Allure of the Seas Review
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I traveled on the Allure with three girls - 11, 15 and 16. I am a single parent in my forties. This was my ninth cruise; my fifth on RC; my first on the Allure, but I traveled on the Oasis three years ago.
Arrival and check in fine. Rooms ready as soon as we boarded. I have never experienced that before.
The ship is beautiful. There is something appealing to the eyes at almost every turn (with the exception of the inner halls). It is immaculate and the team has excellent hygiene procedures (but were a bit passive with teenage boys who bypassed all the hand gel opportunities). It is a big ship - if you have trouble walking distances, consider things carefully. You will often walk 1/4 mile to get from one destination to another. This was great for me -- I had a goal of walking 10,000 steps a day. With the assistance of 1 mile on the treadmill each day, I met my goal and walked more than 31 miles during the week (without taking an excursion that involved walking). I did a bit more walking than some might because I couldn't stand walking through the casino because of the smoke (and sometimes we wouldn't walk through it).
Cabin Review
Can't remember cabin type - interior. I prefer those - don't know why. I thought it was fine. I kept the girl's stuff organized and had the bed made up as soon as they got up (sometimes had to get them up because steward off from noon to 8).In sum, I will travel RC again and often (I am doing two a year already), but will leave the Allure and Oasis behind. Freedom class much better for the money. Will also try to avoid Labadee (my least favorite port), Falmouth and Cozumel. Mediterranean next.