Just completed a seven day Eastern Caribbean cruise on the Allure of the Seas which began on May 25, 2014. It was amazing. We have cruised on many different ships with many different cruise lines and this trip would be at the top of the list. Dropping off the luggage and parking was a little confusing and could have had better signage, but from that point on there were no issues at all. Check in went smoothly except for the people in front of us who didn't have their cruise documents in order.

Our room was 12711, an inside balcony overlooking the Boardwalk. We were approximately ten rooms from the back of the ship. We loved it! Normally we get inside rooms for the darkness so we can sleep late, but for this trip it was worth waking up early to have the balcony. Next time we will take a few clothes pins to close the curtains completely. We could see the Aqua theater and also could see the ocean off the back. Some reviews said these rooms were noisy nut we did not find that to be bothersome at all. By 11:30 all was quiet on the nights of the Aqua show, and earlier than that on most nights. Ear plugs work great if you go to bed early. Originally we booked a Central Park view room but later upgraded. We could see a lot more with the balcony room. We had heard that the boardwalk rooms were noisier but we found the most noisy in Central Park beneath the kiddie pool.

The food was all very good. It would be easy not to pay any extra and enjoy your dining experience. There are so many free choices all of which were good. We ate breakfast and lunch in the Windjammer at least once and there was a lot to choose from and we thought it was good. We ate in the dining room every night but one and the service was good, there was a good selection, and it was easy to get multiple items if we wanted them. On the night we had an early show we told our waiter and he had us out of there in plenty of time. We ate lunch in the Solarium one day and really liked that. The salad bar in the dining room at lunch time was fabulous. We did eat at the Chef's Table one night and it was excellent. Certainly worth the extra money if you like to try specialty dishes and different wines. We also enjoyed Rita's Cantina for lunch one day. We had read reviews where some did not like it, but we found the food to be fresh and delicious, however the margarita was not worth $9.25. The milkshakes at Johnny Rocket's were great and just the right size. With all the dining choices, you have to really be thoughtful to remember to give them all a try. Read more