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Boarding My FIRST EVER Royal Caribbean Cruise! I WAS SHOCKED! Embarkation Day On Allure Of The Seas!

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👁️ 63K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 1:02:06

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents their embarkation day on the Allure of the Seas, marking their first experience with Royal Caribbean. The journey begins with a flight from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale via a small prop plane before traveling to Port Miami. The creator provides practical advice regarding luggage tags, noting that Royal Caribbean requires passengers to print their own. Upon arrival at Terminal A, the creator utilizes the Key service to facilitate an earlier boarding process. Once on board, the video explores various ship amenities, including the Royal Promenade, Central Park, and the Boardwalk. The creator reviews the Key benefits, such as an exclusive lunch at the American Icon Grill and the ability to complete safety drills via a mobile device. The tour continues with a look at an inside stateroom, a visit to the non-smoking and smoking casino sections, and an evaluation of the dining experience at Chula Grill. The day concludes with a review of the Blades ice skating show in Studio B and an observation of the lively atmosphere in the Royal Promenade late at night.

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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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm bringing you along for my first ever rawal Caribbean cruise it's going to be awesome

Royal Caribbean doesn't provide luggage tags you do need to print your own

This is insane this is huge okay first things first we need to go to our mustard station

Lunch at the main dining room for the key it was okay I mean the food was decent but the service was a little slow

Creator's Tips & Advice

Print your own luggage tags and use holders for Royal Caribbean cruises
Complete the e-muster drill as soon as you board to avoid delays
Grab your bags as soon as they are available to prevent mix-ups
Consider booking specialty dining on embarkation day for a 20% discount if you have The Key

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overwhelm due to ship size and crowdsTake time to explore and mentally adjust; the ship is massive but manageable
Bed comfort on Royal Caribbean vs. DisneyTry the bed first; some may request a mattress topper if too firm

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation process like for a first-time Royal Caribbean cruiser?
QHow does The Key benefit work on Royal Caribbean?
QWhat is the ship like on Allure of the Seas?
QIs the food and dining experience on Royal Caribbean comparable to Disney?

Topics Covered

Embarkation2½ Happy BaconDining Specialty4½ Happy BaconService Crew1½ Happy BaconShip Condition3 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity½ Sad BaconDining Main½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Fort Lauderdale2½ Happy Bacon
Miami3 Happy Bacon
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