Rare BillOh Posted September 6, 2011 #101 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Can anyone tell me if dining at Samba Grill is a super long process? We have 8:30 pm reservations for Samba and 10:45 pm reservations for OceanAria. It doesn't have to be a long process, but it can be if you want, they won't kick you out. We got our fill and were out in an hour. I think we saw most meats go by at least once. We got to a show in about the same time frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted September 6, 2011 #102 Share Posted September 6, 2011 The ads for Allure seem to concentrate on Dreamworks entertainment for the children. I know they have alot of adult evening entertainment, but did you feel overrun by dressed up characters, etc or was this kept in the children's club? IMO, they are easily avoided. They did have events in the Aqua theater, and a parade in the promenade, but we avoided them. The only time I actually saw the characters was when I tried to do an 11am run on the running track on deck 5. They have a dressing room at the aft end there and make there way across the track to get to stairs to the aqua theater. I nearly ran into an un-escorted hippo that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted September 6, 2011 #103 Share Posted September 6, 2011 The regular TV networks and some specialty programing (such as Discovery network shows having to do with Royal Caribbean cruises). In addition there are a couple of fairly recent release movies. I'm thinking one was Yogi Bear (the live action animated movie from last year) and I think the other was Iron Man 2, but won't swear to it. (May 1 sailing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullyair Posted September 6, 2011 #104 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I nearly ran into an un-escorted hippo that day. That it so funny :D Pictures please ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soozaay Posted September 7, 2011 #105 Share Posted September 7, 2011 this thread helps the time for the next couple of weeks i have to wait before my 9/25 cruise. thanks for all the info! susie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesbeara Posted September 7, 2011 #106 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Is there a special "breakfast" dining area/room for Diamond Members on Allure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosebud1g Posted September 7, 2011 #107 Share Posted September 7, 2011 You are quite welcome familyofd! We really liked the wipeout cafe too. It is located on the deck below the flow rider that you lay down to surf. My son liked getting tacos and nachos there. I saw pretzel dogs there too but never tried one. They also had at the wipeout cafe mini subs cut in appetizer sizes. I had a tuna and egg salad. there is also a soft serve yogurt machine and an iced tea, lemonade, water dispenser . Enjoy!!!! The Allure is amazing but it flew by. I didn't get everything done I wanted to do. Oh and one more thing... The cafe promenade has a really good seafood salad and egg sandwich only available day one and day two... It is SO good!!! The cookies and chocolate brownies are yummy too in the Cafe Promenade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilyclub Posted September 7, 2011 #108 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Is there a special "breakfast" dining area/room for Diamond Members on Allure? One of the side dining rooms is set aside for D's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kycruisefan Posted September 7, 2011 #109 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Thanks for all of the tips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted September 7, 2011 #110 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Just booked Allure for March of '13. This will be my first cruise with Royal Caribbean. I have learned so much already from this thread. Super excited now, the only downside is how am I gonna make til the cruise? Anyway to the OP, thank you for starting this thread. Is there a roll call group formed yet for your sailing? If not start one. I've booked 3 cruises with more than a year ahead. The roll call groups sure help pass the time and can make the actual cruise even more fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted September 7, 2011 #111 Share Posted September 7, 2011 i have looked at all of those menus that have been posted and whilst my wife and daughter (8) might not struggle, myself and My son (11) definately will as the menu is reasonably beyond what we would normally deem eatible :D (my son is a visual eater and if its to complex he wont touch it, irrespective of what it taste like, no idea where he gets it from :p) They will cater to him somewhat, how much you will have to ask other parents, but on Allure our first night there was a table for 10 behind us and it was full of kids from 6-12 I would guess. They were all served pizza and fries. They were very loud the entire dinner, this was 2nd seating by the way. They didn't cause any trouble, but they were consistently loud the entire dinner. I never figured out who their parents were as no adult ever approached the table other than the waiters. I remember thinking they could have ate at the Windjammer, which they might of the rest of the week because I never saw them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted September 7, 2011 #112 Share Posted September 7, 2011 How many days prior to sailing can you book specialty restaurants and shows? It seems to vary slightly, but start looking 90 days ahead. Also keep any eye on your roll call group. You may find the bookings not available and 15 minutes later someone in your group will announce they booked theirs. If I remember right, the May 15th sailing reservations became available the same day as ours, so what was 75 days ahead for us was 90 for them. Or close to that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floatel_lvr Posted September 7, 2011 #113 Share Posted September 7, 2011 this thread helps the time for the next couple of weeks i have to wait before my 9/25 cruise. thanks for all the info! susie Susie, Please be kind to her, we are on the sailing after you... ;-D RA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tampadee Posted September 7, 2011 #114 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Any good wins in the Casino?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesbeara Posted September 7, 2011 #115 Share Posted September 7, 2011 One of the side dining rooms is set aside for D's. Thanks for the response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebl Posted September 7, 2011 #116 Share Posted September 7, 2011 We are booked on the Allure in an accessible cabin. DH needs a mobility scooter and if our room had the bed near the closet we would never get in the room. Does anyone have any pics or know the dimensions of these room, specifically 6636. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackogolf Posted September 7, 2011 #117 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Is there a "free" area where you can use a steam room/ sauna etc. on the Allure. Or do you have to book Spa services to use this type of an area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICMDGO Posted September 7, 2011 #118 Share Posted September 7, 2011 You are quite welcome familyofd!We really liked the wipeout cafe too. It is located on the deck below the flow rider that you lay down to surf. My son liked getting tacos and nachos there. I saw pretzel dogs there too but never tried one. They also had at the wipeout cafe mini subs cut in appetizer sizes. I had a tuna and egg salad. there is also a soft serve yogurt machine and an iced tea, lemonade, water dispenser . Enjoy!!!! The Allure is amazing but it flew by. I didn't get everything done I wanted to do. Oh and one more thing... The cafe promenade has a really good seafood salad and egg sandwich only available day one and day two... It is SO good!!! The cookies and chocolate brownies are yummy too in the Cafe Promenade. Was the ice tea, water, lemonade free ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KKB Posted September 7, 2011 #119 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Ice tea, tap water & lemonade are free; they also offer a flavored water that I was a big fan of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sherry84 Posted September 8, 2011 #120 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Just got off the Allure a few weeks back. Starbucks is the same on the ship as on land. Have all of the treats and everything! You can even use your Gold Card! Enjoy! Wow, so I can use my already loaded card and get points onboard? Yay! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiyana4 Posted September 8, 2011 #121 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Awesome thread!!!! We have just under a year to wait it out. This will definitely help pass the time. Keep the tips coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrdieJ Posted September 13, 2011 #122 Share Posted September 13, 2011 What is the sports bar(s) on Allure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted September 13, 2011 #123 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Is there a special seating area saved for Diamond Plus Crown and Anchor Members at the OceanAria and Chicago Shows? Jimbo:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniebear10 Posted September 18, 2011 #124 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Does anyone have copies of the Western Cruise Compasses..Jamaica, Cozumel and Labadee. We sail Nov. 6. :D BTW these are great tips thanks so much to all that contributed. :) Mary Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawyerboy5555 Posted September 28, 2011 #125 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Anyone who has been on a recent Allure western itinerary - which nights were formal nights? Anyone have any recent cruise compasses? I saw the ones posted earlier, but they're from January 2011 - was hoping to find something much more recent if possible. Thanks again!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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