Just returned from our cruise on the Allure, and our 5th one with Royal Caribbean. This is really one large ship! It doesn't feel as big when you are on it, but every time we got off I just stood in awe of its size!

The embarkation process was the easiest and fastest we've ever experienced.

The ship was easy to navigate. I loved all the different areas. The Boardwalk was just fun and exciting. Central Park more laid back. The pool areas, typical. My husband loved the touch screens near the elevators that would direct you anywhere you wanted to go: "just like Star Trek!" We were so thankful for the reviews on this site that told us about the 11th floor balcony at the back of the ship. It was just a short walk from our cabin. At least one member of our family watched all the shows in the Aqua Theater from there. One day I sat out there and read for 3 hours and not another person came out! On a full ship I thought that was pretty amazing! Read more