Allure Embarkation Day Lunch Question

This will be our first time on Royal Caribbean and we are traveling with two kids under 4.

Where is the best/easiest place to get lunch on embarkation day?

From prior experiences on other cruise lines the buffet is usually very crowded especially with all of the carry on baggage people are wheeling around before cabins are ready. Is this the same at the Windjammer or is there a better place to go?

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Solarium Cafe.

Wipeout Cafe is a nice option also especially with younger kids and you can sit outside.

Wipeout Cafe is a nice option also especially with younger kids and you can sit outside.

Wipeout is a good choice with little ones..less folks and kid friendly choices.

Solarium Cafe.

I thought the solarium was adults only?

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I thought the solarium was adults only?

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Yes, the Solarium is adults only, but the Cafe is open to all.

Yes, the Solarium is adults only, but the Cafe is open to all.

Great..thanks for your help.

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Great..thanks for your help.

You're welcome. There is also the Boardwalk Dog House for hot dogs and sausages. Usually not crowded.

Are specialty restaurants open on embarkation day? If so, is the cost of eating there included in the deluxe dining plan?

Thanks!

I thought the solarium was adults only?

 

 

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The Solarium itself is 16 and up.

The Solarium Bistro is open to all.

:)

Are specialty restaurants open on embarkation day? If so, is the cost of eating there included in the deluxe dining plan?

 

Thanks!

Giovanni's Table is usually open. It would be included in the Ultimate Dining Package.

Are specialty restaurants open on embarkation day? If so, is the cost of eating there included in the deluxe dining plan?

 

Thanks!

Here is a recent Cruise Compass which will show which venues are open for lunch on embarkation day:

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=54988781#post54988781

I had always read the Central Park Cafe was great on boarding day, but I found it to be REALLY crowded.

I had always read the Central Park Cafe was great on boarding day, but I found it to be REALLY crowded.

Yes, if you don't get to Park Cafe right after boarding begins, then it's best to wait until after staterooms open.

This will be our first time on Royal Caribbean and we are traveling with two kids under 4.

Where is the best/easiest place to get lunch on embarkation day?

 

From prior experiences on other cruise lines the buffet is usually very crowded especially with all of the carry on baggage people are wheeling around before cabins are ready. Is this the same at the Windjammer or is there a better place to go?

 

 

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Central Park café is the best. Go with the roast beef sandwich.

My answer is anywhere not named the Windjammer

My answer is anywhere not named the Windjammer

I agree. If it's already too late for Park Cafe, then the Solarium Cafe would be my second choice.