Returned home from the Adventure of the Seas on the 20th and since I didn't find many posts about this ship prior to sailing, thought I would post a few thoughts. First the negatives......
1) Hated the new process to enter the buffet....they have replaced the hand sanitizer process I am used to with 8 hand washing stations as you first go in the door. While I am not opposed to the concept, I like that everyone is washing their hands I feel they need to rethink this process as it sometimes caused HUGE lines that snaked out to the pool deck. I have never had such a wait to enter a buffet in all my many years of cruising. Additionally, the faucets contain hand drying stations.....This blows the germs around....poor choice during a pandemic..... Also...those that skipped the hand sanitizer stations....also manage to skip the handwashing stations as well......
2) 2 of the soda machines are located in the buffet.....however you are not allowed to enter the buffet area when the buffet is closed. This leaves only one soda machine to service the entire ship. (Also can't get to the other drink stations (lemonade, coffee etc).
3) Waterslides...don't know if it was just a slow day...but I gave the slides a try on day one. I thought I was going to get stuck.....ridiculously slow. I had no desire to ride this again....nor did my 11 year old grandson.
Now the positives......
1) Our cabin steward kept our room in tip top shape...had great service in this area!
2) Our dining rooms meals were really good. Enjoyed quick, efficient service.
3) Our cabin had the best balcony of my life! Grab those corner aft cabins on deck 7 if you can....heaven on earth!
4) Love the new muster drill process...so much better.
Overall...wonderful relaxing vacation. So glad that cruising is back!
Kim