lost that personal touch by too big ship/understaffed

Allure of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 33

Overall rating:

3 out of 5
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Allure of the Seas

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 06, 2015

Ship: Allure of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6278

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Ship is too large if you need or want more personal attention.  Called several times to fix toilet that took multiple pushes to flush- never fixed. Door wall was not cleaned- spotty from sea water.  Windows needed attention- too dirty / spotted.  I seen staff on wave ride more than customers. Zip line too small for the amount of time it takes to get ready to ride it. Special sales are a scam.  I bought a very expensive watch at 70% off and was suppose to be such a deal.  I looked on line and found watch 1/4 the cost!!!!! I returned it before it was sized.  Beware of $10 sale- JUNK!  Lots of hype for items that really are not bargains- careful you too can get sucked in!  Best bargains I found was to do the home work and know the prices and the island shops will bargain- NOT cruise ship sponsored.  Shopping with Lucy was a disappointment- stores She suggested were in cahoots with cruise I felt.  I got jipped out of on board credit due to  a last minute up grade to a balcony that cost me $1300 more- not happy. Yes this was a great trip due to family and friends that made the trip. Sea trek was a lot of fun too.  Good Luck.  Now I can brag I was on the "Worlds largest cruise ship" big whoop!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
Excellent location. Needed to wash windows. Fix toilet flusher. Sink drained slowly

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

5 out of 5
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4 Comments

Sharon155    8 years ago

I have never been on RC but doing Allure next Oct. After about my 3rd cruise, I realized any shopping onboard is gimmicky and overpriced and in general, unnecessary. Now I cruise to get away from the cold and experience new places.

edneva    8 years ago

I agree on the sale prices. On the Oasis my husband purchased a watch and too found it on line for $150 less! Was disappointed on the quality of food on the Allure. The shows were top of the line!

grammy221    8 years ago

The toilets can have problems on any ship we have had that problem on several ships

lunker    8 years ago

yeah.....sounded like you need a lot of attention.

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