Allure of the Seas EMBARKATION | Boarding & Exploring & FOOD | Cabin 12960

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Welcome to the Allure of the Seas EMBARKATION vlog! Below you will find ALL the costs associated with our sailing and the details of our excursions purchased. We are NOT sponsored nor are we gifted any part of this sailing.
Parking:
www.portofgalveston.com
We reserved our parking at the end of October and chose the Covered parking. We registered with the website for a coupon code of $20 off for grand opening.
Total for Parking:
Covered Parking 7 days $189.00
Taxable sub total $171.00
Coupon -$20.00
Service fee $2.00
8.25% Sales Tax $14.11
TOTAL $185.11
Cruise fare, Taxes, fees and tips:
Cruise Fare per person: $1227.00x2 $2454.00
Balcony NRD -$63.00
30% savings NRD -$499.00
Gratuities $101.00x2 $203.00
Taxes, Fees, port expenses $133.17x2 $266.34
Grand total: $1799.34
Each of us had $50.00 in OBC
Additional Purchases:
3 Night Dining Package for two: $225.98
Classic Soda & Voom for two: $321.86
Taste of Royal: for two $68.40
Excursions:
Roatan, Honduras - Cozen Hole :Tabyana Beach break $87.98 for two
Costa Maya, Mexico: Mexican Salsa Experience and Beach Break $233.98 for two
(Cancelled this excursion on board)
Cozumel, Mexico: Legacy of the Maya: Ruins and Chocolate Tasting $87.98 for two
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:00 Terminal
02:37 Check-in
03:10 Boarding
03:57 Promenade
04:18 Muster
05:17 Cafe Promenade
06:33 Boardwalk
07:39 Aqua Theater
09:57 Casino Royal
10:58 Central Park
12:12 Park Cafe
13:11 Pool Deck 15
14:31 Wipeout Cafe
14:38 El Loco Fresh
15:42 Putt Putt
16:17 Flowrider
16:35 Theater
17:26 Deck 12
17:43 Cabin 12690 tour
19:23 Parking
19:38 Ships Horn
20:16 Sail Away
20:57 Dinner
22:56 Welcome Aboard Show
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[@heideleskun1163]

I love how Robert supports PDJ. He has an embarkation shirt just like Jay does. 😁

[@LifeWithFavor]

PDJ, Jay and Dee are so very kind and we really enjoy cruising with them. Hugs!

[@Mrcruisefever1]

When you guys and other cruise youtubers : were used to 30 to 50% cap last year ( prior to late summer - fall 2022 , open to everyone can sail again )

[@LifeWithFavor]

Yes, we were but in this case the ship was much more crowded than full capacity Oasis for Spring Break. The crew were even remarking.. no idea why... Still had a great time! Hugs!

[@deborahfortman4233]

I have only cruised Carnival but after watching your Royal vlogs I can see why folks are Loyal to royal. Now that the Osaisis class ships are sailing out of Galveston I must give them a try. You and Robert give such good information and your enthusiasm is contagious. Can't wait to view the rest of the series. Hugs and ❤️.

[@LifeWithFavor]

We REALLY like the Oasis class.. the big ships have more to do and see than the smaller ships with Royal. I highly recommend coming from Carnival you try the mega ships. We found Adventure quite boring after sailing Symphony and Oasis. Hugs my friend!

[@tammieelsik8845]

OMG!!! I can't......your Husband is ADORABLE!!! His facial reactions crack me up!! Thanks for the tour!! We board for this cruise next week!!

[@LifeWithFavor]

Have so much fun! He has no poker face! lol. Thank you for watching!! Hugs!

[@laurieezzell7256]

❤I just adore watching your videos Favor! Wishing you joy and peace in the New Year!

[@charlenemorton8779]

Allure has been our favorite so far out of our 3 cruises :) RC really has their check-in and boarding down pat.

[@LifeWithFavor]

They do have their check-in down... I have noticed since the return to cruising it has been really good! Hugs my friend!

[@cherylstaley1233]

Nice to see a Happy Vlogger Thank you

[@LifeWithFavor]

Thank you for watching! Hugs!

[@AaronSimpson0801]

Hey Rob and Favor! Glad to see you guys again! Looking foward to this one!

[@LifeWithFavor]

Hi! Thank you for watching!

[@Lazydazeadventures]

Thanks so much for sharing. ❤ love your energy 🥰 ❤

[@LifeWithFavor]

Thank you for watching! Hugs!

[@ginatucker114]

Looks fun the new terminal looks great

[@LifeWithFavor]

Really liked the terminal! Hugs my friend!

[@ronniesquires]

Very nice!! Very informative too. Parking, embarkation and activities are amazing. Thank you so much brother and sister for your work and positive thoughts. God Bless 🙏

[@LifeWithFavor]

Thank you my friend! It was a great cruise for sure! Warm hugs!

[@christinav3619]

This is a great vlog series! I’m so excited to book my first cruise with Royal Caribbean! ❤️🤗 Love the excitement you bring to Cruising! I learn so much from your videos! Thank you Favor!❤️🤗

[@LifeWithFavor]

Thank you my friend! I LOVE the Oasis class ships. I am super happy to have one in our home port. I hope you love Royal! Hugs!

[@TonyG-gk7qr]

Your excitement was palpable. Love seeing you happy 😀

[@LifeWithFavor]

It was an exciting day for sure! Thank you for watching! Hugs!

[@heideleskun1163]

We now don't leave the house without a European converter plug. We've used it at several hotels. Highly recommend having one.

[@LifeWithFavor]

I've heard two schools of thought about the converters - one good and one not so good... I may get one and try it. Hugs!

[@heideleskun1163]

Thanks for the "book" information. I wish I knew that when we cruised Allure in 2016.

[@LifeWithFavor]

I want to spread the word because we were late to booking and would have missed shows. Hugs!

[@Destination_Fun]

We love the oasis ships! Thanks for sharing

[@LifeWithFavor]

Thank you for watching! Hugs!

[@brettzsl]

Enjoy your videos and looking forward to watching this series. We cruise the Allure this June.

[@LifeWithFavor]

She is a great ship! Don't miss Sabor! Thank you for watching! Hugs!

[@sharoncruisingscene]

We loved the Allure!! The Mamma Mia show was wonderful! We also just sailed out of Galveston on to the Adventure. The port is awesome! You always share some wonderful information!

[@LifeWithFavor]

I really enjoyed Mamma Mia! Need to sail a ship with Grease! The terminal is so nice and open, really liked it. Thank you my friend! Hugs!

[@Mrcjxd1]

YAY another Royal caribbean vlog cant wait for more

[@LifeWithFavor]

Thank you so much for watching! Hugs!

[@DaveBrandysExcursionsTravel]

That ship is massive! Lol But that embarkation process was impressive and so glad they have a lot of g/f options for you as well. Hugs! 🤗

[@LifeWithFavor]

We would LOVE to sail a mega ship with you guys! I know you'd love it! They do have the boarding process down pat! Hugs my friends!

[@cynthiamurphy7299]

Thank you for doing this this will be our first cruise on the Royal Caribbean on the Allure of the Seas you have given me a lot of information thank you

[@LifeWithFavor]

Thank YOU for watching! Have so much fun!!! Hugs!

[@JustinMorales796]

So helpful! I've never sailed RCL before but jumping on the Allure next month. Thanks for showing the first day schedule. I want to do specialty dining on day 1 but didn't want to miss anything important. Thanks 👍

[@LifeWithFavor]

Thank you for watching! Have a blast! Hugs!

[@lauriethibodeaux1308]

Hi Favor and Robert. It WAS very crowded we try to keep our distance still but sometimes it’s difficult glad the embarkation was so quick it is great way to start a cruise my friend .hope your new fur baby is doing well . ❤🛳😊

[@LifeWithFavor]

Buddy is doing so well!! Royal has embarkation down! Hugs my friend!

[@alinelson2]

Hi Favor and Robert! That was a lot of walking, but so enjoyable! I would gain so much weight from all the food choices...lol! This is going to be a fun series!!! Hugs!

[@LifeWithFavor]

Hi my friend! I don't even want to talk about the Royal weight gain! haha! So many choices! Hugs!

[@calientemac1]

I went on Ruby Princess a few weeks ago and now I booked a cruise on Allure of Seas for September. I’m looking forward to it.

[@momcruiser]

Sad to see all those plants dead. Central Park is usually so beautiful

[@LifeWithFavor]

The cold is just so hard on tropical vegetation. Hugs!

[@mercyrodriguez5780]

That is the way Royal does the embarkation, we never have issues with Royal, last week on NCL was awful, they tell people to show up at 9am, and they have a weird way to let people in, so that is easy, we will not be doing NCL any time soon. Our way to go, in order, is Royal, Celebrity and Princess

[@LifeWithFavor]

I agree, since the return to sailing Royal ( and Carnival) have really done things to improve the speed of embarkation. Really sets the tone for a great sailing. So sorry your NCL sailing didn't go well. I like NCL but they are not my first or even second choice. Hugs!

[@mercyrodriguez5780]

@@LifeWithFavor we don’t do Carnival, so I cannot speak for them, but our favorites are doing a wonderful job

[@christieceplina2950]

When we did the Horizon last year in Miami, we didn't stop walking from the Uber to the lido. It was amazing. Probably same like under 10 minutes from Uber to Guys! 😀

[@LifeWithFavor]

It just sets the tone for the whole sailing when embarkation is smooth. Hope you had fun on Horizon! We sail her again end of April and I cannot wait! Hugs!

[@christieceplina2950]

@LifeWithFavor so far I think she's our favorite Carnival ship!!! We try the panorama in May. Then the Madi Gras in December.

[@sudarshankumarvlogs7141]

Very good 👍👍👍

[@LifeWithFavor]

Thank you for watching! Hugs!

[@jmert_5859]

You're not wrong about the elevators. No matter which way it is going, if you can get on, GET ON. You'll eventually get to where you are going.

[@lizf9424]

When are ya'll doing the 8 day Harmony cruise? We're booked October 2024.

[@kizzyarseneau5740]

Fun, fun

[@LifeWithFavor]

Loved the cruise! Thank you for watching my friend! Hugs!

[@joshuagerami5802]

Hello Life With Favor I Like Your Galveston Texas Allure of The Seas Cruise Vlogs Life With Favor

[@LifeWithFavor]

Thank you for watching!

[@deniseguidry3763]

I just love your videos. What do you use to clip on your balcony railing when taking videos? Do you use your iPhone? I want to do a time lapse video when we are in the glaciers. We will have an aft balcony.

[@LifeWithFavor]

It's a claw clip or a gooseneck clip and my GoPro. I have a older GoPro 8 that I leave on the balcony at all times with a memory card and battery ready for me to just hit record at any time. You're going to love that balcony in Alaska! Hugs!

[@deniseguidry3763]

@@LifeWithFavor thanks so much! Do you use the GoPro for time lapse videos?

[@LifeWithFavor]

@@deniseguidry3763 Hi, yes a GoPro 8

[@deniseguidry3763]

@@LifeWithFavor thanks so much!

[@michaelvitale4029]

Ok, I get the impression you're in Texas ?? Am I right ? We're in north Texas also, Ft Worth area 😊

[@kathyweber3730]

Is that wipe out cafe new? I don’t remember it in Sept.

[@LifeWithFavor]

This ship has not been amplified yet so I am assuming it has been there at least since it has been in Galveston.

[@courtneyholmes9064]

I was wondering how was the overall trip im wanting to book my wife and I a June cruise for our 21st wedding anniversary but I don't know which one to choose wonder of the seas or this one any input would really help great vids I just found your channel this will be our 1st cruise

[@LifeWithFavor]

I hear from our friend who just sailed Allure and Wonder that he and his wife enjoyed Wonder significantly more than Allure and they really enjoyed Allure. Wonder is of course newer with new shows and more dining options. Since I have not sailed Wonder I cannot attest to the cruise being better than Allure but I trust my friend's opinion. We LOVED Allure and would sail her again and again but we want to book Wonder and given the choice of the two would choose Wonder. If logistics are equal I would personally choose Wonder. Let Royal know you are celebrating and anniversary, they even have special packages you can book for the cabin to mark the special day. Congratulations on 21 years and cheers to many more! And your first cruise on a Mega ship! Excellent! I hope you love them as much as we do! Happy Cruising! Welcome to the channel!

[@courtneyholmes9064]

Thanks for your input we will definitely look into the packages

[@Yazamina]

I am going on my first cruise ever, and a bit freaking out... do I have to buy the beverage packages or is the water included? as they have a water package now on their website. Thank you

[@LifeWithFavor]

Hi! Try not to stress... If you need anything you can take care of it on the ship.. no worries. If you drink alcohol and think you will consume more than 6 to 7 alcoholic beverages a day then I do suggest the drink package. If you do not drink alcohol and only soda then the soda package may be worth it for you ( soda is included in the alcoholic beverage package so you don't need both) .. It is not worth it for me, buying a soda here and there is cheaper than the package for me. Bottled water is NOT included in the packages. You can order a 12 pack of water to be delivered to your room in your booking on Royal's website. OR you can call Royal and order it that way. In the buffet and in Cafe Promenade you can get included ( not for an additional charge) water from the dispensers ( water, tea, lemonade and in the mornings juice ( apple/orange) self serve coffee is included all day and there is also specialty coffee for an up-charge). Have fun and don't worry you will be a professional cruiser by the end of your first sea day! Hugs!

[@kirstenschwendiman2010]

Hi Favor! What does NRD (in your description)stand for?

[@LifeWithFavor]

It was on my booking confirmation so I put it in the description box, too hoping someone would know. Haha. I am thinking it stands for “non refundable deposit” but they are not deposits so I am really not sure.

[@LisaLisa-mo4uy]

You look line Cheryl Hines from Curb your Enthusiasm.

[@elizabethortiz3602]

The wipeout cafe looks like sabor food. Is that true?

[@LifeWithFavor]

Hi, similar... Wipeout is more Tex-Mex and Sabor is more upscale Mexican with a hint of Tex-Mex... We enjoyed both but Wipeout cafe is included so we preferred that! :)

[@darlenehynes855]

Great vlog! What is NRD?

[@LifeWithFavor]

Hi! Thank you. I was hoping someone would know. I’m assuming it’s non refundable deposit. So the discount for booking a non refundable deposit. This is my assumption anyway. Hugs!

[@carolyngardner4999]

Life to short to be complaining about nothing.

[@LifeWithFavor]

I didn't hear any complaining only excitement. Thank you for watching!

[@carolyngardner4999]

@@LifeWithFavor I did that’s why I comment. No complaints from you , but I did hear others complaining.

[@LifeWithFavor]

@@carolyngardner4999 Ah! Thank you for clarifying! :)