Adventure of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Adventure of the Seas is one of Royal Caribbean's 30 active ships and first entered service in 2001 with its most recent renovation in 2016. In terms of size, it comes in at 137,276 gross tons, 1,021 feet in length, and 15 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 3,114 guests and approximately 1,185 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $500 million and is flagged in Bahamas.
Adventure of the Seas
Ship Stats
Year Built
2001
Last Renovated
2016
Tonnage
137,276 GT
Length
1,021 ft
Capacity
3,114
Crew
1,185
Cost
$500 million
Decks
15
Voyager Class
Voyager Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Royal Caribbean. The first ship introduced in this class was Voyager of the Seas (1999), followed by Explorer of the Seas (2000), Adventure of the Seas (2001), Navigator of the Seas (2002), and Mariner of the Seas (2003).
Adventure of the Seas Ship Age
Adventure of the Seas entered service in 2001. Across Royal Caribbean's active fleet, the average build year is 2009 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 23 of 30 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Adventure of the Seas
Current ship
Adventure of the Seas Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2016.
Renovation details
While the Adventure of the Seas was scheduled for a major update (Royal Amplified treatment) in 2020, that was cancelled due to the industry shut down. The last major renovation was completed in 2016 - 2018 as part of a $61 million refurbishment project split across two dry docks: October-November 2016 (initial work, including the addition of The Perfect Storm waterslides, FlowRider surf simulator, Splashaway Bay kids' aqua park, Izumi Japanese restaurant, Chops Grille steakhouse, Boleros Lounge, new staterooms, and other updates) and January-March 2018 (completion of remaining features delayed by Hurricane Matthew damage to the shipyard).
Adventure of the Seas Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Royal Caribbean's fleet
Adventure of the Seas measures 1,021 feet (311 m) (vs Royal Caribbean fleet average of 1,081 ft) and has gross tonnage of 137,276 GT (vs fleet average of 160,100 GT). It ranks 18 of 30 by length and 21 of 30 by tonnage in Royal Caribbean's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Adventure of the Seas vs Royal Caribbean fleet averages
Adventure of the Seas carries 3,114 passengers (vs Royal Caribbean average of 3,708) and has 1,185 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,400). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.63:1 compared with Royal Caribbean's overall 2.65:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
3,114
passengers
Crew Members
1,185
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.63 : 1
Royal Caribbean Avg
2.65 : 1
Adventure of the Seas
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Adventure of the Seas.
Deck 11buffetWindjammer Cafe
Decks 3, 4 & 5main dining roomMain Dining Room
Deck 5quick eatsCafé Promenade
Deck 11quick eatsIsland Grill
Deck 4specialtyChops Grille
Deck 11specialtyGiovanni’s Italian Kitchen
Deck 5specialtyIzumi Hibachi & Sushi
Deck 12specialtyJohnny Rockets
Deck Plans
The Adventure of the Seas has a total of 14 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 2. The highest passenger deck is Deck 15. Click below to access deck plans for the Adventure of the Seas. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Deck 2 of 14
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Cruise Director
Assignment history
The cruise director is the heartbeat of the ship... the person responsible for onboard entertainment, activities, and guest engagement from embarkation to farewell. Think emcee, social director, and morale officer rolled into one. Below you'll find the current cruise director's bio, followed by a full historical timeline of every director who has served aboard Adventure of the Seas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Adventure of the Seas quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Adventure of the Seas Casino on Deck 4 of the ship.
You will find the Adventure of the Seas buffet on Deck 11 of the ship.
While the Adventure of the Seas was scheduled for a major update (Royal Amplified treatment) in 2020, that was cancelled due to the industry shut down. The last major renovation was completed in 2016 - 2018 as part of a $61 million refurbishment project split across two dry docks: October-November 2016 (initial work, including the addition of The Perfect Storm waterslides, FlowRider surf simulator, Splashaway Bay kids' aqua park, Izumi Japanese restaurant, Chops Grille steakhouse, Boleros Lounge, new staterooms, and other updates) and January-March 2018 (completion of remaining features delayed by Hurricane Matthew damage to the shipyard).
The ship belongs to the Royal Caribbean class of ships known as the Voyager class.
The ship features 10 restaurants, 16 bars, 27 activities, 0 shows and 8 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Adventure of the Seas has a total of 14 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 2. The upper most passenger deck is Level 15.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Adventure of the Seas. The ship's capacity is 3,114. When comparing the occupancy to the average Royal Caribbean passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,070 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Royal Caribbean ships.
The Adventure of the Seas was built in 2001. Royal Caribbean includes 30 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2027. The average Royal Caribbean ship is 17 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2008
Each of Royal Caribbean's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Adventure of the Seas is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Adventure of the Seas length equals 1,021 feet (311 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 30 active vessels in Royal Caribbean fleet, measuring 1,081 feet (329 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.