LIVE π΄ on Royal Caribbean test cruise!

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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.
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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
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