Allure of the Seas 2-in-1 Photo Review ~ October 12 & November 9, 2014

[Cupcrazy]

What beautiful pictures of Atlantis!!!

 

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Thanks Anna!

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[bagadonitz]

Always bring spare glasses. I keep old ones for just this purpose. Pair in the cars and a pair in the travel toiletry kit!

[Cupcrazy]

Around the ship you will find a lot of art work. Royal Caribbean has made it fun and hidden some pieces in what they call "Small Wonders". When moving around the ship you'll come across some pieces that look like binoculars and some look like telescopes which look like they are looking into the ground. When you see one, take a peek in. Some will be pictures from around the world & some will be little pieces of art. Each one (as well as all art work around the ship) will have a plaque with it explaining what the piece is.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Cupcrazy]

Always bring spare glasses. I keep old ones for just this purpose. Pair in the cars and a pair in the travel toiletry kit!

 

Funny enough, I always bring a spare pair but of course this time I forgot :rolleyes:

[Cupcrazy]

I forgot to post this with the pictures of the stateroom. Beth made these door decorations for everyone in our group

 

Duck

 

Strawberry Cheesecake

 

Crème brûlée with Caramelized Bananas

 

Vanilla Ice Cream

Edited October 23, 2014 by Cupcrazy

[Cupcrazy]

After dinner we went to the Aqua Theatre at the end of the Boardwalk on deck 6 to watch Ocean Aria. If you've been to Las Vegas & seen Cirque du Soleil's 'O' then you'll kind of know what to expect with this show. The story is told through high-diving, trampolining and feats of strength. It's a must see when on the ship.

TIP: The Aqua Theatre is aft of the smoke stacks. The soot from the stacks sometimes falls onto the seats so make sure to wipe your seat down before sitting. I've seen people go wearing their formal attire sitting on towels.

 

 

 

Edited October 23, 2014 by Cupcrazy

[Cupcrazy]

While we were sitting in the theatre some members in our group watched the show from the "secret deck" at the back of deck 11.

 

 

 

 

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Pinnacle Chapel, located on deck 17 aft

 

 

[Cupcrazy]

We then met up with everyone in the Bow & Stern Pub located on the Promenade, deck 5. Last year while on Oasis we spent every night in the pub singing, dancing & drinking with the guitarist. This year the guitarist/singer was Charlie Jourdan. He was a decent singer but was a pretty big prick. He wouldn't take any of our requests even when he said he knew the songs and we filled up his tip jar. He told off one of the guys in our group who was having a conversation with someone at the table beside us. Yes he was a little loud but come on, it's a pub. Have you ever been in a pub before? We gave him another shot the next night but again pretty much told off someone in our group who requested a song. After that night we never went back. We did walk by most nights and his tip jar was never full like it was when we were there.

 

 

 

 

 

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[readytolose]

Thank you for an awesome review. You all look like you are having a blast and seem like you would be tons of fun to cruise with!

[Yorkvillain]

Lol! Those pictures in the pub are phenomenal.

[JamesEM]

Enjoying your review and photos.

[BillOh]

Thanks for doing this review. I will be on the Allure 11/2 and was planning on eating at Park Cafe right after boarding. So glad that you took a picture of the menu so I have an idea of what they have. The Roast Beef Sandwich looks yummy and will probably order that.

 

If you get there and the line is out the door and snaking through Central Park, just wait till 1pm when people get to their cabins. No line, or right before Muster.

[BillOh]

DAY 2 - NASSAUAn all access pass to the park was $125usd per person. We spent about 4.5 hours at Atlantis walking though the marine habitat and playing/relaxing at the water park. We went down a bunch of the slides Leap of Faith, Abyss, Challenger, Surge as well as relax in the lagoon pool. We also went on the lazy river where I fell off my tube going over a rapid and nearly lost my glasses. That would have ruined my vacation.

 

This might be a place where the Royal sponsored excursions are better than what you can get on your own. (That would be a first) Like you, the only time we have been to Nassau is when the ship has been there about 5 hours or so. (Voyager, twice on Majesty and twice on Allure). But when we took the 4 day on Majesty around Halloween last year Majesty was there from 7am to Midnight, so we finally broke down and went to Atlantis. We were pleased to discover an offseason rate for the water park through the cruise line. I think it was $59 each.

[Peacemkr59]

We then met up with everyone in the Bow & Stern Pub located on the Promenade, deck 5. Last year while on Oasis we spent every night in the pub singing, dancing & drinking with the guitarist. This year the guitarist/singer was Charlie Jourdan. He was a decent singer but was a pretty big prick. He wouldn't take any of our requests even when he said he knew the songs and we filled up his tip jar. He told off one of the guys in our group who was having a conversation with someone at the table beside us. Yes he was a little loud but come on, it's a pub. Have you ever been in a pub before? We gave him another shot the next night but again pretty much told off someone in our group who requested a song. After that night we never went back. We did walk by most nights and his tip jar was never full like it was when we were there.

 

 

 

Nate, I hope you wrote this in your Guest Satisfaction Survey. That was the only negative point I made on my survey. I made sure to write in the comments just how rude this performer was. He absolutely never smiled and made us feel like and scolded us like we were the "bad" students in class!! While on vacation, we were there to have fun! Glad we found that somewhere else for the remainder of the cruise!!

Edited October 23, 2014 by Peacemkr59

[skillet]

We then met up with everyone in the Bow & Stern Pub located on the Promenade, deck 5. Last year while on Oasis we spent every night in the pub singing, dancing & drinking with the guitarist. This year the guitarist/singer was Charlie Jourdan. He was a decent singer but was a pretty big prick. He wouldn't take any of our requests even when he said he knew the songs and we filled up his tip jar. He told off one of the guys in our group who was having a conversation with someone at the table beside us. Yes he was a little loud but come on, it's a pub. Have you ever been in a pub before? We gave him another shot the next night but again pretty much told off someone in our group who requested a song. After that night we never went back. We did walk by most nights and his tip jar was never full like it was when we were there.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh well good riddance. "Piano Man" rocked out and we had a blast. Thank you Matt Ganim.

 

 

 

 

Let The Party Begin!!!

[debbs0723]

Loving the review. Exactly one month or for me as of today.

Debbie

[skillet]

Keep it coming sir. Great pics.

 

 

Let The Party Begin

[Peacemkr59]

Thank you for an awesome review. You all look like you are having a blast and seem like you would be tons of fun to cruise with!

 

 

 

You are correct on both statements: we had a blast and we are tons of fun to cruise with!! :)

[skillet]

I second that.

 

 

Let The Party Begin!!!