Thread: Any tips Trciks on AOS

My wife and I are taking our first RCL cruise next April and would like to hear of any not to be missed items/events. Any tips or tricks about this beautiful ship.

Thanks in advance guys.

Don't miss the Ice Show! Even if you're not into figure skating, you'll be amazed at what these performers can do on a moving vessel!

Ditto! Go to the Ice Show! I dragged my husband to the show, and he was one of the people yelling "encore" at the end.

Many people don't use the library in the middle of the 7th deck much, but it has a pretty big collection of books.

Be sure to check out the picture of the ship's godparents by the guest relations' desk on deck 5. I wish we had taken a picture next to it.

There's a "peek-a-boo" window on the 11th deck in the front of the ship where you can check out what's going on on the bridge. But if you go when the ship is in port, you may not see anyone in there!

If you have a Promenade view cabin, don't forget to close your drapes when you are changing clothes. People across the way can see right in (and you can see into their cabin as well).

Each deck has artwork in a different color. This can help you make sure you are in the right place when you are heading back to your room at night. Try to remember the pictures right near your door; this will help you find your way "home" down the looooooooooooooooonng halls as well.

There's a video arcade near the teen area. If this is your kind of thing, bring change!

Here's is our ship listing for the Adventure of the Seas.

We actually got a really nice review of the Adventure of the Seas recently.

And you can always consult the Ship Forum dedicated to the Adventure of the Seas, too.

Thanks for all the info and tips guys.

We do have a promenade cabin so that tip is much appreciated.

timwilloughby...thanks for the links. Much appreciated.

Try the Champagne Bar on the Royal Promenade for pre dinner drinks. They do good cocktails and an excellent G&T. They also serve customers with interesting hors d'ourves. A nice touch and an appetiser before dinner.

Originally Posted by Rydon

Try the Champagne Bar on the Royal Promenade for pre dinner drinks. They do good cocktails and an excellent G&T. They also serve customers with interesting hors d'ourves. A nice touch and an appetiser before dinner.

Thanks for the tip. Sounds great will DEFINITELY TRY THAT.

Keep the tips/tricks coming guys.

If you like wine consider one of their wine packages. There are three different packages. We had the Gold package (the cheapest) 5 different bottles over the 7 nights (we ordered another for the last night separately). The choice was fine for us as we are Pino Grigio fans and there was an acceptable bottle on the list. There is a saving to be made over ordering them separately. It must be booked either before you sail or on embarkation day. We did it after we boarded. They mark your seapass and you can order your selections whereever you want to dine and they keep the remnants for your next evening.

If you are doing My Time Dining make sure you check in on line and book your time and specify if you want to share or not. Many did not and the queues for My Time were awful on the first night. Or ask your TA if this is the option you want.

Met many people on board who knew nothing of this option but it does need to be specified when you book.

Originally Posted by Rydon

If you like wine consider one of their wine packages. There are three different packages. We had the Gold package (the cheapest) 5 different bottles over the 7 nights (we ordered another for the last night separately). The choice was fine for us as we are Pino Grigio fans and there was an acceptable bottle on the list. There is a saving to be made over ordering them separately. It must be booked either before you sail or on embarkation day. We did it after we boarded. They mark your seapass and you can order your selections whereever you want to dine and they keep the remnants for your next evening.

If you are doing My Time Dining make sure you check in on line and book your time and specify if you want to share or not. Many did not and the queues for My Time were awful on the first night. Or ask your TA if this is the option you want.

Met many people on board who knew nothing of this option but it does need to be specified when you book.

We are actually zinfandel fans...were there any good ones available?

We do actually have My Time Dining. Did you encounter this problem only on the first night or was it every night? We are really looking forward to dining alone.

http://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk/cont...leWineMenu.pdf

Check out the above link. From what I recall the Zinfandel was on all the packages. The only difference between them all is the amount of choice.

Make sure you register your dining time and seating preference in RCL site before you cruise. I booked everynight in advance at 9pm and specified a table for two. You can change your times as your vacation progresses. However the whole process is not explained very clearly and people were just turning up for what they assumed was a turn up and go restaurant. First night was chaotic as people with reservations and those without turned up and the reservation staff were swamped. It took a while and some unhappy people because there was no where to go and wait really. It did get better and the plus side is that the Mozart dining room on the top of the 3 tiers has masses of tables for two. You rarely get seated in the same place each night but that was fine for us.

I'm really not sure why RCL don't use this floor for the morning al la carte breakfast as it can accomodate easily the different seating requests.

Hope this helps just shout if you think of anything I can help with.