I chose the cruise for the ship after seeing it in commercials on TV. The Aqua theater is a little smaller than it looks on TV. The boarding process was very quick as we arrived at 2pm for a 3:30 last call. The arrival buffet was excellent. The various public areas were beyond my expectations. While the pool area is comparable to many of the newer ships, the other relaxation area are outstanding. The adult only solarium area is delightful with complimentary breakfast and lunch. The Central Park area is what you might expect accept not on a ship at sea. The Promenade deck is very pleasant with complimentary food options not unlike a shopping street in a small European village. The open air Boardwalk is just that. The ship is an believable experience at sea. The entertainment was very good with an excellent " MAMMA MIA " performance. Aqua show and headliner show were very good. The food was not disappointing in any of the complimentary food options.

I would certainly cruise on the "ALLURE" again on a different itinerary.