SET TO SAIL Posted April 28, 2018 #51 Share Posted April 28, 2018 We’ve been on Allure twice and probably still haven’t seen it all or done it all. Have fun exploring. I hope you let us know your thoughts when you get back. She’s our favorite ship, and we’ll be boarding her next March. I’m not sure if it’s already been mentioned, but I would suggest you have a drink on the Rising Tide Bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalliekae Posted April 28, 2018 #52 Share Posted April 28, 2018 On our last Allure cruise, we ate in the WJ only on the last day. Otherwise, we enjoyed lunch in the Solarium and breakfast at the Park Cafe. We also enjoyed breakfast & lunch at the Dive In cafe. On sea days, it's fun to watch the Flo-Rider and there's a nice bar back there with a great view of the ocean. If you want a quiet place to read, head to the port side by the Solarium as no one uses all those deck chairs in the shade so take your pick. A good place is to watch the parade is by the railing in the Schooner Bar. Enjoy the Allure! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaHappy Posted April 28, 2018 #53 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Oops, I seem to have been mistaken, port it is. I can't seem to count that left has 4 letters. :o:o :'):'):'):') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALSEAU Posted April 29, 2018 #54 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Watching this thread, we will be sailing on the Allure February, 2019. How early can you reserve the shows? plus, is it before or after cruise is paid in full? There is nothing consistent or obviously rational about when booking opportunities are made available. The one thing consistent is bookings are released in large sailing dates groups. For example 3 months of sailing dates at a time. So how soon you can book depends on when your sailing date falls into this cycle, I have sailed cruises at the beginning and end of one of these cycles. A phone call to Royal will always give you the response of 90 days prior to your cruise, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwright261 Posted May 1, 2018 #55 Share Posted May 1, 2018 For our sailing on 30th September we were able to book our shows a week ago, we are back to back but the following week hasn't opened up yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephml1 Posted May 1, 2018 Author #56 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Hi keep your advice comming ;) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itpd2901 Posted May 1, 2018 #57 Share Posted May 1, 2018 We were on the Allure last May for back to back cruises and enjoyed it so much we are doing it again on the May 13th and 20th cruises this month. Here are links to two threads I recently read that I felt had some good information. Enjoy your cruise. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2613542 https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2603336 Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Teeara Posted May 2, 2018 #58 Share Posted May 2, 2018 On our last Allure cruise, we ate in the WJ only on the last day. Otherwise, we enjoyed lunch in the Solarium and breakfast at the Park Cafe. We also enjoyed breakfast & lunch at the Dive In cafe. On sea days, it's fun to watch the Flo-Rider and there's a nice bar back there with a great view of the ocean. If you want a quiet place to read, head to the port side by the Solarium as no one uses all those deck chairs in the shade so take your pick. A good place is to watch the parade is by the railing in the Schooner Bar. Enjoy the Allure! Those were some great suggestions. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakloze Posted May 3, 2018 #59 Share Posted May 3, 2018 For our sailing on 30th September we were able to book our shows a week ago, we are back to back but the following week hasn't opened up yet. Have you "registered" at the roll call for those cruises? You are number two that I see on here that's doing the same. Me and my family are back to back as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyap Posted May 3, 2018 #60 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Jazz on Four is a nice venue.....no reservations but it is small so get there early. One night members of the Mama Mia cast did some cool stuff; another, a jazz quartet.......small and relaxing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephml1 Posted May 5, 2018 Author #61 Share Posted May 5, 2018 I really enjoy The breakfast in The central park area and The breakfast at johny rockets Sent from my iPhone using Forums 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala1987 Posted May 9, 2018 #62 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Thanks for that tip! Our cabin is on deck 14! ;);) Park cafe is delicious with great sandwiches and salads. Avoid the windjammer buffet at all costs, may have been the worst buffet I’ve had at see after 15+ cruises. There is a secret sun deck on deck 14 forward. Walk all the way forward through the stateroom hallways and you will come to a door leading outside. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtp13 Posted May 10, 2018 #63 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Jazz on Four is a nice venue.....no reservations but it is small so get there early. One night members of the Mama Mia cast did some cool stuff; another, a jazz quartet.......small and relaxing. Second this suggestion. TheMama Mia conductor and some of the actors sang individually. It was really good and a hidden gem. Park Cafe may be good if you arrive early enough but I was late due to my rental car company. At that point, Park Cafe is just too small. From my trip report o Park Café – OK but crowded although we arrived later than I wanted. I should have tried another buffet (Wipeout?) or a specialty restaurant. Made the experience more stressful than needed Chairs were very close together, worse when most people had some kind of luggage. Kummelweck sandwiches were OK but not worth the hype. I’ve had a real one somewhat recently in northern NY for the first time, so I’m not an expert but I knew what to expect. I took two and combined them into one sandwich to increase the meat to bread ratio. Some of the beef was not trimmed well and was very fatty. We only picked up to go items after this experience. But to be fair it was much calmer later. Never did any breakfast food here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtp13 Posted May 10, 2018 #64 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Avoid the windjammer buffet at all costs, may have been the worst buffet I’ve had at see after 15+ cruises. I thought overall it was pretty good, although there were some big misses. One miss for me was a Caribbean Chicken soup that was out on the day we visited Jamaica. There were huge and ragged chicken bones in the soup and I called someone over to the table. He explained to me it was prepared Caribbean style. Without expecting this I though it was a mistake. I am still surprised it is prepared this way, it seemed like a choking hazard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted May 10, 2018 #65 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Thanks for that tip! Our cabin is on deck 14! ;);) Deleted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephml1 Posted June 6, 2018 Author #66 Share Posted June 6, 2018 [emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I lovecruisin Posted June 6, 2018 #67 Share Posted June 6, 2018 We’re cruising “Allure” November 11-18. Anyone else going at that time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 6, 2018 #68 Share Posted June 6, 2018 We’re cruising “Allure” November 11-18. Anyone else going at that time? Your fellow cruisers are conversing on the Roll Call thread here: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2473921 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephml1 Posted June 10, 2018 Author #69 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Great tips thanks for sharing Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I lovecruisin Posted June 11, 2018 #70 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Joseph, will you be cruising Nov. 11-18??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Teeara Posted June 11, 2018 #71 Share Posted June 11, 2018 -Perhaps simply another feature of the inside cabin, but we couldn't get the bathroom light to turn on without flicking the master cabin lights switch. Fairly annoying during sleeping hours. Hoping someone can offer a suggestion for you on that. I am going to use these for the bathroom on our next cruise: http://www.orientaltrading.com/white-battery-operated-tea-light-candles-a2-91_5004.fltr?mode=Browsing&parentSkuName=battery-operated-tea-light-candles&parentSku=13632351 We used these during a blackout this last winter and they were fantastic. Only 1 of these will put out enough light for the bathroom. Since they are tealights they take up minimal space, so toss a few in your luggage. You can also pick up smaller packages at Michaels or other craft stores. Since they are battery operated they don't need an outlet like a night light does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I lovecruisin Posted June 11, 2018 #72 Share Posted June 11, 2018 I’m sorry, but I have no idea how this relates to my asking anyone if they’re sailing between Nov. 11 through 18 on Allure,however I am sorry for the problem you were experiencing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramja96 Posted June 11, 2018 #73 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Following. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherful59 Posted June 24, 2018 #74 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Will be sailing in February 2019. Appreciate all of the tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightsFan Posted June 25, 2018 #75 Share Posted June 25, 2018 What's the best specialty restaurant, besides the Chef's Table? My wife is allergic to dairy so we're thinking either Samba, 150 Central Park or Chops, we enjoyed 150 Central Park on the Oasis last year but thought we'd try something new. Is Samba or Chops worth it compared to 150 Central Park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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