Allure of the seas January 8 - live ish

[#55worktoplay]

1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said:

I might have that view in two weeks if, somehow, things actually work out.

I hope things work out for you, nothing like getting a break from the cold temperatures while drinking cocktails on the sunny deck. 
 

I have so many credits to use up but until I can be guaranteed I won’t be quarantined anywhere I will sit and freeze. 

[SMN]

9:45 ship time folks heading on to island 

[Schnitzel3]

We are supposed to be on the Jan 22 sailing. Is there trivia during the day and do they have the ice skating and diving shows?

[mein18]

1 hour ago, Buckeye_Tom said:

 

 It appears you are a day early to St Maarten due to on-board scheduling changes.  How does that work for those that have excursions paid/planned in advance - both private at thru RC?

They automatically moved the excursion to today if it was going to run. Appears most if not all did.

Other islands they refunded.

[mein18]

Orient Beach.

[TickledBlue]

8 minutes ago, mein18 said:

Orient Beach.

Looks nice except for that giant finger coming out of the sky 😁

[nelblu]

22 minutes ago, mein18 said:

Orient Beach.

what time is it and boy never saw it this empty.  Any nudes around😁

[mein18]

14 minutes ago, TickledBlue said:

Looks nice except for that giant finger coming out of the sky 😁

Oops!!

[mein18]

Just now, nelblu said:

what time is it and boy never saw it this empty.  Any nudes around😁

There were only about 20 on our excursion. In the past, would have been 2+ bus loads.

We stay away from that side of the beach. One lady who walked down said they are all in their 70's plus.

[nelblu]

3 minutes ago, mein18 said:

There were only about 20 on our excursion. In the past, would have been 2+ bus loads.

We stay away from that side of the beach. One lady who walked down said they are all in their 70's plus.

That's what I saw of a lot the last time we ventured to OB and that was before the hurricane devastated the island.

[micruiser2002]

1 hour ago, #55worktoplay said:

I hope things work out for you, nothing like getting a break from the cold temperatures while drinking cocktails on the sunny deck. 
 

I have so many credits to use up but until I can be guaranteed I won’t be quarantined anywhere I will sit and freeze. 

Not sure you can ever be guaranteed you won't be quarantined.  I believe if there is a Norovirus outbreak they also require passengers to quarantine.

[SG65CB]

4 hours ago, colesc15 said:

A few more pics of sailing in.

 

It's always neat to watch the pilot transfer onto a moving cruise ship. 

[mrneva]

Thanks for sharing. We’ll be on the Allure end of march. I must say the ship looks kinda eerie and lonely without the crowd but also nice at the same time. I actually enjoy company. Seeing other people having fun on the ship also makes me happy.  I’d say ~50% passenger capacity is the sweet spot. 

[mein18]

40 minutes ago, mrneva said:

Thanks for sharing. We’ll be on the Allure end of march. I must say the ship looks kinda eerie and lonely without the crowd but also nice at the same time. I actually enjoy company. Seeing other people having fun on the ship also makes me happy.  I’d say ~50% passenger capacity is the sweet spot. 

Being at around 42% it pretty much depends on where you are on the ship. Some places jumping others sparse.

[Ocean Boy]

33 minutes ago, mein18 said:

Being at around 42% it pretty much depends on where you are on the ship. Some places jumping others sparse.

That is actually rather nice. One can have some peace and tranquility, if that is what they are in the mood for, without retreating to their cabin. Then if they want more action simply take a walk to the appropriate venue.

[mein18]

33 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

That is actually rather nice. One can have some peace and tranquility, if that is what they are in the mood for, without retreating to their cabin. Then if they want more action simply take a walk to the appropriate venue.

Exactly!

[FromSea2ShiningSea]

6 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

I might have that view in two weeks if, somehow, things actually work out.

 

I hope you will take that leap of faith.  Things will work out.  

[colesc15]

Had a great day with Bernard's tour. Even though we were a day early, no problem changing. It was us and 4 other people on the excursion, 2 from Mein Schiff, one local guy, and us. 

 

First up was the iguana place 

 

After that, we spent time at orient Beach. Went in the water for a bit, it was refreshing but really wavy. I took a walk down the beach and hit the nude part. Don't think I saw a single person under the age of 70. -1 out of 5 on the yelp review 😂

 

 

Followed by a stop at marigot and we stopped at Sandy's for some jerk food 

 

 

 

After we headed to Maho for a bit. I would have preferred to stay at Maho longer than orient but maho was packed. 

 

Got back on the ship a bit ago and now getting some snacks at Johnny rockets

 

[colesc15]

Look at the aft😍

 

 

And the yacht near us

 

[colesc15]

[Husky1987]

So jealous right now.  St. Maarten has long been my favorite place in the Caribbean.

[NANAGOESAILING]

Are you staying over night? We had friends on last week and that’s what they did.  Anyone every visit Juggie’s, Smallet Bar in the World.  In the alley by the Catholic Church.  He offers 2 beers and a cigar for $1.99.  And lots of BS.  Fun place to drop husbands off while you go shopping ladies.  

[rdtpm64]

On 1/8/2022 at 3:46 PM, woodz said:

What shape are the cabins in?? We go in April for our 3rd time on Allure.

When in April are you going?  We're on the April 22 cruise.

[Sprite47]

On 1/8/2022 at 1:00 PM, colesc15 said:

Holy smokes, this food looks awesome!!!!! Going in March. Can't wait. Is this at Giovanni's?

[colesc15]

26 minutes ago, NANAGOESAILING said:

Are you staying over night? We had friends on last week and that’s what they did.  Anyone every visit Juggie’s, Smallet Bar in the World.  In the alley by the Catholic Church.  He offers 2 beers and a cigar for $1.99.  And lots of BS.  Fun place to drop husbands off while you go shopping ladies.  

No we leave at 6 tonight. Coco cay Friday