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Item: Allure of the Seas
Rating: 4.6
Author: belfy

Allure of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

belfy

Contributor Level: Second Mate

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Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Reviews: 5

Helpful Votes: 68

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 16, 2018

Ship: Allure of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

overall we had a good cruise..first time family came with us..ship was way too crowded..felt like we were always in a line or being pushed and shoved. we have cruised on large ships before but have never felt like there were a lot of people like we did on this cruise. food was amazing as well as the entertainment. staff was very attentive. the only thing that sours me with royal carribbean is the way they emphasize the loyalty program.. felt like those of us who were traveling with them for the first time were considered second class citizens..we weren't good enough because we didn't have enough points. I may consider royal carribbean in the future but for now i am going to cruise with cruise lines that want me there regardless of how many points i have.

Embarkation

2 out of 5

did not like how they separated classes...have no problem with those who have a lot of points getting on ship first...should have their own line..but when i have to wait 2 hours to get on ship because people arriving after me with more points get to cut in front of me...thats not right..definitely discourages me from wanting to travel on this cruise line

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Windjammer Cafe

4 out of 5

the food was always good....seating was too close together. when you pushed your seat out you hit someone at the next table.

Sorrento's

5 out of 5

this pizza was amazing...nice that it was offered late night

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

the entertainment was by far the best we have seen and we have cruised on 2 other cruise lines

Amber Theater

5 out of 5

not a bad seat in the house

Blaze Comedy Club

5 out of 5

very comfortable

Children's Programs

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

staff went out of their way for us.... Quincy was our room steward and he was always available. on the other cruise lines we met the steward the first day and never saw them again.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

the cabin was a little run down...worn...balcony door handle was broken, and balcony floor was cracking and worn.