Rare APDMOM Posted June 3, 2016 Author #201 Share Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) We took an afternoon nap, then felt the ship shaking a bit. I thought that was strange since the ship was extremely quiet the whole week. The shaking stopped and it was quiet again. A walk onto the balcony revealed that the ship was dead in the water. Not a movement at all. We saw the Coast Guard approaching from our balcony, and found out that a sick passenger was being transported to Key West. It is amazing how the ship's technology can hold it so stable for the safe transfer of the patient. The water was almost like glass too - very smooth sailing: Too soon, it was time for the last sunset on our cruise: And just about at sunset, came the full moon over the Sundeck: Our suitcases got packed, and I took my traditional picture to make sure we get them all in port. Tip: Take a picture of your suitcases before you check them in with the porters, and before you put them in the hallway. If one gets lost, you can show guest services, or the authorities, a picture. Edited June 3, 2016 by APDMOM highlight tip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 3, 2016 Author #202 Share Posted June 3, 2016 One thing I forgot to mention is the Headliner Show with Ronn Lucas. He was hilarious and absolutely worth the time! My husband and I agreed that he was the second best headliner act in all our Royal Caribbean cruises. Ronn is the ventriloquist (on the right), with a passenger wearing a mask: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 3, 2016 Author #203 Share Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) We arrived in Fort Lauderdale to another beautiful sunrise from our balcony. We opted for our traditional breakfast in the main dining room, as we like the calm conclusion to our cruise, rather than the madhouse that the Windjammer could be. (I highly recommend the MDR for debarkation breakfast). There were two lines for the MDR - one for buffet seating, and the other side for those of us who wanted to order from the menu. We had tag number 6 for debarkation, and they called us early, before we got done eating. It was no problem, as we finished breakfast and disembarked before too long. The line for customs was long, but moved fast. Park 'n' Go was at the port within 3 minutes after we got to the pickup area, and we were on the highway, with our free water from Park'n' Go, by 9:15. Tomorrow, I will post Adventure Ocean pictures, info about your stateroom TV, and maybe some pictures I may have forgotten. Thanks for all the comments and compliments! Sweet "Dreams of the Seas"! Edited June 3, 2016 by APDMOM tip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabbscott Posted June 3, 2016 #204 Share Posted June 3, 2016 No problem. I have edited the pictures a bit to show more clearly how they work. The small wonders are these posts that look like they are just there for decoration, but they have a glass circle at the top (see the yellow arrow). You have to lean down and look into that glass to see a piece of hidden art inside. It is kind of like looking into a microscope (just larger). The viewers look like binoculars on a stand. So, you look into them with both eyes to see the hidden art or picture: Enjoy your scavenger hunt! It is a lot of fun! :) Thank you so much, I can't wait to try it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaspercat Posted June 3, 2016 #205 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Drats -- our cruise is over.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 3, 2016 Author #206 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Drats -- our cruise is over.:) Sadly, it is. I finally had to remove the 'Sailed' countdown clock from my signature...and that next cruise seems so far away. :( At least we have Cruise Critic for more virtual cyber cruises. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubish00 Posted June 3, 2016 #207 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Thank you so much for all your pics and tips. I feel like I've learned so much. I am amazed at how you got so many pics with so few people in them. Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 3, 2016 Author #208 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Thank you so much for all your pics and tips. I feel like I've learned so much. I am amazed at how you got so many pics with so few people in them. Great job. You are welcome! It is that early morning thing :) Not too many people get up that early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 3, 2016 Author #209 Share Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) As promised, I will be posting the Adventure Ocean info, as well as tips about the stateroom TV tonight. But, before we get into that, I would like to point out that one of the better options on deck 3 for a "table for 2" is by the map. It is a bit more removed from neighboring tables. It does have quite a bit of foot traffic from waiters, but at least you can have a conversation without hearing the neighbors too. :) I also have the bar menus of many of the bars on Allure posted in a thread here... in case anyone needs to calculate whether a package is worthwhile: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2361096&highlight=allure Edited June 3, 2016 by APDMOM red tips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 3, 2016 Author #210 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Entering Adventure Ocean: There is a floor piano that actually works: Pictures of the craft room, by Adventure Ocean (for paid craft activities, indicated on your Compass). This is for adults: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 3, 2016 Author #211 Share Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) Unfortunately, I did not do the AO tour. That is the only time you can enter the rooms to take pictures. So, I only have a few. There is a movie theater with family time movies. The movie names are on the Adventure Ocean handouts. I found 3 arcades on the ship. One of them is right inside AO: One of the rooms I could get a picture of: Edited June 3, 2016 by APDMOM tips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 3, 2016 Author #212 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Adventure Ocean Schedules (The Compass for the kids): Unfortunately, I do not have day 1 or day 7: Day 2: Day 3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 3, 2016 Author #213 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Day 4: Day 5: Day 6: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 3, 2016 Author #214 Share Posted June 3, 2016 The main arcade: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 3, 2016 Author #215 Share Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) Your stateroom TV has a wealth of information. I will post some of the info you can find on the TV here. You can make restaurant reservations, book shore excursions, and check you schedule. The departure survey allows you to request a time you want to debark the ship. We did the paper version, so I cannot report how well this works. Of course, you also get a lot of SPAM e-mail about the spa, art auctions, shopping, etc. on your TV. Edited June 3, 2016 by APDMOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 3, 2016 Author #216 Share Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) Your personal calendar with show, restaurant, and spa reservations, etc. is available on the TV. If you have more than one person in the stateroom, just choose your name to see your calendar/schedule: While you wait for your schedule to load, you can read some interesting facts about Allure: Edited June 3, 2016 by APDMOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 3, 2016 Author #217 Share Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) On the TV, you can read about the restaurants and what they offer, see menus, and even see how busy a restaurant is at any given time: Busy times (borrowed from my Oasis review): Edited June 3, 2016 by APDMOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 3, 2016 Author #218 Share Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) Ordering room service: You can use the TV to order room service, or you can just use it to look at the menu, decide what you want, and call the order in: Select a category: See what is offered in that category: Edited June 3, 2016 by APDMOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare APDMOM Posted June 3, 2016 Author #220 Share Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) Something I did not notice before, is that you can see your Crown and Anchor benefits on the TV. Once you use a benefit, it will disappear from the list, and you will see only remaining benefits. Once again, if there is more than one person, choose your name. I have blacked out our names on the photo, but you just scroll through the names, and select yours: Here are the current benefits on Allure for Emerald - Kids: And here are the benefits for Emerald Adults: Edited June 3, 2016 by APDMOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 3, 2016 Author #221 Share Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) Well, that is it! This picture review is done. I am fresh out of tips for Allure of the Seas. I hope you find this helpful as you plan your next Oasis class cruise. Now, I have to find another flimsy excuse to go on another cruise. :D It will not be hard... Until next time, farewell to Allure of the Seas: Edited June 3, 2016 by APDMOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packercruising Posted June 4, 2016 #222 Share Posted June 4, 2016 This has been awesome, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzyandrew Posted June 4, 2016 #223 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Absolutely fantastic review and SO full of tips and great pics. Thank you[emoji4] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generalchadwick Posted June 4, 2016 #224 Share Posted June 4, 2016 As promised, I will be posting the Adventure Ocean info, as well as tips about the stateroom TV tonight. But, before we get into that, I would like to point out that one of the better options on deck 3 for a "table for 2" is by the map. It is a bit more removed from neighboring tables. It does have quite a bit of foot traffic from waiters, but at least you can have a conversation without hearing the neighbors too. :) I also have the bar menus of many of the bars on Allure posted in a thread here... in case anyone needs to calculate whether a package is worthwhile: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2361096&highlight=allure Speaking of worth while do you plan to, and if not could you, talk about about the package you had and if it was worth while? Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrmama496 Posted June 4, 2016 #225 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Thank so much for your review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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