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Editorial Summary

Matt from Royal Caribbean Blog provides a live update from a test cruise aboard the Allure of the Seas. This two-night sailing to the Bahamas serves as a CDC-mandated voyage to test new health protocols before the ship can resume service with paying passengers. The creator explains that the cruise is free for volunteers and highlights the use of tracelets, which are contact tracing bracelets used to monitor proximity between passengers. He notes that while the ship is an original Oasis class vessel without recent technological upgrades like those on newer ships, it remains a massive and impressive experience. During the broadcast, Matt discusses dining options such as Izumi Hibachi and 150 Central Park, the availability of vaccinated-only areas like the solarium, and the lack of traditional onboard benefits like drink packages for this specific test sailing. He also mentions the presence of small wonders, which are hidden art installations found throughout the ship. The video concludes with Matt expressing excitement for the upcoming stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay and promising further updates on the Royal Caribbean Blog website.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Allure of the Seas
Solid Strip
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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Caribbean Β· 2 nightsFrom Port CanaveralVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

hello everybody from royal caribbean's allure of the seas welcome my name is matt i'm from royal caribbean blog.com

it's great to be back on board and my first time on an oasis class ship since the shutdown

we're fully vaccinated that's why i have the purple wristband but the green wristband is a tracelet

cruising without kids when you go on if you i'm so used to cruising with the kids i don't know what to do with myself

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Check royalcaribbeanblog.com for updates on test cruises and ship approvals.
βœ“Use the tracelet wristband for contact tracing as required on board.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the purpose of this test cruise?
QHow does the contact tracing wristband work?
QWhat dining options are available on a short test cruise?

Topics Covered

Safety Medical2 Happy BaconLoyalty Program1 Sad BaconEmbarkation3 Happy BaconShip Condition2Β½ Happy BaconPool Deck2 Happy BaconDining Specialty2Β½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1Β½ Happy BaconWater Park1Β½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Perfect Day at CocoCay4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Perfect Day at CocoCay visit
CocoCay3 Happy Bacon
Top: Perfect Day at CocoCay
Port Canaveral1Β½ Happy Bacon
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