Mama Mia what a cruise!

Allure of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

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Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5
Allure of the Seas

7 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 01, 2019

Ship: Allure of the Seas

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

Allure has the best Broadway show in the fleet, Mama Mia (We will rock you is our next choice on Anthem). The Ice Show and Aqua show are also good. The Windjammer food variety is more limited than other cIass class ships for some unknown reason. Great ship and looking forward to the improvements planned in next years dry dock upgrades.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Quick and easy check in even with a crowded terminal

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Used the windjammer and three specialty restaurants. Allure windjammer offers less choices than other Oasis class ships. Not sure why but still managed to enjoy the food.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
It's an Oasis class ship. How can it not be 5 stars.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Best show in the fleet... Mama Mia.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5
Good service through out with one exception. The TV remote "ok" button was at best very hard to get to work. Requests for a change out was unsuccessful despite assurances that it would be done.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Continous cleaning of the ship was seen throughout the cruise week. As noted before only sign of lack of maintenance was TV remotes.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
Ocean view balcony. Nothing special. Storage like drawer space is very limited. Much prefer Harmony or Anthem storage design.

Ship tip

Don't miss Mama Mia.

Ports of call

Nassau, Bahamas

4 out of 5
We walked to Junkaroo beach and found it very doable, pleasant walk. No hassles along the way either.

Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas

5 out of 5
Third time here and still pleased by the improved food options, lack of long lines for food and great beach day all for no charge. We saw the tethered balloon was being utilized. Previous trips it was grounded all day. Construction on the island is still progressing but not a hindrance.

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
First time visit to Paradise Beach. Normally we go to Mr Sachos. Eleven ships in port made for a busy beach but it was still a great day there. Drinks and food were good. As a couple we prefer Paradise Beach. Had we been with a small group we would prefer Mr Sanchos for their tables on the beach to better handle group conversations.

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

5 out of 5
Spent a beach day at Crazy Lobster. The taxi cars have all been replaced en mass with new cars and the taxi fairs have jumped to $4 per person.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Numerous facial recognition stations made departure quick and easy.
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