Allure of the Seas Review

First Time Voyage- Allure-8/28/2011

Review for the Western Caribbean Cruise on Allure of the Seas
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rooferbts
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Aug 2011
Cabin: Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony

I had never cruised before but was somewhat curious. For work and vacations, I have visited more than 50 countries. Except for business trips, I mostly traveled alone. I know good food but it is no longer a priority. For a couple of weeks when planning the trip and after booking, I read many postings on Cruise Critic.

I am not in great shape, had a heavy carry-on. It is summer in South Florida and blisteringly hot. Because we arrived by taxi we had to walk from the middle part of the end of the cruise port, all the way along the side to the very front. I was hot angry, and exhausted by the time we got to the check-in entrance, only to be faced with more lines for security. The security agent did not like the half bottle of Lavoris Mouthwash. I commented that we were going on a ship not a plane w/a 3oz. maximum. Through there and then another line where the check-in agent needed more forms and a repetition of much of the information provided online. I am used to flying where you check your bags at the curb, walk into the air conditioned airport, go through security and walk to your gate in air conditioned comfort. So, be prepared if you are leaving from Port everglades, have someone drop you off in a private car, don't have any heavy carry ons or demand a wheelchair.

The ship is stunning. There is art and sculpture everywhere. The staff could not have been friendlier, more polite or solicitous. The cabin w/balcony was nice, the TV great but the assortment of channels left a lot to be desired for a news junkie. At 88 cents a minute and a slow connection, I left my laptop in the bag. The extra charges for many little things were annoying, but other messages on Cruise Critic had prepared me.

Cabin Review

Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony

Cabin D8

Balcony cabin was fine. Terrace was nice to have. The cold water in the bathroom was warm but I live in So Florida. It is the same way here until Nov/Dec. You have warm or hot water from the taps.

The only bad thing was that the walk to the elevators seemed endless. I wanted more channels on the TV and clean towels everyday. I am not all that eco friendly. Still, I don't think that a clean towel or 2 everyday is too much to ask for. We did ask for this and the room boy complied. We also asked them to change the sheets halfway through, which they did.

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