Escape Room – Royal Caribbean International – Allure of the Seas
Submitted by: Vilma Mininger
Lead Designer: Gerry Hariton and Vicky Baral
Studio: DesignDuo
Outfitter: Aros Marine
Shipyard: Navantia, Cadiz, Spain
Completion Date: 25/04/2025
Royal Caribbean’s newest Escape RoomSM, Apollo 18: Lunar Landing, transports guests straight into Mission Control. The clock is ticking — they have just 60 minutes to scour the room for clues, crack complex codes, and land a spacecraft on the moon before the countdown reaches zero.
Behind this immersive experience was a team of collaborators. DesignDuo led the creative vision, with Chicago Scenic Studio and others shaping the set and interactive build. Aros Marine brought it all to life — delivering the outfitting and technical ship systems integrations that transformed a bare space into a fully functional and atmospheric Escape Room. From re-engineering the area and integrating electrical systems to crafting the floors, ceilings, and finishes, our work ensured that every technical and design element merged seamlessly within the demanding cruise ship environment.
The result is more than just a game — it’s a place where imaginative design meets precision engineering, where thousands of guests step into a lunar mission and discover how the right environment can turn entertainment into an unforgettable journey.