COCKYMARK Posted March 5, 2022 #26 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Thanks for all the info! will be on allure next month!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted March 5, 2022 Author #27 Share Posted March 5, 2022 From the time we loaded on the bus, till we had our first sighting was 45 minutes. We stopped to drop of passengers for Reflection and Apex, then it was our turn. The line was long, but it seemed to move quickly. About a half our later and we were onboard. Only needed masks in the terminal. Not on the bus or on the ship. Our first stop was the solarium for lunch, then to check out the solarium The pool was colder than Oasis last month Plenty of space in the hot tub, and lots of loungers 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted March 5, 2022 Author #28 Share Posted March 5, 2022 While eating lunch, we booked all our shows for the week. I had made a list before boarding, and the schedule was close to my list. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted March 5, 2022 Author #29 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Went to check out the DL. I really like the location on Allure, and I like the location on Indy. Not so much on some of the other ships. I had to test out making a Carmel latte, using the DL latte machine and some Carmel we brought. it worked perfectly. Will save me about $150 at Starbucks this week. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#55worktoplay Posted March 5, 2022 #30 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Off to a great start. The Hard Rock is beautiful we stayed there a few times and on one occasion got a complimentary upgrade to a suite, it was amazing. Have a great week! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bobmacliberty Posted March 6, 2022 #31 Share Posted March 6, 2022 12 hours ago, h20skibum said: A wiseman (I think it was @bobmacliberty) once said “You can’t be a day drinker if you don’t start in the morning.” So I had to oblige. Following my advice isn't often the best course of action, but I'm glad that I can help. Thanks for deciding to do this thread. I can easily (and happily) follow both you and twangster. Have a great cruise! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted March 6, 2022 Author #32 Share Posted March 6, 2022 First drink was an OB special, otherwise known as an expresso martini. I think I could get use to these. One thing I like about Allure is the wide open view. Susan had to find the scale for a baseline weigh in Second drink was a pain killer. Delicious as always. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted March 6, 2022 #33 Share Posted March 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, h20skibum said: First drink was an OB special, otherwise known as an expresso martini. I think I could get use to these. With, or without, Bailey's? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted March 6, 2022 Author #34 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Bummer, my Royal up was not accepted. I can’t tell you how many times I tapped the card on the door lock, before I remembered you had to insert it in the slot. I felt like Marty McFly. Back to the future. Especially when they have these modern phone charging ports in the cabin. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted March 6, 2022 Author #35 Share Posted March 6, 2022 5 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: With, or without, Bailey's? Without. I think I had a bartender trainee. He didn’t know Diamond drinks were all day long. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted March 6, 2022 Author #36 Share Posted March 6, 2022 One thing new, and nice, is we are all mask free. We went to dining room and asked about sharing tables. Evidently there are others doing the same, trying to get back to normal. So we got moved to a table with six other like minded people. We always enjoy good conversations. Dinner in MDR tonight was escargot Prime rib and chocolate cake. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted March 6, 2022 #37 Share Posted March 6, 2022 5 minutes ago, h20skibum said: Without. I think I had a bartender trainee. He didn’t know Diamond drinks were all day long. I thought it looked too dark for a Bailey's. You have to specifically ask for it or the drink comes without.... until the bartender learns your preference.🙂 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted March 6, 2022 #38 Share Posted March 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, h20skibum said: One thing new, and nice, is we are all mask free. We went to dining room and asked about sharing tables. Evidently there are others doing the same, trying to get back to normal. So we got moved to a table with six other like minded people. We always enjoy good conversations. Dinner in MDR tonight was escargot Prime rib and chocolate cake. That is a good looking dinner. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted March 6, 2022 Author #39 Share Posted March 6, 2022 I forgot to post a Central Park photo earlier. This looks like a full grown forest, compared to the bonsai trees on Wonder. I guess those will need to grow. Dazzles has close seating, with no spaced out tables. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted March 6, 2022 Author #40 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Tony Tillman was in the theatre tonight. This was about as close to normal as you get. No empty seats between parties, no masks, and people up and enjoying themselves. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CityChickCruising Posted March 6, 2022 #41 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Can we ask details on your Royal up?! Looks like a great cruise so far! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted March 6, 2022 #42 Share Posted March 6, 2022 2 hours ago, h20skibum said: One thing new, and nice, is we are all mask free. Dinner in MDR tonight was escargot Prime rib and chocolate cake. That would be exactly what I would order. Looks great. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare peanutzmom Posted March 6, 2022 #43 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Following! We’re doing basically the same cruise on the Allure in two weeks, but they swapped out St. Thomas for San Juan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissMiss USA Posted March 6, 2022 #44 Share Posted March 6, 2022 8 nights is amazing!! We get on when you get off next Sunday and only have 6 nights! I am excited to follow you! Enjoy the cruise 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CatLadyFemme Posted March 6, 2022 #45 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Following, as we will be on board April 10th. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted March 6, 2022 Author #46 Share Posted March 6, 2022 5 hours ago, CityChickCruising said: Can we ask details on your Royal up?! Looks like a great cruise so far! When we booked, all the suites were sold out, and only once did one open up on their site, and it was only there for a couple hours. Given that, I didn’t have a lot of hope. Bid ranges were crazy high for this sailing, compared to the last few. I was unsuccessful for those also. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted March 6, 2022 Author #47 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Early Sunday morning, and we are sailing into Nassau. Not exactly a sunrise picture, but close. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted March 6, 2022 Author #48 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Sailing into Nassau turned in to a drive by. Winds up to 40 knots meant we will not make port today. Captain just made the announcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bobmacliberty Posted March 6, 2022 #49 Share Posted March 6, 2022 10 hours ago, h20skibum said: Tony Tillman was in the theatre tonight. He must live on Allure full time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted March 6, 2022 #50 Share Posted March 6, 2022 33 minutes ago, h20skibum said: Sailing into Nassau turned in to a drive by. Winds up to 40 knots meant we will not make port today. Captain just made the announcement. You didn't miss much......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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