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What Changed After Dry Dock? | Allure of the Seas 2025

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Creator's Key Takeaways

It was a good day today. Um, I can't even tell you what I did. Oh, I had lunch at I showed you I had lunch at Chops.

The seaweed is not bad at all today. When last time I was here, it just really really stunk and you can see it all over. But it's not bad at all right now.

It's been a long 20 days, so I um I'm looking forward to going home, but I'm having a great time.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Ask about tram availability if you have mobility issues at Costa Maya.
Use the Royal Caribbean app for show reservation alerts.
Try the breakfast burrito in the main dining room.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Seaweed smell at Costa MayaCheck cruise planner for warnings; it varies by time of year.
Crowded port areasExplore further back in the port for a more chill vibe.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat changed after dry dock on Allure of the Seas?
QWhat is the experience like on a cruise right after updates?
QWhat are the new spaces and changes onboard?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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YouTube Video Description

Allure of the Seas after dry dock — what actually changed? I cruised right after the updates to see what’s different (and what’s not). From new spaces to small changes you might miss, here’s the real experience onboard after dry dock. Welcome back to Barely Packed! In this episode, I take you along days 3- 6 aboard the newly revamped Allure of the Seas, fresh out of dry dock. There are layout changes, venue updates, new spaces, and refreshed areas all over the ship — and I explore them throughout the vlog. This video covers everything from Day 3 through disembarkation, including: 🛠️ Post–Dry Dock Ship Changes: • New Crown Lounge location • Vitality Café moved to the Promenade • Changes in the spa space • Mason Jar addition • And more little updates I discovered along the way! 🌴 Port Days: • Full walk-through of Costa Maya (seaweed update, shops, pool area, and tips) • Rainy-day adventure in Cozumel and how plans changed 🍽️ Food & Drinks: • Chops Grille lunch (the filet + warm chocolate cake = heaven) • Giovanni’s lunch in Central Park • Frozen cocktails at Pesky Parrot • Breakfast in the main dining room • Updated Vitality Café protein shakes 🎭 Shows & Activities: • Aqua 80's Too • Ice Show • Exploring Studio B during the behind-the-scenes tour • Attempting Mamma Mia (…mostly 😅) If you're curious about what Allure looks like after dry dock, how the refreshed spaces feel, or what’s changed, this vlog gives you a full real-life walkthrough while cruising along. 💙 Join the Barely Packed Crew! If you're enjoying the cruise vlogs, I'd love for you to subscribe! Every new subscriber helps this channel grow, and the support so far has been incredible. 👉 Subscribe here: @barely-packed #allureoftheseas #royalcaribbean #royalcaribbeancruise #allureoftheseas2025 #cruisevlog #cruiselife #cruiseship #cruisetips #cruisetravel #costamaya #cozumel #caribbeancruise #cruisevacation #oasisclass #drydock #shipupdates #travelvloggers #travelvlog #royalcaribbean #royalcaribbeancruise