Experience the ultimate in onboard entertainment
Think a day spent sailing on a Royal Caribbean cruise is over when the sun goes down? Not a chance. This is when the action will be heating up on board Royal Caribbean's hot new ship, Legend of the Seas – and you're invited to the party every single night.
Your first stop might be the AquaTheater – something that really has to be seen to be believed. Flanked by two nine-metre-high diving platforms, this is the deepest pool at sea and features a vast waterfall that forms the backdrop to mesmerising shows featuring Olympic-standard divers flipping, leaping and twisting in an incredible performance of aerial acrobatics and jaw-dropping stunts. That's sure to take your eyes off the glorious ocean views that otherwise surround you when you take your seat in this unique theatre at sea.
Each evening it's a different show here: you can expect the likes of the Fine Line tightrope walking show with its highliners and slacklines, and Aqua Action!, which combines futuristic technology with extreme athletics skills to blur the line between live show and action movie. Superhuman feats are guaranteed, and you're sure to be on the edge of your seat.
Additionally, be sure to make time for Absolute Zero, the biggest ice arena Royal Caribbean has ever engineered and home to some of the most exciting shows at sea. Here you'll be wowed by professional ice dancers, spinning and whizzing across the rink to an immersive digital backdrop that transforms the arena into almost anything that can be imagined. Even better, you can strap on your own ice skates here by day and take your own turn around the ice, all for no additional charge.
Prefer to hit the dance floor yourself? Royal Caribbean knows how to party – like it's 1999 – at the Totally Awesome 90s Street Party, led by a DJ, or like it's the 1970s at the 70s Disco Party, with its funky music and nostalgic vibe. And of course, there's the Greatest 80s Party Ever, taking to the promenade on your cruise and inviting you to don those legwarmers and get out those neon glow sticks for one incredible party.
Alternatively, head to Lou's Jazz 'n Blues bar for soulful tunes inspired by the music scenes of New Orleans and New York, enjoyed at a classy table for two inside, perhaps, or as you stroll along the open-air boulevard of the ship's Central Park neighbourhood. Or get stuck into the battle at Duelling Pianos, where two talented pianists take your requests for toe-tapping favourites and try to outdo each other in both ivory-tinkling prowess and rib-tickling banter – you're sure to get drawn in and find yourself singing along.
Dining in style
One of the highlights of your time on board Legend of the Seas is sure to be the evening dining, when an enticing line-up of restaurants compete to tantalise your taste buds.
You could take a seat at Izumi Hibachi & Sushi, an upscale restaurant that serves a menu of creative Asian-inspired dishes, all cooked by an expert chef before your eyes. Try the crispy chicken karaage, a tangy soya-ginger marinated chicken that's paired with a sweet Thai chilli sauce, or perhaps the teppanyaki lobster, before tucking in to a refreshing green-tea ice cream or the crispy sesame balls, which come with red bean and strawberry sauce.
Alternatively, you could book a table for your tribe at Giovanni's Italian Kitchen, where a menu of Italian classics is served family-style. Order the tempting house focaccia, made with marinated artichokes, olives and pesto, then go for the meatballs in a tasty tomato sauce, or perhaps the grilled lamb chops, served in a merlot reduction. Whatever you choose, don't miss the tiramisu classico for dessert, a delicious blend of sponge fingers soaked in espresso and Kahlua, with mascarpone cream, cocoa powder and a chocolate cigar.
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