LIVE from Allure of the Seas, sailing April 27th!

[BugsyCruiser]

That's it for tonight my friends! Tomorrow is the big day!

 

Thanks for tuning in everyone :)

[BugsyCruiser]

Chris: An awesome job as expected! Pics are great. Happy your Bimini experience this year was better. We really enjoy sitting outside overlooking the canal. When evening sets in, the lights out around the canal really make the setting.

 

Also, in the Harbor Shops behind the Embassy Suites is a great burger place if you like burgers, Gilbert's.

 

Pics atop your hotel were great! And loved the bell boy shot. Keep 'em coming. A great ride and you haven't made it to the ship yet. Woo Hoo!:D

 

Just think: less than a year from now we will be on Quantum together.....:D

 

Thanks Karen. Just posted some more pics :) Off to a few drinks and then bed...

[beachbuddy]

Chris, get a good nights sleep cause tomorrow is the BIG DAY!!!!

 

 

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[Cruisegirl6]

Well thank you for today.

 

If you notice when you board, if they have any workers as soon as you board taking reservations to the specialty restaurants please let me know if you may.

 

I also pre-paid for my 55 beverage package, curious what they do, upon check in do they place a sticker on the sail and sign card or do they punch a hole or do we need to go on the ship and get this done.

 

Well, goodnight my friend and tomorrow is the day you been waiting for, sleep well. (if you can lol)

Edited April 27, 2014 by lyndamr

[Darkwolfe]

Great start Chris, I'll be following along all week.

 

 

Bill-WI- Long time no see, hope you and your wife are doing well!

[Clarea]

Well thank you for today.

 

If you notice when you board, if they have any workers as soon as you board taking reservations to the specialty restaurants please let me know if you may.

 

I also pre-paid for my 55 beverage package, curious what they do, upon check in do they place a sticker on the sail and sign card or do they punch a hole or do we need to go on the ship and get this done.

 

Well, goodnight my friend and tomorrow is the day you been waiting for, sleep well. (if you can lol)

Your SeaPass card will already indicate your drink package when you receive it at check-in before you board.

[Cruisegirl6]

Clarea thank you!

[Luvscruising44]

Chris,

 

I am enjoying your review and your pictures are amazing. Your dinner looked especially good tonight. Hope you have a wonderful cruise. Looks like you've made lots of friends even before you board. Looking forward to having breakfast with you in the morning. We all need coffee!

 

Luvs

[emmy]

 

 

 

Great photos especially this one of my FOX SEA :)

[emmy]

Great job today Chris :)

 

You had a superb day to watch RCI ships sail away especially Lady O. Thanks for capturing her.

 

I never get tired of standing in that spot to watch the ships and to know the excitement and joy of those onboard

 

Next up.......... YOU :D:D

[perfect match]

I am all caught up and ready to sail with you tomorrow! Looking forward to a virtual cruise on the Allure. I am going to have to book a real cruise of my own on either the Allure or Oasis sooner rather than later, but until I do, I can't wait to sail along with you.

 

The pictures from the top of the Hyatt were awesome, as was the "pink fedoras" picture!

[dreamer976]

Yay, another "LIVE from" with Bugsy! Just found your thread and ya'll are already on page 15? Gotta catch up!!

 

Bon Voyage, Chris, and thanks for taking us all along again.

[JamesEM]

Bon-Voyage!!

[Memsy87]

Hey all ! What time can we start boarding at today ?

 

Thanks

[celebrity]

Great pics Chris! Have a fabulous cruise.

[Just The 3 Of Us]

Good morning, Chris!

 

GUESS WHAT DAY IT IS??? Sail away day, you say? DING DING DING! CORRECT! WOOT WOOT! :D

 

Time for COFFEE & breakfast, my friend!

 

Wonderful review already and as Bill said, you haven't even boarded the ship yet. ;)

 

Barb

Edited April 27, 2014 by Just The 3 Of Us

[Luvscruising44]

Good Morning, Chris. Time to rise and shine and get some COFFEE. It's sail away day and I'm planning on watching and waving back at you. Bon Voyage!

Luvs

[Luvscruising44]

Good morning, Chris!

 

GUESS WHAT DAY IT IS??? Sail away day, you say? DING DING DING! CORRECT! WOOT WOOT! :D

 

Time for COFFEE & breakfast, my friend!

 

Wonderful review already and as Bill said, you haven't even boarded the ship yet. ;)

 

Barb

 

Good Morning, Barb. I see you've probably had your COFFEE already. You are quacking me up this morning. Have a nice day.

Luvs

[BugsyCruiser]

Good morning friends! Thanks for all the great comments. Well, the time is here..... The pre cruise fun and excitement is over....

 

Welcome to day one of LIVE from Allure of the Seas! It's a beautiful morning here in Fort Lauderdale and I'm off shortly for breakfast and more importantly, COFFEE!!! :D

 

Good morning Fort Lauderdale

 

There's Royal Princess

 

And Ruby Princess

 

Allure!!!

 

[BugsyCruiser]

Once again for my LIVE review:

 

I will try to take as many pictures of food and the menus as I can. I know everyone enjoys food porn and that includes me! :D

 

Please know that I appreciate everyone that follows along. If I miss your question or do not respond to your comment it's not intentional... LIVE reviews take a lot of work and sometimes you just can't keep up with everyone.

 

I will be purchasing the unlimited wifi package aboard Allure which is priced at 179 for the entire week.

 

Also you may have noticed I am using a combination of the Nikon and my HTC smartphone to provide pictures. I will probably use the HTC today till we sail out as it allows for a quicker almost instant updating to the thread. The picture quality seems to be very good as well which helps

[BugsyCruiser]

I must admit, I always worry about keeping people entertained by starting my LIVE reviews a couple of days early....

 

And this morning I noticed I'm already approaching 16 thousand views and we haven't even boarded Lady A yet!

 

So a big thank you to everyone! See you all later this morning! :)

[cruiseturbo]

Bon Voyage! Have a great trip! I know we are all ready to follow along and enjoy it with you! I don't sail the Allure again until Aug 31st so this LIVE review will help pass the time!

 

We have decided to get the drink package this time so I am interested to hear any feedback or experiences you have with that.

 

Again, have a greet time!

 

Debra

[sleepless]

Gotcha :)

 

When we arrive in two weeks I still debating where to go for lunch, I may consider Duffys, or go to the southport raw bar or 15street fisheries which is right in that area...for dinner we are going to Shooters Bar and Grill (for old time sake lol).

 

 

I love the Southport Raw Bar. We always have dinner there the night before we cruise. Our next visit will be in June.

[suizas]

i KNOW you probably have mentioned where you are staying in Fort Lauderdale, but in the interest of time, where did you stay? thanks! susan

[dmndlil]

Good Morning Chris. Such an exciting day as you head out on the beautiful Allure! Thank you for taking us all along on your journey. I look forward to following as it will help the time pass until DH and I sail again on the Freedom in just 21 days :D