The Allure is one of my favourite ships. Although it is a large ship, the embarkation and disembarkation are faster than other ships. I love the Central Park area and the adults only solarium area. There are lots of healthy food options and different places to eat. It wasn't difficult to find a chair or a place to lie in the shade. The shows, including Mama Mia, are spectacular. I also enjoy the Comedy Club and the travelling bar.

Unfortunately, RCI needs to re-think its process for putting the reserved tickets on the seapass for the main shows. While this is environmentally friendly, we lined up sometimes for 45 minutes and then people raced for the seats causing some dangerous situations. The staff should be there admitting people much earlier to avoid this.

I thought the quality of food and service at Giovanni's and Chops were well worth the additional expense. Ever since RCI began allowing guests to bring some wine on board, I have booked these speciality restaurants and I will continue to do so. Read more