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    Allure and the elevators

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    I searched but did not find anything addressing this situation. On my previous cruise ship (Monarch) I found it was much faster getting up and down the decks via the stars versus waiting for the elevators. Is it the same on the Allure? Or is the ship so big I shouldn't even attempt the stairs?

     

    I'd like to think getting around on the stairs will help out with the weight I'm going to gain on the ship :p However the truth is I just want to get where I want to go without having to wait...and wait....and then wait some more...

     

    I personally am ALWAYS faster via the stairs :D unless its like at 3am after they kick you out of the night club with a broom stick :D...On the Allure the elevators are always like a subway constantly stopping train :D...Fun to meet new people I can tell you that :D On Independence we actually made friends thanks to the loads of stops from deck 5 to deck 12 and the bad (boring classical) music in the elevator :D

    April 12 - Independence of the Seas: Where manners went to die

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    2) Deck chair hogs: Common problem, I know, but I can't stand watching the prime deck chairs sitting vacant for the entire day with nothing but a towel placed on them, where someone had claimed the chair early in the morning, then never bothered to return. The "half-hour rule" is non-existent. Not once did I ever see RC staff remove towels to free up these chairs. Perhaps I'm just too polite, and I should have just done it myself, and grabbed whatever seat I felt like, whenever I felt like it. That's just not my style. Similar to my experience in the Windjammer, I believe manners and proper etiquette are important. Sadly, I seem to be in the minority nowadays.

     

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    On our sailing (March 15) the half hour rule was enforced! We even got "the plate" whilst one of us, holding four chairs when we went for breakfast, and bring food for the one that held the chairs....I understand why they do it, but when one stays behind for that reason they should hold there horses, we where back in under 20min and stayed there the entire day, however they said one for four chairs, you get a notice...Next step would be you get in the pool, get out and your towels are gone.

    And yes we did see peoples towels being removed, fights when the passengers returned did break out...Loads of animation around the pool :D.

    “Delayed” Short review Independence (with pictures) March 15 2014, 8 night Eastern

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    Just remembered I had a few pictures of our Giovanni's visit...When you look at it you would think it looks great, and it does, however it could have been warmer which is sad.

     

    p><p><img src=P1070864 by verfai, on Flickr[/img]

     

    p><p><img src=P1070866 by verfai, on Flickr[/img]

     

    <a href=https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7443/13953130111_5e4015bc59_b.jpg' alt='13953130111_5e4015bc59_b.jpg'>P1070869 by verfai, on Flickr[/img]

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