Splendour Of The Seas

The art deco style 42nd Street Theatre adorned with large Empire State and Chrysler building artwork is located forward of deck 4 and seats 802 guests.
The theatre show cases nightly entertainment including contemporary musical stage productions, comedians, singers and dancers.

Examples of shows on offer include the “Welcome Aboard” show, the magical mayhem of “Neal Austin”, “Ballroom Fever” featuring world champion ballroom dancers and “Jazz In The Night”.

Other events taking place in the theatre include afternoon and evening movies and audience participation game shows.

The Top Hat Lounge overlooks the front of the ship through its large windows. It sits forward of deck 5, offering 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.

The 240 seat Casino Royale on deck 4 is the ships glittering casino with multi coloured glass lights and offering games including blackjack, roulette, Texas Hold’Em and craps along with a wide range of slot machines of differing denominations.

Tournaments are held in the casino (charges apply) as are complimentary gaming sessions for guests to learn the basic strategy of all the games available in the casino. Special casino nights also take place such as a Secret Agent night promising an evening of Monte Carlo glamour and early Vegas charm with drink specials, contests, casino prizes and fun.

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 4 outside the Centrum 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

All portraits taken by the ships' onboard photographers are displayed on deck 6, port 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.

The brightly coloured BRITTO gallery forward of deck 9 outside the Solarium sells a range of artwork, giftware, collectibles and luggage designed by artist Romero Britto which also includes limited edition custom works specifically created for Royal Caribbean.

The collection of Centrum Shops midship of deck 5 leading off the Centrum towards the Top Hat lounge offer an array of merchandise ranging from logo items, perfume and jewellery to liquor, sundries in the General Store (selling a range of items guests may have forgotten to pack or run out of) and cruise wear.

The Centrum on deck 4 is the ships central 5 story atrium surrounded by bars, lounges and shops which acts as a busy entertainment venue.

As well as showcasing a spectacular high-flying experience where aerialists glide through the atrium from the top to the bottom accompanied by music and a light show incorporating the glass elevators and chandeliers, other activities range from cha cha or belly dance classes to ballroom and popular music, 50’s and 60’s Grease lighting dance classes and 70’s disco inferno show.

The new outdoor movie screen on deck 9 above the outdoor pool, installed during Splendour’s refurbishment in 2011, airs first-run movies, big time sporting events and music concerts throughout the day and evening.

Adults can learn anything from scrapbook making to jewellery making, Salsa dancing and poker skills in the Explorer Academy workshops held on board Splendour of the seas, usually on deck 5 in the Top Hat show lounge.