Great to get back on a ship!

Item: Allure of the Seas
Rating: 4.7
Author: Patrick4

Allure of the Seas Cruise Review

Patrick4

Contributor Level: Third Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 6

Helpful Votes: 113

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5

6 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 13, 2022

Ship: Allure of the Seas

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

We really enjoyed the cruise. We got lucky that masks weren't required. My teenagers met others and had a nice group to run around with. Maybe it was because ship wasn't at capacity, but seemed a bit under staffed. My daughter agreed, morale seemed down w the crew in general. With that said, it was still awesome. Imam was a great state room attendant. Bow and Stern bar runner Richlin was the best on the ship. Our waiter Iketut was top notch. His assistant got sick day 2 and he did it all. Head waiter checked on us every night, that was a first. Guest relations was the best staff ever. Food in the main dining room wasn't quite up to what we've expérienced. Food in the wind jammer, sélection wasn't as vast and waiting on them to plate your food took forever at times. The ONE major change that was very obvious, bar tenders have been told to pour drinks at about half strength as what we were used to. Shows were amazing. Mama mia and the comedy was on point. I'm a 1 to 10 person and would give this cruise a high 7. I'm just thrilled to get my family back on a ship. RC has us, we'll never go on another line.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Imam was great. He was so sweet and really took care of our rooms. His concern for our children was appreciated.

Ship tip

Book shows when you get on. Study the ship layout. Download the app. Tip in cash.

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Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Traveler Photos

12 Comments

basketj 2 years ago

Yes, there is an outlet near the nightstand.

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Patrick4 2 years ago

Kj, we were in an inside room that overlooked the promenade. There wasn't a plug in near the bed that we found. I think it'll depend on the room you have. Call RC to make sure you have one close to the bed or an extension cord of some type.

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KJHernan 2 years ago

Looking forward to being on the Allure in 41 days. 😁 Thanks for the review. Could you tell me if there’s an electrical outlet on the wall or near the nightstand to plug in a c-pap machine?

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purpl 2 years ago

Thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed your cruise. Also Patrick, thank you for the tip.

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Patrick4 2 years ago

Crosby, I take 100 in ones and 100 in fives. We prepay gratuity, but a couple bucks for a drink at the pool or bar gets you better service and means a lot to them. Not every time per say, but if you want them to come back or look past others, hook em up from the start. I usually hit the state room attendant w 10 or or so that first day...room will be immaculate and more towel animals. Lastly, having those envelopes w ones and fives helps w transfer to and from the cruise port. It stinks to not have the right change and be short or have to over tip. Hope this helps.

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Yaresil 2 years ago

Awesome... thank you

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crosbyangel 2 years ago

How much cash do you suggest earmarked for tips, and in what denominations? Thanks!

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Glad you enjoyed yourselves. Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.

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Patrick4 2 years ago

Eri, half strength of what we had in the past. Truly using a jigger. Every single time.

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ericerie 2 years ago

Pour drinks at half? Whats that all about?

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cruzlover61 2 years ago

Awesome and honest review.....Really appreciate tips too. Thank you

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