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Adventure of the Seas

Hanging out on the Adventure

For our day at sea, we all pretty much went our separate ways, with Alex and Bethany exploring the ship and using the pools, Rebecca getting in some pool time herself, and J. R., Janie and Thomas relaxing and taking advantage of the premium beverage package.

We started out with a little trivia in Boleros and then five of us (minus Thomas) took part in the Family Selfie Scavenger Hunt. They didn't give you nearly enough time to complete all of the activities, but someone some people managed. It helped to have a smaller party.

Janie and J. R. tried their hand at Michael Jackson Name That Tune trivia, but not being big fans of early MJ or Jackson Five, they didn't do very well.

Evening Show

We hung out together in the room while getting ready for dinner and then went to the evening Holiday Production Show. The show was not of the usual quality. The sound and lighting had issues cutting in and out but the performers sang very well.

After the show it was time for dinner, and then a night cap before ending our first day at sea.

Dinner Menu

Starters

Chicken Waldorf Salad

Diced chicken tossed with apples, grapes, celery and walnuts in a creamy Waldorf dressing

Antipasti

A selection of Italian cold cuts and cheeses, stuffed peppadew peppers, kalamata olives and crostini

Maryland Style Crab Cake

Sauteed until golden brown, with creamy Old Bay sauce and tomato-cucumber salad

Cream of Cauliflower Soup

A rich blend of cauliflower with cream in a vegetable broth finished with chives and paprika croutons

Classics

Baked French Onion Soup

Savory beef broth with onions and herb croutons baked with Gruyere cheese

Caesar Salad

Romaine, garlic croutons, parmesan, creamy Caesar dressing

Shrimp Cocktail

Chilled shrimp, horseradish cocktail sauce, fresh lemon

Escargots a la Bourguignonne

Baked snails in garlic-parsley butter - a true French delicacy

Garden Salad

Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, house vinaigrette

Artisan Cheese Plate

Assorted cheeses, fig and date chutney, dried fruit bread

Main Courses

Battered Fish and Seafood

Fried cod filet, sea scallops and shrimp, paired with minted peas, mashed potatoes, creamy remoulade and grilled lemon

Southern Fried Chicken

Seasoned and breaded chicken, buttery mashed potatoes, flavorful gravy, corn on the cob

Slow-Roasted Prime Rib

Tender beef with potato croquettes, broccoli, grilled tomato and horseradish au jus

Caribbean Jerk Pork Chops

Grilled marinated pork chop paired with rice and beans, plantains and Jamaican fried dumplings

Baked Polenta and Feta Cheese

Creamy corn polenta, feta cheese, crisp grilled vegetables, a rich San Marzano tomato sauce and olive oil

Classics

Herb-Crusted Salmon

Pan-seared with horseradish, celery root puree, snow peas, grape tomatoes and lemon-butter sauce

Roasted Chicken Breast

Tender chicken breast with roasted potatoes, carrots and spinach, and a savory thyme jus

New York Strip Steak

Prepared to order with choice of herb butter or green peppercorn sauce

Spaghetti Bolognese

Rich and meaty sauce with San Marzano tomatoes, roasted garlic, Pecorino Romano cheese and fresh basil

Desserts

Warm Hazelnut Chocolate Cake

Topped with hot fudge and whipped cream

Key Lime Pie

Tangy key lime custard in a brown butter graham cracker crust

Pear and Blueberry Cobbler

Sweet oatmeal crumble, served warm with vanilla ice cream

Classics

Creme Brulee

Rich vanilla custard topped with caramelized sugar

Apple Blosson a la Mode

Warm apple tart served with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce

Royal Cheesecake

Velvety cheesecake garnished with glazed strawberries

Royal Chocolate Cake

Layers of dark chocolate cake and decadent chocolate mousse

Seasonal Fruit Medley

A selection of fresh hand-cut fruit

Ice Cream

Choice of vanilla, strawberry or chocolate. No sugar added ice cream is also available

jrgray.net

Adventure of the Seas

Hanging out on the Adventure

Evening Show

Dinner Menu

Starters

Chicken Waldorf Salad

Diced chicken tossed with apples, grapes, celery and walnuts in a creamy Waldorf dressing

Antipasti

A selection of Italian cold cuts and cheeses, stuffed peppadew peppers, kalamata olives and crostini

Maryland Style Crab Cake

Sauteed until golden brown, with creamy Old Bay sauce and tomato-cucumber salad

Cream of Cauliflower Soup

A rich blend of cauliflower with cream in a vegetable broth finished with chives and paprika croutons

Classics

Baked French Onion Soup

Savory beef broth with onions and herb croutons baked with Gruyere cheese

Caesar Salad

Romaine, garlic croutons, parmesan, creamy Caesar dressing

Shrimp Cocktail

Chilled shrimp, horseradish cocktail sauce, fresh lemon

Escargots a la Bourguignonne

Baked snails in garlic-parsley butter - a true French delicacy

Garden Salad

Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, house vinaigrette

Artisan Cheese Plate

Assorted cheeses, fig and date chutney, dried fruit bread

Main Courses

Battered Fish and Seafood

Fried cod filet, sea scallops and shrimp, paired with minted peas, mashed potatoes, creamy remoulade and grilled lemon

Southern Fried Chicken

Seasoned and breaded chicken, buttery mashed potatoes, flavorful gravy, corn on the cob

Slow-Roasted Prime Rib

Tender beef with potato croquettes, broccoli, grilled tomato and horseradish au jus

Caribbean Jerk Pork Chops

Grilled marinated pork chop paired with rice and beans, plantains and Jamaican fried dumplings

Baked Polenta and Feta Cheese

Creamy corn polenta, feta cheese, crisp grilled vegetables, a rich San Marzano tomato sauce and olive oil

Classics

Herb-Crusted Salmon

Pan-seared with horseradish, celery root puree, snow peas, grape tomatoes and lemon-butter sauce

Roasted Chicken Breast

Tender chicken breast with roasted potatoes, carrots and spinach, and a savory thyme jus

New York Strip Steak

Prepared to order with choice of herb butter or green peppercorn sauce

Spaghetti Bolognese

Rich and meaty sauce with San Marzano tomatoes, roasted garlic, Pecorino Romano cheese and fresh basil

Desserts

Warm Hazelnut Chocolate Cake

Topped with hot fudge and whipped cream

Key Lime Pie

Tangy key lime custard in a brown butter graham cracker crust

Pear and Blueberry Cobbler

Sweet oatmeal crumble, served warm with vanilla ice cream

Classics

Creme Brulee

Rich vanilla custard topped with caramelized sugar

Apple Blosson a la Mode

Warm apple tart served with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce

Royal Cheesecake

Velvety cheesecake garnished with glazed strawberries

Royal Chocolate Cake

Layers of dark chocolate cake and decadent chocolate mousse

Seasonal Fruit Medley

A selection of fresh hand-cut fruit

Ice Cream

Choice of vanilla, strawberry or chocolate. No sugar added ice cream is also available

Premium Selections

Served with seasonal vegetables and a choice of baked potato, mashed potatoes or rice

Whole Maine Lobster

Broiled, grilled or steamed lobster with melted butter or fresh garlic-herb butter. $29.95

Chops Grille Filet Mignon

Roasted beef tenderloin with a selection of sauce. $16.95

Surf & Turf

Maine lobster tail and roasted filet mignon with a selection of sauce. $34.95