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Are Royal Caribbean Going Downhill? Brutal Review of Allure of the Seas

Cruise With Ben and David
Cruise With Ben and David
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πŸ‘οΈ 225K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 32:44

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The creators provide a comprehensive review of the Allure of the Seas, evaluating various aspects of the Royal Caribbean experience. They begin by highlighting a free breakfast option at Johnny Rockets and detailing a full day excursion to an eco-based adventure park in Mexico, which included swimming in natural rivers and visiting an aviary. The video also features a tour of a luxury Loft Suite, showcasing its two-level layout and modern amenities. In their final assessment, the creators offer specific scores for different categories. They praise the entertainment and crew, awarding both a 10 out of 10, and give the technology a 9 out of 10. However, they express disappointment with the food and cabin conditions, giving both a 5 out of 10 due to inconsistency and dated decor. They note that while the ship feels older because it missed a planned renovation, it still offers good value for money. The review concludes with a critique of a chaotic buffet experience on the final night of the cruise.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Allure of the Seas
Mild Gripe
All-time creator consensus for Allure of the Seas
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship ReviewπŸ…Authority CreatorSponsored
Caribbean Β· 6 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

we're going to give it a brutally honest review of the Allure of the Seas and let you know if Royal Carabiner is good as always or are some things slipping

one complaint I've got of those cabins is that they are so warm the air conditioning is not great so it's a little bit uncomfortable

she's looking a little bit old she looks a little bit old-fashioned in my opinion she really does she was only built in 2009 but she looks a lot older now

entertainment is outstanding here and well we've had such a fabulous time and we've been truly truly entertained the whole Cruise

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book entertainment in advance as shows sell out quickly
βœ“Consider saving money by not buying drinks packages or specialty dining
βœ“Be flexible with show times due to booking constraints

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Royal Caribbean going downhill?
QIs the food good on Allure of the Seas?
QIs the service up to scratch?
QWhat's the entertainment like?

Topics Covered

Service Crew5 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows5 Happy BaconDining Buffet4 Sad BaconShip Condition2Β½ Sad BaconValue Pricing3Β½ Happy BaconLoyalty Program2Β½ Happy BaconCabin Interior3 Sad BaconCabin Suite5 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cozumel4 Happy Bacon
Top: Xcaret Adventure Park (199 each)
Playa del Carmen4 Happy Bacon
Playa Del Carmen4Β½ Happy Bacon
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Sad Bacon β€” creators took issue with this
Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = β€œmeh”, 5 = β€œbacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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