And a big reason for that is Two70, one of the most innovative entertainment spaces you'll find anywhere.ĭuring the day, it's a spot for chilling, where you can unwind on comfortable seating throughout the two-level venue and unobstructed views of the aft wake thanks to multilevel floor-to-ceiling windows. You're Spoiled for Entertainment Choiceįull disclosure: Royal Caribbean's Quantum/Ultra Class ships are my favorite. And it's included in the price of your fare, which makes it a great family bargain. It's a hilarious blast, especially if you haven't experienced much in the way of virtual reality before. This is located inside the SeaPlex as well, offering guests an interactive virtual experience that has them transforming into pirates and fighting off the evil Kraken, in other dimensions. New to Royal Caribbean is the virtual reality experience, Zone Zero: Swashbuckler. It's a clever approach to family cruising. The design means parents can enjoy the amenities of Playmakers while the kids explore the other activities, all in the same space. High chairs flank a glass divider with a ledge that allows guests to look down on the action on the sports court or across at the biggest TV in the Royal fleet. The bar includes a comfy section of reclining chairs in an area dubbed "The Owner's Box" and beautiful seating area along floor-to-ceiling windows. This is the best Playmakers in the Royal Caribbean fleet and probably the best true sports bar on a cruise ship. It also has a solid bar menu (a la carte priced) and the best beer selection of any venue onboard. The biggest change on Odyssey is the addition of Playmakers, a sports bar that offers guests 56 TVs for game-binging. A busy arcade flanks the sports court, spanning two decks. Time slots are themed, so you can do rock-and-roll bumper cars or disco bumper cars, for example, with a DJ picking the appropriate tunes. But it also is a bumper car arena, offering passengers a chance to bash into one another in Royal Caribbean-branded vehicles at scheduled times throughout the day. While the SeaPlex is available on sister ships, it's been redesigned for Odyssey of the Seas, and the changes are pretty impactful.Īt its core, the SeaPlex is a sports court that hosts activities like pickleball, basketball and even Zumba. If the outdoor activities are the most visible features on the ship, the SeaPlex is the indoor heartbeat that drives events throughout the day. This one has been a favorite on our cruise, with open sessions fully booked up. I've tried this before - a few years ago on sister ship Anthem of the Seas - and I had even more fun this time, maybe because I somehow performed significantly better, flying high without as much maneuvering from the instructor. If those activities haven't worn you out, then you won't want to miss the RipCord experience by iFly, a sky-diving simulator. Next to the Skypad, you'll find the FlowRider surf simulator, a Royal Caribbean staple that gives cruisers a chance to stand up or body surf. We watched as kids giggled and jumped alongside retirees. It's surprisingly fun, regardless of your age. Here, guests wear virtual reality goggles while jumping on personal trampolines as an interactive story unfolds. Taking up a huge swath of space at the back of the ship on decks 15 and 16, these activities are tough to miss.įrom a distance, even the yellow "ball" of the Skypad stands out to the untrained eye. The top-deck activities on Odyssey of the Seas are perhaps the ship's most-notable features. The Sky Pad onboard Odyssey Of The Seas (Photo: Colleen McDaniel)
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