Jenhem31 Posted May 24, 2014 #26 Share Posted May 24, 2014 I can't wait to read the rest! I'm on the Allure in November with this same itinerary. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvseaair Posted May 24, 2014 #27 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Mind if I jump aboard? :) Love live reviews, thankyou for posting. Have a wonderful vacation :) Sent from my GT-I8160 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunta67 Posted May 24, 2014 Author #28 Share Posted May 24, 2014 All bags are packed and now we're waiting for our Uber pickup. Ft. Lauderdale and Allure of the Seas here we come!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunta67 Posted May 24, 2014 Author #29 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Obligatory food porn Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orian_m42 Posted May 24, 2014 #30 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Well be following have fun.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunta67 Posted May 24, 2014 Author #31 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Almost ready to board!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunta67 Posted May 24, 2014 Author #32 Share Posted May 24, 2014 (edited) Look whose sister is still here Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited May 24, 2014 by kunta67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunta67 Posted May 24, 2014 Author #33 Share Posted May 24, 2014 First pic using our DSLR camera with Lady O in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunta67 Posted May 25, 2014 Author #34 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Hotel and dinner Our pre-cruise hotel is the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 which has given us some great views of the surrounding waterways and is a stones throw away from Port Everglades. A good tip for anyone staying at the Hyatt is that it has an Avis location in the hotel. We rented a car from Avis at the airport to give us the flexibility of picking up necessities for the cruise like sunscreen, toiletries, etc without having to haul it in our luggage. As everyone knows there's Walgreens and CVS on 17th St as well as Publix and Total Wine and More which makes the Hyatt very convenient. I ordered online from Total Wine 2 bottles of Moscato for the ship since that's my wife's favorite wine and I believe they don't carry Moscato's on the ship. Anyways after checking in to the hotel we decided to have dinner at Bimini Boatyard. The bimini bread was delicious along with the crab cake dinner my wife choose along with my filet. The nightcap was the delicious key lime pie. View of the pool from the tower View of the surrounding area My beautiful wife My wife had the crab cakes I had the steak Enjoy the photos and tomorrow we'll be on the ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunta67 Posted May 25, 2014 Author #35 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Day 1 Good Morning from the hotel!! I walked out on the balcony and saw first glimpse of our home for the next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjack61 Posted May 25, 2014 #36 Share Posted May 25, 2014 My wife and I are at Pier 66 as well getting ready to depart for the Allure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted May 25, 2014 #37 Share Posted May 25, 2014 My wife and I are at Pier 66 as well getting ready to depart for the Allure! WOW You are there so early, earlier than I was last year and probably earlier than my husband will let me be in a couple months:eek: Are you in the building? Are you first in line? How many others are with you ---tell me. Safe travels Sea ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessz79 Posted May 25, 2014 #38 Share Posted May 25, 2014 It's the big day! Following along :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunta67 Posted May 25, 2014 Author #39 Share Posted May 25, 2014 WOW You are there so early, earlier than I was last year and probably earlier than my husband will let me be in a couple months:eek: Are you in the building? Are you first in line? How many others are with you ---tell me. Safe travels Sea ya We're in the building, now waiting in the gold area. We got here a little early but woke up and had a leisurely breakfast at the Hyatt. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacsmom Posted May 25, 2014 #40 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Great review so far, have a fantastic week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunta67 Posted May 25, 2014 Author #41 Share Posted May 25, 2014 On board enjoying my first beer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBumb Posted May 25, 2014 #42 Share Posted May 25, 2014 enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunta67 Posted May 25, 2014 Author #43 Share Posted May 25, 2014 I've been on board the Freedom and Voyager class ships but Allure blows those ships away. We're thoroughly enjoying the ship so far. Here's some pics before our muster drill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dett Posted May 25, 2014 #44 Share Posted May 25, 2014 First pic using our DSLR camera with Lady O in port. Love this picture. Do you have to be staying at the Hyatt Pier 66 to get a picture like this or is there a place at the hotel for a visitor to get the pic? Also, if you book a room here, do you have to ask for a certain type room to get this view and if so, what type room is it called? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunta67 Posted May 25, 2014 Author #45 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Love this picture. Do you have to be staying at the Hyatt Pier 66 to get a picture like this or is there a place at the hotel for a visitor to get the pic? Also, if you book a room here, do you have to ask for a certain type room to get this view and if so, what type room is it called? There's the private venue event at the very top of the hotel where you might be able to take pictures. But if you do stay at the hotel you need to get a room in the tower with a view of the marina. The Hyatt is a great property especially if you can get a tower view. My one negative is the air conditioning wasn't that great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travellink Posted May 26, 2014 #46 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Thanks for letting us sail along with you ! We are sailing on the Allure in Jan 2015 so I'm trying to read everything about her that I can . Sent from my iPad using Cruise Critic Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepless Posted May 26, 2014 #47 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Looking forward to this review. I board the Allure on June 29 for my first B2B. I can't wait. It is going to be so much fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workinmom3 Posted May 26, 2014 #48 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Room My wife and I got a D4 balcony on the starboard side room #7672 sandwiched on the deck between the Boardwalk and Central Park. I kind of wish I picked a room on the port side instead but we're still really excited for our room. Part of our philosophy in choosing a room on deck 7 was the fact that we were unsure of how easy Allure would be to get around. This deck allows us to be close to the Boardwalk, Central Park, the Promenade, and of course the casino!! We just got off yesterday. Stayed in room 7676. Loved the location. A little far to the pool deck but great for Central Park, Boardwalk, & Promenade. Have a great time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiemama91 Posted May 26, 2014 #49 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Following along! I really love reading all these live reviews and seeing all the pictures. Can't wait to hear more. Have a great time!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashoor Posted May 26, 2014 #50 Share Posted May 26, 2014 my brother is on this cruise for his honeymoon and it is his first cruise ever. can someone pass a message to him if I provide you guys with his room number? just to say that we wish they are enjoying their cruise and to have a good time? thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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