Sun Club Bar

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Depth Sounding: This is a composite account from multiple guest experiences, edited to our venue standards for clarity. Individual sailings vary by ship, itinerary, and crew.

Sun Club Bar Review: A Quieter Alternative to the Pool-Deck Crush

Introduction. Sun Club Bar is the bar adjacent to the Sun Club area — a slightly more relaxed outdoor drinking spot compared to the main Aquatic Club pool bar. It serves the standard cocktail menu, draft beer, and frozen drinks, but benefits from a calmer location with less of the pool-deck frenzy. Bar Tab applies. The bar operates during daytime hours and into the evening, though hours vary by ship and itinerary.

Drinks & Service

The drink menu mirrors the main pool bar — frozen margaritas, pina coladas, draft beer, and standard cocktails. The rum runner is a popular order and it is serviceable — sweet, fruity, and cold. The draft beer pours are reliable. The frozen rose (frose) is refreshing and the best frozen option here. Where it falls short: the cocktail quality is identical to any other standard bar — nothing creative, nothing premium. The frozen drinks are premix-based. If you want a well-crafted cocktail, Sip or The Dock are better choices. The advantage here is not drink quality but rather faster service and a less chaotic environment than the Aquatic Club bar.

Service

Service is friendlier and more relaxed than the high-volume pool bar — the bartenders have more time to chat, pour properly, and process orders without the frantic pace of the Aquatic Club. Wait times are shorter, especially during mid-afternoon when the main pool bar is at peak crush. The staff are consistently pleasant and happy to make standard modifications.

Atmosphere

The Sun Club area is designed as a slightly more chill alternative to the main pool deck — still outdoor, still sunny, but with more lounge seating and less of the DJ-driven party energy. The bar reflects that vibe. It is a good spot for couples or smaller groups who want sunshine and drinks without the sensory overload. Where it falls short: the location is less central and less scenic than the main pool area. The design is functional rather than memorable. On some ships, the Sun Club area feels like an afterthought compared to the flagship pool deck.

Conclusion

Rating: 3.5/5. Sun Club Bar is a perfectly adequate outdoor bar that benefits from being the calmer, less crowded alternative to the Aquatic Club. Drinks are standard, service is friendly, and the wait times are shorter. It falls short on cocktail creativity and atmosphere — it is functional rather than special. Tip: make this your default daytime bar when you want a drink without the pool-deck chaos — it is the same menu with half the wait.

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