From a steerage passenger

Item: Allure of the Seas
Rating: 4
Author: ddangme

Allure of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

ddangme

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 3

Helpful Votes: 96

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

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7 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 06, 2016

Ship: Allure of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 12241

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

While overall cruising on the Allure is a great experience it's beginning to feel like there are two classes of passengers. The Viking lounge has always been my favorite place to have a cocktail before dinner while watching the sunset, but now it's a private dining room for the people who are staying in suites. I don't mind that the best seats in the theater are saved for them or that the ice shows front row seats are theirs, or that on Labadee the best beach is fenced off for them, or that the diamond club no longer has the chefs table inside, or that a section of the pool deck is closed off for them, but when you take the best venue on the ship and turn it into an exclusive restaurant for them and only use it at meal times, I believe Royal Caribbean has relegated the rest of us to steerage class.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 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

Cabin met our expectations and Desiree was an excellent attendant.

Ship tip

The Vintages wine bar has not only a second list of high end wines but if you get to know the wine tenders you can find some outstanding bottles that are not on any list. Had a $350 wine for $175 and an excellent Barolo for $60. If you get a 2 for 1 credit on your card make sure you try the Camus

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Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

3 out of 5

Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)

1 out of 5

Way too expensive, one zip line trip is $100

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Falmouth, Jamaica

3 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5

Don't wait in line for the taxi, go across the street to the shopping center, in the back is a taxi area with no one waiting, save yourself at least on hour

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5 Comments

TERRI1962 8 years ago

You get what you pay for it's simple top dollar equals top shelf period, I will be there one day but not today but one day indeed.

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LuvsCruising11 8 years ago

I have stayed in a mini-suite, balcony ocean view, window view, and inside cabins. To each their own, but there is no way it is worth paying 3 to 4 times the amount for a suite. I go on cruises to enjoy the ship, not to spend time in my room except to sleep, shower, and s@!#!

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bdlguy48 8 years ago

You can get an inside cabin on the Grandeur for a 10 day cruise for 700.00 per person. I am paying over 5000.00 for the same cruise in a suite. The extra cost should have perks. RCL is a business that makes money. All the suites on all the ships sell out well in advance. Crown and Anchor members get perks too. Nothing is free in this world.

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maryrunyon 8 years ago

I know on Anthem there is no more Viking lounge and they have a Restaurant for suite guests.

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reupman 8 years ago

While I respect your opinion, I think you watched Titanic one too many times and are a bit dramatic in your review. Losing one bar and giving preferred seating and access to people who pay 4 times the price of most passengers doesn't relegate you to "steerage"...particularly when you still use the same amenities as the "first class guests"

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