Cruise Critic has been so useful to me and my family in planning our cruises, that I finally got around to signing up and wanted to share our experience on Allure of the Seas.
To set the stage, I mostly cruise with my wife and three children (12, 11, 8). We have done the Caribbean as well as Europe on Royal Caribbean and have enjoyed cruising a lot. Since we have three younger children, we usually have a suite. In the past, we have selected the Royal Family Suite but on this trip we were really excited about trying out the Aqua Theater Suite. After reading some great reviews on this site, we booked 9730. We also brought along both sets of grand parents on this cruise, they were in Grand Suites on Deck 8 and loved their rooms.
There is a lot to cover here, so first about the itinerary.
Cabin 9730 is a great option if you don't get smokers above you (see review). The room is laid out well and there is not too much noise from the Aqua Theater. The bathrooms are small, but tons of storage. You have to not mind walking as this is at the end of the boat. If you have kids, this is a great option for layout, and I liked the layout better then the Royal Family Suite.