Extra costs? Freedom vs Allure

[SeanShaylee]

I am debating on cruising with the Allure or the Freedom. What "extras" do you have to pay for on the Allure? I understand specialty restaurants, but what about the zip line? And reserving for shows seems awkward to me- we are going to be traveling with a 7 and 9 year old. We usually vacation on the fly- with kids its hard to predict what they will want to do. I don't know if I can rationalize the extra $1000 it's going to be to go on the Allure- HELP!!!! Is it really worth it???

[Cruising89143]

There really is no different in on board costs verses the Freedom. You pay for alcohol, casino, shore excurisons, sodas, bottled water and specialty dining. The same as the Freedom. The entertainment such as the shows are included in your cruise fare as is things like the zip line, rock climbing wall, carousel, ice skating. The only real difference will be the cost between the two ships.

[CaptData]

Perhaps you should consider that the Allure has the Sherk stuff on board. If you don't want that then go with the 1000 less and buy shore ex with it on Freedom. Enjoy no matter what you do.