We just returned from our cruise on the Allure of the Seas. We left from Ft. Lauderdale on 11/13/11, on our way to the Eastern Caribbean. As first time cruisers we weren't quite sure what to expect, but the Allure certainly exceeded anything beyond our wildest dreams. What a magnificent ship.

Upon embarking, we were on Deck 5, which is the main public area of the ship. We made our way to Sorrentos, a pizza place for some lunch. You have the option of making your own personal pie, or choosing from a variety of pre made pies. We opted for the already prepared ones which were delicious. We then started to explore the ship, which is a big undertaking. Even after being aboard for a week, I think we werent able to see everything the Allure has to offer.

The ship has several of what are referred to as neighborhoods. The first neighborhood we visited was the Boardwalk. Here you will find a carousel, ice cream store, Hot Dog stand, Johnny Rockets, Ritas Cantina,candy store and the Aquatheater. It has a very fun vibe to it, and we enjoyed our times here. We did eat lunch at Johnny Rockets one day which was very good. The burgers, fries, and onion rings were quite tasty. We also went to the neighborhood called Central Park. This is amazing. Who could believe that there is a wooded park on a ship. The Central Park Cafe is here which provides some great dining options. They have a create your own salad station, panini station, and the best roast beef sandwich I have ever had. My husband insisted on having this sandwich for lunch almost every day. Central Park is also the home of some of the specialty restaurants on the ship. We had dinner at CHOPS which is the steakhouse on the boat. The food and the service were excellent. Read more