Allure of the Seas Review 8th September - Western Caribbean

[novicetraveller]

Thanks for the soda warning. I'll be careful in 70 days on the Allure.

 

Gads, 4,500 shots. I thought we were trigger happy with around 1,200 from the two of us.

 

I have found that all RCI and Celebrity ships have the same white balance in the cabin so what I set in the cabin on the camera's first sailing holds on through the life of the camera. My Lumix FZ150 has two custom WB settings so I use # 2 for all out-of-cabin work. My towel bunnies are always a glorious pristine white.:)

 

I tend to be trigger happy. So I always take multiple shots and hope one is the right one.... Especially the wildlife shots.

 

In terms of white balance, on the DSLR, it is easy to change the settings.

 

If you are able to verify the issue with the freestyle machines, let me know...

[novicetraveller]

I have attached 3 images to this post. 2 of them is the Loyalty letter and the other one is about your rights as a photographer in the US. If you are taking photos in what is deemed a public place, you can't be stopped.

[novicetraveller]

The one thing I have forgotten to mention in my review is the Professional Photographers on board. I am not saying this because I am a photographer, I am saying this as a consumer of the Royal Caribbean brand. I was thoroughly disappointed with the quality of work by these so called professionals. There were a couple of images I would have bought, but the work was sloppy. On one of the images, my eyes were half shut. In another, my tie was not straight. At no point did the photographers point this out and take a corrected shot. If anyone is thinking about buying the package online, my advise is to wait until you get on the ship before spending any money on the package. I guess I have more of a critical eye than most, but if I am paying someone to take my photos, I expect the results to be better than what a 5 year old can take.

[LuckiStac13*Majesty*]

Hi, your pics are beautiful, thanks for sharing!

 

Do you happen to have your compasses? Wondering the name of the Calypso band on your sailing.

[Pebbles468]

Novice.. Your review is fantastic! Thank you so much for the details you have provided.

[novicetraveller]

Hi, your pics are beautiful, thanks for sharing!

 

Do you happen to have your compasses? Wondering the name of the Calypso band on your sailing.

 

The compasses are on https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9e3nhv9a4us03iy/uiRJrsLErd. If the link doesn't work, look at post 27. If that doesn't work, let me know.

 

And thank you for your comment.

Edited September 23, 2013 by novicetraveller

[novicetraveller]

Novice.. Your review is fantastic! Thank you so much for the details you have provided.

 

No problem. I am glad the info helped. If any more info on my experiences is needed, please let me know.

 

(Btw, before anyone asks if escargots were served... I have no idea, and from I saw, nobody at the tabled ordered it!)

[LuckiStac13*Majesty*]

The compasses are on https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9e3nhv9a4us03iy/uiRJrsLErd. If the link doesn't work, look at post 27. If that doesn't work, let me know.

 

And thank you for your comment.

 

Awesome, thanks. Sorry I missed the link.

[LuckiStac13*Majesty*]

Got my info, thanks!

Edited September 23, 2013 by LuckiStac13*Majesty*

[novicetraveller]

Awesome, thanks. Sorry I missed the link.

 

With over 130 posts, it's easily done. :)

[lvstitch]

 

Some people from my Live Review have asked me to upload some images from the Dinning Room in relation to where Table 419 is located and the Concierge Lounge.

 

Main Dining Room

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you, thank you , thank you:)

[disneyfan1313]

Just wanted to say "thanks" for putting the time and effort into this TR. I haven't seen one from a photographers POV before and I found it very interesting!

[novicetraveller]

Thank you, thank you , thank you:)

 

No problem. Sorry it took a long time to post the info

[novicetraveller]

Just wanted to say "thanks" for putting the time and effort into this TR. I haven't seen one from a photographers POV before and I found it very interesting!

 

Pleasure. All I have to do now is update my FB blog. *sigh* I love my photography. It is a shame we don't many more photography reviews. There is a lot of talent out there.

[sky0000547]

Hi novicetraveller

 

I believe we have met on the cruise during the all access tour. I'm the other guy from the UK (with the Canon) travelled with my wife. You took my photo on the helipad!!

 

Having read the beginning of this thread with you from London, single traveller, into photography.....things were starting to click with me. Without reading the whole thread (yet) I went staright to your day 5 review to find if there is any reference to the 'All Access Tour' and there it is then I am convinced it is you.

[davrap222]

Thanks for your review. Enjoyed your photography and commentary very much. Inspiration for all of us avid amateurs!

[novicetraveller]

Hi novicetraveller

 

I believe we have met on the cruise during the all access tour. I'm the other guy from the UK (with the Canon) travelled with my wife. You took my photo on the helipad!!

 

Having read the beginning of this thread with you from London, single traveller, into photography.....things were starting to click with me. Without reading the whole thread (yet) I went staright to your day 5 review to find if there is any reference to the 'All Access Tour' and there it is then I am convinced it is you.

 

I remember you. If I remember correctly, you love the auto dial option. :o

 

It was a pleasure meeting both of you on the tour. I hope you enjoyed the tour, and the cruise. :)

[sky0000547]

I remember you. If I remember correctly, you love the auto dial option. :o

 

It was a pleasure meeting both of you on the tour. I hope you enjoyed the tour, and the cruise. :)

 

That's me.

 

The tour was nice and hope you enjoyed the whole cruise.

[mikats]

Please tell me how to book this tour. I will be on the Nov. 17th sailing and would very much love to do this behind the scenes tour. Your review is awesome by the way!!

Edited September 24, 2013 by mikats
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[novicetraveller]

Please tell me how to book this tour. I will be on the Nov. 17th sailing and would very much love to do this behind the seens tour. Your review is awesome by the way!!

 

You will need to go to Guest Services to book the tour. It costs around $150, but if you are a D+, you might get it cheaper, if not free.

[mikats]

thanks so much, I will do that-

[novicetraveller]

thanks so much, I will do that-

 

I hope you enjoy the tour. And thanks for your previous comment

[sky0000547]

Please tell me how to book this tour. I will be on the Nov. 17th sailing and would very much love to do this behind the scenes tour. Your review is awesome by the way!!

 

The tours only take place on sea days and are very limited. I suggest you book early at guest services at the start of the cruise to avoid disappointment. The tour is advertised on the cruise compass.

Edited September 24, 2013 by sky0000547

[#1TravelMom]

If you still have problems, please let me know.

 

Nope - still will not open. I can get to the document, but when I click on it, it says "error". Just for clarity - I can open everything else in the dropbox.

Edited September 30, 2013 by #1TravelMom
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[novicetraveller]

Nope - still will not open. I can get to the document, but when I click on it, it says "error". Just for clarity - I can open everything else in the dropbox.

 

Strange. What document were you having problems with again?

Edited September 30, 2013 by novicetraveller