All Things Adventure of the Seas ¡Olé! Edition

[daliflor]

Fantastic photo of Adventure at the terminal, thanks for sharing!

 

Thank you for your kind comments. I was inspired by your shots so I'll try not to repeat similar photos while posting here.

[Jolimont]

Wonderful photos, thank you! Daugther says someone is worse than me about being a cruise nut. Thanks you so much for dethroning me!!!

[daliflor]

There was a compulsory Guest Asembly Drill on June 3rd 2010 at 4pm in Barcelona:

 

 

Muster Drill, Adventure of the Seas (June 3, 2010)

 

 

 

Moll Adossat (Catalan name) or Muelle Adosado (Spanish name) is the name of the dock or quay in Barcelona port, where the biggest cruise ships dock in Barcelona. This is a new cruise ship terminal on a long quay in the old industrial port with room for 4 large cruise ships.

 

Here are some images of the area taken from AOS before the sail away on June 3, 2010:

 

 

 

 

[daliflor]

Moll Adossat (Catalan name) or Muelle Adosado (Spanish name) is the name of the dock or quay in Barcelona port, where the biggest cruise ships dock in Barcelona. This is a new cruise ship terminal on a long quay in the old industrial port with room for 4 large cruise ships.

 

Here are some more images of the area taken from AOS before the sail away on June 3, 2010:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 3, 2010 - Adventure of the Seas was sailing away leaving behind in Barcelona another ship: Celebrity Century

[daliflor]

The Sail Away Party started as we departed for our first port of call (Toulon, France) shortly after 5pm on June 3, 2010.

 

The Sail Away Celebration took place by the poolside on Deck 11 with live music, dancing and lots of drinks as we departed from Barcelona on the AOS:

 

 

Sail Away Party, Adventure of the Seas (Barcelona, June 3rd 2010)

 

 

Sail Away Party, Adventure of the Seas (Barcelona, June 3rd 2010)

 

 

Sail Away Party, Adventure of the Seas (Barcelona, June 3rd 2010)

 

 

Sail Away Party, Adventure of the Seas (Barcelona, June 3rd 2010)

 

 

Sail Away Party, Adventure of the Seas (Barcelona, June 3rd 2010)

 

[daliflor]

The Sail Away Party took place by the poolside on Deck 11 with live music, dancing and lots of drinks as we departed from Barcelona on the AOS:

 

 

Sail Away Celebration, Adventure of the Seas (Barcelona, June 3rd 2010)

 

 

Sail Away Celebration, Adventure of the Seas (Barcelona, June 3rd 2010)

 

 

Sail Away Celebration, Adventure of the Seas (Barcelona, June 3rd 2010)

 

 

Sail Away Celebration, Adventure of the Seas (Barcelona, June 3rd 2010)

 

 

Sail Away Celebration, Adventure of the Seas (Barcelona, June 3rd 2010)

 

[daliflor]

The Sail Away Celebration took place by the poolside on Deck 11 with live music, dancing and lots of drinks as we departed from Barcelona on the AOS:

 

 

 

AOS leaving Barcelona behind and heading to Toulon, France (our first port of call on this 4 nights cruise):

 

 

 

 

 

[daliflor]

AOS leaving Barcelona behind and heading to Toulon, France (our first port of call on this 4 nights cruise):

 

 

 

 

 

[Jolimont]

Great photos! As we say in French, c'est comme si on y était !

[truffles2]

Which means: It's as if you were there:p

[daliflor]

Great photos! As we say in French, c'est comme si on y était !

 

Which means: It's as if you were there

 

N'est pas? : - ) Let's then go to dinner!

 

First night, we had to go for the very first time to dinner (casual) on the Main seating... starting at 6:30pm (but made sure we were on the Waiting list for Second Seating for the upcoming evenings!).

 

The waiters were great and food was good. The best part of the dinner were the people we met that night - a wonderful couple from Cambdridge, England (Dave and Denise). June 3rd was Dave's 75th Birthday and also Dave and Denise's 49th Anniversary!

 

Her are some dishes that may make you salivate like Pavlov's dog (or at least the description of the dish)! Bon Appétit !

 

BTW - Let me know if you wish to also see the menus posted here.

 

Summer fruit medley (pineapple, papaya, mango, kiwi, strawberrylaced with coconut and pistachio yogurt)

 

Surf and turf (a Royal Caribbean signature dish - grilled shoulder filet served with pan-seared garlic shrimp, wasabi mashed potatoes, crip green beans and snow peas )

 

Filet of Atlantic Salmon (broiled fish filet served with Chef's choice vegetable)

 

Coconut Crème Brûlée

 

Sugar-Free Pineapple Parfait

 

Passion-berry mousse

[daliflor]

After the casual dinner on Day 1, we stopped by several evening activities around the ship (such as the "Majority Rules" game or "Name that tune") and also headed to the Lyric Theatre for the "Welcome Aboard Show:"

 

 

Welcome Aboard Show, Lyric Theatre (Adventue of the Seas, June 3rd 2010)

 

 

 

The Cruise Director, Mercedes Lafuente, addressed the audience in the Lyric Theatre (her assistant gave away a bottle of champagne to a couple in the audience)

 

 

 

The Welcome Aboard Show was also starring the Charlie Frye & Company

 

 

On June 3rd, we've seen the sunset after the early dinner and the "Welcome Aboard Show" (9:19pm) as we were heading towards France:

 

 

 

The photos from the Sail Away Parade (11:30pm, Day 1) were posted already, so FRANCE is our next stop... tomorrow ! : - )

[Jolimont]

Food looks lovely, and yes, I would love to peek at the menus :-) Thanks Daliflor!

[topper44]

On a second thought and in all fairness to RCI, the "WOW factor" probably came before this 4 nights cruise from Barcelona -

exactly one week before the sail away when they upgraded us for free from a Promenade mid ship cabin on floor 7 to a Junior Suite on floor 9, mid ship also.

 

 

Here is the description and "official" photos of a JS on AOTS:

 

Junior Suite with Balcony - Also referred to as Superior Ocean View Suite

 

Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), private balcony, private bathroom with bathtub and a sitting area (some with sofa bed)

(277 sq. ft., balcony 69 sq. ft.)

 

Also includes minibar, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV, phone, computer jack, vanity table with an extendable working surface

for laptop computers and 110/220 electrical outlets.

 

Some have sofa beds and can accommodate 3-4 guests. Some can also accommodate a rollaway bed or Pack 'n Play.

 

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That's fabulous - How did you manage to get an upgrade?

 

Sabre

[Bobal]

daliflor - stunning pictures - and yes please to the menus :D

 

May I also ask a question about your upgrade. Are you D+ members of Crown & Anchor and thus got the upgrade as part of their new commitment to upgrading loyal cruisers.

[daliflor]

Food looks lovely, and yes, I would love to peek at the menus :-) Thanks Daliflor!

 

That's fabulous - How did you manage to get an upgrade?

 

Sabre

 

daliflor - stunning pictures - and yes please to the menus :D

 

May I also ask a question about your upgrade. Are you D+ members of Crown & Anchor and thus got the upgrade as part of their new commitment to upgrading loyal cruisers.

 

No, none of us were Diamond or even Platinum... merely Gold members as far as RCI C&A program... I must say LUCK was a determing factor on receiving the free upgrade to JS for this 4 nights cruise; therefore, I now call this the "WOW factor" that came pre-cruise (courtesy of RCI).

As requested, the menus from Day 1, AOS (casual dinner):

 

 

 

 

 

[dutchclogs]

Great info Daliflor! Did you go to the Captains welcome aboard party? Do please tell us abput Cagliari

 

dutch

[daliflor]

Great info Daliflor! Did you go to the Captains welcome aboard party? dutch

 

Yes, we did.

 

The Captain's Welcome Aboard Reception was held on the second day of our 4 nights cruise (formal night), after returning aboard in France (Toulon/ Seyne-sur-mer).

 

Captain RON HOLMES was at the Imperial Lounge on Deck 5, so guests had the chance to have their picture taken with him (from 8:30pm until 9pm).

 

Then, Captain Ron Holmes gave his welcome speech from the Royal Promenade Bridge at 9:05pm, Day 2.

 

 

Captain Ron Holmes by the Imperial Lounge on Deck 5 (Adventure of the Seas, June 4th 2010)

 

 

 

 

 

Guests enjoying complimentary champagne (or fruit punch) by the Royal Promenade, waiting for the Captain's speech on June 4th 2010

 

The bartender collecting the glasses with a special "hook"

 

 

 

The Royal Promenade on the Adventure of the Seas

 

[daliflor]

The Captain's Welcome Aboard Reception was held on the second day of our 4 nights cruise (formal night), after returning aboard in France (Toulon/ Seyne-sur-mer).

 

Captain RON HOLMES was at the Imperial Lounge on Deck 5, so guests had the chance to have their picture taken with him (from 8:30pm until 9pm).

 

Then, Captain Ron Holmes gave his welcome speech from the Royal Promenade Bridge at 9:05pm, Day 2.

 

 

The Cruise Director, Mercedes Lafuente, introduced Captain Ron Holmes

(Adventure of the Seas, Royal Promenade Bridge - June 4th 2010)

 

 

 

 

Captain Ron Holmes addressing the guests from the Royal Promenade Bridge

(starting 9:05pm on June 4th 2010)

 

 

 

 

The Captain's Welcome Aboard Reception with Relax Time Band (Royal Promenade, June 4th 2010)

 

[daliflor]

The Captain's Welcome Aboard Reception was held on the second day of our 4 nights cruise (formal night), after returning aboard in France (Toulon/ Seyne-sur-mer).

 

Captain RON HOLMES gave his welcome speech from the Royal Promenade Bridge at 9:05pm, Day 2.

 

 

The Captain, Ron Holmes, introduced his officers to the guests

(Adventure of the Seas, Royal Promenade Bridge - June 4th 2010)

 

 

The Captain, Ron Holmes, introduced his officers to the guests

(Adventure of the Seas, Royal Promenade Bridge - June 4th 2010)

 

 

The Captain, Ron Holmes, introduced his officers to the guests

(Adventure of the Seas, Royal Promenade Bridge - June 4th 2010)

 

 

The Captain, Ron Holmes, introduced his officers to the guests

(Adventure of the Seas, Royal Promenade Bridge - June 4th 2010)

 

[Jolimont]

It must be strange for Captain and his crew to be perched up there for all to gawk at. But it's good for photos! I see the male/female ratio for senior officers is just as bad on RCI than Carnival. Oh well, it's not a family-friendly environment for staff, I hope that's what explains a lot of it. Thanks again for sharing your photos Daliflor!

[cruisewest]

WOW those pictures are fantastic. Thanks for taking the time to post them. I'm excited about going on this ship now as we just booked. When I look at the pool pictures I feel like i need to shed a few pounds since you never know who is taking pictures and posting them on cruise critic. ;)

 

Seriously though the pool area looks like a mad house - are there more

tranquil areas to enjoy the sun or was it like that most of the cruise?

[Jolimont]

WOW those pictures are fantastic. Thanks for taking the time to post them. I'm excited about going on this ship now as we just booked. When I look at the pool pictures I feel like i need to shed a few pounds since you never know who is taking pictures and posting them on cruise critic. ;)

 

Seriously though the pool area looks like a mad house - are there more

tranquil areas to enjoy the sun or was it like that most of the cruise?

When are you going Cruisewest?

[LegalEagle2012]

Thanks for posting all those photos - especially the menus! I will have one of everything!

 

Just booked our pre and post-cruise hotels and have been informed that taxes will be increased to 8% on them.

[daliflor]

When I look at the pool pictures I feel like i need to shed a few pounds since you never know who is taking pictures and posting them on cruise critic.

 

Seriously though the pool area looks like a mad house - are there more

tranquil areas to enjoy the sun or was it like that most of the cruise?

 

With 3,166 guests aboard, it was hard to find a quite place for sunbathing (beside the intimacy of your private balcony - if applicable).

 

There is a SOLARIUM on AOS that may seem bit quite (as by the main pools area lots of activities took place during our short 4 nights cruise, including the Sail Away Party pictured earlier) though pretty crowded too.

 

Pete's photos (May 2010):

 

 

Solarium area on Deck 11 (Adventure of the Seas, May 2010)

 

 

Solarium area on Deck 11 (Adventure of the Seas, May 2010)

 

 

 

 

My own quick shots while passing by the Solarium on June 5, 2010 (while At Sea, before stopping in Ibiza, Spain):

 

 

Solarium area on Deck 11 (Adventure of the Seas, June 5th 2010)

 

 

Solarium area on Deck 11 (Adventure of the Seas, June 5th 2010)