Royal Caribbean Innovations

[editor@cruisecritic]

At Cruise Critic, we're pretty excited about checking out Quantum of the Seas, beginning next Friday (stay tuned for links to photos, commentary, blogs, etc.). We love that Royal Caribbean is such an innovative line when it comes to creating never before seen things onboard cruise ships (for instance, for Quantum, choices include, among others, the North Star, the simulator for sky diving, interior virtual balcony cabins, a circus school with flying trapeeze, and a robotic bar (questionable innovation in my mind, but we'll go with it :) ).

 

Still: Somehow this weekend we've been feeling nostalgic. Do you remember some of Royal Caribbean's innovations gone-by? Which did you love? Vote in our poll and please, below, feel free to include others we didn't include!

 

Carolyn

 

Carolyn Spencer Brown

Editor in Chief

Cruise Critic

Edited October 26, 2014 by editor@cruisecritic

[time4u2go]

I was with you up until you listed Bolero, Schooner Bar, and Chops Grill. I'm unclear how those are "innovations"? I mean they were obviously the first to have those names, but other than that, how are/were they innovative?

Edited October 26, 2014 by time4u2go

[editor@cruisecritic]

Absolutely excellent point, time4u2go. Will edit the message to delete that! We just love 'em but you're right they're not necessarily innovative.

 

Carolyn

 

I was with you up until you listed Bolero, Schooner Bar, and Chops Grill. I'm unclear how those are "innovations"? I mean they were obviously the first to have those names, but other than that, how are/were they innovative?

[Yorkvillain]

Rising Tide Bar is gone?

[Cruisingthesuitelife]

Self levitating pool table...?! I am pretty sure you mean self leveling pool table.

 

The Rising Tide Bar isn't gone.

Edited October 26, 2014 by Cruisingthesuitelife

[Ourusualbeach]

How about just the fact that the Viking Crown lounge is no longer.

[editor@cruisecritic]

Yeah we did mean self LEVELING, not levitating. Sorry :)

 

Rising Tide is not gone but latest we know it's not being added...so is not expanding.

 

Carolyn

 

Self levitating pool table...?! I am pretty sure you mean self leveling pool table.

 

The Rising Tide Bar isn't gone.

[OfTheSeasCruiser]

Self levitating pool table...?! I am pretty sure you mean self leveling pool table.

 

The Rising Tide Bar isn't gone.

 

Maybe the OP was referring to how they did not put a Rising Tide on the Quantum Class?

[GMoney]

Deleted =)

Edited October 26, 2014 by GMoney

[American Bear]

How can the biggest and best innovation not be listed?

 

ROYAL PROMINADE and expanding the width of ships (Voyager and Oasis class).

 

People forget what a game changer Voyager was when she was introduced in 1999.

 

I can see why some may want it, but we're happier without the shopping mall feel!:D

Long live the Radiance Class!

Edited October 26, 2014 by American Bear

[Cruisingthesuitelife]

Maybe the OP was referring to how they did not put a Rising Tide on the Quantum Class?

 

Yes, I understand that. However, some of the things on the list are CLASS specific. I agree, if it isn't added to Oasis III, then it is an innovation no longer added.

[Silvery Seas Cruiser]

I thought that Boleros was innovative in that it was a lounge dedicated to South and Central American and Caribbean music, plus typical drinks of the region such as mojitos and cuba libres. The bands there usually palyed salsa and merengue, bachata and sme more traditional music of the region. Were any other cruise lines dedicating lounges specifically for such music before Royal Caribbean? If so, I stand corrected.

 

 

If Quantum and Anthem don't have a Boleros, I will miss that lounge. Perhaps, however, these new ships were not intended to cruise in the Caribbean much, so a Boleros would not be as popular with the passengers.

 

If the new Oasis Class ship does not have a Rising Tide Bar or whatever it is called, I will miss that too.

[Yorkvillain]

If Quantum and Anthem don't have a Boleros, I will miss that lounge. Perhaps, however, these new ships were not intended to cruise in the Caribbean much, so a Boleros would not be as popular with the passengers.

 

Good news - Boleros will be on deck 4 on the Quantum class.

[Elizanessie]

There are self leveling pool tables on Quantum.

[orville99]

How are you defining "gone"? AFAIK, all of those features are still available on the class of ship where they were introduced. Perhaps they haven't migrated from class to class, but they're not gone:confused:

Edited October 26, 2014 by orville99

[MichaelCMTX]

There are self leveling pool tables on Quantum.

 

I'm sure hoping. I remember bringing cues from my employer when we traveled on Serenade because those on Radiance were in pretty sorry shape. Happy times. If only I were even the tiniest bit good at shooting pool.

Edited October 26, 2014 by MichaelCMTX

[editor@cruisecritic]

Actually, now that we think back on it, Bolero's WAS innovative at its time -- a lounge which, as Gangway Style says was devoted to Latin America and its music and drinks was unique. We love it -- and best we can tell, Bolero's is on Quantum. Will report back for sure....

 

Carolyn

 

I thought that Boleros was innovative in that it was a lounge dedicated to South and Central American and Caribbean music, plus typical drinks of the region such as mojitos and cuba libres. The bands there usually palyed salsa and merengue, bachata and sme more traditional music of the region. Were any other cruise lines dedicating lounges specifically for such music before Royal Caribbean? If so, I stand corrected.

 

 

If Quantum and Anthem don't have a Boleros, I will miss that lounge. Perhaps, however, these new ships were not intended to cruise in the Caribbean much, so a Boleros would not be as popular with the passengers.

 

If the new Oasis Class ship does not have a Rising Tide Bar or whatever it is called, I will miss that too.

[Elizanessie]

Actually, now that we think back on it, Bolero's WAS innovative at its time -- a lounge which, as Gangway Style says was devoted to Latin America and its music and drinks was unique. We love it -- and best we can tell, Bolero's is on Quantum. Will report back for sure....

 

Carolyn

 

Boleros is on Deck 4 across from Guest Services :D

[audome78]

Seaview cafe

[editor@cruisecritic]

Indeed it is -- looks gorgeous (just checked it out this afternoon)!

 

Carolyn

Good news - Boleros will be on deck 4 on the Quantum class.

[nealstuber]

Will miss the Dungeon on Navigator and good free steaks.

Won't miss the rollerblades - that was so 90's

[ryano]

seaview cafe

 

x 2

[m*u*g*]

Rephrase the question, not all of these are 'gone'.

 

Confusing. Yeah it was explained, but still confusing.

[bigque]

Rephrase the question, not all of these are 'gone'.

 

Confusing. Yeah it was explained, but still confusing.

 

I thought it was just me! :cool:

[OCruisers]

None listed would be a Deal Breaker for us. ;)