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Boarding America's CHEAPEST Mega Cruise Ship | Allure of the Seas

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their boarding experience and first day on the Allure of the Seas, a fourteen year old Oasis class ship from Royal Caribbean. They note the vessel has not undergone a renovation since its launch and mention an upcoming refurbishment scheduled for 2025. The video covers their initial impressions of the ship's decor, which they describe as having a mid 2000s aesthetic with significant wood accents. A primary focus of the trip is a strategic attempt to reach Prime status within the Royal Caribbean casino program to earn benefits like free drinks and complimentary cruises. The creators detail their casino strategy, including the use of specific slot machines and the tracking of points earned toward the 2500 point threshold. They also explore various ship amenities, including the Central Park area, the Boardwalk, and the Champagne Bar. The day concludes with a formal dinner at 150 Central Park and a final casino session. While they successfully accumulated over 1000 points, they also experienced significant gambling losses, ending the first day with a net loss of five hundred dollars.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

today we are hopping on one of the very first Oasis class ships of Royal Caribbean the Allure of the Seas

we're going to try to get Prime on this 3-day sailing

overall I have a really great impression of the ship even after just one day

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use the casino program to earn points for future comp cruises and benefits
βœ“Book dining and activities before boarding to avoid rushing
βœ“Bring personal fans for boarding day heat

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

ship feeling outdated without renovations β€” It still feels innovative and wonderful due to Oasis-class design

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to board an older Oasis-class ship before its refurbishment?
QHow can you use the Royal Caribbean casino program to save on future cruises?
QWhat are the unique features of Allure of the Seas compared to newer ships?

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