In this video I’m answering the question I kept hearing over and over: is Adventure of the Seas a $3,000 mistake… or actually a solid value? I spent 28 days on this 24-year-old Royal Caribbean ship, and I’m breaking down what’s a real issue versus what’s just people being dramatic online. I also share the cabin strategy I used to save money (because on a ship like this, picking the right cabin matters more than you think), plus the specific cabin types/locations I’d personally avoid. I also go into my onboard “strategy” — the hidden free amenities most people walk right past, and the dining game plan that can save you from those painful two-hour waits. And because everyone compares older ships to the shiny new ones, I talk through when Adventure of the Seas makes sense versus paying more for a newer Royal Caribbean ship. I even reference feedback I collected from cruisers (including how few bed-comfort complaints I saw) and the ship’s strong health inspection score, so you can decide if this is the right ship for your budget and expectations.