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Illustration of guests boarding Allure of the Seas on embarkation day

First-Time Cruise on Allure of the Seas: A Guide

Alexander Sotropa

A first-time cruiser's guide to Allure of the Seas: booking, getting to Fort Lauderdale, embarkation, your first hours aboard, dining, and mistakes to avoid.

Illustration of the amplified pool deck and waterslides on Allure of the Seas

Allure of the Seas: What the Amplification Added

Alexander Sotropa

What Allure of the Seas' Royal Amplification added: a new resort pool deck, the Perfect Storm waterslides, an expanded Solarium, and Samba Grill.

Illustration of a seasoned cruiser sharing advice beside a deck map on Allure of the Seas

Allure of the Seas Tips: 20 Insider Secrets

Alexander Sotropa

Insider Allure of the Seas tips: what to book early, how to beat the lines, dining and packing tricks, saving money, and the mistakes first-timers make.

Cutaway illustration comparing interior, ocean view, balcony, and suite cabins on Allure of the Seas

Best Cabins on Allure of the Seas (and Which to Avoid)

Alexander Sotropa

Which cabins on Allure of the Seas to book and which to avoid for noise, motion, and blocked views, with a full deck-by-deck guide to every category.

Illustration of the Royal Promenade and atrium aboard Allure of the Seas

What to Expect on Allure of the Seas

Alexander Sotropa

What to expect on Allure of the Seas: the crowds, seven neighborhoods, the amplified pool deck, big shows, the waterslides, and Central Park at sea.

Illustration of Allure of the Seas at the pier with travelers looking up at the ship

Allure of the Seas Cruise Guide: What to Know

Alexander Sotropa

A complete guide to Allure of the Seas, the recently amplified Oasis-class megaship sailing Eastern and Western Caribbean voyages from Fort Lauderdale.

Illustration of Legend of the Seas towering over the pier as a family looks up at the ship

Legend of the Seas Cruise Guide: What to Know

Alexander Sotropa

A guide to Legend of the Seas: the largest, newest Icon-class ship, her Mediterranean and Caribbean seasons, neighborhoods, and what to book first.

Illustration of Star of the Seas towering over the pier as a family looks up at the ship

Star of the Seas Cruise Guide: What to Know

Alexander Sotropa

A complete guide to Star of the Seas: the newest of the world's largest ships, sailing from Orlando, her neighborhoods, Caribbean routes, and what to book.

Illustration of Perfect Day at CocoCay with beaches and a lagoon near Oasis of the Seas

Oasis of the Seas Ports and Best Shore Excursions

Alexander Sotropa

Oasis of the Seas ports and shore excursions: what to do at Perfect Day at CocoCay, Nassau, Puerto Plata, San Juan, and more, plus how to choose tours.

Illustration of guests boarding Oasis of the Seas on embarkation day

First-Time Cruise on Oasis of the Seas: A Guide

Alexander Sotropa

A first-time cruiser's guide to Oasis of the Seas: booking, driving to Cape Liberty, embarkation, your first hours aboard, dining, and mistakes to avoid.