LIVE from Allure of the Seas, sailing April 27th!

[BecciBoo]

Yeah, I hope there is as much hoopla going on in 2 wks for ours. I loved it!! wHAT A PARTY.

[janeyzee]

For anyone who asked about how to get to the beach for sailaway, I did a screen capture of Gambee's post in his review:

 

[Whiskey40]

I am subscribed and definitely following your "Live" review! Its fantastic already and you haven't even boarded yet LOL

I am taking the family on the Oasis next year, Eastern also, so I am really looking forward to hearing all about your adventures!

Bon Voyage.....smooth sailing:D

[beachbuddy]

For anyone who asked about how to get to the beach for sailaway, I did a screen capture of Gambee's post in his review:

 

 

 

 

 

One thing I want to mention. The parking along the beach street is no longer free. There are Meters there now.

 

Patty

 

 

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[BugsyCruiser]

Royal Princess is still here, I thought she left already. Must be one of her last sailings, before the trans. Great pics as always Chris.

 

Today is her transatlantic sailing, along with Ruby.

 

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[gambee]

One thing I want to mention. The parking along the beach street is no longer free. There are Meters there now.

 

Patty

 

 

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Bring your quarters ;), I have not been since they added the meters. But if it is anything like the ones owned by the city in las olas it should be $1.75, so it can add up. I actually think the meters help, because people don't stay as long. They were usually all taken by surfers that stay there all day long.

[rdsxgrl28]

The On Air Club in the Royal Promenade has many screens and shows many sporting events. I recall watching the World Series games on one of my cruises on Lady O

 

Unfortunately the only sport that cruise ships seem to not have is hockey:cool: When your SO is hockey obsessed, as in plays 3 times a week still at 55, you gotta get creative

 

For anyone who asked about how to get to the beach for sailaway, I did a screen capture of Gambee's post in his review:

 

 

NICE!!! I cannot wait, in the meantime living vicariously through Chris:)

[Realtor at Sea]

Thanks so much for taking your vacation time to do these live reports! Yours are always so much fun and love all the photos and food porn. Have been on the Allure four times, but can never get enough of the beauty of this ship.

[emmy]

Unfortunately the only sport that cruise ships seem to not have is hockey:cool: When your SO is hockey obsessed, as in plays 3 times a week still at 55, you gotta get creative

 

 

I am Canadian~ it is a religion here LOL :)

 

okay Chris wishing you a great sail away.

 

Be sure to watch the webcam for some PINK on the 'not so secret anymore' deck 11 Aft on Allure

 

http://www.portevergladeswebcam.com

 

http://www.ftlauderdalewebcam.com

[BugsyCruiser]

Will be headed to Allure in a little bit friends to get checked in! See you all on board! :)

[Thetrail]

Once again for my LIVE review:

 

I will try to take as many pictures of food and the menus as I can. I know everyone enjoys food porn and that includes me! :D

 

Please know that I appreciate everyone that follows along. If I miss your question or do not respond to your comment it's not intentional... LIVE reviews take a lot of work and sometimes you just can't keep up with everyone.

 

I will be purchasing the unlimited wifi package aboard Allure which is priced at 179 for the entire week.

 

Also you may have noticed I am using a combination of the Nikon and my HTC smartphone to provide pictures. I will probably use the HTC today till we sail out as it allows for a quicker almost instant updating to the thread. The picture quality seems to be very good as well which helps

Chris great pics and a wonderful start to your next sailing! Sailing in one week and this review will get me through till then! Thanks again for sharing....K.O.:)

[rodenboy]

Will be headed to Allure in a little bit friends to get checked in! See you all on board! :)

 

Have a wonderful week! Can't wait to see your pictures!

[Buffett fan]

Today is the day! Today is the day! Today is the day! Can you tell that you're not the only one who is excited?!?! Thanks in advance for all you are doing - you have many excited followers! Happy, safe and smooth travels :)

[EmpressofPurple]

Loving all the detail! As a "live" fan, I love cruising (and pre cruising) along with the author... and as an author of several live and (not) live threads (i.e., written day by day on board but posted upon return to save internet $$) myself, I know the time, effort and expense (!!) that goes into them... so MANY THANKS to the op for sharing his experience in such delightful and descriptive detail:D

 

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[autumnquest]

Good morning friends! Thanks for all the great posts. Welcome to day two of LIVE pre cruise Allure of the Seas! It's a beautiful day here again in Fort Lauderdale. As Emmy mentioned earlier, 3 ships in port today and all of them RCI ships. We have Independence of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas, and of course Lady O herself, Oasis!

 

 

Lady O!

 

 

 

 

 

Good morning Fort Lauderdale

 

Off to breakfast and more importantly, COFFEE!!! :D

 

I'll be on Oasis June 7th. I appreciate seeing the photos of her in port because it makes it a little more real. Looking forward to following your live posts! Thank you for sharing your trip with us!

[bschmitt]

Looking forward to you review. I'll be getting on when you are getting off. Can't wait. Hear it is quite an experience.

[BugsyCruiser]

My ride to the port has arrived... :D

 

 

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[Cruisegirl6]

We also go to the ship in class hehe

[breeezy]

Chris: I LOVED LOVED LOVED the photos from the top of the Hyatt!! Lucky you to be able to enjoy such a marvelous view on such a pristine day in Fort Lauderdale!! GREAT photos!!

 

Terri: You and I both know we are BOTH stalkers of Chris and his reviews....and maybe a few other things!!

 

Orangefan: Lucky you to be going to Alaska....on my bucket list!!

 

 

Good morning Chris...and everyone else I know!

 

I am late to the party, but I will be following along now. Hello to all the PINK BOA CRUISERS, and BOA PRINCESS, EMMY! :D

 

Hello to all my fellow Cheeseheads and Packers fans.

 

Hello to all of the cruise addicts, and "LIVE" addicts...

 

Have a great cruise Chris, I am looking forward to your LIVE report and the stunning photos. :)

 

BILL

 

I think I qualify for everything you mentioned!! I was wondering where you were!

[thjeepster]

Just got off this beautiful ship 20 mins ago!!

 

Love it!!

 

Will miss it a lot!

 

Everyone going on today have a great time!!

[Orangefan]

Good morning Chris !

Well, the main adventure is about to begin and I am sure that you and all your land side friends are ready also. ( Thanks for the pictures of the Royal Princess and the Ruby which I just sailed on.)

I hope this will be your best cruise . You will be reconnected with old friends and meet many new friends you have yet to meet. Have a BLAST !

Bon Voyage !

Sali

[gambee]

We also go to the ship in class hehe

 

Shuttle bus for me :D

[breeezy]

I saw Ice Games on the last cruise aboard Allure so this time I will be seeing Blue Planet which I didn't get a chance to last time

 

You are going to LOVE Blue Planet. I think it is my favorite show of all the shows I have seen on all the ships. It is incredible!

[breeezy]

And finally dinner at Duffy's with fellow cruisers from our roll call

 

 

Erika and Matt

 

California breeze cooler

 

 

 

OH MY GOSH!! Not only are the food photos awesome, but you have a WONDERFUL group of sailing friends.....HI to Erika and Matt!! You are all going to have such a great week together!! I soooooo wish I was there!

[lostone65]

Thinking of trying this ship and RCCL next year. Following along with you live.

Very entertaining! Thanks so much!

 

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