couple_cruisers Posted September 11, 2012 #1 Share Posted September 11, 2012 This may seem like a really silly question but the ice skating rink on the Allure of the Seas, is it really ice or is it synthetic material that is suppose to "feel" like ice. :confused: I have once to an event (not a cruise) where they call it ice skating but it was more like highly polished plastic that gave the illusion of ice. Any way could some one let know if its REAL ICE lol :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted September 11, 2012 #2 Share Posted September 11, 2012 It was real ice on the Explorer and Freedom, so I'm assuming it's real ice on Allure too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pthree Posted September 11, 2012 #3 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Real ice. On Freedom I was freezing watching the show lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjb415 Posted September 11, 2012 #4 Share Posted September 11, 2012 It was real ice on the Explorer and Freedom, so I'm assuming it's real ice on Allure too. Yup, real ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couple_cruisers Posted September 11, 2012 Author #5 Share Posted September 11, 2012 thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wah20 Posted September 11, 2012 #6 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Voyager class and above have real ice. No other class ships have ice rinks. I remember watching undercover boss and seeing something that looked like a foam on a Norwegian ship. Nothing like that on RCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted September 11, 2012 #7 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Real ice. On Freedom I was freezing watching the show lol I'm not usually cold, but it was very cold on FR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkauhuna Posted September 11, 2012 #8 Share Posted September 11, 2012 They use mini zambonies to clean the ice. I have skated on the ice and the skates they issue for use were not very sharp and the ice was not the best for public skating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pthree Posted September 11, 2012 #9 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Tell me bout it. Chilled right through my windbreaker I'm not usually cold, but it was very cold on FR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted September 11, 2012 #10 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Voyager class and above have real ice. No other class ships have ice rinks.I remember watching undercover boss and seeing something that looked like a foam on a Norwegian ship. Nothing like that on RCL. That was on Epic. That ice skating floor they laid out on the basketball court was an absolute joke. Sheehan rightfully did away with it after that show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted September 11, 2012 #11 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Watch this:D and this And this is why you wear a helmut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgaedke Posted September 11, 2012 #12 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Oh Yeah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couple_cruisers Posted September 11, 2012 Author #13 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Watch this:D and this And this is why you wear a helmut! I enjoyed you videos thank-you:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted September 11, 2012 #14 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Ice, Ice, Baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHB Posted September 13, 2012 #15 Share Posted September 13, 2012 It's real ice on Oasis. And darn hard... just ask my kneecap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRUFFYCRUISER Posted September 14, 2012 #16 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Do they charge you to skate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted September 14, 2012 #17 Share Posted September 14, 2012 No charge to skate or for skate rental....however, make sure you bring long pants...can't skate without them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debitoo Posted September 14, 2012 #18 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Watch this:D and this And this is why you wear a helmut! That is the tiniest rink I've ever seen!! Is that the same rink they use for the ice shows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim,n,Sue Posted September 14, 2012 #19 Share Posted September 14, 2012 No charge to skate or for skate rental....however, make sure you bring long pants...can't skate without them! and you must wear socks if you use RCI skates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1200S Posted September 14, 2012 #20 Share Posted September 14, 2012 That is the tiniest rink I've ever seen!! Is that the same rink they use for the ice shows? Yes it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad-dog74 Posted September 14, 2012 #21 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Its real ice for sure. Here is a picture of what is probably the worlds smallest zamboni and a worker shoveling the ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lori450 Posted September 14, 2012 #22 Share Posted September 14, 2012 The kids make snow balls from the ices that is shaved off the top when stopping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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