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Allure of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

barbaratore1

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 21

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

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7 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 07, 2016

Ship: Allure of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6696

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

We are a small group of women who cruise together every year for the last nine years. The Allure is a beautiful ship and the entertainment is fantastic. However we felt that there was little effort given to the daily events and there were virtually no night parties. The concept of everything on your own and at whateertime you want leaves little room for social events.

We also felt that we were being nickel and dime for a lot of things. There were extra fees for a lot of things even some recreational events. How cheap can you be to even take away the two little chocolates on your bed at night!!

Oh and the mattresses were in need of an upgrade. All four beds in both our rooms had caved in mattresses.

Staff is wonderful as always.

If you don't like crowds 6,000 passengers is a bit much

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Beds in desperate need of an upgrade

Ports of call

Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)

3 out of 5

Falmouth, Jamaica

1 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5

15 Comments

Alldayeryday 8 years ago

your probably a fat ass if the mattress caved in

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puffy8173 8 years ago

We loved all the ship had to offer(Oasis) there are alot of people but that is a known fact before you book. With that many people, there will be lines sometimes. We loved the food, thought it was great. We didn't buy into the dining that was extra. The only thing we didn't like as much as the smaller ships, was that there was not much to see at the pool All the activities we done in the Aqua theater. If you leave your pool chair to go watch the belly flop contest you don't get it back. That being said, there is ALOT of other things the smaller ships don't have. We sail on the The Allure April 17th. Can't wait!

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travelingmama 8 years ago

Yes this same thing happened to me on the allure the bed was awful but we party all the time so we enjoyed our cruise didn't like the food in the windjammer it was so nasty, but the ship is beautiful

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HappyCruiser21 8 years ago

^^^ exactly😊

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ryan72 8 years ago

No problem. I guess it just depends on what your expectations are and what you like but I just don't know how anyone could be disappointed with all that's on these ships and the fact that you are on vacation.

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kyra2016 8 years ago

Thanks ryan. ☺

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ryan72 8 years ago

Our first cruise was on brilliance about a year and a half ago. There was plenty of events and social gatherings and it's a smaller ship. If you just relax and enjoy what's around you then you will have an amazing time.

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HappyCruiser21 8 years ago

Great! Have fun😘 Bon Voyage!

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kyra2016 8 years ago

We did book our events in advance...just pack up n hitting the road 😊

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kyra2016 8 years ago

Thank you soo much! I appreciate it. looking forward to our cruise!

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HappyCruiser21 8 years ago

You'll have a great time, Allure is an amazing ship and such a perfect first cruise! Have fun!

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HappyCruiser21 8 years ago

These are my top 3 tips: 1. Book all shows in advance 2. Learn a bit about what is included and what isn't then stay clear of extra things unless wanted 3. Just enjoy yourself!!

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kyra2016 8 years ago

Thank you so much for the reassuring. Very much needed.

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HappyCruiser21 8 years ago

Kyra2016 trust me!!! The Allure of the Seas is amazing! The room is defiantly NOT something to worry about! You will have an amazing cruise!!!

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kyra2016 8 years ago

This worries me...what was the best cruise line you have been on...I think this is the worse review I have read. And this is our first cruise. We're really excited. And one of our concerns was the room. And we were looking forward to a a few parties at night. But I hoping u can shed a little more light on your experience. I'm sorry to hear you had a terrible expirence. What cruise line would you recommend as an alternative to allure of the seas.

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