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    Allure of The Seas Inside Tips

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    All advice you've received is good stuff! I would like to emphasize my opinion that there is no need to go to the main buffet. We NEVER used it during our seven days, and never missed fighting crowds and looking for tables.

     

     

     

    After 3 days, we discovered the breakfast buffet in the solarium. It's a decent size (I couldn't find any significant items missing), and it felt like maybe 50 people had discovered it. We had our choice of great seating, were able to get our food fast, and having the forward view was a nice bonus as well. Then we'd often pop into the humongous hot tubs the solarium has off each side of the ship. In the early morning, virtually no one was using them.

     

     

     

    In the evenings, there will be live music in Central Park. Usually something a little more mellow. We saw string quartet, and a piano/vocalist, etc. It is VERY pleasant, and perhaps even romantic, to stroll through the park, perhaps grab a drink at the bar, and sit and watch for a few minutes. It is just SUPER relaxing.

     

     

     

    And let me emphasize the need to reserve your Aqua Theater tickets for the earliest showing you can (we went on the very first evening out of port). It's a very fun show, and yet, if the weather is bad, they have to cancel, and you stand the risk of it never being rescheduled. We ended up seeing it in its entirety twice and even caught our favorite part a third time.

     

     

     

    Oh, and be sure to attend The Quest game show. It's always HILARIOUS. (Not for kids though.) It's held in the Ice Rink (don't worry, the ice is covered.) And finally, speaking of the ice rink, you can make reservations in advance for one of the ice shows. I recommend doing so. But they will also have a more kid's oriented show (HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON was what was on last year...not sure about now) that you cannot reserve in advance. We blew it off, assuming it would just be childish, but I've heard many folks remark that it's actually quite good and perhaps better than the other show.

     

     

     

    I'm sure I'm forgetting lots more, but other folks will pitch in. It's a VERY fun ship with loads of locations and activities.

     

     

     

    Wow...lots of great tips!!! Thanks

     

     

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    Opinions on Fort Lauderdale Hotel. Pier 66, Bahia Mar or B Ocean

    in Florida Departures

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    Which on would you pick for one night stay for a family of 4 - two adults, 2 kids?

     

     

     

    Pier 66, B Ocean or Bahia Mar.

     

     

     

    Pier 66 and B Ocean same price, Bahia Mar about $90/night more expensive.

     

     

     

    Arriving early after cruise so best case scenario early check in or they take a luggage and we get to use the pool or beach until check in available.

     

     

     

    Pier 66 is a Ft Lauderdale landmark, right near Port Everglades.

    B Ocean has recently been remodeled and basically right on the beach. ( they have a mermaid show...at least they did 2 years ago )

    Bahia Mar...another landmark on the inter coastal.

    They are all nice hotels just depends on what you’re looking for.

     

     

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    Ft. Lauderdale restaurants web pages

    in Florida Departures

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    IMO, Chuck's and Old FL Seafood House are really boring and old-fashioned...The food is ok, but I wouldn't waste vacation time eating there unless that is what you are looking for specifically... The rest of the list is filled with good choices.

     

     

     

    Chucks on 17th street is closed!

    Old Florida Seafood House is closed!

     

     

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    Sale on the deluxe drink package?

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    From reading the boards, I believe that they will allow you to purchase one deluxe package if the other person does not drink, has a medical condition, etc. However, the lowest I've seen mention of going is to the refreshment package, which covers essentially any non-alcoholic drink you can think of. I don't know that they will let you go as low as a soda package as the second package, but it is certainly worth calling and asking. You cannot book a this way online, it must be over the phone with Royal.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    “LIVE” from the Allure of the Seas - 2/25

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    How does the drink card work? Can it be purchased precruise? I was debating the deluxe drink package but my boyfriend doesn’t drink so it doesn’t make any sense to spend that kind of money for 1 person to drink. Do they sell the cards on a certain day? Thanks so much for sharing so much useful info!!! And your pictures are absolutely amazing!!! Can’t wait till October!!!! Yay!!

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