We just got back from our B2B (5/12 and 5/19) on the Allure. Drove from Orlando and dropped the car at Park'n'Go and arrived at port at 10:20am. We started Platinum the 1st week and ended up Emerald for the 2nd. Absolutely no line checking in and got to the 2nd floor waiting area at 10:40. On board before noon. Also, at 1:00 pm the room was ready and, wait for it.....our luggage was there as well. I can't remember that happening on any previous cruises.
FOOD: After our 1st of several wonderful roast beef sandwiches, we made reservations at Giovannis the first week and Chops on my birthday in week 2. Both had excellent food and service, as well as Izumi, on our last day. Probably our only complaint would be main room dining menu options. I believe, as others have mentioned, that RCI has made an asserted effort to drive guests towards the specialty restaurants. The MDR food quality has diminished over the last 10 years. I understand they are fixing meals for 6,ooo guests, but I can only give them an average score for the MDR food. They do get an excellent score for the 3 specialties. Our waiter, EJ, did a great job despite inadequate help.
ENTERTAINMENT: Absolutely the best entertainment we have experienced over our previous 19 cruises. I think RCI selects the best singers and dancers for the Oasis class ships. We could not find any venues (and we did them all) which were less than excellent. If you get a chance, go see "Mo5aic", the headliner group in week one. So talented.
Room 7724...Starboard aft, 3rd room from back. 2 floors above the life boats....view was not a problem. Absolutely no motion at all. Aside from early morning chanting by our neighbor, it was pretty quiet back there. Bonus.......go a few steps down the hall to the back and you have access to the deck 7 balcony directly one level above the Aqua Theater and at the base of the rock climbing wall. See all activities from this public balcony (just like the "secret deck 11 balcony"). It has several deck chairs to sit and watch the shows. Also, you are 1 deck directly above Johnny Rockets for those great milk shakes!