Allure of the Seas, Eastern Caribbean Review! 9/16/12

[mrsmoku]

Thanks so much for sharing :D Loved your report and pictures.

 

You're welcome! Thanks for reading!

[mszmek]

Thank you for the review! I really enjoyed it!

[19Ladybird67]

Thank you for taking the time to post your review. I really enjoyed reading it. I also like your tip to create a travel binder. I usually just have a travel folder, but sometimes I have so much information in it I can't lay my fingers on the piece of paper I'm looking for.

[mrsmoku]

Thank you for the review! I really enjoyed it!

 

You're welcome!

[mrsmoku]

Thank you for taking the time to post your review. I really enjoyed reading it. I also like your tip to create a travel binder. I usually just have a travel folder, but sometimes I have so much information in it I can't lay my fingers on the piece of paper I'm looking for.

 

You're very welcome! I'm glad you liked it!

 

I had read someones review a while ago and they mentioned a travel binder so I figured I would try it too and see. I won't cruise without one now! Sounds like it will be very helpful to you as well!

[alaska_planner]

Thanks!

Here are some pics from our balcony looking out at the ocean

 

 

 

what stateroom were you in? I'm sure you must have said at some point in this review, but i must have missed it!! :)

 

the view from the stateroom is gorgeous - i didn't realize the boardwalk rooms can see the ocean!

 

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[mrsmoku]

what stateroom were you in? I'm sure you must have said at some point in this review, but i must have missed it!! :)

 

the view from the stateroom is gorgeous - i didn't realize the boardwalk rooms can see the ocean!

 

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We were in 12723 and I loved it! I think the amount of ocean is really dependent on the location of your room/balcony. We were 4 or 5 cabins away from the back of the ship. I say were were about 50% Boardwalk view and 50% Ocean view and it was perfect!

[alaska_planner]

We were in 12723 and I loved it! I think the amount of ocean is really dependent on the location of your room/balcony. We were 4 or 5 cabins away from the back of the ship. I say were were about 50% Boardwalk view and 50% Ocean view and it was perfect!

 

it looks perfect!:)

[19Ladybird67]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you liked it!

 

I had read someones review a while ago and they mentioned a travel binder so I figured I would try it too and see. I won't cruise without one now! Sounds like it will be very helpful to you as well!

 

My mom and step-dad (both 70) will be cruising with us, but coming from a different part of the country. They've never really traveled, nor have they been on a cruise. This will be only the third time my mom has ever even flown on a plane. I already started putting their binder together. I think it will be very useful to them, especially to help ease the travel anxiety. I'm going to create a separate binder for my family.

[AllieMBee]

Wow great review! We're heading on the Oasis in 3 weeks! :) Can I ask what the name of the tour was you went on in St. Thomas? It took you to St. John right? Thanks!!

[mrsmoku]

My mom and step-dad (both 70) will be cruising with us, but coming from a different part of the country. They've never really traveled, nor have they been on a cruise. This will be only the third time my mom has ever even flown on a plane. I already started putting their binder together. I think it will be very useful to them, especially to help ease the travel anxiety. I'm going to create a separate binder for my family.

 

Oh I think that will be super helpful! What a great idea! If we ever travel with family, I think I may do that also for them so they have all that info (and mostly so I don't have to answer 4000 questions!)

[mrsmoku]

Wow great review! We're heading on the Oasis in 3 weeks! :) Can I ask what the name of the tour was you went on in St. Thomas? It took you to St. John right? Thanks!!

 

I am soooo jealous!!!! Have a super great time!!!!

The excursion was a day sail by Morningstar Charters (http://www.morningstarcharter.com/). I looked for a second on their website but when we booked, I just emailed them and they got back to me with the times and prices and all that. Yes, they took us to Honeymoon Bay/Beach on St. John.

[srvdmy4usn]

Amazing review! Probably the best I have read in a while. It is refreshing to hear of some "negative" experiences (the jacket, port change, the tour lunch, etc.) without the classic "it ruined everything, RC sucks" mentality. For lack of a more elegant term **** happens, even on vacations, and it sounds like your positive attitudes didn't let anything get in the way.

 

I have the same cruise coming up this September and I cant wait!

 

Thank your husband for his service, I was in the Navy for 8 years.

[mrsmoku]

Amazing review! Probably the best I have read in a while. It is refreshing to hear of some "negative" experiences (the jacket, port change, the tour lunch, etc.) without the classic "it ruined everything, RC sucks" mentality. For lack of a more elegant term **** happens, even on vacations, and it sounds like your positive attitudes didn't let anything get in the way.

 

I have the same cruise coming up this September and I cant wait!

 

Thank your husband for his service, I was in the Navy for 8 years.

 

Oh gosh! Thank you! That is such a great compliment!

It irrates me to no end when people say their entire vacation was ruined because the pool closed for 2 hours or they didn't have their favorite chicken at the WJ or something equally silly. Yep, s*** happens, even on vacation, but we don't let it ruin ours! When life gives you lemons, grab some vodka and throw a party!

 

You will have such a great time! Are you planning on writing a review?

 

I will. Thank you for your service too :)

[rodenboy]

Sorry to bump up such an old thread but this was my ever first cruise. I looked out for my party and I on your pictures but we escaped you. That being said, we were at Maho Beach too! I'm so surprised we weren't caught on your camera!

[mrsmoku]

Sorry to bump up such an old thread but this was my ever first cruise. I looked out for my party and I on your pictures but we escaped you. That being said, we were at Maho Beach too! I'm so surprised we weren't caught on your camera!

 

How awesome! I have like 1000 pictures so you might be in a few! It was such a great vacation - I want to go on another one so badly!

 

Have you gone on another cruise since?

[awhcruiser]

What was the cost pp of the day sail?

I am soooo jealous!!!! Have a super great time!!!!

The excursion was a day sail by Morningstar Charters (http://www.morningstarcharter.com/). I looked for a second on their website but when we booked, I just emailed them and they got back to me with the times and prices and all that. Yes, they took us to Honeymoon Bay/Beach on St. John.

[mrsmoku]

What was the cost pp of the day sail?

 

$130 pp is sticking in my head but I'm not entirely sure that is correct - I can look and let you know if I find it.

 

We paid ahead, over the phone since I like paying for everything early and I think we got a small discount for doing so.

 

The cab ride there and back was $40 for the both of us.

[rodenboy]

How awesome! I have like 1000 pictures so you might be in a few! It was such a great vacation - I want to go on another one so badly!

 

Have you gone on another cruise since?

 

No, but I will be on the Allure later in the year. I cannot wait!

[awhcruiser]

Thanks.

$130 pp is sticking in my head but I'm not entirely sure that is correct - I can look and let you know if I find it.

 

We paid ahead, over the phone since I like paying for everything early and I think we got a small discount for doing so.

 

The cab ride there and back was $40 for the both of us.

[mrsmoku]

No, but I will be on the Allure later in the year. I cannot wait!

 

have a great time! Are you going to write a review?? I'd love to read it if you are!

[mrsmoku]

Thanks.

 

I can't find my binder of stuff :( but K and I agree it was about $130 pp. TOTALLY WORTH IT!!!