We cruised on the Oasis of the Seas before and so decided to try the Allure of the Seas. It is the same ship. However, that is where the similarities end.

There was no line to get in to board. There was no wait to have our luggage taken. Anthony the porter was courteous and professional. The staff was on point. We found everyone willing to help in any way they could. There was constant cleaning. Thus clean restrooms 95% of the time. Lots of activities and we did not feel pressured to buy or do what we did not want.

I would have given 5 stars if we were not so "nickeled and dimed". We bought the drink package for our teens. They got fruit smoothies the entire trip (don't do soda). We brought on our allotted 2 bottles of wine and took them to the main dining room. The bottle was held for us until finished. The waiter, Moises, offered the cheese plate each night as we were drinking wine. That was thinking outside of the box. The cheese plate is on the dessert menu. Read more