“LIVE” from the Allure of the Seas - 2/25

[niksmom630]

 

Nice sunrise this morning, and it’s a picture perfect day in Fort Lauderdale

 

 

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[LuCruise]

Beautiful pictures of the port this morning with all the ships!

Happy cruising today!

[Dolfinsfan]

Great pics! Thanks for sharing all this with us. 16 weeks before we board the Allure.

I will say that most mornings are perfect in Ft Lauderdale, especially if you're there for a cruise! :)

Cant wait to keep up with you all week. Have a great cruise!

[FirstAnthem]

Looking forward to your review. We are on Oasis in about a month. Are Oasis and Allure pretty similar? This will be our first cruise! :cool:

[Clarea]

Looking forward to your review. We are on Oasis in about a month. Are Oasis and Allure pretty similar? This will be our first cruise! :cool:

Very similar. Shows are different, plus Oasis has Solarium Bistro and Allure has Samba Grill. That's about all the major differences that come to mind.

[molsonschooner]

Looking forward to your review. We are on Oasis in about a month. Are Oasis and Allure pretty similar? This will be our first cruise! :cool:

Pretty much the same. Same size and layout. There are a few different stores and restaurants as well as different broadway type shows.

[Sorcerer Tim]

Thank you for posting these pics and keeping it up as you go. It is a lot of fun to read as your journey unfolds.

[K L B]

Boarding in 2 weeks- following! Thanks for posting.

[poffles]

Absolutely love your writing style! Not too wordy but really witty and fun to read and your pictures are awesome. Your dogs are beautiful, golden girls LOL.

 

Following along for sure. I have not done RCL yet, done NCL, Carnival, Disney and currently stuck on Celebrity with one booked this October, but really want to sail RCL and debating Allure or Freedom for a next cruise and maybe booking one when on board. I really like Celebrity (for the reduced smoke and not feeling crowded) but personally feel their entertainment is boring and lacking and I keep thinking an RCL ship might be in order.

 

Enjoy your trip!!!!!

[reallyhooked]

Enjoying your pictures. Have a great cruise. When we were on Allure in 2012, we stayed on the ship at each port and enjoyed it.

[daisyh]

I am loving your report so far. We sail on the Oasis in three weeks, and your post will help me get through these long weeks.

 

I feel your foot pain! After having foot surgery in Dec. and being in a cast for 7 weeks (non-weight bearing) and a boot for 4 weeks, I finally was able to throw my boot away a week ago. I know you are so happy to be able to get rid of it on the ship. I am concerned my choice of footwear on my cruise in 21 days. Chacos are great for daytime wear, but I don't know what I am going to do for dinner attire.

[accio_7]

Following, am enjoying your live report so far, Chris!

 

Hard to believe you guys have snow in Chicago, it’s 42 degrees F (6 degrees C) here in Toronto and snow has all but melted. Hopefully you guys will come home to warmer weather [emoji106]

 

 

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[niksmom630]

Hopped on some random shuttle outside the hotel.... drove right past Allure to drop off some passengers at another ship [emoji849][emoji51][emoji51]

 

 

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[Mort13ers]

Will be on her in 2 weeks, Have a great time

[niksmom630]

Got to the port at a little after 11, and they were already boarding. [emoji106] walked right on. I didn’t do the online check in until the week before, so got a 2 pm boarding time, which I knew didn’t matter anyway.

 

Wonder why they request you upload a photo for check in, and the n they take your picture anyway? [emoji848]

 

All is good with the world. Had my roast beef sandwich, got my pina colada, and saw Nancy the concierge to confirm my reservations!

 

Trying to upload the next round of photos, but no luck [emoji51]

 

 

 

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[niksmom630]

Got to the port at a little after 11, and they were already boarding. [emoji106] walked right on. I didn’t do the online check in until the week before, so got a 2 pm boarding time, which I knew didn’t matter anyway.

 

Wonder why they request you upload a photo for check in, and the n they take your picture anyway? [emoji848]

 

All is good with the world. Had my roast beef sandwich, got my pina colada, and saw Nancy the concierge to confirm my reservations!

 

Trying to upload the next round of photos, but no luck [emoji51]

 

 

 

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[PCWalton1]

Chris,

Glad to see I caught up before you left port. Thanks for doing the live report. I will be sure to pay it forward on our Ovation cruises in April.

[rockmom]

Following. Loving the pre-cruise info. I usually stay at the Westin on the beach, but might have to mix it up when I'm on Allure next year. :cool: Have a great cruise!

[beej]

We board in 3 weeks, so am anxiously awaiting your thoughts and pictures. Bon Voyage and have a great trip

[niksmom630]

 

Trying photos ....

 

 

 

Refueling so no smoking allowed on the outside deck! [emoji51] it opened up again around 2:30

 

 

 

 

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[niksmom630]

Boarding compass

 

 

Caught the end of this show on the boardwalk....cute!

 

[emoji31]my foot is swelling like crazy! Obviously overdid it today! Off to the sky bar to try and catch some fellow cruises at our informal meet and greet, then Sabor for dinner [emoji847]

 

 

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[bajancruiser]

Cruising on Allure on 6 May to celebrate my 55th birthday with our three daughters and respective partners and our 1 year old grandson. Super excited and will be following your live review for tips and suggestions. We have sailed with RCCL several times but this will be the first time on Allure. Have a great cruise!

[niksmom630]

Dinner at Sabor.....no pics of the guacamole and chips....it never had a chance [emoji3] officially stuffed

 

 

 

 

 

Bacon wrapped chicken jalepeno bites, calamari, quesadillas.....

 

I always enjoy it, but at $20pp, I think it’s a tad overpriced. It’s a completely different experience on Navigator-more elegant....also, they used to have a shrimp entree, but that’s gone now. Dessert menu pretty weak also. Probably a better value for lunch, or when it was ala carte....

 

 

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[fuinseog]

Greetings CC community!

 

Tomorrow we are heading to Fort Lauderdale for our pre-cruise stay at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel prior to boarding Allure on Sunday and I’ve decided to share a live report!

 

It’s been a super hectic year—and I haven’t checked in on CC as often as I would like. Sent my last “baby” off to college in August, and DH and I officially became empty nesters. Our last sailing in February of 2017 was followed by a whirlwind of activities, with one event after another....college visits, senior prom, graduation, party after party, dorm room shopping and finally, a 4.5 hour drive south, where I dropped my child, along with my wallet, at Indiana University in Bloomington. Go Hoosiers!

I’ve done several live reports before, so a little about us to get the formalities out of the way....

 

Rick and Chris from the northwest suburbs of Chicago...

 

Hoo-hoo-hoo-Hoosiers! My husband and I also both left our wallets in Bloomington, though for our own education. Hope your freshman loves it as much as we did.

 

And we also love the Allure! Looking forward to your review!

[jcc1025]

Look forward to hearing about your trip. We were on Allure in December, third time and it is the best ship.

 

 

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