Spectrum of the Seas is Royal Caribbean’s flagship vessel in the Quantum Ultra class sailing to exciting destinations while providing a bigger, bolder and better onboard experience. As part of a class where ships are nicknamed the ‘WOW Ships’, Spectrum of the Seas keeps her 4200 passengers amused with a range of both classic and ground-breaking Royal Caribbean features. From a Bionic Bar manned by robots and the North Star observation lift to the All-Suite complex where guests can enjoy a more exclusive cruise, Spectrum of the Seas will take your breath away from the moment you step onboard.
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What's onboard
Dining
Food on onboard the ship features a mix of Asian and Western dishes at the main restaurant, while the more casual Windjammer Marketplace serves everything from pizzas to Chinese hot pots. Speciality restaurants will include:
- Jamie’s Italian – for your favourite hearty Italian meals
- Dadong Wonderland – serving succulent duck and other Chinese dishes
- Chop’s Grille – a rustic steakhouse serving the best cuts
- Izumi – where you’ll find tasty Japanese cuisine
An authentic traditional Asian tea room will also feature on Spectrum of the Seas: the Leaf and Bean. Here you can indulge in some tasty cakes and pastries as well as sampling some Chinese teas and coffee.
Entertainment
There’s so much to do onboard Spectrum of the Seas that you might even be disappointed when you have to leave to go on a land excursion! With a host of shows, entertainment area and bars, you’ll struggle to pack it all in. Highlights include:
- Star Moment – an exhilarating Karaoke venue
- Bionic Bar - watch as robotic arms create your cocktails
- Casino - try your luck on a range of gambling games
- Cinema and Outdoor Movie Screen - sit back and enjoy a blockbuster under the sun or stars
- Show Lounge - watch some thrilling live entertainment
In addition, an innovative venue known as Two70 will also be onboard. This is a space which uses Vistarama technology to project a range of digital shows on panoramic windows.
Things to do
Spa and fitness
It’s not all fun, games and partying on Spectrum of the Seas. If you want to keep in shape during your cruise of a lifetime, there is no shortage of places to keep fit, including a fully equipped fitness centre with all the machines and weights you could need, as well as group exercise classes and a nearby jogging track. If you like to add a little more competition to your workout, head to the sports courts where you can challenge other guests to a game of volleyball or basketball.
After some vigorous exercise, what better way to wind down than a trip to the spa? Offering an extensive range of treatments, as well as a sauna and steam room, there’s no doubt that you’ll leave feeling relaxed and ready to take on the world.
Recreation
Just as Royal Caribbean are renowned for, on Spectrum of the Seas, the ship is the destination. Walking through Spectrum you really will forget that you’re floating on a giant cruise ship.
If your idea of a holiday is relaxing by the pool, there are two indoor and one outdoor to choose from, as well as 10 whirlpools and lots of sun loungers to make your afternoon even more comfortable.
For those looking for something a little faster paced, there is also a rock climbing wall, Flowrider surfing simulator, skydiving simulator and sky pad trampolining. However, the fun doesn’t stop there and if you want something truly unique, why not try out the experience of driving a bumper car at sea?
Not all your time has to be spent doing exciting activities, so if you’d like a few hours of peace, the library is a great place to escape from the crowds. While you’re there, checkout the nearby boutiques to see if there are any duty free treats which catch your eye!
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Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Spectrum of the Seas
Our first cruise on one of the "big" ships. We were apprehensive at first but it turned out brilliant, the Cabin was bigger than we expected, very clean. The staff were amazing . All in all a very positive experience. Would definitely cruise with RC in the future. Only negatives were the Windjammer market place, it was always full and difficult to find a seat, but the food was excellent. Drinks were very expensive.
Overall, the cruise was a mixed experience. It didn’t seem to fully cater for the range of nationalities onboard, which made some of the activities and announcements feel limited in appeal. The entertainment was average at best, although the Silk Road show was a definite highlight and stood out for its quality and creativity. The cruise director was noticeably absent compared to other cruises I’ve been on, where they usually play a more visible and engaging role. Excursions were also quite disappointing, overpriced for what was offered and not really worth the cost considering what we actually saw. The saving grace of the trip was the incredible staff. They were friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to make guests feel welcome and looked after. Their professionalism and warmth truly made the difference.
After all the problems we had trying to get a visa for China and we can say it's still a very grey area. We paid £450 at the end of the day a 242 hour visa with the help from RCCL you do not need to waste your money. The Spectrum of the Seas is very nice indeed, the staff are absolutely wonderful. The food and drink was excellent too. The cabin was very nice and was kept very clean. The first stop in Japan was a complete waste of time in our opinion! We stopped at Maizuru and had to pay $50 for the both of us for a shuttle bus, the ride took around ten minutes each way. There was absolutely nothing to do or see in the town, most of the shops were shut too. Niigata was a lot busier and had lots of shops to look around and the shuttle bus was a little cheaper! Hakodate was so much more interesting, shops and the view from off the top of mount Hakodate was brilliant and this tim the shuttle bus was free.
Although the cruise itself was pleasant enough, I found all the added expenses far too excessive.
