Rare niksmom630 Posted February 25, 2018 Author #51 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Nice sunrise this morning, and it’s a picture perfect day in Fort Lauderdale Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted February 25, 2018 #52 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Beautiful pictures of the port this morning with all the ships! Happy cruising today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfinsfan Posted February 25, 2018 #53 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Great pics! Thanks for sharing all this with us. 16 weeks before we board the Allure. I will say that most mornings are perfect in Ft Lauderdale, especially if you're there for a cruise! :) Cant wait to keep up with you all week. Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstAnthem Posted February 25, 2018 #54 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Looking forward to your review. We are on Oasis in about a month. Are Oasis and Allure pretty similar? This will be our first cruise! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 25, 2018 #55 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Looking forward to your review. We are on Oasis in about a month. Are Oasis and Allure pretty similar? This will be our first cruise! :cool: Very similar. Shows are different, plus Oasis has Solarium Bistro and Allure has Samba Grill. That's about all the major differences that come to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molsonschooner Posted February 25, 2018 #56 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Looking forward to your review. We are on Oasis in about a month. Are Oasis and Allure pretty similar? This will be our first cruise! :cool: Pretty much the same. Same size and layout. There are a few different stores and restaurants as well as different broadway type shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorcerer Tim Posted February 25, 2018 #57 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Thank you for posting these pics and keeping it up as you go. It is a lot of fun to read as your journey unfolds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K L B Posted February 25, 2018 #58 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Boarding in 2 weeks- following! Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poffles Posted February 25, 2018 #59 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Absolutely love your writing style! Not too wordy but really witty and fun to read and your pictures are awesome. Your dogs are beautiful, golden girls LOL. Following along for sure. I have not done RCL yet, done NCL, Carnival, Disney and currently stuck on Celebrity with one booked this October, but really want to sail RCL and debating Allure or Freedom for a next cruise and maybe booking one when on board. I really like Celebrity (for the reduced smoke and not feeling crowded) but personally feel their entertainment is boring and lacking and I keep thinking an RCL ship might be in order. Enjoy your trip!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyhooked Posted February 25, 2018 #60 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Enjoying your pictures. Have a great cruise. When we were on Allure in 2012, we stayed on the ship at each port and enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisyh Posted February 25, 2018 #61 Share Posted February 25, 2018 I am loving your report so far. We sail on the Oasis in three weeks, and your post will help me get through these long weeks. I feel your foot pain! After having foot surgery in Dec. and being in a cast for 7 weeks (non-weight bearing) and a boot for 4 weeks, I finally was able to throw my boot away a week ago. I know you are so happy to be able to get rid of it on the ship. I am concerned my choice of footwear on my cruise in 21 days. Chacos are great for daytime wear, but I don't know what I am going to do for dinner attire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accio_7 Posted February 25, 2018 #62 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Following, am enjoying your live report so far, Chris! Hard to believe you guys have snow in Chicago, it’s 42 degrees F (6 degrees C) here in Toronto and snow has all but melted. Hopefully you guys will come home to warmer weather [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted February 25, 2018 Author #63 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Hopped on some random shuttle outside the hotel.... drove right past Allure to drop off some passengers at another ship [emoji849][emoji51][emoji51] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mort13ers Posted February 25, 2018 #64 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Will be on her in 2 weeks, Have a great time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted February 25, 2018 Author #65 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Got to the port at a little after 11, and they were already boarding. [emoji106] walked right on. I didn’t do the online check in until the week before, so got a 2 pm boarding time, which I knew didn’t matter anyway. Wonder why they request you upload a photo for check in, and the n they take your picture anyway? [emoji848] All is good with the world. Had my roast beef sandwich, got my pina colada, and saw Nancy the concierge to confirm my reservations! Trying to upload the next round of photos, but no luck [emoji51] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted February 25, 2018 Author #66 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Got to the port at a little after 11, and they were already boarding. [emoji106] walked right on. I didn’t do the online check in until the week before, so got a 2 pm boarding time, which I knew didn’t matter anyway. Wonder why they request you upload a photo for check in, and the n they take your picture anyway? [emoji848] All is good with the world. Had my roast beef sandwich, got my pina colada, and saw Nancy the concierge to confirm my reservations! Trying to upload the next round of photos, but no luck [emoji51] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted February 25, 2018 #67 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Chris, Glad to see I caught up before you left port. Thanks for doing the live report. I will be sure to pay it forward on our Ovation cruises in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmom Posted February 25, 2018 #68 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Following. Loving the pre-cruise info. I usually stay at the Westin on the beach, but might have to mix it up when I'm on Allure next year. :cool: Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beej Posted February 25, 2018 #69 Share Posted February 25, 2018 We board in 3 weeks, so am anxiously awaiting your thoughts and pictures. Bon Voyage and have a great trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted February 25, 2018 Author #70 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Trying photos .... Refueling so no smoking allowed on the outside deck! [emoji51] it opened up again around 2:30 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted February 25, 2018 Author #71 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Boarding compass Caught the end of this show on the boardwalk....cute! [emoji31]my foot is swelling like crazy! Obviously overdid it today! Off to the sky bar to try and catch some fellow cruises at our informal meet and greet, then Sabor for dinner [emoji847] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajancruiser Posted February 25, 2018 #72 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Cruising on Allure on 6 May to celebrate my 55th birthday with our three daughters and respective partners and our 1 year old grandson. Super excited and will be following your live review for tips and suggestions. We have sailed with RCCL several times but this will be the first time on Allure. Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted February 26, 2018 Author #73 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Dinner at Sabor.....no pics of the guacamole and chips....it never had a chance [emoji3] officially stuffed Bacon wrapped chicken jalepeno bites, calamari, quesadillas..... I always enjoy it, but at $20pp, I think it’s a tad overpriced. It’s a completely different experience on Navigator-more elegant....also, they used to have a shrimp entree, but that’s gone now. Dessert menu pretty weak also. Probably a better value for lunch, or when it was ala carte.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuinseog Posted February 26, 2018 #74 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Greetings CC community! Tomorrow we are heading to Fort Lauderdale for our pre-cruise stay at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel prior to boarding Allure on Sunday and I’ve decided to share a live report! It’s been a super hectic year—and I haven’t checked in on CC as often as I would like. Sent my last “baby” off to college in August, and DH and I officially became empty nesters. Our last sailing in February of 2017 was followed by a whirlwind of activities, with one event after another....college visits, senior prom, graduation, party after party, dorm room shopping and finally, a 4.5 hour drive south, where I dropped my child, along with my wallet, at Indiana University in Bloomington. Go Hoosiers! I’ve done several live reports before, so a little about us to get the formalities out of the way.... Rick and Chris from the northwest suburbs of Chicago... Hoo-hoo-hoo-Hoosiers! My husband and I also both left our wallets in Bloomington, though for our own education. Hope your freshman loves it as much as we did. And we also love the Allure! Looking forward to your review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc1025 Posted February 26, 2018 #75 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Look forward to hearing about your trip. We were on Allure in December, third time and it is the best ship. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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