Activity on Allure

[legaljen1969]

We are scheduled to sail on Allure at the end of March 2016. I keep reading and hearing about how much there is to do on this ship. There seems to be something at every moment of the day. Of course, even on a smaller ship you can't do everything and you may need to carve out moments of quiet or relaxation.

 

I am starting to get the impression that there is no relaxation and just enjoying the sea on this ship. Part of the enjoyment of cruising, for me, is to be able to just realize that you are out on the sea and the rest of the world is unable to access me for a few days. Everything I am reading says how much there is to do, and how it pretty much takes the whole week to just figure out where you are on the ship.

 

I know, logically, that you can do as much or as little as you want. But I feel like if I don't keep it on constant motion, I am probably going to miss out on too much. I don't know if I will be comfortable just relaxing.

 

Am I going to need a vacation to recover from my vacation? Has anyone else felt this way before going? Did you find it to be a well founded concern?

 

No matter the answer, we are still going. It is a vacation with my family and we will have a wonderful time no matter what we do or where we go. It's not like I booked the cruise and then thought "Am I going to have fun?" I just want to have realistic expectations.

Edited November 30, 2015 by legaljen1969
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[CarpeCerevisi]

I would like to look at it as having lots of options of things to do, including nothing at all. That said, if one want to just sit back and enjoy the sea, that can really only be done from an outer cabin balcony or from the outside decks. But then that can also be said about any of the larger classes from Voyager on up. If you're looking for a quieter place outside rather than around the pools or the Solarium there is the area behind the Aquatheater on the same deck as the running track or the sun deck above the bridge on deck 14 that can be accessed from the port side passageway forward. Unfortunately, they took away the "secret" balconies all the way aft to make more suites.

[cb at sea]

You are NOT required to participate in everything....or anything! It's YOUR vacation...do what you want!!!

[WEGL81]

It's really only the nighttime activities that need planning. When we went last year I had something reserved for every night but one (and that one was a backup day in case the aqua show go rained out). The rest of the day is pretty flexible. I will say the ship is the destination, though. Not much exciting about the ports that the Allure can visit.

[MikeBTN]

On her now. Except for watching some great karaoke I haven't done any of the onboard activities. Just enjoying the pool decks, my balcony, and the suite lounge. It's your cruise, do as much or as little as you please.

[wblynch]

You can always get a lounge chair on the Promenade deck. It's the traditional public deck, like ships of old. There are few people out there and you can sit and read or nap or just watch the ocean with little noise or distractions.

[setsail]

Its a high energy cruise, you can sleep and rest when you get home.:D

 

On the other hand, nothing says you have to participate in anything other than lounging

[BillOh]

We are scheduled to sail on Allure at the end of March 2016. I keep reading and hearing about how much there is to do on this ship. There seems to be something at every moment of the day. Of course, even on a smaller ship you can't do everything and you may need to carve out moments of quiet or relaxation.

 

I am starting to get the impression that there is no relaxation and just enjoying the sea on this ship. Part of the enjoyment of cruising, for me, is to be able to just realize that you are out on the sea and the rest of the world is unable to access me for a few days. Everything I am reading says how much there is to do, and how it pretty much takes the whole week to just figure out where you are on the ship.

 

I know, logically, that you can do as much or as little as you want. But I feel like if I don't keep it on constant motion, I am probably going to miss out on too much. I don't know if I will be comfortable just relaxing.

 

Am I going to need a vacation to recover from my vacation? Has anyone else felt this way before going? Did you find it to be a well founded concern?

 

No matter the answer, we are still going. It is a vacation with my family and we will have a wonderful time no matter what we do or where we go. It's not like I booked the cruise and then thought "Am I going to have fun?" I just want to have realistic expectations.

 

 

At least you will have family with you for when you husband just wants to sit on the promenade! Freedom was a good warm up cruise for this one. You should have a good idea of what to expect. But if your driving to this one too, you will have to add a few more hours.

Edited December 4, 2015 by BillOh

[Cuizer2]

We are scheduled to sail on Allure at the end of March 2016. I keep reading and hearing about how much there is to do on this ship. There seems to be something at every moment of the day. Of course, even on a smaller ship you can't do everything and you may need to carve out moments of quiet or relaxation.

 

I am starting to get the impression that there is no relaxation and just enjoying the sea on this ship. Part of the enjoyment of cruising, for me, is to be able to just realize that you are out on the sea and the rest of the world is unable to access me for a few days. Everything I am reading says how much there is to do, and how it pretty much takes the whole week to just figure out where you are on the ship.

 

I know, logically, that you can do as much or as little as you want. But I feel like if I don't keep it on constant motion, I am probably going to miss out on too much. I don't know if I will be comfortable just relaxing.

 

Am I going to need a vacation to recover from my vacation? Has anyone else felt this way before going? Did you find it to be a well founded concern?

 

No matter the answer, we are still going. It is a vacation with my family and we will have a wonderful time no matter what we do or where we go. It's not like I booked the cruise and then thought "Am I going to have fun?" I just want to have realistic expectations.

 

You are booked on a floating amusement park. You'll have to decide how much activity and how much relaxation you should do to best enjoy the cruise.

[Eslader]

I am starting to get the impression that there is no relaxation and just enjoying the sea on this ship.

 

It's entirely up to you. If you are compelled to be at an activity 24/7, then there won't be much relaxation. Consider the sea-watching an activity and go do it. ;)

 

Head to the stern behind the aqua theater. Old-style wooden deck chairs looking out on the ocean. I rarely saw anyone there when I was on Oasis except at night, when the performers use it as a stage door entrance, but they didn't mind us being there.

 

The fore observation deck in front of the children's activity center was also underpopulated most of the time and has good views to the sides and front.

 

The solarium is large, adults only, has lots of lounge chairs and couch/pod things that are very comfortable for two, and chair/poolside drink service. The pool is for standing/sitting in, not swimming, and there are hot tubs as well, so everything's slow paced and relaxing. It was our favorite spot.

 

And, of course, there's always getting a balcony room for slow-paced room service breakfasts while looking out at the sea or to watch the island slip by after you leave port.

Edited December 4, 2015 by Eslader

[rough_rider]

We have heard from several sources that the Oasis class ships have done away with both formal nights and the Captain's Table. Does anyone know if this is true? We will be on Allure for the next two weeks and need to know what to pack.

[Clarea]

We have heard from several sources that the Oasis class ships have done away with both formal nights and the Captain's Table. Does anyone know if this is true? We will be on Allure for the next two weeks and need to know what to pack.

There were two formal nights on our Oasis cruise this past September.

[caseymorgan]

As far as spending the whole week trying to figure out the ship-- not true. While Allure and Oasis are huge they are very well laid out and organized. Learn the key neighborhoods and it is very easy. For instance most adult activity is on 4 including comedy club, casino, and dance club. Most specialty restaurants are in Central Park. And more kid friendly restaurants and activities are in Boardwalk. Enjoy!

Edited December 4, 2015 by caseymorgan

[LuCruise]

I would like to look at it as having lots of options of things to do, including nothing at all. That said, if one want to just sit back and enjoy the sea, that can really only be done from an outer cabin balcony or from the outside decks. ....

 

 

 

This is a great way of looking at any cruise. Even back on our Grandeur cruise many years ago, you could do "nothing" and just relax by the pool. Or you could look at the cruise compass or activities /amenities that were open and keep busy 200% (or somewhere in the middle).

[riclop]

We are scheduled to sail on Allure at the end of March 2016. I keep reading and hearing about how much there is to do on this ship. There seems to be something at every moment of the day. Of course, even on a smaller ship you can't do everything and you may need to carve out moments of quiet or relaxation.

 

I am starting to get the impression that there is no relaxation and just enjoying the sea on this ship. Part of the enjoyment of cruising, for me, is to be able to just realize that you are out on the sea and the rest of the world is unable to access me for a few days. Everything I am reading says how much there is to do, and how it pretty much takes the whole week to just figure out where you are on the ship.

 

I know, logically, that you can do as much or as little as you want. But I feel like if I don't keep it on constant motion, I am probably going to miss out on too much. I don't know if I will be comfortable just relaxing.

 

Am I going to need a vacation to recover from my vacation? Has anyone else felt this way before going? Did you find it to be a well founded concern?

 

No matter the answer, we are still going. It is a vacation with my family and we will have a wonderful time no matter what we do or where we go. It's not like I booked the cruise and then thought "Am I going to have fun?" I just want to have realistic expectations.

 

Big ship and lots to do but you do as much or as little as you want.

[KiwiGal117]

We are booked on Harmony next summer. I have visions of sitting on our balcony with a coffee or a cocktail staring at the sea. However, I showed my son the promotional video of the ship and he wants to do EVERYTHING!!![emoji33]

 

Negotiations are underway....

[legaljen1969]

At least you will have family with you for when you husband just wants to sit on the promenade! But if your driving to this one too, you will have to add a few more hours.

 

Ah Bill, you know me well.:) We have cruised out of Port Everglades before on Celebrity Solstice, when she was there. So I am aware that it takes a few hours more. Yes, we will be driving. We plan to stop in West Palm Beach the night before. We have our hotel picked out and everything already. We have a whole ritual for the night before the cruise.

 

I think he will not be sitting in the Promenade quite so much this time. My nieces will keep him hopping. Freedom was our first cruise by ourselves since our honeymoon, and we are both pretty low key. We just didn't have matching expectations on the Freedom cruise.

 

I hope someday in the future, we will cruise on an itinerary at the same time as you and Gina again. Thanks for the information.

 

Anything specific you can tell me about what is "not to be missed" would be great.

[legaljen1969]

As far as spending the whole week trying to figure out the ship-- not true. While Allure and Oasis are huge they are very well laid out and organized. Learn the key neighborhoods and it is very easy. For instance most adult activity is on 4 including comedy club, casino, and dance club. Most specialty restaurants are in Central Park. And more kid friendly restaurants and activities are in Boardwalk. Enjoy!

 

Thank you. I have spoken to someone who has just recently been on the ship and I heard that everything is very well organized and laid out. I am very much looking forward to the cruise.

 

And yes, I can sleep when I'm dead.

[RCmommy]

We have heard from several sources that the Oasis class ships have done away with both formal nights and the Captain's Table. Does anyone know if this is true? We will be on Allure for the next two weeks and need to know what to pack.

 

I heard or read this same thing but cannot remember where. Can anyone confirm?

[Clarea]

I heard or read this same thing but cannot remember where. Can anyone confirm?

I've only heard something similar for Quantum class, not any other class.

[garnetpalmetto]

I heard or read this same thing but cannot remember where. Can anyone confirm?

 

No. That's just bizarre. I can't comment on captain's table but there were definitely formal nights on Oasis as of our cruise on her in October.

[BillOh]

Ah Bill, you know me well.:) We have cruised out of Port Everglades before on Celebrity Solstice, when she was there. So I am aware that it takes a few hours more. Yes, we will be driving. We plan to stop in West Palm Beach the night before. We have our hotel picked out and everything already. We have a whole ritual for the night before the cruise.

 

I think he will not be sitting in the Promenade quite so much this time. My nieces will keep him hopping. Freedom was our first cruise by ourselves since our honeymoon, and we are both pretty low key. We just didn't have matching expectations on the Freedom cruise.

 

I hope someday in the future, we will cruise on an itinerary at the same time as you and Gina again. Thanks for the information.

 

Anything specific you can tell me about what is "not to be missed" would be great.

Well, speaking of the promenade, the made to order personal size pizza at Sorrentos is actually good

 

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[RCmommy]

I knew I read something recently, it was just the wrong cruise line! :D

 

http://crew-center.com/no-more-formal-nights-celebrity-cruises

 

Was published Nov 17, 2015

[CanadaRob]

Well, speaking of the promenade, the made to order personal size pizza at Sorrentos is actually good

 

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That is kind of a surprise isn't it? That is one thing everyone seems to bang on Royal for, the lack of a good pizza

[jeditden]

It's however you make it. Our cruise last year on Allure was probably the most relaxing we've ever had. We found loungers in the Solarium most sea days and chilled the day away. With occasional trips to Flowrider, Ziplines, and what not. Unless you decide you HAVE to do everything the ship has on offer you'll be fine. Don't worry about missing something. That's what the next cruise is for. :D