ericaleadavis

What was your total for the trip to Paradise beach? I am trying to decide between that or an all-inclusive option like Nachi Cocum.

Love your review!

We just got back from Allure with the same itinerary! You are going to love it!!!

We were just there on Dec 14th and did not see a pool. 😂 But anything they do, it will be amazing. I would book whatever possible to go back. 

We cruised on a allure out of Miami earlier this month. We left our rooms at 7:40 with our luggage and we were at the Miami airport checking in at 8:45. It was super fast!!! We were super impressed. 

How was CocoCay?

2 hours ago, Espn said:

Oh cool. My nephew starts WOCS and then flight school at Ft Rucker next June. He wants to fly Blackhawks too.

 

So, at the port in San Juan, are there shops around the port to get souvenirs like most places? In a couple of weeks we thought we would just get off the ship and buy a couple of things and then head back to the pool or solarium.

I am at Ft. Rucker! SMALL WORLD!

We were just there yesterday, Beautiful beach, amazing food, good drinks and very good service. The sea grass was not too bad, staff keep the beach very clean. Water was brown but sitting in a floaty chair with a margarita was still a great day!:D

 

Sherri:)

Do you have any pics? I am counting down the days until I go (76 days) and I am living vicariously through these reviews.

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Most passengers are still on the island.......there are always lots of empty chairs while ship is in port.

Ahhhhhh. Yes. The chair hogs are MIA. More reason to stay on the boat in Nassau in December... [emoji23]

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ALL THE CHAIRS ARE NOT SAVED?!? What is this witchcraft?

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If you want any recommendations for the ports on things to do, let me know. In Cozumel we did a private sailing/snorkeling charter on a 45ft sailboat that was amazing. They only take max 10 people but we were the only ones booked so we had it to ourselves and the price was cheap! Definitely the way to go over the huge crowds on the ship booked excursion.

 

Have an amazing time...even in your D5 ;).

Oh! How did you book the charter in Cozumel?!?

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When are you going? Our allure is Dec 9th so will be on the ship for my birthday.

Same!!! We will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary on the 13th!

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We are doing the same cruise out of Miami in December so let the stalking commence! :)

Next time I think everyone needs to know the exact date of the sailng and ship and the category you booked and what you paid. Then we all can advise you better when someone offers you a upgrade to a different category cabin to decide if it was worth it or not.

 

To many unknowns when you first asked the question. Every week is different when it comes to prices.

 

Jimbo:)

Great point! Thanks for the advice!!! This newbie needs all the help she can get. 😊

Well now RCI says it will be $918 to upgrade... so NOPE! We will stick with the balcony. But thanks for the feedback in case they try to upsell closer to December!!!

There is no "kitchenette" in a JS. There is a larger bathroom, room and a walk-in closet. Gratuities are the same as for your balcony cabin, not higher. For $500 total I would do it, as, yes, the balcony cabins are pretty small on that class ship. We always cruise in a JS now after trying larger suites and many balconies.

The balcony is key for us. We plan to sit out there a lot. Thanks!!!

What category balcony are you booked in? Central Park, Boardwalk or Ocean View? I would probably take it for $500 total but not per person. One date I looked at the JS was almost $1,000 more pp than an ocean view balcony.

Oceanview 8D

That doesn't sound like an upsell then - just a regular upgrade. Have you checked on your own?

I am so new to this stuff that I didn't even know upsell was a thing. That is why I said "upgrade." :p

I would probably do it for $500. That's pretty far in advance for them to be offering upsells. Have never heard of that.

Well, our TA knew we were interested when we booked so he checked for us. :)

Before everyone says, "This has already been answered..." I have searched the forums for hours and still have this question. Promise I did the work before I started a new thread. ;)

We are booked on the Allure for December. We have only done ocean view on smaller ships, but booked balcony for our first time on this class for our 10th anniversary trip. We were offered an upgrade to JS yesterday for $500. Is it worth it? We plan to get a drink package, as well. I do like the idea of the larger balcony with lounge chairs and an overall larger room, but I have no experience with this big of a boat and roomers that are nicer than interior on tiny ships. :p

I appreciate the help!

We are booked on the Allure for December. We have only done ocean view on smaller ships, but booked balcony for our first time on this class for our 10th anniversary trip. We were offered an upgrade to JS yesterday for $500. Is it worth it? We plan to get a drink package, as well. I do like the idea of the larger balcony with lounge chairs.