When your Royal Caribbean cruise ship begins to sail away from port and your cruise actually begins, you will probably want to have the best spot to enjoy the view as your ship departs.
There is plenty going on during sailaway on a Royal Caribbean ship, and if you want to find my recommendation for the best spot to enjoy sailaway, here is a list of the top spot on every ship in the fleet.
Keep in mind that this is a very subjective list, as there is no way to qualitatively determine the superior spot. I have chosen some good places that should fit most people's needs, but keep in mind you should scout out your own spot ahead of sailaway and determine what you want in a sailaway spot.
Some people prefer there to be music and a party, ample beverages available, or perhaps the best view possible.
Top sailaway spots for every ship
Spectrum of the Seas: Bridge wings near Solarium, or anywhere on top deck
Symphony of the Seas: Bridge wings on deck 14
Ovation of the Seas: Bridge wings near Solarium, or anywhere on top deck
Harmony of the Seas: Bridge wings on deck 14
Anthem of the Seas: Bridge wings near Solarium, or anywhere on top deck
Quantum of the Seas: Bridge wings near Solarium, or anywhere on top deck
Allure of the Seas: Bridge wings on deck 14
Oasis of the Seas: Bridge wings on deck 14
Independence of the Seas: Helipad on deck 4
Liberty of the Seas: Helipad on deck 4
Freedom of the Seas: Helipad on deck 4
Jewel of the Seas: Helipad on deck 5
Serenade of the Seas: Helipad on deck 5
Mariner of the Seas: Helipad on deck 4
Brilliance of the Seas: Helipad on deck 5
Navigator of the Seas: Helipad on deck 4
Radiance of the Seas: Helipad on deck 5
Adventure of the Seas: Helipad on deck 4
Explorer of the Seas: Helipad on deck 4
Voyager of the Seas: Helipad on deck 4
Vision of the Seas: Solarium or anywhere on top deck
Enchantment of the Seas: Solarium or anywhere on top deck
Rhapsody of the Seas: Solarium or anywhere on top deck
Grandeur of the Seas: Solarium or anywhere on top deck
Majesty of the Seas: Viking Crown Lounge
Empress of the Seas: Anywhere on top deck
Other great spots for sailaway on any ship
Your balcony
If you are staying in a balcony or suite cabin, you have access to your own private spot to enjoy sailaway.
Having a balcony is a quieter experience than sailaway on other decks of the ship, and it allows you to see the scenery going by from the comfort of your balcony, or even from inside the room with the blinds open.
Families with young children may find sailaway from their balcony room a great choice, since the child can nap or play quietly while you still get to see everything going by.
Pool deck party
Weather permitting, there will be a party somewhere on the ship that coincides with sailaway.
You can expect a DJ playing fun music and crew members leading everyone in dancing. In addition, the nearby bars are open and waiters taking drink orders as well.
The sailaway party is usually a safe bet if you are new to cruising, or looking for where to go where most others will congregate.
Spa
If you are looking for an alternative way to enjoy sailaway, how about from the massage table at the Vitality Spa?
The spa is open on embarkation day, and some of the best deals are offered to anyone who wants to book a treatment on the first day of the cruise, especially during sailaway. Since there are less people willing to skip sailaway, the deals can be quite lucrative.
Plus, getting a massage is a fun and relaxing way to kick off your cruise vacation.
What is your favorite sailaway spot?
Which sailaway spot do you love to go to? Share the ship and place you love to go for sailaway in the comments!
