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[aubreyc1988]

55 minutes ago, mpdog42 said:

Ok Thanks...I guess there not doing paper copys anymore!..Do you recommend the UDP for the Allure?

Thanks

I did the three night package on the Liberty and didn't like it but food is so subjective, it's hard for me to advise! I wouldn't buy it personally but I also would advise to go to the MDR as much as possible instead of buffet 

[aubreyc1988]

8 hours ago, aubreyc1988 said:

Sorry for the late response. Voom surf and stream has been a joke. Going to guest services tomorrow to talk to them about it and I usually would never complain. Not sure if they will do anything since starlink is coming but it's robbery to charge someone 26 a day for these speed. Doesn't even work half the time 

 

We had a fab day in Aruba. We did the Red Sail catamaran to the shipwreck and it was great. We then had some Dutch pancakes, lost a few dollars at the casino across the street, bought some crappy souvenirs, got back in the ship at 445

 

we didn't make it to our 515 dinner, but went to the windjammer at 630. I have been severely disappointed in the WJ. Terrible selection, very small buffet. I think the one on the Liberty was bigger and at the time I thought that one was small! We will def make our dinner time tomorrow. I mean, I don't wanna complain tooooo much as my clothes are fitting MUCH tighter but Royal has the up the game with their food. NCL is Michelin star quality compared to what I've had onboard Royal lately. It's not a deal breaker for me when cruising but it might be for some   

I was going to go to the aqua show again but it was cancelled. Stormy now outside.

 

I won at least 300 in the casino tonight so I beelined out of there...very Smokey but the casino bartenders were in a good mood today and one of them even smiled at me, I was shooketh 😂

 

Hopefully these photos upload correctly 

 

the picture of me with the staff member is also named Aubrey! He heard my name being called for my morning coffee order and came over to say hello! We both were named after the song called "Aubrey" by Bread. 

 

 

 

 

I guess photos didn't upload 

[Biker19]

2 hours ago, mpdog42 said:

I guess there not doing paper copys anymore!

Paper Compass should still be available on all ships.

[jean87510]

4 hours ago, mpdog42 said:

Ok Thanks...I guess there not doing paper copys anymore!..Do you recommend the UDP for the Allure?

Thanks

I'll be on in 17 days and have the UDP if you want info as well plus the Key.  

[kkoenig89]

When dining in the MDR, have you noticed a long line for guests who chose the "my time dining" instead of the early or late seatings?

[Jerseygirl1416]

On 10/5/2022 at 6:47 AM, aubreyc1988 said:

I have done sabor on Liberty a few weeks ago. I haven't done Samba, but I have down something similar on NCL. I had the meat sweats so bad afterward, definitely won't do a Brazilian steakhouse for a while but I'm sure it's worth a try. Sabor on Liberty was ok, nothing to write home about 

Omg that happened to me to after the Brazilian restaurant on NCL! I didn’t even know that was a thing and didn’t even think I ate that much. I’ll never do that again!

[neverbeenhere]

#2 Best bet (#1 don't eat the meat) on surviving the sweats... Drink water not booze with your meat over dose.

[flogalerntx52]

This is an "out of nowhere" question, and I understand if you don't know the answer. We will be sailing on Allure in March, and we are wondering how the captain parks the ship. Will he (or she) park with the starboard side next to the ports? Or will she be parked on the portside? We were portside on our Harmony and never saw a port from our balcony. We were portside.

 

Thanks for any information you can give us.

 

Barb and Vicki

[barb in ga]

We were on Allure last week. We had the early dining in MDR deck 3 at 5:15 pm. Most nights, we finished between 6:30 and 6:45 and there was always a huge line; actually 2 lines, one for reservation guests and one for walkups. We usually eat at home between 6:30-7pm, but we like having no wait line, so we eat early and go to the earlier shows.

 

We asked our cabin attendant for paper Cruise Compass and got it every night.

We ate in Windjammer everyday but one for breakfast and everyday for lunch. Solarium Bistro is a great breakfast choice if you are having eggs cooked to order(less wait, hotter eggs). We were very satisfied with our food choices. We ate in MDR 4 nights and Chops once and Samba Grill once. Chops is lovely as always, but we were very glad we used our D+ bogo as it's now $65/per person. We used our 2nd BOGO for Samba Grill. Samba is a great value at $41.99/person regular price and the BOGO made it a deal.

Barb

[Biker19]

45 minutes ago, flogalerntx52 said:

Will he (or she) park with the starboard side next to the ports? Or will she be parked on the portside?

This depends on the port and the Captain but go with your prior experience as the default.

[tampadee]

27 minutes ago, barb in ga said:

We were on Allure last week. We had the early dining in MDR deck 3 at 5:15 pm. Most nights, we finished between 6:30 and 6:45 and there was always a huge line; actually 2 lines, one for reservation guests and one for walkups. We usually eat at home between 6:30-7pm, but we like having no wait line, so we eat early and go to the earlier shows.

 

We asked our cabin attendant for paper Cruise Compass and got it every night.

We ate in Windjammer everyday but one for breakfast and everyday for lunch. Solarium Bistro is a great breakfast choice if you are having eggs cooked to order(less wait, hotter eggs). We were very satisfied with our food choices. We ate in MDR 4 nights and Chops once and Samba Grill once. Chops is lovely as always, but we were very glad we used our D+ bogo as it's now $65/per person. We used our 2nd BOGO for Samba Grill. Samba is a great value at $41.99/person regular price and the BOGO made it a deal.

Barb

Wow $65!  On Explorer a few weeks ago we were shocked to see that Chops was $58.

[slyster]

On 10/4/2022 at 1:10 AM, aubreyc1988 said:

I haven't even been there! I will look tomorrow! 

Did you have a chance to check about Dazzles?

[clskinsfan]

Sorry to hear another negative review of food on Allure. Seems to be happening more often recently. We will find something to eat and be fine for a week. But I was hoping to be wowed by Royal food. 

[mpdog42]

14 hours ago, aubreyc1988 said:

I did the three night package on the Liberty and didn't like it but food is so subjective, it's hard for me to advise! I wouldn't buy it personally but I also would advise to go to the MDR as much as possible instead of buffet 

Thanks for your kind answer

[mpdog42]

10 hours ago, jean87510 said:

I'll be on in 17 days and have the UDP if you want info as well plus the Key.  

Thanks i appreciate It!!

[neverbeenhere]

Food- taste it for yourself. 

[Ozark_Kid]

10 hours ago, Jerseygirl1416 said:

Omg that happened to me to after the Brazilian restaurant on NCL! I didn’t even know that was a thing and didn’t even think I ate that much. I’ll never do that again!

I didn't know it was a thing either. 😳 I just looked it up.  I am surprised I have never heard of it.  They say it doesn't hit everyone right away.  Might be why at times we wake up sweating. 

[aubreyc1988]

1 hour ago, Ozark_Kid said:

I didn't know it was a thing either. 😳 I just looked it up.  I am surprised I have never heard of it.  They say it doesn't hit everyone right away.  Might be why at times we wake up sweating. 

It's literally miserable haha 

 

We are rocking and rolling now. mama Mia was cancelled tonight as was oceanaria of course. Should be smoother tomorrow and I hope I can see mama Mia before I disembark. 
 

Will post curacao updates tomorrow, wiped out from today 

[aubreyc1988]

We did the Cas Abao Scenic drive and beach yesterday. Was a pretty wet beach day but the water was great and saw some cool fish snorkeling off the beach. We stopped at Nena Sanchez art gallery and I bought a 10.00 print for my office at home. We had lunch at the beach and it was ok...basically 10-15.00 a meal, 15.00 or so a drink. 
 

Won some money in the casino, stayed too long and lost it haha 😆 

[tampadee]

Does Coastal Kitchen open at 5 p.m.?

[bucfan2]

On 10/5/2022 at 12:11 AM, aubreyc1988 said:

 

idk how he "overheard" my room number but they have been asking for it a lot for different stuff. I will only write it down now, people are so disappointing 

I would thank the individual for letting me know they overheard  my room number, be aware, and continue to realize I’m on a cruise ship, and it’s absolutely no big deal. People advertise their room numbers before they even go on the cruise (asking if anyone has stayed there, is it noisy, etc)…and again, no big deal. 
 

I’m a vigilant individual, and this isn’t even on the radar screen. 

Edited October 7, 2022 by bucfan2

[gelli8112]

On 10/6/2022 at 8:32 AM, aubreyc1988 said:

I guess photos didn't upload 

We've been having problems with the internet also. On one minute, off the next. All in all it's been a wonderful cruise and it appears as though we've sailed cleared of the rain finally. Guess it's time to crawl out of this cabin and enjoy these two sea days.  Happy cruising. 

[aubreyc1988]

3 hours ago, tampadee said:

Does Coastal Kitchen open at 5 p.m.?

Yes! 

[aubreyc1988]

1 hour ago, bucfan2 said:

I would thank the individual for letting me know they overheard  my room number, be aware, and continue to realize I’m on a cruise ship, and it’s absolutely no big deal. People advertise their room numbers before they even go on the cruise (asking if anyone has stayed there, is it noisy, etc)…and again, no big deal. 
 

I’m a vigilant individual, and this isn’t even on the radar screen. 

There was a little bit of a sinister vibe/insinuation. 

[aubreyc1988]

Just another day at sea. A litttle rocky/windy/rainy today but a great day to drink, eat and gamble!