CRUISEFAN0001 Posted November 16, 2013 #276 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Thanks for the almost daily sunrise photos. It's always my goal to wake up at least once to watch them but it never seems to happen. Unfortunately a sunrise photo most likely will not happen in my live report. People who miss sunrises miss one of the neatest things about cruising. When I routinely get up for them on our cruises (as my wife sleeps in)...I'm often met by groups of people awaiting them on the upper decks...all with cameras ready. Many sunrises are spectacular experiences. Then again...not everyone is a morning early bird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcrdale Posted November 16, 2013 #277 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Here is my wife trying to watch the sunrise with me. I always am an early riser and love going out to watch the sunrise. My wife, not so much! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted November 16, 2013 #278 Share Posted November 16, 2013 At least you got her outside on the chair I could not even get out of the bed lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted November 17, 2013 #279 Share Posted November 17, 2013 People who miss sunrises miss one of the neatest things about cruising. When I routinely get up for them on our cruises (as my wife sleeps in)...I'm often met by groups of people awaiting them on the upper decks...all with cameras ready. Many sunrises are spectacular experiences. Then again...not everyone is a morning early bird. Early morning is one of my favorite times on the ships. It is so peaceful. Whether it is for the sunrise or watching the approach to a port of call it provides me with a feeling that is hard to describe. And you seem to run into the same people day after day. It becomes a fun group to have a quick chat with as everyone waits for the perfect colors to appear in the sky! If I slept in I would feel very disappointed about missing that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacsmom Posted November 17, 2013 #280 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I agree, there is something so special about the sunrise. I am an early riser anyway and it just so beautiful to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeski27 Posted November 17, 2013 #281 Share Posted November 17, 2013 (edited) Wow, is it just me or does the guy with the flabby abs (sorry, like that narrows it down...the tallest one) look pretty pissed about not winning?! Seems to be taking exception with the crew member, who looks like he's trying to tell him to calm the **** down, LOL! Drama, baby! :eek: (and cue ball there doesn't too happy either) Edited November 17, 2013 by joeski27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenaeG Posted November 17, 2013 #282 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Thank you!!!! This has been awesome. So very excited for my very first cruise in Jan on Allure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInnocentAge Posted November 17, 2013 #283 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I think they got rid of the rule, if one does so does all just recently with the new packages just announced. Smeck, you're correct. I had posted my response in the morning, then came to find out later in that same day that they were changing the specifics of the drink packages effective this month. You can now buy just one package even if there are two or more adults in the cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebbles468 Posted November 17, 2013 #284 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Nick'smom... Thank you so much for sharing your week with us...it seemed to go by fast for me...and it was your trip! Thank you again for helping me with a picture! That was so sweet of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBumb Posted November 17, 2013 #285 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Thanks for building excitement to our week. Heading to pier soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted November 17, 2013 #286 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Thank you so very much totally enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednancy1 Posted November 17, 2013 #287 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Very enjoyable review. Thank you. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellsop Posted November 17, 2013 #288 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Woke up at 430 am today...sheesh, for the love of God, why can't I sleep in!!!!!! I guess I'm afraid of missing something. I'm so glad I woke up when I did, because I got to see this.... Yup, that'd be totally worth losing three hours of sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted November 17, 2013 Author #289 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Almost ready to wrap this up, everyone!!! many more photos to upload as well as some final thoughts and comments from day 7--but for now we sit on the plane, hoping to get back to Chicago--there is apparently a ground stoppage due to weather.... Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilyclub Posted November 17, 2013 #290 Share Posted November 17, 2013 (edited) Almost ready to wrap this up, everyone!!! many more photos to upload as well as some final thoughts and comments from day 7--but for now we sit on the plane, hoping to get back to Chicago--there is apparently a ground stoppage due to weather.... Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Yes, Tornados in Pekin, one still on the ground for the last hour by Streator. Radar showing lots of orange and red. Clearing out by 3. . Most of the TV stations have the weather people on. Bears game just kicked off. Edited November 17, 2013 by bilyclub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dprcan Posted November 17, 2013 #291 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Thanks for photos. We had a great cruise. We are back home and planning for our next cruise in Feb. 2014. Sorry we missed each other on the rest of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebbles468 Posted November 17, 2013 #292 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Very bad weather was blowing through here about noon Chicago time. Bad winds and hail earlier by O'Hare, but it's beginning to clear. Hope your delay is lifted soon. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destin411 Posted November 17, 2013 #293 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Thanks so much for sharing your week with us!! Safe travel!! D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted November 18, 2013 Author #294 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Sadly, I am no longer "live" from the Allure of the Seas, but thankfully, I'll be able hop over to the other live reviews running this week. Day 7 was spent poolside, more packing, and several trips to the promenade to check out the sales! More promenade photos... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted November 18, 2013 Author #295 Share Posted November 18, 2013 DD took the cupcake decorating class with her friends. I had originally booked the youth class, but thankfully I stopped by the cupcake cupboard early in the week to confirm the reservation I had pre booked online, and noticed the youth class was for children under 12. I was able to move them to the adult class at a later time. The creation.....a puppy.... On the final day, there was a designer watch sale, handbag sale, and $10 tee shirt sale. I would recommend coming early and fighting the crowds if you really want the best selection. Off the promenade is a staircase leading down to the Casino Royale.... There is a smoking and non-smoking side to the casino, however it was blatantly obvious to me which side was which, unless you looked for the ashtrays. Sorry to have to report this ( for you non-smokers), but I found it to be a pretty "smoky" venue. This could have been a result of the recent changes on this cruise that limited the indoor smoking venues to the casino and a portion of Blaze. Also, while docked in St. Maarten, the smoking areas on all the outer public decks were closed all day (ashtrays either removed or covered) because the ship was refueling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInnocentAge Posted November 18, 2013 #296 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Thank you again for doing this review, and for posting all these great pictures. We'll be on the Allure this coming Sunday, and your review has helped to keep us psyched up for the trip. Glad to see you finally made it home safely with all the crazy weather! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted November 18, 2013 Author #297 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Champagne bar... On the final evening, the is a water/fountain show at the aqua theatre...I wish I had gotten some better photos of this...it was really lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted November 18, 2013 Author #298 Share Posted November 18, 2013 The rock climbing wall at night.... Aqua theatre prior to the show... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted November 18, 2013 Author #299 Share Posted November 18, 2013 We were being followed most of day 7..... The moon, and arrival into Port Everglades... Will be back with some final thoughts to get this wrapped up today. Thanks for following along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dprcan Posted November 18, 2013 #300 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I saw the show from my balcony on the last night of the cruise. it was great. Great music, my favorite was Desert Rose by Sting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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