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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.

Just got off the Oasis in March and I personally look at depth signs before entering pools so I know what I'm swimming in. On the Oasis, the main pool is 4' 1" at one end and 4' 9" at the other. The beach pool is 4' 5" by 4' 9" and the H2O Zone pool ranges from 2' 9" to 3' 5" with a separate current pool/ lazy river (3' 5"). The sports pool is 4' 6" at each end and 4' 9" in the middle. The depth of the hot tubs are not marked but I would estimate somewhere between 2.5 and 3 feet. I hope this helped!

Hello everybody,

I am sailing on the Allure of the Seas on March 8, 2015 (Western Carib) and was curious who the captain and cruise director will be. I just got off the Oasis this past March (Eastern Carib) and our captain was Trym Selvag and cruise director was Dave Chapman. Both were very outgoing and did a great job, in my opinion. If anybody knows I was curious to know!

Thank you.