LIVE ALLURE OFTHE C’s. August 6-14, 2022 STORY TIME. Third edition.............DON'T ASK

[LATTELOVE]

2 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

Good afternoon. 
 

Story time. 
 

So I found out some interesting facts. 
 

First of all the Allure is almost back to complete staff numbers. Post COVID. 
 

The problem getting workers back from some countries is more of a legal issue. 
 

To leave many counties and work on a ship you must attain a special work visa. 
Take for example Marva our cabin attendant. 
She is from Trinidad and their is currently a 3 month wait to get your permit. 
The minute she lands when going home she speed dials and makes appointment for her return. 
 

Because of this if a worker has trouble getting on board. Then Marva has to stay. Her work period is extended 1-2 months. 
 

But COVID played a major role affecting workers who for whatever reason cannot get cleared to leave their country. 
 

 

Finally 

 

On a different situation. 

 

After 3 phone calls to me ( regarding the excursion)   from head of excursions. Resolution was obtained with compensation. 
 

It really wasn’t a biggie. But is taken care of. 
 

Since it is no biggie I will post later. 
 

Have a sun headache. And going to take a nap. 
 

later

 

 

So happy to see this.

Glad you took it to the front desk.

We pay enough on these excursions 

it should be a fun experience.

 

 

[Ocean Boy]

3 minutes ago, LATTELOVE said:

So happy to see this.

Glad you took it to the front desk.

We pay enough on these excursions 

it should be a fun experience.

 

 

At the least it should be reasonably safe.

[Sea Dog]

25 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

It really wasn’t a biggie. But is taken care of. 

 

Glad they did at least something.

[Lionesss]

In honor of tonight’s dress your best we decided to remain casual but classy. 
 

Suite lounge half full. 
 

Catch you later

 

Oh

 

Keep forgetting to share our other scheduled concierge Thaties is recovering from being sick??????  She has other duties and will remain there till her leave. 
We have a sub concierge with Junior. 
 

Later

[denamo]

Your excursion report makes me wonder about excursions in Aruba.  We did one in May that was less than stellar.  Reported to excursion desk.  Royal said they would partially refund since we actually did it.  Got Covid over night prior to disembarkation.  Felt too crummy to think to check invoice. 🙄

[Lionesss]

Tonight’s dinner 

 

 

[ARandomTraveler]

I love Aruba, it's one of my favorite islands and I've taken a couple land vacations there after having visited for the first time on a cruise ship. 
 

During one of my land vacations I took the "Jolly Pirates" cruise, which is supposedly one of the best snorkel "excursions" and I HATED it! It was a similarly terrible experience with bad staff, bad snorkel conditions and a refusal to take everyone back to shore even though we all voted to return with no refund. I can't believe how many people give it a good review. 
 

That being said, every other excursion I've done there has been great. They have some fun trikes and ATV tours, the parasailing is fun, jet skis are fun, beaches are beautiful, and it's always warm. I love it there, but would never do the snorkel excisions again. The water by the ship wreck is always rough and there's never any fish to see. 

[Lionesss]

Good morning from Labadee. 
 

Breakfast via room service. 
 

Ordered to be delivered 7-7:30. Arrived at 6:59. very hot😃. 
 

Calm waters. 
 

Doing Dragons breath coaster. 
 

Then perching on barefoot beach. 
 

Stay safe. 

[LATTELOVE]

1 hour ago, Lionesss said:

Good morning from Labadee. 
 

Breakfast via room service. 
 

Ordered to be delivered 7-7:30. Arrived at 6:59. very hot😃. 
 

Calm waters. 
 

Doing Dragons breath coaster. 
 

Then perching on barefoot beach. 
 

Stay safe. 

Enjoy beautiful Labadee.

The times we have spent there have been super hot and

and the best place to be is in the water.

 

Has anything changed since they opened the 

island back??

 

[Lionesss]

Good afternoon. 
 

Story time. 
 

So when we got to barefoot beach the ocean was like a sheet of glass. Barely a ripple. It was like so mirror like. 
 

Then as I was minding my own business relishing ever moment of solitude. The waves came in. Now mind you I am not talking white caps. But more like puddle jumpers. I thought that’s weird. 
 

So I did not think much of it till I was back in the cabin. 
 

I thought (yes it happens on occasion) I wonder if it was disturbance from an earthquake. 
 

So back on the ship I googled earthquakes near me in last 24 hours. 
 

(((((((((((((((BAM)))))))))))))

 

The waves had to be from that earthquake!!!!!!
 

Arn’t you impressed !

 

 

Edited August 12, 2022 by Lionesss

[Sea Dog]

WOW!

[Lionesss]

A novel for lack of a better heading. 
 

OK 

 

Now our day in Labadee. 
 

We enjoyed the dragons breath coaster. 
I forgot how fast it goes. 
Loved it. 
 

This was the clearest and most minimal amount of rocks getting into the ocean. 
 

The new loungers are nice. 
And we did not have to lug our towels back. 
 

The buffet included 

hot dog

hamburgers

jerk chicken 

all the condiments 

corn on cob 

salads 

cookies and chocolate cake 

 

Rick had a labadoozy 

I had frozen strawberry daiquiri. 

 

Now to the interesting part. 
 

And I am trying to be professional. 
 

OK

 

I am floating away on my floaty and a dad with his son (son had no bottoms on). I mean literally butt and balls naked. But he had a swim shirt and hat. 
 

Now I realize swim diapers are not required in the ocean. But maybe in the future put shorts on him. 
 

I have seen many creative bathing suits on women. Some should not be worn by those on the “ fluffy” side. Yup. NO! 
But I guess they feel the way I feel. I’ll never see these people again. So who cares. 
 

Finally. 
 

I guess Barefoot Beach can be a topless beach. Well it should not be. 
I saw a young girl about 8-9 years old topless. She should have worn a top. She was not a young 8 year old. 

 

Of course I will never post picnic children. Even if their parents are stupid. 
 

Some pictures from the day.

Frayed rope

 

Pretty ship

 

 

prettier ship

 

 

 

 

Life guard at sea 

 

 

 

[shay1]

We sail in Oct on Allure our 1st time on this ship. Can you or someone on here tell me if the Mama Mia has more than one show? We are looking forward to seeing this. I also heard they have the Silent Dance Party (we did this on Celebrity Edge) it was fun, can you tell me what night of the cruise that is?

[Lionesss]

3 minutes ago, shay1 said:

We sail in Oct on Allure our 1st time on this ship. Can you or someone on here tell me if the Mama Mia has more than one show? We are looking forward to seeing this. I also heard they have the Silent Dance Party (we did this on Celebrity Edge) it was fun, can you tell me what night of the cruise that is?

 

Mama Mia has more than one show. 

[Sea Dog]

Nice mooring line shot. I have always wondered with the lines that look frayed and how long they keep them in service. That is a lot of weight tugging on those lines.

[mo&fran]

1 hour ago, Sea Dog said:

Nice mooring line shot. I have always wondered with the lines that look frayed and how long they keep them in service. That is a lot of weight tugging on those lines.

I don't think they are frayed, I think those are the light lines they initially throw to the dock, so the dock workers can drag the big mooring lines out.

[Lionesss]

1 hour ago, mo&fran said:

I don't think they are frayed, I think those are the light lines they initially throw to the dock, so the dock workers can drag the big mooring lines out.

Actually the line. The heavy rope was frayed all the way to the ship.  
In real time seeing it for yourself it shows it’s wear and stringiness. 

[Lionesss]

For those of you who in the past  spent the day on Barefoot Beach. 
Today we asked where is Roberto the gate keeper?  
We quickly got a response. “ he’s gone” 

 

Now no one would elaborate but we hope he is not gone gone. 
 

All of the helpers were new. We did not recognize anyone that was there in May. 
 

Take care. 
 

 

[mo&fran]

34 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

For those of you who in the past  spent the day on Barefoot Beach. 
Today we asked where is Roberto the gate keeper?  
We quickly got a response. “ he’s gone” 

 

Now no one would elaborate but we hope he is not gone gone. 
 

All of the helpers were new. We did not recognize anyone that was there in May. 
 

Take care. 
 

 

That' too bad.  He always remembered us when we showed up. I believe his daughter was in Medical school.   Some of those guys ended up working on the ship.

[LATTELOVE]

4 hours ago, Lionesss said:

A novel for lack of a better heading. 
 

OK 

 

Now our day in Labadee. 
 

We enjoyed the dragons breath coaster. 
I forgot how fast it goes. 
Loved it. 
 

This was the clearest and most minimal amount of rocks getting into the ocean. 
 

The new loungers are nice. 
And we did not have to lug our towels back. 
 

The buffet included 

hot dog

hamburgers

jerk chicken 

all the condiments 

corn on cob 

salads 

cookies and chocolate cake 

 

Rick had a labadoozy 

I had frozen strawberry daiquiri. 

 

Now to the interesting part. 
 

And I am trying to be professional. 
 

OK

 

I am floating away on my floaty and a dad with his son (son had no bottoms on). I mean literally butt and balls naked. But he had a swim shirt and hat. 
 

Now I realize swim diapers are not required in the ocean. But maybe in the future put shorts on him. 
 

I have seen many creative bathing suits on women. Some should not be worn by those on the “ fluffy” side. Yup. NO! 
But I guess they feel the way I feel. I’ll never see these people again. So who cares. 
 

Finally. 
 

I guess Barefoot Beach can be a topless beach. Well it should not be. 
I saw a young girl about 8-9 years old topless. She should have worn a top. She was not a young 8 year old. 

 

Of course I will never post picnic children. Even if their parents are stupid. 
 

Some pictures from the day.

Frayed rope

 

Pretty ship

 

 

prettier ship

 

 

 

 

Life guard at sea 

 

 

 

Wow, Nellies beach, That's news to me.

I was not aware of this.   I thought it was 

a family beach.

Edited August 12, 2022 by LATTELOVE

[RoperDK]

2 hours ago, Lionesss said:

4 hours ago, Lionesss said:

The buffet included 

hot dog

hamburgers

jerk chicken 

all the condiments 

corn on cob 

salads 

cookies and chocolate cake 

 

 

 

Is this the suite area buffet?  It used to have seafood, lamb, and lots of goodies! 

[Lionesss]

Buffet yes. Really changed with the specialty foods you listed. 
 

[Lionesss]

Windjammer breakfast as always well organized. Went to made to order fresh over easy eggs. Only 5 min wait. Delivered to your table. 
 

Today resting packing going in hot tub by solarium. 
 

Very crowded. 
 

Easily got a table. 
 

later 

[jagsfan]

20 hours ago, Lionesss said:

Good afternoon. 
 

Story time. 
 

So when we got to barefoot beach the ocean was like a sheet of glass. Barely a ripple. It was like so mirror like. 
 

Then as I was minding my own business relishing ever moment of solitude. The waves came in. Now mind you I am not talking white caps. But more like puddle jumpers. I thought that’s weird. 
 

So I did not think much of it till I was back in the cabin. 
 

I thought (yes it happens on occasion) I wonder if it was disturbance from an earthquake. 
 

So back on the ship I googled earthquakes near me in last 24 hours. 
 

(((((((((((((((BAM)))))))))))))

 

The waves had to be from that earthquake!!!!!!
 

Arn’t you impressed !

 

 

Yes, you are smart! I would have looked at the water and thought Huh! but wouldn’t think of an earthquake. 

 

[Lionesss]

Windjammers breakfast very interesting. 
 

Boom box man. Very loud. 
 

Awesome guitarist. 
 

Then the public service announcement to do your survey about how great and wonderful the windjammer is with service and food. 
 

Gotta go. 
Gotta sign up for womens international cannonball competition. 
 

Wish me luck.