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Thanks for the reply's.
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Does Royal do any type of status match with Hilton Honors?
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Youtube has tons of videos of all kinds of cabins. That may help.
The ship is great. It's just the right size.
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My eDocs for Allure, Sept 3 are 20 pages with the tags on page 19.
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We board Allure on Saturday, September 3.
It looks like you are having a great time. Thank you for the detailed information. It will help us in our planning.
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On 6/5/2013 at 1:45 PM, mrsmoku said:
Ship - Allure of the Seas
Deck - 12
Stateroom # - 12723
Stateroom Category – B1 (Boardwalk Balcony)
Starboard or Port Side - Starboard
Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) – Mostly yes. Noise from Boardwalk during day and some nights but very quiet and dark starting around 11pm.
Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - No
Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – Great view. 50% Boardwalk, 50% ocean. Great viewing of AquaTheater movie and performances. Picture below
Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - Normal I think. Had two chairs and a little table
Was wind a problem? - No
If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - No
Any specific problems with this cabin? - None. Some may have issues with cabins directly across but just closing the sheer curtain during the day was enough and the heavy curtains at night if you are going to keep your light on.
Any other comments? - Just a few steps away from the "hidden" wing. Never ran into anyone up there so it was like a private balcony
View from the Balcony
I will be staying in a cabin on the 12th deck almost opposite of this cabin.
Can you give more details on the "hidden" wing? -
The app will have your terminal information.
Look for the blue Welcome Aboard button, click that it displays port/terminal information.
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On 7/24/2022 at 6:48 PM, livingonthebeach said:
Miami has only one port -- PortMiami but several terminals.
- Terminal AA/AAA – MSC Cruises (2023)
- Terminal A – Royal Caribbean | The Crown of Miami
- Terminal B – Norwegian Cruise Line | The Pearl of Miami
- Cruise Terminal C – Norwegian, Disney Cruises
- Terminals D & E – Carnival, Princess Cruises, P&O, Holland America Line
- Terminal F – MSC Cruises
- Terminal G – Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises
- Terminal J – small vessels and luxury cruises (Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas)
- Terminal K – Disney Cruise Line (2023)
- Terminal V – Virgin Voyages | Palm Grove
This is extremely helpful.
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3 hours ago, zimmerman said:
Aside from paper copies of our vaccine and pre-cruise tests…. Do I need anything else?
looks like i can add my sail pass to my phone wallet (so paper copy not strictly needed).
What about case label(s)? Is that taken care of at check-in?
thanks
There is an entire PDF online that you can download and print. Your luggage tags are in that PDF.
The PDF also contains RC's policies and guidelines. It's a good idea to have that with you if things go sideways. You will understand your rights and their obligations better.
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3 hours ago, matj2000 said:
Reason #87 for not booking directly with RCCL
Then, what is the best way to book a cruise that could prevent a cabin change?
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3 minutes ago, RoperDK said:
Not on the Allure, but Odyssey to Southern Caribbean. Also, on Mariner recently. We were able to book the days and times we wanted to eat for My Time Dining on the app a few weeks before boarding. Tried to book another night closer to boarding and my preferred time wasn't available, but the next time slot was. We eat later, 7:30ish, and just walked right up to the desk and were shown to our table. We did not eat in MDR on the first night or formal night though.
Thanks for the insight.
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On 6/5/2022 at 10:43 PM, kateg said:
In no particular order here are my thoughts and observations for those who haven't cruised in a while (since Covid) (like my family)
Food-the food was about the same. We didn't notice any real deterioration. Did notice more pre-portioned dishes in the Windjammer. It was serve yourself for the most part. My husband thought the pizza toppings at Sorrento's were more scant that in the past.
Service- We had great service all around....BUT our cabin steward looked exhausted. It really felt like the stakes were higher for all the staff. They put on a good show-but the overall vibe was higher stress. It's hard to put into words but I've never felt so guilty enjoying a vacation. We tipped exponentially more than we ever have before.
Boarding went very smoothly. We didn't experience any additional health checks or screenings. It was very fast and very straightforward. The only down side was we were only given a choice of a late boarding at 2:00 and our afternoon felt so rushed trying to get everything done before dinner. It wasn't the best start to a cruise for us because of the time crunch.
My Time Dining -I am SO GLAD I listened to the advice on the board to avoid My Time Dining. I switched to early dining about a week before our cruise. It was lovely. I thought it would be too early but it wasn't-at all. As we left dinner each night, the lines for My Time (both with and without reservations) were out past the elevators some nights. Compare that to the last time we had My Time (Dec 2019) and we never had to wait with a reservation-maybe we waited behind one other group.
Booking Shows I had no problem booking shows . That was part of the rush the first afternoon, getting the muster done, getting to our rooms, setting up WIFI and booking the shows. I was able to get a seat to everything (I booked everything that could be booked) booking around 3:30 after boarding. And every show we attended had extra seats after seats were opened to those without reservations.
Wifi-WIFI was as bad as others have said. We had six devices worth of Zoom. I was rarely able to open a web page, For some reason Facebook worked pretty reliably. Checking email was a struggle some days. Streaming hahahaha. I mean if you are lucky or of you stay up really late it might work for you. It was very hit or miss and mostly a miss. And if you NEED to keep in touch with the outside world (work as it was for us) you can't count on the Voom. We did get a nice credit because it was "down" for a few days. We only learned this because we heard a few other couples discussing it...Because "down" and "working" ...there wasn't much difference. We had better service on Labadee through Verizon than we did on the ship. Bottom line-Its a LOT of money for very slow and very unpredictable internet. Especially when we have had excellent service on other ships. And not everyone has the luxury to unplug during a cruise. If it weren't for internet we wouldn't have been able to go at all.
Traveling with a Minor (who isn't yours). Perhaps it was because the minor in question, my daughters friend, was 17...but no one seemed to care at all that she was with us and we were not her parents/guardians. I really fretted over this prior to the cruise. I had 3 separate notarized documents with me allowing her to travel with us and giving us authorization to make medical decisions etc. No one ever asked to see it. They let me sign her waivers without seeing it. Let her board without it, disembark without it. I thought it would have been a much bigger deal.
Illness-Unlike others have reported, I didn't hear coughing on our ship at all. No one looked or acted sick My group of 6 all made it through the cruise feeling fantastic. It is true there are no OTC meds for sale in the shops except for antidiarrheals. I have a sore throat tonight and will test myself tomorrow just in case.
Labadee-I thought Labadee looked great. It seemed to be nicer than the last time we were there. Lunch service was definitely better. They had pre-packed salad options and I didn't see a single fly or bee.
Over the Water Cabana-We got this on Black Friday for a deal! It was $289 when we bought it and $1499 at the time of sailing. For what we paid it was more than worth it. The cabana came with a cooler of ice and Evian water, a sectional sofa, table, celling fan, electric outlets, two chaise lounges, an umbrella, 3 floating mats, and towels. Sadly, our neighbors were unpleasant (lots of yelling at each other and their kids and the staff, 4 kids fighting with each other and lots of crying and screaming). Being so close to their drama really put a damper on what could have been a very relaxing and awesome day. If you can get a deal and you have a small groups (we had 6) I would recommend it. At 1499 I would not. The beach area where they sit is pretty crowded...
Refreshment package - We aren't big drinkers so on Black Friday (y'all they had great deals) we got everyone the refreshment package. I told my kids and their friends 17,17,19,19 to go crazy and use it as much as possible and I think for us it was worth it. We loved the fresh juice from the Vitality Café, The kids got milkshakes every day (be prepared to wait) and they drank tons of mocktails. Everyone used the bottled water option and freestyle machines too. The part I appreciated the most was the ease of getting a drink-no big wait except at Johnny Rockets.
That's all I put in my notes that I think of that might be interesting to someone with an upcoming trip. I'll try to check back to see if there are questions but I have a giant pile of laundry to work on.
We just booked the Allure to the Southern Caribbean for September.
We chose the My Time Dinning and assume that we have to make the reservations when we board. You have given me the impression that the reservation times aren't that solid. Is that correct?
Thanks in advance.
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On 7/17/2022 at 6:22 PM, chiguypaul said:
I have a Freedom of the Seas sailing that returns on Friday, November 25th. Ship is expected to dock at 6 AM. I'm trying to figure out if I could make a flight in Fort Lauderdale at 11:15 AM. Do you think there's enough time to get up to FLL if I'm off the ship early on the 25th? A lot of people should be off for the 4 day Thanksgiving week so thinking that highway won't be as busy. Appreciate any insight.
That's risky. Miami traffic is awefull everyday, not just on work days.
Factor in customs/immigration at the Port and TSA at FLL. Do you think they will be properly staffed for the holiday weekend?
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We are going to Labadee next week.
I see that there is a floating Aqua Park and water slide. Both of them charge a fee. I am curious if there is a time limit on either of them.
Any input is appreciated.
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We stayed there in January. It was underwhelming and over priced.
Pro's: Location (with good restaurants nearby) and rooftop pool.
Con's: They have rooms with one King or two Doubles (not Queens).
The Parkview is a view of the service area and a building that is being renovated (read, construction noise). The park is behind that building.
The hotel is run down (see attached photo of vanity light).
My Diamond status wasn't useful. I typically use my F&B credit for breakfast, but the restaurant doesn't open until Lunch.
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Thanks for sharing.
My wife and sons first cruise was on Indy and we all loved it.
We are booked on Explorer OTS this Summer. We are hoping that Royal doesn't let us down.
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My conclusion is no, based on the delayed drydock of the ship, but, I would like to be proven wrong.
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Cruising is for EVERYONE.
The trick is finding the right cruise line and right ship.
Carnival has a reputation for having a lot of college aged passengers. Princess is known for being a little more upscale. We like Royal because it suits our family dynamic.
The new Virgin cruise line is really targeting couples like yourself. Take a look at their website.
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The Spacious Balcony on the corner Aft upper decks (9&10) are bigger than a Balcony cabin.
The only thing to be aware of is a support beam that goes through the room. At first we thought it would be a problem, but, the foot of the bed goes right up to it, so, it's not really an obstacle (anymore than the bed is).
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My wife and I are sailing on Explorer OTS for our anniversary.
I noticed a champagne and strawberry gift that you can have delivered to the cabin. The price is listed as "$129.99 Adult."
Should I assume that it means $129 PER Adult?
Thanks in advance.
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I'm a United frequent flyer. I'm also a former Chicago resident.
I've never had issues flying in/out of ORD on United.
Your plan sounds solid. Have a great time.
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On 3/4/2022 at 4:24 PM, Itchy&Scratchy said:
yeap, I too purchased a 6 am flight on SW ATL-MCO. A month later SW cancelled a 6 am flight and moved us to the first available flight at 11 am. It's a no for me, dog. Now I have $500 worth of SW credit, since I had to cancel SW tickets and buy Delta tickets instead.
When given the choice, I NEVER fly SW.
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As Barbara Billingsley once said "Chump don't want da help, chump don't get da help."
We can all offer our advice, but, some people are stuck on stupid and already have it figured out.
laundry
in Royal Caribbean International
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We boarded the Allure of the Seas for an 8 night cruise.
They had a special at the beginning of the cruise to press an entire laundry bag of clothes for a flat fee of about $18.
We then had one dry clean item that was about $13.