Allure of The Seas delivers all the Oasis Class goods you can expect and more!

Item: Allure of the Seas
Rating: 5
Author: MarkXDStops

Allure of the Seas Cruise Review

MarkXDStops

Contributor Level: First Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 23

Helpful Votes: 335

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

7 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 16, 2023

Ship: Allure of the Seas

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 1744

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Allure still has all of its luster, and after a quick adjustment to realistic expectations, even the difficult crowding grows tolerable. It will take 3-5 cruises on this ship to do all that is offered. It is amazing, but can be overwhelming the first time on Oasis class. Expect luxury, excellence and some waiting and some booked full shows. stay positive and switch gears, plenty of alternatives to do, so do not let one bummer ruin your cruise. Take your happy cruise with you as you pack.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Easy peasy as long as you show up slightly ahead of your prescribed time. Galveston is a clean and efficient port.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Lots of bars and restaurants, the Oasis class is more like a floating city than a floating resort.

Dog House

5 out of 5

perfect ny nj style dogs included in dining plan for free, so what is not to love?

150 Central Park

5 out of 5

Delicious cuisine and great service in a quiet comfortable and classy atmosphere.

Rising Tide Bar

5 out of 5

fun bar that goes up and down

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Aqua Theater

5 out of 5

Wow! What an important venue and show! Make reservations early and keep em!

Concierge Lounge

5 out of 5

If you are fortunate enough to be at concierge level or above, prepare to be spoiled. It will be hard to go back. Beware: Amenities become necessities once enjoyed! 😅

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Superior cleanliness on the ship. Great staff and crew.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Very clean ship and room.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

We loved everything about it!

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Interesting in that the CBP/ICE raid delayed our off-boarding by about 1 hour which angered some poor planners with unrealistic early flights. Galveston is pretty far from Houston so never ever plan on flying before noon on debark day. Turns out the feds run the entire passanger manifest for warrants and immigration status, yes every passenger, while we cruise. So they get to leisurely plan a raid and board bright and early on D Day and arrest anyone with outstanding warrants or illegals nice & easy peasy. This one must've been drug related as the luggage and cabin searches took time (maybe dogs). exactly as you would expect otherwise have a plan or have a bad D day

Traveler Photos

All senses engaged but the biggest is the one of amazement

It is not about the towel animals, until it totally is!

Roatan Spa & Resort Escape (to Anthony's Key Resort for a spa day)

astonishing show especially the acrobatics apart from the water.

I guess this is so God can enjoy the Aqua show, too!

Hand pays are there, quick and convenient.

11 Comments

NIKKI7484 1 year ago

Very informative review. Thank you.

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javawoody 1 year ago

Thanks for the review

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Shh813 1 year ago

I think the shipmate posting this meant disembarkation and not embarkation.

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tavo6 1 year ago

Thanks for your review

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jallaway 1 year ago

As you note, every cruise they do this. If you have a warrant, they will come and get you. It's not a raid looking for illegal acts. When the person tries to hide, it's gong to hold everything thing up. Also, I dont think illegals are on the ship - think about it. And, last of all, The C in ICE is Customs. They are always at disembarkation

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience. Great detailed review!

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lumberjackoff 1 year ago

Thanks for the great and detailed review. That's crazy that they had ICE at debarkation. I agree with your Cozumel tip, beach days there are usually a miss.

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CPOTom 1 year ago

The dogs were brought onboard during disembarkation? Not embarkation? Doesn't make a lot of sense to me.

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javawoody 1 year ago

Thanks for the detailed review

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AuntPinkie 1 year ago

Appreciate your informative and detailed review. Interesting bit of excitement at the end. Glad you thoroughly enjoyed your cruise.

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