A fully retractable glass roof, called the Crystal Canopy, covers the area if the weather turns bad. The expansive sundeck has two swimming pools, six whirlpools, several bars and a sports area with ping pong and shuffleboard facilities and thousand s of square feet to stretch out and enjoy the sunshine. The Observatory provides passengers with a special stargazing platform with planispheres indicating the location of constellations in the night sky. Royal Caribbean's hallmark, the Viking Crown lounge, seats 250 and rises from the ship's uppermost deck. Passengers can catch a glimpse of the next port of call from this vantage point while dancing to the latest hi-tech music.
Cabins are available for every taste and budget.
There are 975 cabins in all, with 212 having a veranda or balcony, and 576 outside cabins. Most of these have a picture window instead of porthole to maximise light and view. All cabins are well above the waterline and have private bathrooms facilities, colour TV, three channel radio and individual air conditioning. The Windjammer Cafe, Conference Centre seating 184 people, ShipShape fitness centre, beauty salon, barbers shop and medical centre.