1) Helicopter landing pad.
2) 360 degree promenade. Need to climb stairs when you get close to the bow though. If that's a problem take the forward elevators one deck up to #5, then proceed out either side exit of Cleopatra's Needle lounge and you'll end up where you left off minus the stairs.
3) Accesible bow. You can walk right up to the tip and do your "king of the world" imitation.
4) Glass viewing area of bridge.
5) Full basketball/volleyball court.
6) 15 internet ready computers in library, plus 4 more in the business center.$
7) Onboard tuxedo rental service.$
8) 24hr cafe located on deck 5. So passengers below decks don't have to travel 10 decks up in case they get the midnite munchies.
9) Self-serve ice cream station, also open 24hrs. and located on deck 5.
10) Inline roller skating course.

And maybe the golf simulator ...

We had our excursions booked using the remote control within 5 min of boarding. Also were able to check on our summary of shipboard expenses each day (and watch it get longer and longer and longer ...)

We really liked the band that played every afternoon by the pool. They usually had a pool game or two at around 1:00. There were some evening deck parties, one w/ C+W music, one with rock ...

I don't have another cruise to compare to, but they did have a napkin-folding class an art auction, a newly-wed game, a Captain's party and a midnight gala buffet (which was a zoo - I think they should do it on two nights and schedule half the passengers each night, if everyone would cooperate - I didn't even get to sample any food). I don't think they had galley tours, dance lessons or a trivia game (except you could pick up the daily trivia question and turn in your answer at the desk). There was some type of party just about every night. A lot of the things listed as "activities" such as the "cigar afficionados" gathering weren't really organized activities, but, rather, just an advertizement for one of their lounges, and sometimes it was hard to tell from the listing so we just called the front desk who always gave us the real story.

I think the atmosphere aboard Voyager is that they provide lots and lots of things to do (we were certainly never bored, and we didn't even sample everything). But it's up to you to pick and choose and to keep yourself entertained, because they're not really going to take the lead. After all, we don't want close to 3000 people all doing the same thing and crowded into one area of the ship all at the same time. When that happened once or twice, it wasn't pleasant!

Other reviews have been posted on-line. But they're mostly on TA sites, so if you email me I'll direct you, rather than posting them here.

Hope you have a great cruise!

Debi

It was kind of difficult to see them, though,
'cause they were kind of popular and everyone would crowd around. I'd suggest watching them from up on a higher deck, maybe.

Hey Laura....There is plenty to do on a Voyager, and the staff was fun and energetic. Some of the opening staff may still be there, I believe the cruise director said he works 3 months on and 3 months off. I tried to do everything but just couldn't. There were plenty of evening deck parties, but due to windy conditions on my cruise they were moved indoors to Studio B, which I thought was alot better. They even had parades down the Royal Promenade at night.

I know you said that many other ships had these features first, so they really cant be considered VOTS's innovations can they?

Helicopter Pad:European Ferries have had them for ages. Marco Polo debuted with one in 1993

Wrap Around Promenade:Been around for ages

Accessible Bow:Norwegian Majesty and the HAL "Boxdam Class"

"Peek A Boo Bridge" isney Magic, Wonder, STar Leo and Virgo

Full BB-VB Courts:Norway, Norwegian Sea and Sun Princess Class

Tux Rental:What Ship doesnt have them?

Several other items; ie;the ice show performers were great and the show entitled "dreamscape" is really something.

Could go on and on but will answer any questions. So fire away. By the way this week (Dec. 12) their are 800 children on VOTS.

Anybody cruising VOTS don't miss the "big whirl pool" in the workout room. The jets have enough pressure you can't hardly stand up. Great back massage and the water isn't hot!

One last tip. Catch a taxi to the pier and you can get on VOTS at 12:00 noon. We did and got the jump on the tour bus.

Getting off VOTS was real fast. We was off the boat by 08:30 and I think we were one of the last to leave.

No bingo - just table games - craps,blackjack.