Embarkation was really fast and hassle free, we arrived at the terminal and were checked in and on the ship in less than 45 minutes. Our luggage arrived a few hours later. The room was nice and the view from the balcony was good for watching the ocean aria diving show as well as providing an ocean view. The boardwalk was a bit noisy a few days in the morning but was not a deal breaker for me. The main dining was really good and the service was prompt and courteous. Chops was our favorite meal of the trip and in my opinion worth the extra money especially since we booked it our first night for half price. We also did a kitchen tour that included chops for lunch for $19.00 per adult and that was well worth the cost also. Overall we were very pleased with the ship and service and already booked another cruise on Allure for next year.