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Last Minute on Allure - Live in D5. August 26th - Sept 2nd.


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Every book a cruise 4 days before you set sail?

 

We never have, that is until yesterday. We booked it at 5:30pm and had no intention of going anywhere until our October sailing. In fact that cruise is still listed as my next muster in my signature.

 

So why did we book it? We were taking Owen to his week long hockey camp yesterday morning, and next week is his last full week of summer holidays. Lisa asked him what he wanted to do next week; you know see some friends or have a pool party etc... His response, was “we could go on a cruise”. He said it with the most sincere tone in his voice and perhaps a slight curl of a smile.

 

Lisa laughed out loud, followed by the comment “here we go”. I took it as a challenge. Can I find a cruise that leaves in 3 or 4 days, with flights, and be back in time for the start of school. Initial searching was bringing up nothing, or sailings that weren’t more than 3 or 4 days. I called RC in the morning and they said nothing was available on Oasis or Allure. Snake eyes, nada, no go.

 

We picked Owen up this afternoon and told him the truly regretful news on the way home. I thought I’d try calling RC one last time before dinner. Well Wendy the lovely agent said, I have one balcony room left for the sailing that will hold three. I confirmed with Lisa and Owen, and then booked it.

 

Immediately after hanging up Lisa asked me, “so where are we sailing to exactly” and my response was “I’m not exactly sure”. We had a great laugh!! The ship is the destination after all.

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So now some quick details.

 

Only Lisa, Owen and myself are going on this cruise. Sharon will be feeding Lucy. We are in a balcony cabin on deck 12, starboard and aft. It should be an interesting experience for Owen as he has only known the suite life. Truth be told, we haven’t been in a balcony cabin since 2006, so it will be interesting for all of us. No Genie, no Suite Lounge, no Diamond Lounge in the evening with Owen, but there are 2 flow riders so all is great in my eyes.

 

As for my posts and scopes, you all know the routine by now. Follow along and experience a last minute booking through my eyes.

 

 

OMG, time is ticking.

 

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Our cabin and location. If I zoom in on it, maybe it will be larger. LOL.

 

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Our itinerary.

 

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Let’s be honest, most cruisers are a little OCD.

 

No you say? You know planning them years in advance, perfect cabin selection, countdown clocks, roll calls, packing lists, clothing pairing, shoe marching, label making, post it note using, portable shoe holders on the back of a washroom etc...

 

I am holding my right hand in the air and it’s confession time. I have been guilty of a few of those mentions, just not all for cruising.

 

I might ;) be a planner when it comes to my live reviews. As a past English Major I come by it honestly. Had I put more effort into my University assignments I’d have been an Honours Student, but I think I had more fun than they did.

 

Other review titles I quickly came up with, but decided not to use.

 

Allure Live - What’s a D5?

Allure Live - Once you go balcony, you never go back.

Allure Live - Lisa, can you wear these purple shirt and khaki pants for a week?

 

You might want to try a last minute cruise one day. After to follow our adventures you might not want to. Heck we might never do it again. Let’s just wait and see.

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woohoo! what a way to end the summer :) I'm following along on another of your adventures

 

 

Indeed. What a way to end it. Thanks to Owen. :)

 

This is great. We booked the Allure yesterday for end of September. I thought that was last minute :'). Looking forward to your review. Have a great cruise.

 

 

Just wait to see what we have accomplished so far. We haven’t been on Allure for a few years, it will be great to return. Enjoy her.

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Ok, everything from here on in is live and not written in advance. Right now I’m am at a dealership getting some service done to my car. Then the office for a bit.

 

We hung up the phone with the agent last night. Next move, book flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale. Lisa was on it. While she was completing that I was printing our invoice. After that we needed a hotel for the night before. The Hyatt on 17th Street came through as always. Got a room for $165, not a bad price either. Boarding docs for cruise printed as well

 

Lisa continued moving her typing fingers fast and furiously to see if we could access our cruise planner. It was active within 20 minutes of hanging up. It opened for us yesterday and closes tonight at 11:59.

 

Four freakin day’s. Oh crap. To quote Clark Griswold “This is crazy, this is crazy”. I’m lovin the adrenaline rush.

 

This was accomplished in minutes. We also booked specialty dining and some shows before our dinner.

 

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Looking forward to this one. We’ll be on Allure on the same itinerary in October.

 

If you have time would you let me know when/we’re the Meet & Mingle is? Trying to figure out about what time our Cabin Crawl will be.

 

Also could you post whether or not the casino has a Wheel of Fortune slot machine. Hoping so for our Slot Pull.

 

Love your reviews!

 

 

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I finished my packing last night.

 

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And then the less important stuff.

 

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Got this done this morning.

 

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Lists do help. LOL. Lisa is a great planner.

 

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Do you think she knows yet?

 

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Looking forward to reading this Live trip report. I really enjoyed your Alaska review. My husband booked this itinerary for our spring break next year when Allure moves to Miami. I am very curious about your port excursions for Roatan and Costa Maya. It is a great day when you can book a cruise and plan for it in 4 days! Enjoy another wonderful adventure with your family.

Barbara

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