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Last Day Onboard Allure of the Seas! Specialty Dining Price Increases & Tips if You’re Sick Onboard!

Hoffman Happy Travels
Hoffman Happy Travels
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👁️ 3K views📅 10 months ago⏱️ 23:37
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Mediterranean · SpringFrom BarcelonaVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Last day on board Lord of the Seas begins right now.

We have noticed a major uptick in the pricing of specialty dining.

Just pack it ahead of time so you don't overpay for stuff.

It's been an interesting sailing. Yes. Sailings.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check dining prices ahead of time and prioritize experiences.
Pack medicine to avoid overpaying onboard.
For Aqua shows, try to attend the earliest ones in the cruise.
Bring a travel medicine kit with labels for emergencies.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Packing stressIt's normal to feel stressed packing to go home; plan ahead.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the weather like during a Mediterranean cruise in mid-April?
QHow have specialty dining prices changed on Royal Caribbean?
QWhat should you do if you get sick onboard?
QAre shows ready on a newly renovated ship?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Barcelona2 Happy Bacon
Civitavecchia
La Spezia
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YouTube Video Description

Date Filmed: April 19, 2025 Hello Happy Travelers! Welcome onboard the newly renovated Allure of the Seas! This vessel just received Royal Caribbean’s Royal Amplifications, which means it received all the necessary dry dock maintenance but as well as some upgrades! We are on two back to back sailings from Barcelona Spain and visiting Marseille France, Palma De Mallorca Spain, Civitavecchia Italy, and La Spezia Italy. It is our last day onboard Allure of the Seas and it is a day at sea! We are talking about things we have noticed with Mediterranean sailing crowds, price of specialty dining, and having an illness onboard. We also saw the Aqua80 Too Aqua Show We hope this was helpful and fun for you! If you are interested in planning your own travels, we would love to assist you! As travel agents, our services are free to our clients, and we are here to help you with the planning and booking process! Please contact us via the travel agent information located below! Happy Travels! 🛳🎉🎊 TRAVEL AGENT INFORMATION: Matt & Chelsy Hoffman Matt.Hoffman@CruisePlanners.com HoffmanHappyTravels.com (386) 530-2773 Instagram: @Hoffman.Happy.Travels Amazon Link: Amazon.com/shop/HoffmanHappyTravels Allbirds Affiliate Link: https://shop.allbirds.com/hoffman-happy-travels (https://shop.allbirds.com/hoffman-happy-travels) Merchandise Shop: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/hoffman-happy-travels/ Allure Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCyraoOfmP24NnN2qlaIJFmVcvIyZOdRl&si=N_zyfNBayRo8lyip