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Allure of the Seas $100M Refit – What They Fixed and What They Missed 🚢💔

JohnsAlwaysAway
JohnsAlwaysAway
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👁️ 2K views📅 4 months ago⏱️ 17:00
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review🥉Knowledgeable Creator
Transatlantic · 14 nightsFrom BarcelonaVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

Royal Caribbean spent $100 million refitting Allure of the Seas, but when I walked into my cabin I couldn’t believe what I found.

The food was lovely and the service was just so good.

It was even worse in the buffet. And also I mentioned earlier that the buffet wasn't L-shaped which meant that there wasn't kind of a flow through of air.

I think they've done a really good job with the amplification program.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring a travel adapter with USB ports as the cabin has limited charging points.
Book reservations in advance as restaurants are often full due to high loyalty status passengers.
Visit the adult solarium early on sea days as it gets very busy.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cabin condition may be disappointingFocus on other ship amenities; cabin storage is adequate
Buffet may be crowded and hotTry alternative dining venues like Central Park Cafe

Questions This Creator Answers

QWas the $100 million refit of Allure of the Seas worth the price?
QIs the ship showing its age after the refurbishment?
QIs it good value for money for a transatlantic cruise?
QWill the creator recommend this cruise?

Topics Covered

Loyalty Program2½ Sad BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconShip Condition1½ Sad BaconDining Buffet1 Happy BaconDining Main3 Happy BaconCabin Balcony2 Sad BaconEntertainment Shows2½ Happy BaconPool Deck2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Barcelona3½ Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

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YouTube Video Description

Royal Caribbean spent $100 million refitting Allure of the Seas, but when I walked into my cabin I couldn’t believe what I found. In this 2025 honest review I show you exactly what the refit fixed – and what still feels old and tired – so you know if it’s worth your money. In this video: [00:00] Intro [00:23] THE ROOM REVEAL: Stains, Filth & Chipped Paint [03:05] Buffet: AS GOOD AS I REMEMBER? [05:35] Main Dining Room: A 10/10 Experience? [06:57] Late Night Pizza AND OTHER BAD FOOD [08:14] The Mason Jar and other fun venues [08:50] The "Good": Pesky Parrot & The New Vibes [11:11] The Good [13:10] The BAD [14:37] The Tired [16:44] Let me know what you think!?