Life On Board Royal Caribbean International

Theater and Shows
Royal Caribbean sets the cruise industry standard with dazzling, full-scale productions, every night on every cruise – all included in your fare. Take a seat and be awed by Broadway musicals, ice skating, dive shows and original productions with live orchestra, sweeping lights, intricate costuming and incredible talent culled from across the globe.

Explorer Academy
A Royal Caribbean International cruise is not only the adventure of a lifetime, it allows you to learn, experience and discover new things on your cruise vacation!

Onboard Parties
Life is a journey that should be enjoyed every minute – with more costumes and confetti, hysterical game show shenanigans, and chocolate covered strawberries at the poolside buffet. The best parties, parades and events happen on a Royal Caribbean cruise – and you have a standing invite.

Games and Contests
Get in on the action with Royal Caribbean's huge array of friendly competitions going on all over the ship.

Theme Nights
Every night is an exciting night onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise, with a little flavor added just for good measure!

Additional Activities
Activities are different for every ship and itinerary adding an element of surprise.

Holiday Activities
From Valentine's Day to New Year's, Halloween to Mother's Day, Royal Caribbean holiday cruises put a new twist on the same old traditions.

Dining - Main Dining Room
Sweeping, multi-level ambience, world-class cuisine and extraordinary personal service from a dedicated wait staff. The main dining room serves exceptional, multi-course meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy a new dinner menu each evening in an elegant setting, with two seatings nightly, or choose My Time Dining.

Evening Dress Codes
During the day, casual clothes are fine for the main dining room. In the evening, there are three distinct types of dress onboard: casual, smart casual and formal.

Specialty Dining - Chops Grille
Royal Caribbean's popular signature steakhouse, featuring grade-A premium cuts of steak cooked to your specifications, plus fresh seafood, hearty side dishes and signature desserts in an upscale, contemporary setting. Available on 13 ships. Total charge: Dinner, $30 per person.

Specialty Dining - Portofino
From the first bite of antipasto to the last spoonful of tiramisu, the elegant dining atmosphere at Portofino makes for an evening to remember. Sample the chef's latest Italian creation, or have one of your favorites prepared the classic way. On Freedom-, Voyager- and select Radiance-class ships. Total charge: Dinner, $20 per person.

Specialty Dining - Giovanni's Table
A casual Italian trattoria with indoor and al fresco seating, Giovanni's Table offers rustic dishes with a contemporary flair, including toasted herb foccacia, pastas, braised meat dishes and stews, served family-style. On Radiance of the Seas® and Oasis-class ships. Total charge: Lunch $15, Dinner $20 per person.

Specialty Dining - Izumi Asian Cuisine
The traditional Asian dishes at Izumi will impress you with pure, delicate flavors, freshness of ingredients and impeccable presentation. Choose from sushi rolls, sashimi, hot rock (ishi-yaki) plates, and more. On Radiance of the Seas®, Splendour of the Seas®, and Oasis-class ships. Menu items charged individually. A dining fee of $3 for lunch or $5 for dinner is also charged, which includes gratuities.

Specialty Dining - 150 Central Park
Only onboard the Oasis-class ships, 150 Central Park serves up an intimate five-course experience of leading-edge cuisine in a modern setting. Enjoy seasonally, locally-sourced menus developed by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schwartz and Molly Brandt, winner of the Allure of the Seas® Culinary Challenge. Total charge: Dinner, $40 per person.

Specialty Dining - Solarium Bistro
On Oasis of the Seas®, let the starlit ocean sky set the mood after dark, when the Solarium pool transforms into a fine dining destination. Explore a menu of inspired, sumptuous dishes that embrace healthful living through healthy eating. Total charge: Dinner, $20 per person.

Specialty Dining - Vini d'Italia
Experience a four-course seasonal menu designed to perfectly complement the flavor profiles of wine from the Frescobaldi family vineyards, a leading Italian producer for centuries. An enlightening and flavorful evening at Vini d'Italia, the Italian specialty restaurant. On Freedom-, Liberty- and Radiance-class ships; sailings vary. Limited space, so reserve early.

Chops Grille California Vineyards
In Royal Caribbean's signature steakhouse, savor five incredible courses paired with wine from one of California's most iconic wineries, the Wagner family vineyards, renowned for fine pinot noir and chardonnay and revered for their Caymus cabernet. From smoked duck salad to the crème brulee, learn how each wine was selected to enhance your enjoyment of the dish. On select ships and sailings.

Mystery Dinner Theater
A professional cast hosts an evening of theater packed with mystery, intrigue and lots of laughs. Solve the crime in Portofino, Royal Caribbean's gourmet Italian specialty restaurant, over an exquisite multi-course dinner paired with fine wine. An exclusive event onboard select ships; sailings vary. Limited space, reserve early.

Family and Casual Dining
Specialty coffees, donuts, ice cream, pizza and a variety of cafés - Royal Caribbean has it all for casual dining.

Room Service
Morning, noon, night, whenever you like – order up room service 24/7. Enjoy breakfast in bed, cheesecake on your balcony, or a delicious dinner right in the comfort of your stateroom. Complimentary except between midnight and 5 a.m., when a $3.95 service charge applies.

Wine & Beverage Packages
Wine & Beverage packages which can be pre-reserved online or purchased at embarkation offer great value and convenience.

Fitness Center
Available on all ships, the Fitness Center has all the equipment that major sports clubs do.

Sports Deck, FlowRider, Rock Climbing & Scuba
Royal Caribbean offers a vast array of activities for all ages and abilities.

Arcade
Whether you're playing to beat your best score or for a chance at a prize like an Apple® iPod™ or Shuffle™ you'll find plenty of challenges, excitement and fun at the fully-loaded onboard arcades.

Bars & Hot Spots
The sun has retired for the day – but you don't have to, thanks to entertainment options in venues across the ship. Discover a night filled with dancing, laughs and live music at bars, clubs and lounges that never feature a cover charge. It's like the ultimate evening out on the town – but you never have to leave the ship.

Gaming
There's nothing to stir your sense of excitement like the sound of cards being shuffled, chips being stacked and slot machines paying out. Consider the Casino Royale® to be your little slice of Vegas right at sea – with thousands of square feet of lights, action, slots and tables.