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Boarding A Cruise SOLO | Royal Caribbean's Allure Of The Seas | Cruising In 2024

Kyle Pallo
Kyle Pallo
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πŸ‘οΈ 386K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 56:41

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents their first solo cruise in over two years aboard Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas. The video begins with the logistics of arriving at Port Canaveral, including parking costs and the boarding process. The creator notes that while the ship is an older Oasis-class vessel scheduled for refurbishment in 2025, they find the atmosphere pleasant and not overly dated. Throughout the first day, the creator explores various ship amenities, including Central Park, the promenade, and the Windjammer buffet. They share personal experiences regarding solo travel, such as the freedom to make independent dining and food choices. The creator also highlights specific dining experiences, including a highly rated dinner service in the main dining room and various snack options like pizza. The vlog concludes with the creator attending an ice skating show and reflecting on the smooth sailing conditions and the overall vibe of the ship as they prepare for the next day of their itinerary.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

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

What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloCaribbean · Spring · 3 nightsFrom Port CanaveralVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

the service blew me out of this water she was amazing it was quick it was personable I uh give it a a 9 out of 10

I don't think I'm ever disappointed with an ice show that I see on any Royal Caribbean ship this one was very interesting very good

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Show up early for boarding even if your time is later
βœ“Request to dine by yourself as a solo cruiser
βœ“Check for aqua show reservations at guest services
βœ“Consider the drink plan if you plan to drink daily
βœ“Pack light when cruising solo

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Nervous about solo cruising β€” It's fun to explore the ship by yourself and you can request to dine alone

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise solo on Royal Caribbean?
QHow does the Allure of the Seas compare to newer ships?
QWhat are the dining options for solo cruisers?
QHow can you get reservations for shows on a full ship?

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Port Highlights

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