Let's begin with some history. This was our 7th cruise; 6 with RCI and 1 with Celebrity. We were travelling with a group of 8 (4 couples). The ages were ranging from 45-62. All couples have some cruising experience.
The excitement began 2½ yrs ago when we all decided to book a b2b cruise on the Allure of the Seas for Apr 7-21, 2013. The time frame allowed us to plan this cruise in great detail. The excitement and anticipation grew in intensity as we approached our sail date. The anxiety level elevated as the months and days edged closer to Apr 7/13. Our long awaited journey did not disappoint. It was worth all the time and effort we put forth getting ready for our amazing cruise on the amazing Allure of the Seas. Kudos goes out to our travel agent, who was very instrumental with his assistance. A big Thank You.
I will break down our experience in sections to make it easier to comprehend what this ship has to offer.
Excellent location very close to the elevators/stairway. This saved a lot of walking. No noise. Deck 8 had Dazzles and Central Park so this is a huge benefit on choosing this cabin. This location allows you to use the stairway to get to most areas without having to suck up a bottle of oxygen when finished. Bed was near balcony, adequate storage and comfy beds. Very highly recommended.