Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas

Vision of the Seas Fast Facts:
Maiden Voyage: 5/2/98
Passenger Capacity: 2435
Gross Tonnage: 78,491
Length: 915’
Max Beam: 105.6’
Draft: 25’
Cruising Speed: 22 knots

Overview
Although Vision of the Seas was the last of a group of builds for Royal Caribbean between 1995 and 1998, the six ships are considered Vision-class ships despite their differences in size and amenities. A common feature among all is the multi-level Centrum, its glass elevators, as well as the generous amount and size of windows used throughout public areas, giving these ships a light and open atmosphere. Vision of the Seas, however, is a carbon copy of her sister Rhapsody.

The Vision pool deck has an outdoor main pool with two whirlpools on either side. Weather permitting, you can usually find a band playing in the afternoon and the cruise director rallying guests to take part in line dancing or water games.  For lounging by a pool without all the hullabaloo the adult only solarium has a pool and two whirlpools of its own, plus the benefit of a retractable roof.  There is also a café for fast food like hamburgers, fries and pizza.

Looking for a different type of relaxation? Have it all at the Day Spa; a skin-perfecting facial, rejuvenating massage, body scrub, body wrap, and a posh mani-pedi. Leave utterly relaxed and rejuvenated. There are treatments for men women and teens.

The fitness center has high-tech equipment, an incredible variety of group classes and well-trained, experienced personal trainers. For a unique kind of exercise, the Royal Caribbean rock wall brings all of the physical challenges of outdoor climbing into a comfortable and controlled environment. Rock climbing is an incredible experience that develops the ability of the mind and body to work in harmony.

Dining in the Aquarius Dining Room makes every meal a special occasion! It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests may select traditional main seating for dinner, traditional late seating or for those seeking more flexibility, My Time Dining, which is an open seating concept. The Windjammer Café, a buffet style restaurant, also serves all three meals, as well as afternoon tea and late night snacks.

After dinner there are seven lounges and a theater in which to spend an evening.  At the Masquerade Theater the Royal Caribbean singers and dancers put on a glitzy and glamorous Vegas style show that’s always a cruise highlight. Musicians play at the elegant Champagne Bar. The lounge opens up to the spacious Centrum, the perfect place for some cheek to cheek dancing. For a faster beat the Viking Crown Lounge has a dance floor too. The Schooner Bar usually has a piano player and he’s more than happy when guests are inclined to sing along. There’s nothing quite like relaxing in a nautical-themed bar when you’re at sea. Another popular venue is the Showboat Lounge.

All Royal Caribbean ships offer the award winning Adventure Ocean children’s programs for ages 3-17.  With five different age brackets, children are always participating in age appropriate activities.  Whether it be art, science or games, the variety keeps kids engaged all day and night.