Splendour Of The Seas

The nautically themed Schooner Bar midship of deck 4 outside the Casino, with a seating capacity of 104 and floor to ceiling windows running port side of the ship, is the ideal place to meet for pre-dinner entertainment and drinks.

As guests walk into the bar they may detect a unique scent which originates from pitch made of pine tar mixed with oakum used to preserve rigging that was used on tall ships. The mast-like setup in the bar with its ropes and knots are treated with this pitch creating the aroma.

Serving speciality cocktails, Schooner’s offers a host of entertainment for guests to enjoy from scavenger hunts, Nintendo Wii and morning trivia competitions during the day to relaxing piano melodies at night.

Whether guests require a quick Caffeine fix, coffee break or after-dinner cappuccino, Cafe Latte-tudes is the ideal place to drop by for complimentary cakes, pastries and cookies, people watching and a Starbucks specialty coffee beverage (charges apply).

Located on deck 6, starboard side of the Centrum and open from 8.00am to 11.30pm, a range of favourites are on offer, with examples and prices listed below.

Cappuccino $2.75 (tall), $3.55 (grande), $3.95 (venti)
Cafe Latte $2.75 (tall), $3.55 (grande), $3.95 (venti)
Cafe Mocha $3.35 (tall), $4.15 (grande), $4.45 (venti)
Caramel Macchiato $3.65 (tall), $4.35 (grande), $4.65 (venti)
Cafe Americano $2.25 (tall), $2.65 (grande), $2.95 (venti)
Vanilla Latte $3.25 (tall), $4.05 (grande), $4.45 (venti)
Tazo Hot Tea $1.75 (tall), $3.50 (grande), $3.50 (venti)
Tazo Chai Tea Latte $3.25 (tall), $3.85 (grande), $4.25 (venti)
Hot Chocolate$2.65 (tall), $3.15 (grande), $4.45 (venti)
Vanilla Steamer $1.50 (tall), $2.75 (grande), $3.75 (venti)
Iced Cafe Latte $3.55
Iced Cafe Mocha $3.50
Iced Cafe Americano $2.65
Tazo Chai Iced Tea Latte $3.75

Coffee Frappuccino $4.00
Caramel Frappuccino $4.00
Mocha Frappuccino $4.00
Additional Flavours $0.50
Soy Milk $1.00
Additional Shot of Espresso $0.70

Frequent visitors to Caffe Latte-tudes can get a coffee card offering a free sixth coffee after purchasing five coffees.

Also available from the coffee shop are card and board games, daily trivia and Sudoku puzzles for guests entertainment.

With its iconic furnishings, guests can experience a 1960s vibe at the ’R’ cocktail bar on deck 4 seating 33 guests and serving hand crafted cocktails, champagne and wine.

Decorated in elegant purples and gold’s, the bar is focused around the Centrum which features regular spectacular high flying acts and shows to entertain guests whilst they sip on classic cocktails such as Gimlets, Old Fashions and Martini’s served by the ship’s resident mixologist.

Guests can also learn how to make their own Liquor and Cocktails with creations such as Chilli Chocolate Tequila and Bacon Bourbon in an Infusion Tasting Hour (charges apply of $19.99 per person with three cocktails created for guests to sample).

The alfresco Pool Bar on deck 9 outside Windjammers, starboard side, serves the outside pool area with refreshments throughout the day and opens at 9.00am.

The Viking Crown Lounge, located high up forward of deck 11 and seating 67 guests, offers spectacular panoramic views of the ocean by day and transforming into a lively dance club at night.

The observational lounge is a quiet zone during daylight hours with its intimate atmosphere making it a great location for guests to take in the views or read a book without interruptions. As the sun sets the evening entertainment begins with live music to listen and dance to and a selection of appetizers served for guests to enjoy with a drink (charges apply).

Activities taking place in the lounge range from Martini Happy Hours (where all Martinis cost $6.50), Mowtown Hour and Beetles Music Hour to dance parties and Club 18-20 get- togethers before transforming into the ships nightclub with resident DJ playing hits to dance away to late into the night.

Guests staying in Grand Suite-level rooms and higher, Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Club Crown & Anchor® Society members can enjoy access to the 35 seat Concierge Lounge located starboard side of the Top Hat Lounge on deck 5.

Serving complimentary continental breakfast and evening drinks, the room includes a coffee machine serving regular or decaffeinated coffee and selection of snacks throughout the day (ranging from caviar and scallops to curry and quiche).

Two computer terminals are also located in the lounge for guests to check emails or access the internet (charges apply).

The Diamond Lounge starboard side of the Top Hat Lounge on deck 5 and seating 32 is for guests with Diamond, Pinnacle Club and Diamond Plus Crown & Anchor® Society membership. Created to serve loyal guests with concierge access, complimentary breakfast and evening open bar, the lounge has a self service coffee machine (serving espresso, cappuccino, latte macchiato, cafe crème and cafe latte) and free drinks including cocktails, wine, Champagne and beer.

Continental breakfast is served from 8.00am to 10.0am with bagels, pastries, muffins, fresh fruit, cereals, cheeses and meats and prawns on offer plus slices of bread to toast in the toaster provided.

Complimentary drinks are served from 5.00pm to 8.30pm with petit fours and canapés ranging from chocolate dipped fruits to sausage rolls, spring rolls, vegetable sticks and dips.

Two computer stations are also located within the lounge for guests use (charges apply to access the internet).

The Top Hat Lounge, which overlooks the front of the ship through its large windows, sits forward of deck 5 and offers a light and airy atmosphere for guests to enjoy along with a large central dance floor and its own bar.

Decorated in simple tones of blue and red, the spacious (338 seat) lounge acts as the ships second entertainment venue with a host of entertainment and activities taking place throughout the day and night from open play Nintendo Wii, bingo, Explorer Academy workshops on jewellery making and scrapbooks and Magic classes to karaoke, British Pub night (trivia quiz), learn the Royal Caribbean “Flash Mob Dance”, Battle of the Sexes game show and the popular Love and Marriage game show.