First time on Allure and it was FABULOUS!

Allure of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 37

Overall rating:

4.1 out of 5
Allure of the Seas

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 10, 2019

Ship: Allure of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8308

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

I loved this ship, it was my favorite ship just wish it were better ports. Sailing on Symphony next.

Embarkation

4 out of 5
Very quick and easy and our bags were already in the hallway when we went up at 1:00

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
One thing Royal needs to come up with a plan for saving pool chairs. I walked into Solarium a few times with all chairs taken but not even half the people siting in them. I waited and had a drink at he bar, chatted with friends and still so many empty yet taken chairs. They keep announcing that you must not save pool chairs yet it happens all the time. I didn’t really have much of a problem finding somewhere else to sit but it’s the point. I get I that people wander a bit or go to the bathroom but leaving 4 chairs o go have breakfast for an hour shouldn’t happen.

Entertainment

4 out of 5
I don’t really o to the shows but all my friends that went said they were fantasy I’m going by their opinions

Service and Staff

4 out of 5
Great friendly service. All around. Guest services were very helpful.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Loved being on deck 8 right near Central Park.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Very clean and well looked after Alain my room attendant was very prompt to clean every day and was always available if you needed anything.

Ship tip

This is a very large ship. If you go with a group as I did, set up a few meeting zones so you can run into one another. I was with 22 friends and it was quite possible to not run into one of them unless Iknew where to look.

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

4 out of 5
We stayed prior to cruisin and all I can say is it’s a fun great city but $$$$$$

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

4 out of 5
Buccaneer Bay was great!

San Juan, Puerto Rico

3 out of 5
Been there done that and not enough time to go interior for more adventures. I didn’t get off the ship.

Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)

4 out of 5
I didn’t get off the ship because it was pouring rain. Went and worked out instead. I have been o Labadee before and it is very lovely.

Disembarkation

3 out of 5
Pretty good compared to some years. I kept my luggage as I had to leave ship fairly early to catch a flight. I will ALWAYS KEEP IT FROM NOW ON, way faster
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3 Comments

wynwyn    5 years ago

Better ports?? Didn’t you check the itinerary? Why book a ship if you don’t like the itinerary?

jmacua1    5 years ago

This is my favorite too! We always arrive early. They had tons of people to do check in.

JohnnyVee    5 years ago

Curious, what time did you arrive at port on embarkation day? Were you on before 12 noon? Will be there on 3/31, group of 30! Can't wait. Thx.

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