Allure of the Seas Review

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The best cruise we have ever taken - outstanding!

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gottadoit
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Nov 2013

Beware Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas cruise ship. I cannot over-emphasize this enough, beware! The reason I say this is because after you've cruised on Allure, anything else is going to seem substandard and a disappointment. We cruised on Allure on a 7 night cruise the week of Thanksgiving and the ship was almost at capacity with about 6000 guests, 1500 of which were kids, and it was incredibly enjoyable. RCCL has this down to a science and everything -- I mean EVERYTHING worked like a well-oiled and well-practiced machine. The ship itself, the largest you can cruise on today, is truly an engineering marvel and there is a new delight around every corner. I could write pages about so many of the WOW aspects but I won't because part of your fun is discovery.

The Broadway production of "Chicago" is not better on Broadway. The comedy club is a series of huge belly laughs without being rank or vulgar, with Cary Long & Kevi Rogers, two very funny men. The Headliners show with Savannah Jack was excellent and very entertaining, again very talented entertainers & musicians. The jazz clubs are superb, frequently with Jim on jazz piano, very talented, and the pool areas are outstanding. There is something for everyone all the time. The only thing I did not personally care for was the Glow Party but each to their own. Ken Rush the cruise director was unbelievable, participating as emcee at almost every activity. Captain Johnny was also at many events and seen around the ship, once with the traditional ship's parrot, clearly proud of his crew & ship.

Lucy was the RCCL port expert, sharing fabulous tips about how, what & where to shop for your best deals in the ports of call, as well as many times the name if the store manager to ask for when you get to that store. Victor, our stateroom attendant, was very attentive and prompt with any request, always available. Something for everyone, also including a full service spa (think mani, pedi, facial, massage, collagen, everything), a well-equipped workout/exercise room, and a running/walking track on deck 5 around the perimeter of the ship. And kudos for having several kid/teen only areas on different decks.

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