How to use the Bionic Bar on Royal Caribbean

The Bionic Bar on Royal Caribbean ships is where mixology meets technology. If you’re wondering how it actually works, keep reading to find out how to use the Bionic Bar on Royal Caribbean ships.

What is a Bionic Bar?

The Bionic Bar on Royal Caribbean ships use robotics technology to create and serve drinks.

There are two robotic arms that can make up to 1000 drinks per day at the touch of a button.

The Bionic Bar was created by Italian design company, Makr Shakr, which has also supplied venues in Las Vegas, Prague and Amsterdam.

Designers worked with a ballet dancer to incorporate human-like movements in the robots.

On Royal Caribbean ships, a member of the crew is on hand to guide you through the process and ensure that the robots continue to work properly.

Which Royal Caribbean ships have a Bionic Bar?

The Bionic Bar is located on Deck 5 on the following Royal Caribbean ships:

• Anthem of the Seas
• Harmony of the Seas
• Oasis of the Seas
• Odyssey of The Seas
• Ovation of the Seas
• Quantum of the Seas
• Spectrum of the Seas
• Symphony of the Seas
• Wonder Of The Seas

We enjoyed trying out the Bionic Bar on Spectrum of the Seas.

How to order a drink at the Bionic Bar on Royal Caribbean

Here’s a step-by-step guide to ordering a drink from the Bionic Bar on Royal Caribbean ships (alternatively, watch the video above).

1. Go to one of the iPads situated next to the Bionic Bar
2. Swipe your cruise card or WOWband
3. Enter your date of birth
4. Browse the extensive drinks menu or create your own
5. Add to cart
6. Go to checkout
7. Watch the Bionic Bartenders create your drink!
8. Once your drink is ready, go to the bar and scan your cruise card/WOWband
9. Your drink is delivered right to you!

What drinks can you order from the Bionic Bar?

You will find a vast array of cocktails available to order from the Bionic Bar. There are 30 different spirits and 21 mixers to choose from so there are plenty of options. You can even create your own cocktail.

Some of the cocktails you can try:

• Long Island Iced Tea
• Green Lagoon
• Melon Ball
• Captain’s Cubra Libre
• Sunshine
• The Lion
• Cosmopolitan
• Bionic Blast
• Sex on the Beach
• Tequila Sunrise
• John Collins
• Vodka Martini
• Planters Punch
• Bionic Tea

Are drinks from the Bionic Bar included in the Beverage Package?

The Bionic Bar is included in the Deluxe Beverage Package so you can order a drink at no additional cost. Just ensure that you only order one drink at a time to avoid being charged.

When you order a drink on the iPads, the drink’s price will display as $0.00.

Is the Bionic Bar on Royal Caribbean worth it?

The Bionic Bar certainly provides a bit of entertainment and is a novelty feature that is fun to try. You will usually find the Bionic Bar busiest at the start of a cruise when passengers are eager to give it a go and can draw quite a crowd.

I’d recommend using it a little later into your cruise, when it’s likely to be quieter.

It’s certainly worth doing at least once during your cruise and you can have a go at creating your very own cocktail.