Spectrum of the Seas

Splashaway Bay and the FlowRider: family days on Spectrum of the Seas

Spectrum of the Seas is built to keep a whole family busy, and the best of it is included in the fare. Adventure Ocean, the youth programme for ages 3 to 11, groups children by age, with fossil digs, Space Mud experiments, crafts and ice cream parties. On deck, Splashaway Bay is an included aqua park of slides, fountains and water cannons for tots through tweens, crowned by an overhead drench bucket that rewards good timing.

Older children and adults gravitate to the FlowRider, a surf simulator that keeps a wave rolling continuously, with stadium seating for anyone who would rather watch. Beyond it are an indoor sports space with a basketball court and dodgem cars, a climbing wall, and a paid observation capsule that rises more than 300 feet above the sea. Adults who want quiet have an adults-only retreat at the front of the ship, with pools and whirlpools under a climate-controlled canopy.

Japan and Korea from Shanghai, Hong Kong and Yokohama

Spectrum of the Seas sails to Japan and South Korea from three home ports: Shanghai, Hong Kong and Yokohama (Tokyo). Her 8- to 10-night voyages are the heart of the programme. One-way voyages link Shanghai and Yokohama in both directions, mostly in March, May and October, and some sailings from Yokohama finish in Hong Kong. Ports change between departures, but Kobe, Kagoshima and Shimizu are among them.

Eight-night round trips from Shanghai run in March, April and August, and you might see Tokyo, Osaka and Kobe along the way. From November into the Australian summer she sails 9-night round trips from Hong Kong; typical calls include Kagoshima, Nagasaki and Busan.

From Shanghai she also runs 5- and 6-night round trips where Nagasaki and Fukuoka are typical stops, and 5-night round trips that often take in Busan, Cheju and Fukuoka. She also sails 3 and 4 nights from Shanghai, and 2 to 4 nights from Hong Kong in November. Wherever she sails from, we book the flights, a night or two in Shanghai, Hong Kong or Yokohama, and the transfers with the cruise, so the sailing becomes part of a longer holiday. Her Quantum Ultra Class includes Odyssey of the Seas, and the rest of the line’s ships are on our Royal Caribbean page.

Evenings on Spectrum of the Seas: live bands, cocktails and the casino

Nights aboard Spectrum of the Seas revolve around live music. Music Hall has a live band every night, a dance floor with clear sightlines and pool tables beside the bar. Schooner Bar is the quieter choice, with a piano among the portholes and crafted cocktails. Drinks in both are charged unless a beverage package covers them.

Her production shows are created for the line, with live singers, dancers and projection effects, and they are included in the fare. Casino Royale adds slots, poker tables and roulette, with free lessons for anyone learning the basics. Karaoke and the steakhouse carry a charge.

Where does Spectrum of the Seas sail in 2027?

In 2027 and 2028 Spectrum of the Seas follows the same pattern of Japan and China routes described above. Our search for Japan cruises in 2027 shows her dates alongside other ships, and her round trips from Shanghai and Hong Kong appear in our China cruise search.

Spectrum of the Seas cabins and deck plans

Suites on Spectrum of the Seas come with Royal Suite Class, the line’s suite tier. Its perks include priority service and the private Suite Lounge for Sky- and Star-Class suite guests, with ocean views and a daily cocktail hour. Families who want to sleep close to Splashaway Bay can see where everything sits on her cabins and deck plans.

At CruiseAway we sell Spectrum of the Seas alongside the rest of Royal Caribbean’s fleet. Our Best Price Guarantee applies. Read what guests thought in the Spectrum of the Seas reviews, then browse her departures in our Japan cruise search.