Adventure Of The Seas

The Lyric Theatre rises up three levels from decks 2 to 4, forward of the ship and is
decorated in an art deco style with stage curtains elaborately decorated with intricate and detailed peacock designs. The theatre is also furnished with its own bar providing refreshments, with waiters walking round offering bar service to guests.

Seating 1362 guests with usually two productions per night to accommodate guests on main and second seating in the main dining rooms, shows range from dancing, tribute acts and acrobatics to West End style musical productions. Examples of shows include “Legends of Soul”, “Invitation to Dance”, “Comedy, vocal and impressions of David Copperfield”, “Can’t Stop the Rock” (featuring music from the movies) and “Jackpot”, a tribute to Las Vegas.

Late night adult comedy acts and the popular Love and Marriage game show are also held in the theatre.

The Imperial Lounge is the ships' second show lounge, decorated with a Chinese and Japanese theme with ornate panels featuring painted dragons and flowers and two large Lion dog statues guarding the marble lined entrance.

It offers a range of activities from live music, dancing, art auctions and bingo to open play Nintendo Wii, adult karaoke and game shows such as “Finish that Lyric”, “Majority Rules” and “Battle of the Sexes”.

Located forward of deck 5, the venue seats 350 and includes its own stage, dance floor and bar (portside) and despite its size provides an intimate atmosphere for guests.

Jesters Nightclub, the two tier 240 seat club, is located on deck 4 and is served by its own bar. With an eclectic décor of harlequin shapes mixed with gothic style features and furnishings including gargoyles, stained glass windows and ornate arches, the venue has a bar on each level with a seating area on the upper level and dance floor and further seating on the lower tier.

Prior to turning into the ships nightclub at around 11pm each night until late with resident DJ turning out the tunes, events such as ballroom dancing hour and romantic dance music hour take place.

Flanked by a life size model of a couple mid dance pose bearing a resemblance to Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, is the ships' Casino Royale. Seating up to 409 guests and with access via a sweeping red staircase from the Royal Promenade on the deck above, the Casino lies midship of deck 4.

Served by its own bar, the casino can also be entered via the Schooner Bar off the Centrum and offers a range of gaming tables and slot machines of varying denominations for guests to try their luck on. Texas Hold ‘em poker tournaments are also held (charges apply to enter) along with complimentary gaming sessions to teach newcomers how to play the games are available.

The Screening Room, which seats 58 people, lies outside the Lyric Theatre on deck 2. It airs a selection of movies for guests' entertainment.

The ships' 40 seat Seven Hearts card room is located within the Viking Crown Lounge on deck 14, for guests to enjoy a quiet game of cards or take part in a bridge tournament.

All portraits taken by the ships' onboard photographers are displayed on deck 3, starboard side of the Centrum in the Photo Gallery for guests to view and purchase. The area features an interactive photo kiosk which utilises advanced facial recognition technology to quickly display guests photos.

Also available in the Photo Gallery are duty free cameras, photographic equipment and photo developing services along with portrait photo packages.

Tucked just outside the pool bar on deck 11 is the Sea Trek Dive shop selling a small selection of diving equipment along with goggles. Guests can also sign up to take part in basic scuba diving qualifications where they can gain PADI qualifications.

Children can make their very own cuddly toy at Pets at Sea with plush pet and outfit packages available for $32.95 and accessories and sounds also on sale. It is located on deck 5 along the Royal Promenade and operational during select hours.

Individual prices are as follows (subject to change):
$22.00 per animal
$12.95 per outfit
$2.95 for a sound
$6.95 for a recordable sound
$3.95 of sunglasses
$4.95 for accessories
$2.95 for a gift box

Located along the Royal Promenade on deck 5, guests can get a temporary airbrushed tattoo that lasts from two to seven days.

The Fashion Boutique on the Royal Promenade sells designer clothes, jewellery and accessories.

Guests wishing to purchase souvenirs with the Royal Caribbean logo on can do so at the Logo shop on deck 5 of the ship along the Royal Promenade. Gifts on offer range from models of the Adventure of the Sea, key rings, t-shirts and chocolates to mugs and flasks.

Gifts and Jewellery retails a selection of designer jewellery and watches as well as perfumes and cosmetics such as Clarins, all at duty free prices.

The 120m long four deck high Royal Promenade with its illuminated ceiling that changes colour throughout the day, is located on deck 5 and has an upscale European street feel, with a selection of bars, pubs, eateries and shops.

Throughout the day and night performances often take place along the Promenade such as jugglers and comics who perform for the crowd, elaborate parades with brightly costumed characters and stilt walkers and a 70’s Dancing in the Street party.

The Perfume Shop, located on the Royal Promenade (deck 5), stocks all the latest fragrances, skincare products and cosmetics, all at duty free prices.

An interesting feature to be found on deck 11 is Peek-a-Boo Bridge with windows which look down into the ships bridge control area allowing guests to view some of the systems used to keep the ship on course.

Adults can learn anything from scrapbook and jewellery making, Salsa dancing and poker skills in the Explorer Academy workshops, held on board Adventure of the Seas, usually on deck 14 in the Blue Moon Jazz Club.

The general store on deck 5 sells duty free liquor and cigarettes along with essentials such as hair brushes, painkillers, toothpaste, suntan lotion, sweets and batteries.

Studio B on deck 3, aft, seats 904 guests and is a multi-purpose studio complex filled with activity throughout the day from ice-skating to cooking demonstrations.

At night, guests can enjoy the ice show, “Cool Art, Hot Ice”, and tickets need to be pre-booked from outside Studio B or guest relations on deck 5 as limited seating is available. There are usually four shows per week, at either 7pm or 9pm on Wednesday and Friday (subject to change).