Sunshine Bar

Royal Caribbean — Poolside Bar

Quick Answer: Sunshine Bar is Royal Caribbean's bright, colorful poolside bar on Quantum Class ships serving tropical cocktails, frozen drinks, and refreshing beverages in a sunny, laid-back atmosphere. Drinks included with beverage packages or priced individually.

Best For: Pool day loungers, tropical cocktail lovers, guests seeking a quick drink between activities, and anyone wanting a cheerful, no-fuss bar experience on the pool deck.

Key Facts

  • Price: Cocktails $10–15 · Beer $7–10 · Included with Deluxe Beverage Package
  • Hours: Mid-morning through early evening (weather dependent)
  • Dress Code: Pool casual — swimwear and cover-ups welcome
  • Reservations: Not required — walk-up bar service
  • Location: Main pool deck, Quantum Class ships

Grab a tropical cocktail without leaving your pool chair at this bright, cheerful bar that embodies vacation vibes.

Sunshine Bar lives up to its name with a sunny disposition and colorful tropical drinks. Positioned poolside on Quantum Class ships, it's the perfect spot for a quick frozen daiquiri or refreshing mojito between dips in the pool. Return to the Restaurants hub →

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Special Accommodations

Allergen & Dietary Notes: Most cocktails and beverages are naturally gluten-free. If you have severe allergies to specific ingredients, inform the bartender before ordering. Non-alcoholic options and mocktails are available for those avoiding alcohol. Sugar-free sodas available upon request.

Where You'll Find It

This venue appears on the following Royal Caribbean ships:

Tip: Sunshine Bar is found on Quantum Class ships including Quantum of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas, Ovation of the Seas, and Spectrum of the Seas.

The Logbook — Real Guest Soundings

Depth Sounding: This is a first-person account captured "In the Wake," edited to our venue standards for clarity. Individual sailings vary by ship, itinerary, and crew.

4.0 ★ out of 5 Quantum of the Seas • Oct 2024 • Sea Day Cost: Deluxe Beverage Package

Sailed aboard Quantum of the Seas.

Sunshine Bar Review: Your Poolside Drink Station

Introduction. Sunshine Bar is exactly what you'd expect from a poolside bar — quick, convenient, and cheerful. Located right on the main pool deck, it's perfectly positioned for grabbing drinks without straying far from your lounge chair.

Drinks

The frozen drinks are the stars here. The piña colada was creamy and well-balanced, not overly sweet. The lava flow — that classic layered strawberry and piña colada combination — was Instagram-ready and tasted as good as it looked. Mojitos were fresh with real mint, though sometimes a bit heavy on the soda. Beer selection is standard cruise fare with domestic and import options. Nothing groundbreaking, but everything is made consistently well.

Service

Service is typical bar service — walk up, order, wait a few minutes. On sea days the bar gets busy, especially around mid-afternoon. The bartenders are efficient but rushed during peak times. Wait times ranged from immediate to 10+ minutes depending on when you visit. Pro tip: hit the bar right when it opens or during meal times when crowds thin out.

Atmosphere

The bar itself is bright and colorful with that tropical vacation vibe. There's standing room only — no seating at the bar itself. The real seating is the pool deck loungers nearby. Music from the pool deck DJ provides the soundtrack. It's casual, fun, and unpretentious — exactly what a pool bar should be.

Conclusion

Sunshine Bar delivers reliable poolside drinks without any frills. It's not trying to be a craft cocktail lounge — it's a vacation drink station, and it does that job well. Rating: 4.0/5. Recommended for anyone spending time at the main pool who wants convenient drink access. Pro tip: Visit during off-peak hours to avoid the line.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunshine Bar on Royal Caribbean?

Sunshine Bar is Royal Caribbean's bright, colorful poolside bar found on Quantum Class ships. It serves tropical cocktails, frozen drinks, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages in a sunny, laid-back atmosphere right on the main pool deck.

Is Sunshine Bar included with a drink package?

Yes, Sunshine Bar beverages are covered by the Deluxe Beverage Package (up to $14/drink) and the Refreshment Package (non-alcoholic options). Without a package, cocktails are typically $10–15 and beer is $7–10.

What are the hours for Sunshine Bar?

Sunshine Bar typically opens mid-morning when the pool deck opens and remains open through late afternoon or early evening. Hours vary based on weather, port days, and sea days. Check the Royal Caribbean app for specific hours on your sailing.

What drinks are served at Sunshine Bar?

Sunshine Bar serves tropical cocktails (piña coladas, mojitos, margaritas, rum punch), frozen drinks (daiquiris, lava flows, mudslides), beer, wine, and non-alcoholic options including mocktails, sodas, juices, and water.

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