Allure “LIVE” 3/5-3/13 - The allure of the Allure

[COCKYMARK]

Thanks for all the info! will be on allure next month!!

[h20skibum]

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 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[h20skibum]

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. 
 

[h20skibum]

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. 

[#55worktoplay]

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!

[bobmacliberty]

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!

[h20skibum]

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. 

 

[Ocean Boy]

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?

[h20skibum]

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. 
 

 

 

[h20skibum]

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. 

[h20skibum]

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. 
 

 

[Ocean Boy]

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.🙂

[Ocean Boy]

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.

[h20skibum]

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. 
 

 

[h20skibum]

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. 
 

 

 

[CityChickCruising]

Can we ask details on your Royal up?! Looks like a great cruise so far!

[Sea Dog]

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.

[peanutzmom]

Following! We’re doing basically the same cruise on the Allure in two weeks, but they swapped out St. Thomas for San Juan.

[SwissMiss USA]

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 🙂 

[CatLadyFemme]

Following, as we will be on board April 10th.

[h20skibum]

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.  

[h20skibum]

Early Sunday morning, and we are sailing into Nassau.  Not exactly a sunrise picture, but close. 

 

 

[h20skibum]

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. 

[bobmacliberty]

10 hours ago, h20skibum said:

Tony Tillman was in the theatre tonight.  

 

He must live on Allure full time.

[Jimbo]

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. 

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