Not so "LIVE" Allure of the Seas Review with PIX!

[lbeg]

Really enjoying your review Michelle. Thank you! We are going on the Allure on the 1st May.

Did you eat at Chops Grille? I really want to go there, but there are no times other than 5.30 offered online so I am hoping we may be able to book something when we are onboard. Did you book all of your dinner options before you left, or could you book onboard? We have booked Rita's Fiesta. We are also staying on Deck 8, so I'm really happy that you said it is such a great spot. Looking forward to reading more. :)

[charliegirlac]

LOVING your review!! Cant wait to get onboard!!

[patticakes40]

No Rita's on the Oasis - in place of Rita's is a place called "Seafood Shack".

[MAZANDSTEVE]

Looks amazing, thanks for the review.

[QTMichele]

Really enjoying your review Michelle. Thank you! We are going on the Allure on the 1st May.

Did you eat at Chops Grille? I really want to go there, but there are no times other than 5.30 offered online so I am hoping we may be able to book something when we are onboard. Did you book all of your dinner options before you left, or could you book onboard? We have booked Rita's Fiesta. We are also staying on Deck 8, so I'm really happy that you said it is such a great spot. Looking forward to reading more. :)

 

You're so welcome! Thanks for reading! :)

 

We did eat at Chop's - I highly recommend it. YUMMY! May I suggest that you book the 5:30 time slot, then see if you can change it once onboard. This way at least you can have dinner there one way or another. If you don't book now, and there are no reservations available on board, then you won't get to try it. :(

 

We booked almost all our reservations online - all but one. We went to Rita's Cantina on the second formal night (stay tuned for that!) and were able to walk right in. Dinner is not busy there unless it's a Fiesta night.

 

Have a great cruise!

[QTMichele]

Day 5 - St. Martin

 

 

Today we call on St. Martin - a favorite port of ours (we honeymooned there). We thought about going to Orient Beach, but, after Jason saw how empty the ship was, we decided to stay on the ship! We did get off for about an hour to buy a couple of gifts and taste the Guavaberry rum. YUM! We brought a bottle home!

 

 

Allure VS Soltice

 

Would you believe that I rarely drink?!

 

We were back on the ship by noon. Jason went straight to the pool deck while I took advantage of the quiet ship. I needed some photos without so many people in them.

 

Entrance to Adventure Ocean

 

[QTMichele]

Adventure Ocean Science Lab

 

 

 

The Ship's Library

 

Books could be checked out using the honor system. A notebook was on a side table - you just added your stateroom number and title, then returned the book by the end of the cruise.

 

Back on the Boardwalk, I thought the kids' play area was great! Just one more "extra" to cater to families.

 

 

[QTMichele]

 

 

 

 

I loved the Boardwalk concept. There were plenty of places to eat, and worked great as an entertainment venue (Aqua Theater, character meet & greet, and Carousel). There are shopping venues as well, including candy, toys, and photos. This area caters to famlies, but everyone can find a little something there.

[QTMichele]

 

 

 

 

 

[QTMichele]

 

Gosh - this picture is crooked. I either took it afte Rita's Fiesta, or the ship was rockin!

 

 

 

We were much thinner at the start of the cruise.

[QTMichele]

Entertainment Place

 

 

 

 

 

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[QTMichele]

Okay, all, I really have to get moving... things to do, and I'm so behind! I'll post more of my photo tour and comments later.

[bionicman97]

Great pics of the boardwalk :)

[QTMichele]

When are you going to book Allure/oasis, Curtis? ;)

 

Let's get a group cruise going for February 12, 2012!!! :D

[tropiclvrs]

Day 5 already, where does time go?!?! Loving this review and the pics!!!

 

Would you bring your kids to Fiesta, or is it more like an adults only kind of thing?

[Meadet]

Michele thanks so much for the great review, loving every installment in word and picture.

How many pics did you take in total?

 

Of all the restaurants you ate in, which did you feel was best value for money? Ritas looks like a really relaxed fun place to dine and enjoy a few drinks. Could you imagine face on the waiter if you asked for Margaritas with your dinner in MDR :D:D:D

[amethyst365]

Hi ya Michele!!!!

Im loving reading your review! Great to see it at a different angle and that even though I was on the same sailing, our experiences were so different! Its great - like im on there again heheh.....

Keep it up - I know it takes lots of time - but people appreciate it - im still trying to do all my videos - prolly take me all week LOL.:eek:

[52marv]

Fantastic review Michelle!!!

 

Lee

[ChickonRules]

amazing review so far!

[jackogolf]

Great review! Thanks soo much!

[IrishLassie]

Thanks for reading. :)

 

Oasis has the Seafood Shack, no Rita's.

 

The food was decent - nothing great/gourment, but I enjoyed it. We went a second time so we could order off the menu and I thought the food was good then too. Stay tuned to find out what I ordered. ;)

 

Have a great cruise!

 

Thanks so much for the reply, Michele. Do you know if the Seafood Shack does the same thing as far as the fee & 3 drink tickets? :D

[BballinQT24]

Thanks for taking the time to post all the pictures and your review. I know it is time consuming, but much appreciated! Can't wait for more...

[QTMichele]

Thanks so much for the reply, Michele. Do you know if the Seafood Shack does the same thing as far as the fee & 3 drink tickets? :D

 

I haven't heard that it does, but they should! :D

[MsSadie]

Loved....your review & pics (we get our turn in May) I'll be checking in to read more of your review----can't get enough of Allure!:D:D