R Bar to Be Center of Splendour of the Seas

Royal Caribbean's Splendour of the Seas is currently in dry dock at Cadiz having a number of new features installed.

During the process, the ship's atrium will undergo a visual transformation, and its centerpiece will replace the current Champagne Bar. The new bar will be called the R Bar.

The new bar will have "a sophisticated 1960's vibe."

The rest of the atrium will also be getting a makeover with the latest in sound and light technology, but its most unique feature will be new equipment being installed above the heads of the passengers in the 60-foot Centrum. It will be used for the ship's "vertical entertainment," aerial acrobatic vignettes several times a week which blur "the lines between artful choreography and state-of-the-art technology."

Splendour returns to service with its new features in place on November 26, 2011.

Princess' Entertainer of the Year

Princess Cruises is beginning the process to select their Entertainer of the Year:



The competition will culminate with a special eastern Caribbean cruise aboard Ruby Princess on April 8, 2012, when the five finalists will be showcased, and passengers will vote for the line's 2011 Entertainer of the Year.

Dreamworks' Puss in Boots 3D Debuts aboard Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas

Dreamworks Animation pulled out all the stops for the debut of Puss in Boots aboard Allure of the Seas. Of course the premier was a red carpet event, complete with the shows stars which included Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek.

Princess Updates Sabatini's

Princess Cruises has updated the Sabatini experience across their fleet. The signature specialty restaurant now has a new a la carte menu that is lighter and allows passengers to order just what they want. This also makes it possible for passengers to dine quickly, if they want, and have time to enjoy some other activities aboard ship during the evening, or they can still make their Sabatini experience a leisurely evening.

This video highlights the experience and new menu.



A copy of the complete new menu is here. The price has not changed and remains at $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12.

New Menu aboard Allure of the Seas' at 150 Central Park Restaurant

Chef Molly Brandt has created a new fall menu for the upscale 150 Central Park restaurant aboard Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas. This is what is looks like as it's coming together.



Chef Molly Brandt on Allure of the Seas has just presented her new seasonal Fall menu featuring dishes made with fresh ingredients, served together in balance and harmony evoking a unique symphony of elements served in an elegant, fine dining scene in Central Park.

Some of Chef Molly's gastronomical delights include an Apple Cider Marinated Veal Tenderloin, Cornbread Parisienne Gnocchi, fresh Autumn Salad, and Smoked Confit Hamachi paired with award winning wine selections.