often. By mid week, they announced that the game would be on the big screen on the pool deck and on the one small TV in the Schooner Bar. Glad that Royal has recognized the popularity of sports, especially given the expanded online gambling and the various Fantasy leagues, and has been implementing dedicated viewing locations. I'm looking forward to spending time at Playmakers on Odyssey next January when the NFL playoffs will be in full swing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmw Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 We were on it last year. Had no issues with it whatsoever. It's not as new, obviously, as a Oasis class ship. But we found it clean and in good shape. It at no point felt 'old' other than perhaps the furniture and materials in the room. If you like the itinerary, I wouldn't think for a second about going on Adventure. We had a perfectly good time. Pooch and Neesa 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverk Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Pooch said: I had 2 complaints about Explorer. First the tin can feel to the balcony in the hull and the lack of TVs for sports in the bars. The only one there was tiny and very crowded. Unfortunately the cave like balconies are a fact of life on the first 3 Voyager class ships. There's not much that can be done about it now. Looking on the Bright side, they do offer better privacy than the more modern style WAAAYTOOO and Cactus527 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted June 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Carlos A. said: Let's hope it gets it next year on the dry dock scheduled for Oct 2024 Looking at a Dec 2024 cruise. Might it not be done & back in service by then? and there will be 8 of us so the 2 br suite is very tempting. Might be too easy to toss a child overboard (or a husband!!). Can I ask where the 2 pullmans are located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 I can remember when the “sports bar” on the Radiance class ships was a little annex off the casino that showed 2-week-old soccer games. They’ve come a long way since then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Pooch said: Can I ask where the 2 pullmans are located? The two Pullman beds are located in bedroom #2. They come down from opposite sides above the bed. Sorry I didn't think to take a photo of them in the ceiling. Edited June 7, 2023 by Neesa Added pic Pooch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 @Pooch Harr travel has a tour of the suite. Sorry I have no idea how to link it here, I put in Harr travel Adventure of the seas 2 bedroom grand suite, it's on you tube. Pooch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 The Pullmans come down from the ceiling and act like 2 top bunks. You'd want to have that king bed split into the two twins if you had more than 2 in that room Neesa and Pooch 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted June 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 Good information Neesa. That configuration would definitely impact my decision. My DD always gets stuck with the pull out & I was thinking the extra bedroom might give her an actual bed. But if the Pullman’s are in there, that won’t be an option. Thanks. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 We're booked on Adventure next July (2024) out of PC. A 6 nighter. Got a good rate and that ship is special to Hubby and I. It was our first cruise ever back in 2002. Have not been back on Adventure since. We don't care how old it is, it's more nostalgia for us. Neesa and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted June 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 Our first was also in 2002, 4 of us in a large window cabin on Nordic Empress! Talk about small! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff P Posted June 8, 2023 Report Share Posted June 8, 2023 23 hours ago, Pooch said: I had 2 complaints about Explorer. First the tin can feel to the balcony in the hull and the lack of TVs for sports in the bars. The only one there was tiny and very crowded. I would say you’re going to have the same on Adventure…I prefer the other balcony style as well, it seems more open and bright, but I felt like the cove style balcony was more private and quieter. Overall I liked Adventure though, so if the itinerary is what you want I wouldn’t hesitate Pooch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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