Attract of the Seas simply accomplished her $100M+ amplification, and I’m onboard to take a look at the entire newest upgrades and enhancements.
Let’s have a look contained in the ship to see what has modified!
After 2 months, Attract of the Seas has accomplished her long-awaited renovation
For years, Attract had been thought-about essentially the most outdated of Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class cruise ships. Having launched in 2009, the ship had but to obtain any main upgrades to onboard venues and actions.
There have been no waterslides, for example, and a number of other of the ship’s eating places, like Sabor Trendy Mexican, have largely been retired from Royal Caribbean’s fleet.
Attract of the Seas was set to obtain her amplification in 2020, but it surely was postponed as a result of coronavirus pandemic.
5 years later, nonetheless, she has lastly obtained her much-anticipated amplification. Right here’s every little thing that has modified on the vessel, each the minor upgrades and main renovations.
The pool deck has fully modified, each in decor and facilities
One of the notable adjustments to Attract of the Seas is the Caribbean-style pool deck; it has been completely reworked.
The ship now has three waterslides: the Excellent Storm racing slides and the Supercell, a champagne bowl slide.
These waterslides are a welcome change to the ship, which was the one vessel within the Oasis Class with out them.
As well as, Splashaway Bay has changed the H2O Zone. This aqua park options splash areas, a water dump bucket, and a small slide designed for youthful youngsters.
There isn’t any pool nor are there sizzling tubs on this space—these had been eliminated in the course of the change to Splashaway Bay.
Consequently, two sizzling tubs had been added to the higher pool deck on deck 16, becoming the resort-style vibe.
All bars on Attract of the Seas’ pool deck have been reworked to The Lime and Coconut. This Caribbean bar options vibrant decor and a collection of fruity, tropical drinks.
Except for The Lime and Coconut, Caribbean-themed decor is discovered elsewhere on the pool deck. Colourful seating is positioned across the deck, and there are additionally personal cabanas obtainable to hire.
Playmakers Sports activities Bar & Arcade will be discovered within the Boardwalk Neighborhood
Royal Caribbean’s beloved sports activities bar has lastly launched on Attract of the Seas.
Changing Sabor Trendy Mexican, Playmakers presents quite a lot of informal bar meals with an additional value, à la carte menu. Passengers can take pleasure in fan-favorites just like the Pile On Nachos, Buffalo Hen Crunch Roll, and Truffle Burger.
Learn extra: Information to Playmakers Sports activities Bar & Arcade
After all, you possibly can’t overlook to order the Campfire Cookie, a skillet-baked chocolate chip cookie topped with toasted marshmallows and Nutella.
Royal Caribbean’s all-new tiki bar, Pesky Parrot, is now on the Royal Promenade
When Royal Caribbean’s latest ship, Utopia of the Seas, launched final summer time, the cruise line premiered an all-new bar idea for the road: Pesky Parrot.
This bar is designed to move company straight to a Caribbean resort. Pesky Parrot combines beach-themed decor with tropical cocktails, whether or not the Peanut Butter Piña Colada or Tiki ‘Mosa.
Given the success on Utopia of the Seas, it’s no shock to see Pesky Parrot added to Attract of the Seas on the Royal Promenade. This venue replaces the Champagne Bar, and it was jam-packed on embarkation day.
The Mason Jar presents southern-inspired delicacies, a reside nation trio, and creative cocktails
Attract of the Seas is the third Royal Caribbean ship to characteristic The Mason Jar, and given the venue’s beloved fame, it’s positive to be a busy spot onboard.
The Mason Jar is split into two sections: a southern restaurant and a rustic bar with reside music.
The restaurant serves southern favorites for brunch and dinner, whether or not the Stuffed French Toast or Lobster n’ Crawfish Gumbo, and comes with a canopy cost.
The bar is open to all company no matter whether or not or not they dine within the restaurant.
Whereas you could find quite a lot of drinks obtainable, the menu shines in its bourbon cocktails, such because the Mint Julep and PB&J Outdated Common.
Learn extra: Royal Caribbean’s finest bar scene is at The Mason Jar
On most evenings, a rustic trio performs within the bar, which completely can’t be missed.
In comparison with the venue on Surprise and Utopia of the Seas, the bar house on Attract has extra seating.
El Loco Recent serves up Mexican favorites on the pool deck
Though Attract of the Seas eliminated Sabor Trendy Mexican from the Boardwalk Neighborhood, passengers can nonetheless discover Mexican favorites at El Loco Recent, Royal Caribbean’s complimentary, grab-and-go Mexican restaurant.
Previous to her amplification, the ship was retrofitted with a short lived El Loco Recent within the Wipe Out Café. Now, although, the venue has formally modified to El Loco Recent and is full with the restaurant’s branding and decor.
The AquaTheater present has been upgraded
With excessive divers, aerialists, and slackliners, manufacturing reveals within the AquaTheater are a spotlight of any Oasis Class cruise. Royal Caribbean has retired OceanAria, Attract’s previous AquaTheater present, for a brand new one: Aqua80Too.
Additionally obtainable on Utopia of the Seas, Aqua80Too is the sequel to Aqua80 discovered on Oasis of the Seas. The present options traditional AquaTheater stunts set to the tune of the most important hits of the Eighties.
Journey Ocean has been revamped with upgraded children and teenagers golf equipment
Households boarding the amplified Attract of the Seas can stay up for new and improved youth programming services in Journey Ocean.
Royal Caribbean’s Journey Ocean gives childcare for passengers aged 0 to 17, and presents particular venues for every age group. Attract’s current Journey Ocean has been retrofitted with the cruise line’s extra trendy tackle the services.
Learn extra: Final Information to Journey Ocean
New additions embody:
- Journey Ocean Theater, providing films and a small house for performances and reveals
- The Workshop, providing craft and science experiments
- Play Place, an unsupervised play space for younger cruisers (mother and father have to be current)
- The Enviornment, designed for sports activities and bodily exercise
Teenagers have entry to an enhanced hangout house, Social298, which presents actions like video video games, films, and music for company aged 13-17.
The Crown Lounge is now on deck 15
Royal Caribbean’s unique lounge for Diamond members and above within the Crown & Anchor Society has been moved to a brand new location on Attract of the Seas.
Previous to her amplification, Attract’s Crown Lounge was positioned on decks 11 and 12, and it was one of many largest areas within the fleet, providing views of the Boardwalk Neighborhood under.
Now, the Crown Lounge is positioned on deck 15 subsequent to The Mason Jar. The lounge has ample pure gentle, differentiating itself from the inside, windowless Crown Lounge on most different Oasis Class ships.
Cabins had been added to the ship, too
Over 100 new cabins have been added to Attract of the Seas throughout her amplification.
By transferring the Crown Lounge, a big house turned obtainable for extra inside cabins on decks 11 and 12. Except for these rooms, Royal Caribbean added Final Panoramic Suites above the ship’s bridge. These cabins present 200-degree ocean views by floor-to-ceiling home windows and include unique Star Class perks.
Learn extra: Royal Caribbean Luxurious Star Class Suite Overview
So far as current cabins go, no main renovations had been made. In my inside cabin, furnishings just like the sofa didn’t get changed or reupholstered, and no new retailers or USB ports had been added to the room.
There are three new actions passengers can attempt
As if there wasn’t sufficient to do on Attract of the Seas earlier than her amplification, now passengers can attempt much more actions.
First, the Final Abyss has been added to the ship’s aft. Like with waterslides, Attract of the Seas was beforehand the one Oasis Class ship with out The Final Abyss, a dry slide taking company from the Sports activities Deck to the Boardwalk.
This slide is complimentary for company, and it’s undoubtedly essentially the most thrilling solution to get from one place to a different onboard.
An escape room was added to the vessel, too. Passengers can take a look at their wits at Mission Management: The Lunar Touchdown, the place they’ll navigate a sequence of puzzles and clues to “escape” the room earlier than time runs out.
This exercise prices $44 per passenger for the 30-minute expertise.
Lastly, laser tag is now obtainable, and it’s included in company’ cruise fares.
Vitality Café has been faraway from the spa
A minor change on Attract of the Seas is the removing of Vitality Café.
Previous to amplification, Vitality Café served juices, smoothies, protein shakes, and snacks within the ship’s spa. Except for just a few meals objects, the venue got here with an additional value.
Now, the world is used for extra seating. Primarily based on deck plans, it seems extra cabins had been added behind this space.
