I traveled with my wife & two kids. Ages 7 & 12. This was our 8th cruise, 6th on Royal Caribbean. We spent five days in Spain before boarding Allure.
Pros: Allure is a great ship that has something for everyone. Children activities were great. Our kids had a great time. We emparked in Barcelona at 11am with ease! Great variety of Foods. Breakfast was average, lunch was fine & some dinners were very good. The entertainment was great.
The best part of the cruise for us was John Brent & Garth "schoolboy". Each evening as our kids played on the zip line and/or flow rider they entertain us. They were the two best RC employees we have ever had the privilege of meeting. After the activities were long closed my family would still be hanging out laughing & smiling wat John & Garth.
Nice room but way too small for four people... Smallest room we've ever had. I would do thought with an upgraded room with large balcony the room would of been larger but "Not". I only assume they made them smaller to get more people on board. Suck a shame because it took away from our experience.