My family and I are big cruise fanatics. Together, we have been on several carnival ships, plus the Disney Dream, Norwegian Epic, and most recently, Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas. In comparison to the past ships I’ve been on, the Allure of the Seas seems to be the most luxurious while offering the best mix of experiences for all ages. It stuns its customers with beautiful architecture and great service, while providing a wide range of activities, entertainment and excursion options. The only drawbacks are the limited numbers of soft serve machines, lack of water slides and financial costs. Regardless of the cons, your family will make amazing memories that last a life time.

The employees on the Allure of the Seas provided us with outstanding service throughout the week-long cruise. The chefs were very talented and never failed to surprise us with their phenomenal cooking. The varying food options were definitely a plus, as were all of the beautiful restaurants that were spread throughout the ship. Every room was stunning and obviously well thought out. The staff members were very polite and provided assistance whenever it was needed. One of my minor critiques is that there should have been more soft serve machines throughout the ship. Since there were only 3 ice cream stations, the lines were often very long. The machines needed to be restocked constantly, which made the wait even longer at times. Occasionally, the machines were out of service further limiting ice cream access for hungry guests.

The Allure of the Seas did a great job targeting all age groups. Lots of their entertainment was meant for all ages. We attended a wide range of activities such as: a parade with Dream Works characters, several movies that were played throughout the week (all of which were kid- appropriate), and a variety of shows, some of which were conducted by performers, while other shows were done with audience volunteers. The Allure of the Seas grabs the attention of adults with many different spa/massage options, although I cannot rate the spa experience because I never scheduled an appointment. Read more