Getting on Allure tomorrow!!

[kahliasmom]

Getting on Allure tomorrow. I can't believe the time is here. I can't wait!! Will give a review when I get back. Does anyone have any questions? :)

[jrljel]

Just one...I was on the Inaugural. You will love her! Some things I liked better on Oasis, but hey...

 

Two questions. Tell me if the slots are paying off. I have NEVER had a WORSE experience in the casino than I did on that inaugural sailing. Lost a BOATLOAD of money. Never did that before, never will again. The slots never seemed to pay off unless you were betting over $10 a spin. No way!

 

Second, what do they do differently on a Christmas sailing than on a regular one. I know that ours was just over the top in my opinion because of all the special things we got. So why should I ever book Christmas? It's two to three times the amount I'd spend during the summer or at Thanksgiving and I just don't get it. Spending the week in FL instead on land (boo). I would love to take a Christmas cruise IF there is some benefit. Let me know!

[kahliasmom]

Two questions. Tell me if the slots are paying off.

 

 

Second, what do they do differently on a Christmas sailing than on a regular one. I know that ours was just over the top in my opinion because of all the special things we got. So why should I ever book Christmas? It's two to three times the amount I'd spend during the summer or at Thanksgiving and I just don't get it. Spending the week in FL instead on land (boo). I would love to take a Christmas cruise IF there is some benefit. Let me know!

 

I don't really go in the casino but I will ask around and see what I can find out. This is our third New Year's cruise. We always get on on the 26th so I'm not sure what they do differently but on the New Years cruise other than giving out free champagne at mid night and having parties through out the ship, I don't think they do much differently. My guess is that there are those that like the experience or can only go at that time and are willing to pay. My mom really likes being on the ship for New Year's, she has always been pretty frugal but is willing to pay the extra cash for the New Year's cruise.

[GoVacation]

Hey kahliasmom I'm sitting in the airport waiting for our flight for the NYE cruise! Fifteen in our group and we can't wait!! We're flying out of the west coast nonstop so no flight delay worries here. Enjoy!!

[beachbooles]

Driving south from the Florida panhandle, fort walton beach. Should be Fort Lauderdale in less than 2 hours! Left home about 1am. Cant wait to be on board! Kids are silently anxious! Hope the trip continues smoothly. See you on board!

[AF-1]

You guys have fun. I will be onboard next month; Celebrate the New Years dance the night away.

[drarill]

Have fun!! We will board the Allure next Sunday!!

[koterry]

Getting on Allure tomorrow. I can't believe the time is here. I can't wait!! Will give a review when I get back. Does anyone have any questions? :)

Have a great cruise, will be on Allure for a B2B February 27th, counting down the days!

[cmd128]

We'll be on the Jan 2nd cruise on the Allure. We booked it last January when we were on the Freedom. So excited! Our daughter & her family are joining us.

 

Cindy

[coral reef]

please try to post MDR menus. we are all waiting patiently. also, are formal nights still the 2nd and 5th night. when do they serve the lobster. thanks so much. have a great trip.

[trixietx]

All I can say is you will love Allure!

[sgb120]

We were on Allure for Christmas and it was wonderful. I would do this every year if I was able to. We had 3 children 4-6-8 and they picked this over going to Disney. Christmas Eve was a formal night and a special dinner. Santa arrived at 8:45 Am Christmas day in the Promenade and then every child from 6 months to 17 years got a ticket to go into Studio B for a gift from Santa. They were serving eggnog if you wished. Elves and Pajama people entertained you while you waited in line. They had balloon charachters, ringtoss, hoola hoops to play with and face painting. Each child got a wrapped RC blanket. It was very nice. They had midnight mass in the Amber Theater for all religions to celebrate. They played Christmas Carols and had live singing in the Promenade at different times even a time for children. There was a two story tree decorated near Sorrentos which was a good picture taking site.