wingnutphl Posted November 9, 2011 #76 Share Posted November 9, 2011 It's been over 2 months since my Allure cruise and I still have PCD! lol What an awesome ship. Loving the review! Can't wait to read more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted November 9, 2011 #77 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I believe his name was Tony Tillman, that sounds right but I'm not 100%. He was kind of an old fashioned song and dance man which isn't really my thing. We ended up leaving that show to go elsewhere. I did not try the cupcakes, I'm not big on pay-extra stuff. If they were free I'd be all over them! First of all thanks for taking the time to post your review and photos. This is my favorite ship. As far as Tony Tillman, if he is our Headliner on our upcoming January cruise I think that I will stangle Ken Rush. He has been our headliner two of three times on the Allure and he is not our cup of tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted November 9, 2011 Author #78 Share Posted November 9, 2011 First of all thanks for taking the time to post your review and photos. This is my favorite ship. As far as Tony Tillman, if he is our Headliner on our upcoming January cruise I think that I will stangle Ken Rush. He has been our headliner two of three times on the Allure and he is not our cup of tea. LOL! I don't know if I would strangle anyone over him, but he's definitely on my skip-it list from now on. :D Looks like another great one my friend, the ship looks awesome! I might just have to go with you next time:D John Thanks John-O! It's always nice to have my Liberty Lovers cheering section arond. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will773 Posted November 10, 2011 #79 Share Posted November 10, 2011 It's been over 2 months since my Allure cruise and I still have PCD! lol What an awesome ship. Loving the review! Can't wait to read more. It's pushing 5 months since my Allure cruise!!!!!! :eek: :mad: p.s. We live very close to each other! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted November 10, 2011 #80 Share Posted November 10, 2011 LOL! I don't know if I would strangle anyone over him, but he's definitely on my skip-it list from now on. :D Wait until you get him on your cruise more than once!!!!!!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shipshape sam Posted November 10, 2011 #81 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Thanks for review! We sailed on Allure last December and it was GREAT! I definitely want to sail on Allure again!! Hope to set up a group tour.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairie_Gal Posted November 10, 2011 #82 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Thank you so much for doing this. I have read some of your other reviews, and they are fantastic! Looking forward to going on the Allure or Oasis someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted November 10, 2011 Author #83 Share Posted November 10, 2011 (edited) Okay, lets jump into Entertainment Place: Lower in the ship one will find Entertainment Place, situated mostly on Deck 4. First is the cavernous “Amber Theater”, which is the ship’s main show lounge. It seats well over a thousand people and is very similar to the main theater on the Freedom Class ships. The Amber Theater has been outfitted with 3D capable equipment and a great sounding audio system. The seating is comfortable, and they have added some poorly placed box seats along the back wall of the balcony. I say poorly because, while they seem enticing with their high top table and chairs, everyone seems to stroll into the theater during shows and stand right in front of them. We sat in one during Chicago (more on that later) and were constantly having to ask folks to move out of our way. Amber Theater The foyer Box seating in the back of the balcony Edited November 10, 2011 by DarthGrady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted November 10, 2011 Author #84 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Outside Amber Theater are the “Jazz on 4” club, and the “Blaze” dance club. Both feature nightly music and dancing. Next to Jazz on 4 is the ship’s “Comedy Live” club. It features live stand up throughout the week, although reservations are required. “Studio B” is also on Deck 4, which is home to the ice skating rink. It’s also where the ice shows take place. I like that they have hallways on either side of Studio B now, which allow transit around the rink. On earlier classes the ice rink spanned the entire deck, which means one could not traverse front to back. Allure’s “Casino Royale” is a large and impressive gambling hall that spans the width of the ship. Smoking is allowed on one side of the casino. Jazz on 4 Comedy Live Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sherry84 Posted November 10, 2011 #85 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Loving the photos and all the great info on the ship, thank you so much for sharing. We sail in a little over 3 weeks and I'm SO excited!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted November 10, 2011 Author #86 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Studio B Blaze Dance Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted November 10, 2011 Author #87 Share Posted November 10, 2011 More Blaze Casino Royale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted November 10, 2011 Author #88 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Bar in Casino Royale A gift from the ship yard? Hallway bypassing Studio B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will773 Posted November 10, 2011 #89 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Even though I've been on the ship before, it's truly amazing to see how much space there is on the ship. It really is massive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted November 10, 2011 Author #90 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Occupying a huge piece of the ship between Deck 3 and Deck 5 is the gigantic Adagio Dining Room, Allure’s main restaurant. Each level has a bar/sitting area in front of the entrance for waiting guests to congregate before meals. The restaurant is very nice, and pleasant to dine in. My only complaint is that they eliminated the staircases inside the dining room. This means that you have to walk out to the stairwells if you want to visit a different level of the dining room. I assume this was a space saving measure, but you really notice their absence each time you accidentally walk in on the wrong level. Bridge leading into one of Adagio's entrances Entrance way Each level has a bar/lounge in front of the entrance The view from our table, we had a nice location right near Captain Johnny's table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted November 10, 2011 Author #91 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Even though I've been on the ship before, it's truly amazing to see how much space there is on the ship. It really is massive! It is indeed, unbelievably so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted November 10, 2011 Author #92 Share Posted November 10, 2011 (edited) Inside the dining room Edited November 10, 2011 by DarthGrady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msuspartanbigten Posted November 10, 2011 #93 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Do you happen to recall if there was a bar that had video poker at it?? My dad loves to sit, drink and play video poker. And even better if there are tvs with sports on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted November 10, 2011 Author #94 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Allure has a large Vitality Spa and Fitness Center forward on decks 5 and 6. It features a full gym and spa area. The spa area has a very nice thermal suite (a surcharge applies) that my wife enjoyed thoroughly. Although the gym is no longer at the top of the ship as it was on earlier classes, it still has many extra large windows to let sunlight in. The spa area also has it’s own café offering healthy alternatives to the ship’s other restaurants. This is a feature I have not yet seen on a Royal Caribbean ship, although I have read that Celebrity has similar eateries in their spa areas. Main Entrance Spa Cafe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted November 10, 2011 Author #95 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Do you happen to recall if there was a bar that had video poker at it?? My dad loves to sit, drink and play video poker. And even better if there are tvs with sports on. The On Air lounge had football and other sports on several times. I don't recall seeing any video poker machines, except of course in the Casino, and those are the big slot machine types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted November 10, 2011 Author #96 Share Posted November 10, 2011 The ship's salon Sitting area outside the entrance to the gymnasium Gym Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Teen Posted November 10, 2011 #97 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Thanks for the great pictures! Thanks also for posting pictures of places that most people other people don't post. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted November 10, 2011 Author #98 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Spin bikes One of the benefits of the jogging track wrapping around the ship by the life boats is this convenient entrance from the gym. The Vitality Spa Teeth whitening room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted November 10, 2011 Author #99 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Thanks for the great pictures! Thanks also for posting pictures of places that most people other people don't post. :D No problem! I try to get as much photographed as possible, even when folks give me odd looks for taking pictures of totally weird/random things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted November 10, 2011 Author #100 Share Posted November 10, 2011 (edited) "Little surprises around every corner but nothing dangerous!" A glass staircase over a zen garden is a cool way to welcome you to the Spa Edited November 10, 2011 by DarthGrady typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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