Adventure Of The Seas deck 13 plan (Sports-FlowRider-Waterslides-Golf)

The fore-located Sun Deck (sunbathing area with loungers) is accessible only via stairs from Spa Deck 12 (below).

The sports deck is a huge aft area that includes a multi-sports court, golf course (golf simulators), in-line track (rollerblading), some ping-pong tables, plus a rock-climbing wall.

The full-size Sports Court can be used for playing basketball, volleyball, tennis, football/soccer, paddleball, table tennis (ping pong). Daily are organized group game competitions.

Rock-Climbing Wall (height 44 ft / 13,4 m) is complimentary (first come first served basis) and used in 30 min sessions. Equipment is provided (shoes, helmets, harnesses). Daily are organized climbing competitions. The min age limit is 6 yo (waivers must be signed by a parent/legal guardian). Children 6-12 yo must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Adventure Dunes (upper level 2 of 2) is a 2-story minigolf course (complimentary, 24-hour open, equipment provided) with golf simulator (for interactive golfing).

Inline Track (Roller Skating Track) was a facility used exclusively for rollerblading. It was complimentary, and rollerblades were provided. During the ship’s 2016 refurbishment, the Roller Skating Track was replaced by a FlowRider (surf simulator) and the Perfect Storm complex (Cyclone and Typhoon slides).

FlowRider (surf simulator)

The aft-located FlowRider is the Royal Caribbean’s signature surf simulator. Pumps project high-speed water (20-30 mph / 30-50 kph) across a small area creating sheet waves (stationary waves) to simulate ocean surfing. FlowRiders were first created as land-based facilities and were implemented by Royal Caribbean for guests to enjoy traditional surfing and skimboarding on cruise ships.

Royal Caribbean's FlowRider is a complimentary (cruise fare inclusive) facility and reservations are not required. Equipment (bodyboards, flowboards) is provided. Private surfing lessons are available for booking at additional cost per person. Groups are 6 to 8 guests.

The FlowRider’s restrictions include min-height (52″/132 cm to use bodyboard, 58″/147 cm to use flowboard). Not allowed are footwear, goggles, go-pro cams. Guests can surf at the simulator until they fall off the board. The facility is supervised by sports staff (safety, assistance, advice).

The Perfect Storm waterslides

During drydock 2016 (October-November) was installed The Perfect Storm (dual-racing waterslide complex) which is opposite the Mini-Golf Course and adjacent to the FlowRider.

The Perfect Storm is complimentary (cruise fare inclusive) and includes 2 racer slides (“Cyclone” and “Typhoon”). Both spiraling slides are positioned portside and accessed via a 3-floor-high, glass-enclosed swirling staircase. There are no age restrictions, but there are passenger height and weight requirements - min 48 inches (122 cm) and max 300 lbs (136 kg).

The slides builder is WhiteWater. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing of water park products and family-fun attractions for major clients around the world. The company also owns the FlowRider patent (acquired from WaveLoc).