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On Oasis and Allure, Deck 8 aft, it was located in the Oceanaria seating area. Numerous muster stations are located in the outdoors in the seating area at the rear pool area. There will be crew with signs to identify which muster station area you should report to. They will scan your Seapass cards and you then get seated to watch the muster drill. In the event of an emergency, after you muster there, the crew would lead each group to their respective lifeboats. (In theory anyway, that is how it should work)

 

The biggest problem with this muster station location, is that you are out in the elements. If it is hot and sunny or cold and rainy, you will be at the mercy of the elements. In the event of an emergency it would be the least of our problems.:D

Good to know. When that happened on the Monarch (when she was still with RCCL), we were able to negociate with the crew and all muster together. I had a feeling it would be the Aqua Theater. Since I do not know for sure, those who have been in a boardwalk balcony, please feel free to continue replying and letting me know where your station was! I'm not too worried though, because the crew is awesome and easy to negotiate with. Thanks again!

Hello all,

My family and I will be sailing on the Allure of the Seas next March with two people (including myself) in a boardwalk balcony stateroom, and two across the hall in an oceanview balcony stateroom, both on Deck 8 (aft). I was wondering if we would share an assembly station (makes sense, we did on the Oasis this past March), and which station would that area be assigned to? On the Oasis, we were on Deck 7, forward, with an oceanview balcony and windowless interior stateroom, both of which mustered in the Opal Theater. The drill went very smoothly imo. I'm just kind of curious, so if anybody knows where that part of Deck 8 meets for the drill, please let me know! Thank you.

Does anybody know the temperature of the water in the T-pools?

The Aquanauts (ages 3-5) room:

 

 

The slide Sarah loved:

 

There is even a great unstaffed Open Play Room (open 9 AM-8PM) just full of toys and games for preschoolers and toddlers. And I’d read you can check out a bag of Fisher Price toys for your child to play with for the duration of the cruise (we meant to do this, but never got around to it!)

 

 

 

After stopping by to register for the clubs, the kids wanted to go for a swim, so we headed up to the pool deck. There was a lot of cleaning and maintenance going on. In fact the Starboard cantilevered hot tub was undergoing refurbishment and was out of service for our entire cruise.

The kids had fun swimming and made some new friends with other kids up in the pool that they would spend a lot of time with in the clubs as the week progressed.

 

One of my favorite daytime activities (and evening, when shows are not going on)! I loved the pools on Oasis and I have not sailed Allure yet but will next year. The pool in these photos looks like the main pool, obviously in the evening. On my sailing on the Oasis, this pool was always closed at this time for maintenance, which I thought was a little bizarre considering the other pools were still open. Is it open later on Allure? I recall the first night of the cruise, not yet aware of the maintenance schedule, where I was asked to exit the pool as I was bobbing up and down with the waves because they needed to clean it and I wasn't supposed to be in there ;) I asked if the beach pool across the way was open and was politely informed that it was, so I resumed my swim over there. Anyway, I'm glad you guys had a good time onboard and I would love to hear from anybody if you know if the main pool is open during the evenings on Allure. Thank you!

Thanks all for answering my tipping question. Here is another. My DW and I will be taking my inlaws on the Dream cruise, both of whom are elderly and one in a wheelchair to go any distance (and by that I mean more than 10 yards). So at the muster drill with the elevators locked down, how does a wheelchair bound persion get to the muster station? We have cabins on deck 5. Do we just play it smart and get to the muster station 15 minutes early, or is the muster station on deck 5 for cabins on deck 5?

As an aside, been reading Little Miss Magic review and excited to see they still have the big beer mugs available. I still have mine from the Magic cruise in 2002! Cant wait to get another. I remember seeing a man drop his while going up the outside steps and it broke in two - I thought he was going to burst into tears. They were pretty heavy.

The reason they lock down the elevators is because they may not function in an emergency. Typically, cruise ships have specially trained crew members who will gently carry the wheelchair up and down stairs with the person in it, I do believe. I think there are also special muster stations for accessible cabins. I hope this helped, and enjoy your cruise!

Hello all,

I have been doing some research on the depths of the pools on some of Royal Caribbean's ships and am curious to see how the depth of the sports pool on Freedom class compares to that of the Oasis class. The Oasis is 4' 6" at each end and 4' 9" in the middle; and though I have not sailed Freedom, I know that her main pool is 4' 6" by 5' 4". Is the sports pool (across from the main pool) the same, or is it a little different? I sailed the Oasis a few months ago and am sailing on the Allure next year, and I absolutely loved all of the pools onboard the Oasis. So to sum this up, if anybody knows the depth of the sports pool on Freedom class, please feel free to reply! Thank you.

If parents want to take a vacation from parenting, they should leave the kids at home. A lifeguard could never see a small child in a crowded pool slip quietly underwater - the parent needs to be IN the pool with the child, not sitting on a nearby lounger reading a book and having a drink.

True. Children come first.

Hi, We are looking for the best oceanview connecting cabins on the Oasis of the Seas for a January 2015 sailing. If someone could please give us some feedback on any of these connecting oceanview rooms on the ship we would appreciate. We are a party of 4 adults and 1 infant and this will be our first time sailing on Oasis of the Seas. Thanks!

 

First time sailing on a royal caribbean ship and oasis of the seas!

 

 

 

 

 

Deck 3 (3254 and 3256) or (3246 and 3248) Port Side

 

 

Deck 3 ( 3654 and 3656) or 3646 and 3648) Starboard Side

 

 

Deck 7 (7104 and 7102) or (7504 and 7506) Connecting Rooms-Forward

 

Facing Ocean View Rooms

 

 

Deck 8 (8104 and 8102) or (8502 and 8504) Connecting Rooms-Forward Facing Ocean View Rooms

 

 

Deck 9 (9104 and 9102) or (9504, 9506) Connecting Rooms-Forward Facing Ocean View Rooms

Hello,

I just got off the Oasis in March and we had such a great time, we booked the Allure for next year. I know you and your family will enjoy it very much. From the shows to the pools to the extensive dining options, you will never be board during your cruise vacation. There are plenty of pools onboard, all of which are 4.75 feet or shallower. There is also a children's waterpark with plenty of kid-friendly water features. If you're into sports, Deck 15 is the place to be with a sports court and water sports pool, as well as mini golf and two FlowRider wave simulators for bodyboarding and stand-up surfing. I spent the majority of my sea days on this deck. For a fun carnival-like atmosphere, the Boardwalk, located on Deck 6, is a great place to chill with extensive dining options. Warning: many options on the boardwalk charge, however there is a free donut stand on the boardwalk. One thing absolutely not to miss is the smoothies. I enjoyed one non-alcoholic virgin drink a day such as piña colada, strawberry daiquiri, mango, banana, etc. They are to die for and are served in the boardwalk bar and others, and bar service is also provided during shows. There is a charge for this however, it is included in the Coca Cola package which gives you unlimited access to soda machines and bar services. It is well worth the money though. If you're in the mood to get amped up or go shopping, you have the Royal Promenade on Deck 5. This area also contains a Starbucks and a levitating bar that goes 3 decks up between the Royal Promenade and Central Park. One "secret" that I discovered on my sailing that I don't think that many people know about is the very back of the ship on Deck 5. Right below the AquaTheater is an area of lounge chairs, which is beautiful at night for watching the wake of the ship, I highly recommend checking this out. This can be accessed from the jogging track, located on Deck 5 as well. For more serenity, there is Central Park on Deck 8. Lined with many restaurants, a patio, art gallery, etc. This area is absolutely beautiful. As far as entertainment, there are plenty of shows in the Opal Theater, Studio B (ice rink) and AquaTheater (boardwalk). There is also an extensive variety of dining options. I know you will have a great time onboard. Happy sailing!

What time do the pools and flow rider close on The Oasis of the Seas?

I do not know an exact time, but the FlowRiders close somewhere around 6 PM at my estimate, after which private lessons are held. As for the pools, the beach pool and sports pool are open 24 hours, I believe. The H2O Zone splash pad and lazy river close ~ 8 PM, but if I recall correctly the H2O Zone pool is open 24 hours. However, the ones that I say are open 24 hours may not be QUITE 24 hours because they have to clean, not to mention I never felt the need to check by getting up in the middle of the night for a dip. However, the Cruise Compass stated that SOME pools are open 24 hours. As for the main pool, they closed it down around 7 PM on my sailing for maintenance, same with the hot tubs at the main pool, sports pool, and H2O Zone. However, the beach pool jacuzzis are open 24 hours to my knowledge. But the main pool closed a little too early for me. I think the solarium is open 24 hours but I do not know for sure. And while the beach pool is open 24 hours, they do drain it at least once per sailing since it is saltwater, this is usually done one evening and the pool typically opens at some point the following day, I think. Anyway, I hope this helped! Happy sailing!

Here is a dining guide. Some of the prices have changed, but what is free is still free. Also, add free made to order eggs to the list at Wipeout Cafe.

 

http://www.creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/General_Info/Flyers/10020614_Allure_Specialty_Restaurant_Flyer.pdf

That's right back by the sports deck right? And I have two questions:

Do they have options of different kinds of eggs?

And do they charge extra?

Thank you!

Giovanni's Table, Chops, and Izumi are the restaurants I have booked in October on the Allure. Looking forward to the breakfast at Johnny Rockets too.

Those all sound good, and I have been wanting to go to Johnny Rockets! Unfortunately, those charge extra.

I agree, cruise lines are really targeting young families, and therefore should provide adequate and safe pool facilities for a younger set... 5 ft 7inches is entirely too deep. Even for a vigilant parent...

 

 

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I 100% agree. Parents come on the ship for vacation and should not be vigilant every second. I think that with the amount of money RCCL makes, it would be a safe option to employ lifeguards in areas such as this. And while parents are on vacation, it is their job to watch their kids but as mentioned, that can not be done continuously on their vacation. That being said, I think that a lifeguard on duty would make for a relaxing and stress-free environment for parents. Again, it is clear that this is a problem RCI realized after launching Freedom and fixed it on their next ship class. But yes, I do agree that they didn't make the best decision in the first place by putting a 5.5-foot pool in a children's waterpark.

Hello all,

My family and I just sailed the Eastern Caribbean on the Oasis of the Seas in March and loved it so much, we booked a Western Caribbean cruise on the Allure for next year. On the Oasis, we pretty much confined ourselves to the Opus dining room and Windjammer buffet. We want to expand our dining options next year, considering that the Oasis-class ships have 24 or so dining options onboard. We are thinking about making a point to visit Central Park Cafe at some point as well as Rita's Cantina on the Boardwalk. What other options do you recommend? We want to know some of the unique places onboard with the best food! Thank you.

jet skiing was so much fun, did it both times to Labadee and doing it today in savannah ga at tybee island - so much fun!

What is the cost to go jet skiing in Labadee?

My husband is also afraid of heights, but was determined to try this. Once I got up there, I was really having second thoughts. An 85-90 year old women was next to me and said it was on her bucket list....At 60 I couldn't let her go and not me...It was THE MOST AWESOME thing I think I have ever done, maybe swimming with the stingrays many years ago, comes in second. They have you do a short one over land first, actually not real great, and if you don't like it, you don't have to do the other. (Don't know about reimbursements, etc.) Once you are on your way down, the sights are spectacular. If it weren't for the cost, my husband and I would have gone again right away. Have since been ziplining in Costa Rica and another island (can't remember which). Much rather prefer the straight run with nothing to do but watch the beach, water, etc. instead of looking for your next platform, speed and stopping. I did not do the ship one when we were on it, but it just can't compare to Labadee.

Have fun whatever you decide. Kathryn

In that case, I will definitely consider it! I guess I wouldn't be much of a man if I didn't :/ but are there any steep drops because I am afraid of those! But I will practice on the ship the days before Labadee to boost my bravery!

Check out http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/destinations/shoreExcursions/subGateWayByTypeAndDest/search.do?ActivityTypeId=6&DestinationCode=CARIB&CurrencyCode=USD&LocationCode=LAB&Submit222.x=32&Submit222.y=9 to see what additional pay options are offered at Labadee. Previous posters have referred to Haitian Cultural Tour at Paradise Cove & Beach Break - QLB0 and Sandbar Island Adult Getaway - QLC8 / Sandbar Island Getaway - QLB4 (at least I assume those are the hidden beach references).

 

OP is on Allure. Be aware that Oasis & Allure have a FREE 7 second zip-line over the ship Boardwalk. The Labadee 45 second over water zip-line is $95. Many love the Labadee zip-line; but if you have never done a zip-line, I'd suggest trying out the short free one before deciding if you want to shell out $95pp and a bunch of time at Labadee.

 

After having been to Labadee a number of times (including several times before the dock was built and a visit the week after the January 2010 earthquake) I now find a reasonably quiet corner on Nellie's Beach with a lounger under a tree, and relax and go for an occasional dip in the ocean, but there are lots of choices.

 

Thom

I did the zip line this past March on the Oasis, and probably will again next year on the Allure. However, with me having a moderate fear of heights, the 45-second one on the island may not be for me!

jet skiing was so much fun, did it both times to Labadee and doing it today in savannah ga at tybee island - so much fun!

Thank you so much, that sounds fabulous! I will definitely look into that.

I read that in your review and I was going to mention it in mine as well. I am also a 5'2" non swimmer. All the adult pools are 4'9" except the solarium. I cant stand in water that it up to my forehead. If you look at peoples pics of the pools, a lot of them show people just clinging to the sides of the pools or sitting with legs dangling in. I think people would enjoy the pools much more if they were chest deep like at a hotel. I had high hopes for the Allures beach pool because I thought it sloped, didnt realize it goes from 2 inches to 4'9". I went in the Solarium pool once and it was packed. I would love to be able to enjoy a pool on a cruise. :(

Maureencruiser,

You're talking about the Oasis class ships right? All of the main pools on those ships are 4' 9" at the DEEPEST point. If you look at the signs, they are plenty shallow at the opposite end. The other end of the beach pool is 4' 5" which can easily be touched flat footed by somebody who is 5' 2". So actually, you can enjoy the pool! P.s. The main pool goes even shallower, to 4' 1" to provide for a comfortable swim.

I completely agree with all users on this thread. Five and half feet is much too deep for a kids' pool, I honesty don't know what RCI was thinking when they had this pool put in on Freedom. I have not been on Freedom of the Seas but I have seen many pictures and I was quite shocked when I saw the "kiddie" pool, at first I questioned whether or not I was reading the depth marker right. It is deeper than the main pool, which is 5' 4" at its deepest point. But as they say, you learn from mistakes, and it is evident that RCI did just that by improving it on the Oasis and Allure. It would be very costly to reduce the depth on Freedom at this point. I just think that it is sort of dangerous and like others have mentioned, there have been many cruise ship pool deaths lately and considering that RCI does not employ lifeguards, this is definitely an area where parents should keep a close eye on their children at all times.

DonnaK,

Thanks for the info, I did not know that. So we were originally supposed to have Jimmy Rhodes, I take it?

DonnaK,

He's not? Like I said I just had him on the Oasis in March (2014) but he did mention something about our sailing being his last on that ship, but I thought maybe he was just going to another ship. If he's not with RCI, that's a shame because he was a great CD!

I know I'm a little bit late, but I had Dave as CD on the Oasis in March and I must say he was fabulous! Very attentive with a good sense of humor, he really got you excited for what you have in store in your vacation. I also loved his morning show, very funny! I thought he did a great job and for those who have him on an upcoming cruise, you're in for some more fun added to your already fun cruise vacation!

Hello everybody,

I am sailing the Western Caribbean next March on the Allure of the Seas and I was wondering what some of the best excursions are in Labadee, Haiti, from those who have been to Labadee and can differentiate between some of the excursions offered there. I have heard great things about Labadee and if anybody had any suggestions for me to sign up for when I'm there with my family, I would greatly appreciate that! Thank you.

Most ships right now have purified saltwater. However, some of the newer ships such as the Oasis and Freedom class from Royal Caribbean, have freshwater which was pumped from the ocean and purified and chlorinated. The beach pool on Oasis and Allure is purified saltwater. I believe the other ship classes from RCI are purified saltwater.

And the solarium pool is 3' 11" whereas the AquaTheater can go anywhere between 0 and 17.9 feet.