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Royal Caribbean’s Ship Set for $100 Million Makeover with New Swimming pools, Bars, and Suites


Royal Caribbean is giving Attract of the Seas an over $100 million “glow-up.”

After the ship’s refurbishments, the 15-year-old vessel may have over 35 meals and beverage choices, adrenaline-pumping sights, and renovated lounge areas, protecting friends snug and totally entertained because it travels throughout Europe.

Royal Caribbean’s Ship Set for 0 Million Makeover with New Swimming pools, Bars, and Suites
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“From the brand new Icon and Utopia of the Seas to the greater than $100 million transformation of Attract of the Seas, we’ve upped the ante threefold on the alternative ways vacationers can get away and make recollections with Royal Caribbean. Attract will likely be reimagined with the perfect of Royal Caribbean and what vacationers love,” introduced Jay Schneider, Royal Caribbean Worldwide’s chief product innovation officer.

Revitalized Water Facilities

Aerial view of a cruise ship's deck featuring pools, water slides, sunbathing areas with lounge chairs, and a scenic ocean background with hills—a true $100M glow-up courtesy of Royal Caribbean.
(Photograph courtesy of Royal Caribbean)

Scheduled to re-enter service in April 2025, the cruise line shared that its water-themed facilities will likely be reinvigorated. This consists of the pool deck; the adults-only Solarium; the three water slides: the Cyclone, Hurricane, and the SuperCell champagne bowl; Splashaway Bay; the poolside bar Lime & Coconut; and the snack outlet El Loco Recent.

New Night Hangouts

A lively bar scene with people sitting and standing, enjoying drinks and conversation. The Royal Caribbean bar is decorated with tropical themes, including a large tiki mask and colorful lighting that adds a vibrant glow-up to the atmosphere.
Pesky Parrot (Photograph courtesy of Royal Caribbean)

The milestone renovation additionally boasts a number of the cruise line’s newest nighttime hotspots. Beforehand solely obtainable on Utopia of the Seas, the Pesky Parrot will serve fruity cocktails, onerous liquor, frozen drinks, and extra.

In the meantime, the Mason Jar Southern Restaurant & Bar will provide Southern consolation meals and reside nation music, making Attract of the Seas the third vessel to have the attraction. Lastly, passengers can catch reside video games, play arcade classics, and revel in ice-cold brews at The Playmakers Sports activities Bar & Arcade.

Household-Pleasant Adventures

A large Royal Caribbean cruise ship with a blue sky backdrop features a pair of pink water slides curving downward. Rock climbing walls are visible on both sides of the ship's structure, showcasing its recent $100M glow-up.
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The newly refurbished cruise ship will even have family-friendly adventures just like the Final Abyss, the Royal Escape Room, and Laser Tag.

Journey Ocean, with its interactive artwork, science, and tech expertise, may have a brand new format. Social 298 guarantees a “360-degree transformation” that options music, video video games, films, and different leisure actions.

Suites With 200-degree Ocean Views

A bedroom with a large bed, two blue chairs, and floor-to-ceiling windows offering an ocean view. The room is decorated with a modern design and includes a patterned carpet and small tables with flowers, resembling the sophisticated elegance of a Royal Caribbean suite.
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Attract will even host new luxurious lodging with its Final Panoramic Suites. Situated above the bridge, their strategic location permits occupants to admire 200-degree ocean views.

The Oasis-class vessel will retain basic favorites like its air, ice, water, and stage performances, mountaineering partitions, and FlowRider surf simulators. Well-liked meals and beverage venues like Giovanni’s Desk, Chops Grille, Schooner Bar, and the Bow & Stern English Pub will even return.

The intensive refurbishment is consistent with Royal Caribbean’s Royal Amplified program, which started in 2018. Attract will enter drydock in March 2025 and resume crusing in April 2025.

A Royal Caribbean cruise ship, boasting a $100M Glow-Up, sails on a calm ocean at sunset, its vibrant purple and blue lights illuminating the scene against a backdrop of clouds and clear sky.
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Will probably be one in every of six ships crusing from Europe and can go to standard locations like Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Rome and Florence, Italy; and Provence, France for 7 nights. 

It’ll reposition in Florida in November 2025 for a sequence of jap Caribbean holidays, with visits to Royal Caribbean’s Good Day at CocoCay and the brand new Royal Seashore Membership within the Bahamas.