Help me pick area on Allure... please.

[debbs0723]

Hi all.

 

I decided about 2 hours ago that I'm booking the Allure for me and a bunch of other family members next November. Thing is I'm trying to book on the wow sale today.

 

Right now it looks like we are just going for the cheapest category since we are never in our rooms. I think that is category M. (could be wrong).

 

I have two girls 10 and 13 at the time of the trip. I will probably let the older one jet off just a little by herself to get pizza or icecream or walk around the shops. We did this on the Navigator but I've never been on a ship so crazy huge as the Allure. Any suggestions on general location I should ask for placement on the ship?

 

Thanks,

Debbie

[dacsmom]

I am on the Allure in October and I chose Deck 9 because there are cabins above and below (less noise) and you can walk to just about every other deck and not have to wait on an elevator.

[joand452]

You will love Allure! At least we did. :D

 

We usually try to book cabins near the elevators/stairs, but usually deck 8 or 9. Last December we booked late and chose a balcony cabin on deck 6 on Explorer. It was so convenient to the Royal Promenade, so maybe you might want to be on deck 5 (where the Allure's RP is), to give your older DD that little bit of freedom. Adventure Ocean is on deck 14, all the way forward.

 

So, anyway, my suggestion is for something mid-ship, maybe deck 5 or 6. The ship is huge when looking at it from the ground, but once you're on it, it doesn't feel that big -- or crowded. Crowd control is well done.

 

Have you looked at the deck plans?

 

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/ships/ship/decks/deck/home.do?shipCode=AL

 

That's always a good first start.

 

Do come back and let us know what you've chosen!

[debbs0723]

Thank you both. No, I have not even had a chance to look at deck plans. I usually spend WAYYY more time planning something. I've seen video after video of this ship but I have absolutely no idea what is where. I think I'll find out where the promenade is and ask for something around deck 8 or 9 by the elevators as suggested.

 

It's weird not spending hours picking out a location but i'm not really sure how much it matters on a huge ship like this. We booked pretty late on the Navigator last year and got one of the last rooms available and it was fine.

 

Thanks,

Debbie

[dacsmom]

I like to spend many months obsessively planning and driving myself crazy. Here are some main points:

Deck 4 - Casino, Studio B

Deck 5 - Promenade, Sorrentos pizza, cupcake cupboard

Deck 6 - Hot dog stand, Carousel, Donut shop, Johnny Rockets

Deck 11 - Library

Deck 14 - Adventure Ocean

Deck 15 - Kids pool, Arcade, sports court

Deck 16 - Zip Line, Flowrider

Edited December 4, 2013 by dacsmom

[debbs0723]

I like to spend many months obsessively planning and driving myself crazy. Here are some main points:

Deck 4 - Casino, Studio B

Deck 5 - Promenade, Sorrentos pizza, cupcake cupboard

Deck 6 - Hot dog stand, Carousel, Donut shop, Johnny Rockets

Deck 11 - Library

Deck 14 - Adventure Ocean

Deck 15 - Kids pool, Arcade, sports court

Deck 16 - Zip Line, Flowrider

 

 

I am with you. I like to do that as well. However, it looks like now there are only deck 3 mid ship options left in that category. I'm not sure whether it is worth the $200 some odd bump just to get the same type room but on a different floor. That sounds like fun money to me. Thoughts?

[dacsmom]

My only reservation with deck 3 would be if it is directly under the casino. Then I would probably find something else. If not I would save the $200 and take a deck 3 stateroom

[debbs0723]

Well.... CRAPSCICLES. That is all they have left is deck 3 under the casino. Looks like I'm even extremely limited on the upgrade that will cost me $200 more than it jumps up greatly. I wonder how bad it will be. We usually hit the pillow and knock out (sometimes advil pm helps with that also). Jeez.... a year in advance I did not think my options on such a large ship would be so limited.

 

Debbie

[debbs0723]

I guess my travel agent did not think staying under the casino was the best idea either. I went ahead and upgraded and had the choice between 6 and 7 midship. I picked 6 because he said there were more rooms open on that deck for family members that will eventually join us and try to get a close by room and because it looked like kind of a fun deck with the carousel, etc... I can kick my kids out to that area when I'm trying to get ready.

 

Thanks again for all your help. I think your casino comment might have saved me a week of little sleep. It was onl $160 in the end to upgrade.

 

Debbie

[riclop]

Deck 8-12 near elevators.

[help04me]

Hi all.

 

I decided about 2 hours ago that I'm booking the Allure for me and a bunch of other family members next November. Thing is I'm trying to book on the wow sale today.

 

Right now it looks like we are just going for the cheapest category since we are never in our rooms. I think that is category M. (could be wrong).

 

I have two girls 10 and 13 at the time of the trip. I will probably let the older one jet off just a little by herself to get pizza or icecream or walk around the shops. We did this on the Navigator but I've never been on a ship so crazy huge as the Allure. Any suggestions on general location I should ask for placement on the ship?

 

Thanks,

Debbie

I liked mid ship on the 9th floor because 1 floor down you are at central park 4 floors down you are at boardwalk headed the other direction of course

[dacsmom]

It looks like you got a good deal on deck 6. Even after months of planning you may have chosen the same stateroom. Maybe there is something to be said for deciding in one night. Have a great cruise.

[Ashland]

We were just on deck #6 exactly midship (balcony 6662) and it was a great location..consider yourself lucky to have this option..enjoy !!

[molly361]

I guess my travel agent did not think staying under the casino was the best idea either. I went ahead and upgraded and had the choice between 6 and 7 midship. I picked 6 because he said there were more rooms open on that deck for family members that will eventually join us and try to get a close by room and because it looked like kind of a fun deck with the carousel, etc... I can kick my kids out to that area when I'm trying to get ready.

 

Thanks again for all your help. I think your casino comment might have saved me a week of little sleep. It was onl $160 in the end to upgrade.

 

Debbie

 

 

You did good. We were on the floor above the casino once (not Oasis) and were right over the craps table. Very noisy until the wee hours of the morning.:eek:

[debbs0723]

Thank you all for the encouraging words. We picked deck 6 so that my parents could have a room two doors down. We found it very convenient with the kids and everybody to be able to run into each other in the hall. It is also very easy when reading this boards to convince yourself you need a balcony room, etc. However, this is going to be my 5th cruise and we have found that we would rather have that money to play with. To each his own and I have to remember that.

 

Thanks again,

Debbie

[Cruise a holic]

Hi all.

 

I decided about 2 hours ago that I'm booking the Allure for me and a bunch of other family members next November. Thing is I'm trying to book on the wow sale today.

 

Right now it looks like we are just going for the cheapest category since we are never in our rooms. I think that is category M. (could be wrong).

 

I have two girls 10 and 13 at the time of the trip. I will probably let the older one jet off just a little by herself to get pizza or icecream or walk around the shops. We did this on the Navigator but I've never been on a ship so crazy huge as the Allure. Any suggestions on general location I should ask for placement on the ship?

 

Thanks,

Debbie

 

We enjoy deck 9/10/11. My rule is: Cabins above and below and close to midship regardless of the category. My DH and I brought our grandkids with us and before we left, we purchased good walkie/talkies. The kids, aged 9 and 12 were able to keep in contact with us and enjoy some independence exploring the ship together.

 

We had connecting CPV cabins- they (and we) loved it! In a couple of weeks, my DH and I will be sailing on the Allure alone- an adult vacation this time!

 

Enjoy your cruise.

Edited December 5, 2013 by Cruise a holic

[debbs0723]

You bring up an interesting point about the walkie talkies. We bought really good ones that were recommended by this board for our cruise last year on the Navigator of the seas and found them spotty at best. We gave up on them after about day 3. We were considering renting those ship phones to keep in contact.

[Cruise a holic]

You bring up an interesting point about the walkie talkies. We bought really good ones that were recommended by this board for our cruise last year on the Navigator of the seas and found them spotty at best. We gave up on them after about day 3. We were considering renting those ship phones to keep in contact.

I do not recall the brand we purchased, but they worked great! We did have to change the frequency. I had heard the walkie talkies available on board were not so great. I will ask my DH if he can give me the name/model number of the walkie talkies we purchased.

 

Enjoy!

[debbs0723]

I do not recall the brand we purchased, but they worked great! We did have to change the frequency. I had heard the walkie talkies available on board were not so great. I will ask my DH if he can give me the name/model number of the walkie talkies we purchased.

 

Enjoy!

 

 

Okay, great. Thanks. I would really appreciate that over having to rent those phones. We took the ones we had purchased back after we got off the ship so no loss there.

[Cruise a holic]

Okay, great. Thanks. I would really appreciate that over having to rent those phones. We took the ones we had purchased back after we got off the ship so no loss there.

 

My DH said it was Motorola MT230TPR 3 pack rechargeable. He purchased on line at a "well know website" for under $80.

[debbs0723]

Thanks. I put that in my notes. Are we not allowed to say the website? :D

 

Debbie

[Cruise a holic]

Thanks. I put that in my notes. Are we not allowed to say the website? :D

 

Debbie

 

Hi Debbie,

I do not think we are- we cannot mention any TA's either.

[debbs0723]

Interesting. I've been on these boards on and off over the years but I have to refresh myself.

[redlobster]

We travel with a group like you are describing. We enjoy Decks 8-11 so those who can STAIR IT can move upwards or downwards quickly.