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Allure of the Seas Cruise Review
6 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)
Sail date: December 05, 2021
Ship: Allure of the Seas
Cabin type: Balcony
Cabin number: 11618
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 2 years ago
Review summary
Great ship in the Oasis class! Different enough to be memorable and not a carbon copy of the others. Majestic and clean.Embarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Windjammer Cafe
Controlled serving portions but no wasting of food by passengers with eyes bigger than their stomachs. Less selection than there used to be, there is a Gluten free section but no vegetarian substitutes like Impossible or Boca burgers. Servers were wonderful.
Izumi Hibachi & Sushi
Omg, the best hibachi! We went twice. Husband loved the lobster & scallops and I got the udon noodles in vegetables.
Diamond Lounge
Best food available compared Oasis and Ovation this fall. Fabulous view (the space is Wonderland on Harmony) but is going away after the Amp Up. The Concierge was too busy with extremely limited hours.
Solarium Bistro Restaurant
Limited vegetarian selections. Samba by night, a Brazilian steakhouse. The meat lovers enjoyed the lamb the most, filet, sausage, then chicken.. the top round was okay, bottom round was too salty.
Johnny Rockets
Finally, Boca burger!!! Cover charge was up to $12, not the advertised $10. Fries were okay, better on Freedom.
Portside BBQ
Doesn't exist yet, Amp Up was postponed.
Giovanni's Table
The pasta of the day was spinach & cheese ravioli with the most heavenly sauce! Best dish on the entire ship!
Globe and Atlas Pub
Cozy but needs more television sets.
Ice Cream Parlor
Wonderful, salted caramel and chunky monkey so creamy and Rich for afternoon snack.
Sorrento's
The best, snack time or after casino at 1 am!!!
Playmakers℠ Sports Bar & Arcade
Doesn't exist yet, Amp Up was postponed.
El Loco Fresh℠
Doesn't exist yet, Amp Up was postponed.
Boardwalk Donut Shop
A little secret, not very visible but once we found it, coffee and donuts on the boardwalk!
Onboard Activities
Ultimate Abyss℠
Doesn't exist yet, Amp Up was postponed.
Solarium
Fabulous view, just adults and hot tubs!
Royal Escape Room – Apollo 18: Lunar Landing
Doesn't exist yet, Amp Up was postponed.
Ultimate Abyss
Doesn't exist yet, Amp Up was postponed.
The Perfect Storm℠ waterslide trio
Doesn't exist yet, Amp Up was postponed.
Day Spa and Fitness Center
Great Thai Poutice massage!
Casino Royale
Fun and crazy active! There were two $11,000 and one $20,000 jackpot won! Craps table was hopping too
Entertainment
Aqua Theater
The show was wonderful. Divers, gymnasts, strongmen and dancers. It isn't the same energetic caliber of the Oasis and Harmony before Covid, but a different skill set of entertainers. It could be decreased availability of performers after the long covid break.
Concierge Lounge
Best food available compared Oasis and Ovation this fall. Fabulous view (the space is Wonderland on Harmony) but is going away after the Amp Up. The Concierge was too busy with extremely limited hours.
Central Park
Stunning! Even birds and crickets, beautiful plants, photo opportunities abound.
Amber Theater
A lively theater, spacing was based on vaccinated status, shows were great.
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
Allure is unique in that it still has Sabors Mexican food, diamond club with a awesome view and Samba.
Ports of call
Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras