There is something for everyone on Royal Caribbean's new Odyssey of the Seas.
It was big fun.
The new Odyssey of the Seas has a lot of stuff. Here's what to expect.
The kids splash park is the only place where there are water slides, but the 14th deck contains two resort-style pools adorned with Caribbean pastels. The Lime and Coconut can be ordered by guests.
The North Star observation tower is located on the Odyssey and is 300 feet in the air and allows for panoramic views. The North Star had a panoramic view of the Royal Caribbean island of CocoCay.
bumper cars, virtual reality games, ping pong, roller skating and basketball are available at the SeaPlex area. Royal Caribbean claims that the basketball court is the largest indoor activity space at sea. Playmakers Sportsbar & Arcade is located overlooking the SeaPlex and has a lot of sports on 60 TVs.
The Playmakers sports bar and arcade overlook the bumper cars in SeaPlex. The photo is from Royal Caribbean.
The Solarium is a rooftop area that has whirlpools and pools for those who want to relax. There are many lounge chairs and a bar nearby. The Solarium is only open to guests over the age of 16.
The Odyssey has a lot of dining and drinking options. Food choices include everything from Italian to Mexican to Japanese.
The Two70 theater is one of the more innovative features on the Odyssey, it has six high-definition screens, each rotating by robotic arms, that are in sync with airing video. The setup is five tons.
The Teppanyaki restaurant is on the Odyssey of the Seas. The photo was taken by Omar Perez.
There is a 135-foot video screen behind the screens. The back windows of the ship are draped with projector screens that show video via 18 projectors.
The combination of screens and monitors offers three-dimensional visuals with a contrast of depth and panorama. "The Book: Seven Chapters, One Adventure" is a performance that combines song, performance and dance with innovative visuals. The performers rise from the floor via platforms and descend from the ceiling through portals.
The Royal Theater presented a version of Royal Caribbean's version of superheros. The performance was based on four superheros fighting evil and offered a lot of acrobatics, vocal performances and lighting.
In the Royal Esplanade, where most of the stores are located, you can find a lot of high-end jewelry and watches. The photo was taken by Omar Perez.
The Music Hall is reminiscent of a House of Blues venue. A rock band played music. A quintet performed jazz at the Boleros.
In the Royal Esplanade, where most of the stores are located, shopping leans toward the exclusive with a lot of high-end jewelry and watches. Few stores sold budget-minded gifts. If you feel your child is not ready for a TAG Heuer watch, you can find more variety at the CocoCay Island Market.
