Are Royal Caribbean Going Downhill? Brutal Review of Allure of the Seas

[@Cruisewith]

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[@mariethompson755]

Hi Ben and David, This is from Don and Marie in Orlando Fl. My husband and I just want you both to know how much we enjoy your company. He is 88 and I am 81. We stopped cruising because it has been too difficult at our age.We live an hour from Port Canaveral and 10 minutes from Disney World. We watch your videos every morning while we are having our coffee and just wanted to let you that you both are the best part of our day. Nobody does it better then you two. Thank you for sharing your cruises with us and know that you are bringing us much joy . God Bless you both ,Marie❤ Minutes

[@majohnson73]

"I'm not eating anything the rest of the day.......Look a doughnut shop!!!!"........lol. great video fellas!!!

[@maggiefisker994]

Only just discovered you two guys , i’m not interested in going on a cruise but you two are so entertaining , i could binge watch all night 😂

[@judiclarke7645]

I'm not interested in going on a cruise either , but like you Ben and David are so entertaining and i'm watching all there video's, I love them 🙂

[@carolcalf2032]

Me too. No way of taking a cruise but living it through these 2 hilarious men

[@kguthrie8976]

We said the SAME thing coming off the Symphony in December 22. Cold food, not a fan of the new menu. Only half of the WJ was open and the food was terrible. Tasted like Golden Corral at 3:00 in the afternoon.

[@Radmxray]

I absolutely love Ben's food descriptions. I am LMAO. He's so descriptive in the funniest way ever.

[@brianb2837]

Hi Ben and David, as always your brutally honest reviews are what set you apart and its really appreciated how detailed your reviews are and the honesty you both put into them

[@Cruisewith]

Thanks for that!

[@chevlife3311]

You two live life to its fullest. Well done.

[@celestetamarit2619]

Your tour of Xcaret park really brought back wonderful memories with me and my teenage children. We are from Canada so the 22° pool was nothing for us. Lol.

[@alwolfy1782]

We went to Xcaret a few years ago when we went on holiday in Mexico. It's a shame you couldn't stay longer because in the evening they have an amazing show. We loved Mexico and would love to go again.

[@changeworkssystem6024]

Hello, Gentlemen! We just got off cruises on two of Royal's "premium" cruise line, Celebrity -- and we can tell you that the food on both of those cruises was "perfectly adequate" at best. Quality of the food, it's preparation and presentation have all grossly suffered in recent months since cruising re-started. Boring menus, lots of pre-made crap (watery guacamole) and low-cost offerings (astounding cheeses on display, but only routine grocery-store types actually served. So it's not just the Allure, or Royal ... it's happening across all of their lines. I've always said when it comes to cruising, "If you can't get the FOOD right, nothing else really matters!"

[@karenbryant3923]

Wonderful review of Excaret Park! I've wondered about it and now I'm sold on it!! And the mlti-level room was wonderful as well!

[@kathybrem880]

I’ve been there twice-love it!

[@Kayw434]

We’ve sailed on Allure a few years back! Overall, we really did have a very nice experience! Would definitely sail on it again but there are other RC ships we liked better! As always, never disappointed with your vlogs! Always honest, informative,interesting, and fun!! Thank you Ben and David!! You are the best!! 11-23-23

[@CutOutSD]

Thanks for another great and honest video! This particular episode touched me personally because I was involved on the setup process of Allure OTS in 2010 onboard (hard hat and all :)). She looks outdated and tired and in need of a dry dock. Royal has always amazed with their new ships, and they will do it again with ICON OTS, but, they should not forget the older sisters. Great video guys!!!

[@danasandoval624]

Allure was due for an update refresh update but Covid hit so I am sure it needs it. Hopefully RC will get back on track on the refreshing their ships.

[@stevemorris6790]

But you guys hate Royal Caribbean!

[@elizabethguberman2404]

My husband and I LOVE Royal Caribbean and are avid cruisers. We most recently returned from a cruise on Odyssey of the Seas, which was incredible. I am taking my 3 adult daughters and my mom on a cruise in November this year on Allure. After seeing this review, I am a bit apprehensive and second guessing the choice. However, I think I will just go ahead and give it a go and see what happens! We have cruised on some of the old RC ships such as Grandeur and LOVED it so I am keeping an open mind.

[@Dav777]

Our 1st cruise was a 14 days on the Grandeur back in 2012! We absolutely loved it and it had the the make over these gents speak of the Allure. I was going to pull the trigger, but nope after watching this. I love walking out of sliding doors and having the open ocean right their at your door step. Not here! I hate these massive cities on water. So lame. Food was terrible on Princess by the way.

[@MissMeech]

Laughed hard when you pronounced “la cocina” as “La cochina” … which is loosely translated to “gross/dirty pig” 😂😂 that was great. Y’all are my favorite. I just cruised to Cozumel/playa del Carmen and we explored ruins and cenotes which were so amazing 🤩 i grew up in Tijuana and it was great seeing the opposite (tropical) side of Mexico 🇲🇽

[@joshuagregoire4348]

My hubby and I are going on our first cruise in over 10 years in June. Watching your videos gives me cruise fever. June can't come soon enough!! I love your videos. Great content and lots of laughs. Keep up the good work!!! I'm a huge fan!!

[@Radmxray]

Cruise fever!! Absolutely. I get it. Have fun. My husband and I love the Oasis class ships. You and hubby will love it.

[@pilot_ddl]

Hi Ben and David! We had the same issue all week on Wonder of the Seas back in October. Complete chaos in Windjammer and food/selection was not that great. We are loyal to royal and are disappointed to see you experienced the same. Hoping our next one is better. Love your videos!

[@newheights2029]

We just got back from a 12 day on Ovation of the Seas. The lack of staff is very noticable. The staff are super lovely and amazing still but lack of events, lack of staff, lack of open venues, lack of space.....wasn't impressed. I also got Covid on board and once I was sent back to my room for seven days of isolation, I didn't hear from anyone apart from my room service waiter, felt very abandoned :(

[@newheights2029]

I have been on three cruise prior to this and couldn't fault Royal.....I loved ever single one and was so excited to resume cruising such a shame...

[@mederosyx412]

I stayed at the Hotel Xcaret Mexico. It’s their official and original resort and it was an amazing week. A perk of staying at their resort is you have access to all their adventure parks and other tours. They do have two other resorts. You guys should definitely consider it going and having a very fun adventure. They call it All Fun Inclusive so their shows, meals and drink are included. I went for a week and I didn’t even scratch the surface of everything there is to do. We did a tour to Chichén Itza which included a meal and it was $25 PP. Um….where else can you get that!

[@pjs2899]

Hubby and I sailed on the Oasis of the Seas at the end of October and we agree with your food review. Like you, we didn't eat at any specialty restaurants and found the quality of the food in the MDR wanting. The staff were wonderful, no complaints whatsoever about the service! The exception to the rule was our dinner at the Solarium Bistro - it was terrific (and quiet)! The menu is limited so you wouldn't want to book it every night, but I recommend a night or two for a tasty meal served as if 'fine dining'.

[@karendeangelis1358]

Can kids eat at the Solarium Bistro?

[@Vrosario32]

Omg!! 😂 i love the donut part!! ❤❤❤

[@suebrooks1904]

I really agree with your review gents. My first ever cruise was on the Independence and everything was brilliant. Earlier this year I was on the Allure. Everything was superb...... except the food. It was good but nowhere near as good as the Independence. Really love your reviews.

[@debbenson5253]

I appreciate your honesty when doing reviews. You always try to look at all the positives, but things have changed since Covid. 😢

[@Beatzfus1on]

Ahoy there Ben and David, I love your reviews I’d never of even considered a cruise before but watched out of curiosity, well booked my first one ever after realising I’m missing out I booked on allure for next July now can’t wait cheers guys 🤝

[@cydneystephen2814]

Hey Ben and David. Was traveling so I’m late but here. We sailed the Allure 2018. Liked Johnny Rockets for breakfast but the burgers 🤢. Would like to see the Allure next to the Wonder and soon Icon. We were in Puerto Morales last week. I thought I would have to climb to jump into the Cenotes so didn’t go. I should have asked sooner. Found out on the last day so no time. Now seeing you guys, know I can do that. You guys walking by yourself with no guide. A butterfly 🦋 the size of your hand? Nice 2-story suite. Amazing shower. Agreed. Their shows are awesome. Aqua. Ice. Broadway etc. The food not consistent? A 5? Wow. Food and drinks make a difference. Appreciate your transparency. Thanks so much and see you next video.

[@deborahphillips5953]

We just got off of the radiance of the seas . A small ship and the food was very blah. By the last day I didn’t even want to eat break fast again.

[@davidramstad1213]

OMG the two of you crack me up every time I enjoy your videos so much. I don’t know how many times I’ve said exactly what you said that I’m not eating anything else today and before you know what I’m snacking.

[@cynricedevane4851]

Thanks!

[@gerardmackay8909]

Super excited, super quick, super easy, super expensive super super super!!! Your enthusiasm is infectious

[@Cruisewith]

Thank you so much 😊

[@klmethot]

I just started watching your channel and LOVE your reviews and especially your honesty. It is very refreshing so thank you!!

[@JeffreyLiddell-e4i]

Hey guys, thanks for your videos on Allure of the Seas. I've been on quite a few cruises over the years and have learned to adjust(dumb down) my expectations these days. But as expensive as cruising is now, I do expect the food to be at least consistently good. I think this will be a hard pass, and I will keep looking. So enjoy watching you guys!

[@Mikeschmidt61]

We loved the Allure, service was impeccable, food was great. Our ac worked great in fact my wife complained because I kept it too cold. We ate breakfast & lunch at the solarium which was never crowded and adults only. Dean serviced our cabin and was perfect, Adime and Jorge were our dining room servers, very friendly, service was impeccable.

[@steveba50]

Some shrinkage issues in that cold pool? 😂. You guys are the best keep up the great work!

[@ritahartline1422]

I just love you both! Just honesty and humor!. Keep up with your reporting for us who are not going with you.

[@heatherhamilton4031]

My daughter and I just got back from this exact cruise. It was our first cruise ever and we loved it. The group we were traveling with had gone on Carnival and some other cruise lines and said they would NEVER go back to them because of how great their experience was. The staff was amazing and our waiter at main dining knew our names the very first night and any time we say him outside of the dining he always greeted us by our names. Some guests were super rude, especially in the Windjammer dining area and our main dining waiter suggested other places like the solarium that offered a much quieter atmosphere. My daughter is 17 so we spent a lot of time in the adults only areas. We did so encounter some rude people when it came to the elevators, especially on the first day when it was a mad dash to get to the rooms once they were open. But the staff, the ship, and our excursion were absolutely amazing!

[@kamelhaj6850]

Thank you again guys for your honest opinions about each cruise!! These really help me in considering what my plan of action will be in the future! Great job!!

[@Cruisewith]

Our pleasure!

[@jefftaylor7916]

Love your reviews, gents. Had a great cruise on Independence this year, and sailing on allure in November. I hope the food has been improved. Keep up the great work. Very informative vids!

[@pedrocooper]

Great review as always fellows. You are spot on about the food. We were on Symphony back in September and food was hit or miss. We had to go to a few specialty restaurants for a decent meal.When we went to Chops the sides were delivered cold!

[@sirrobertrobertson2270]

Always wonderful adventures as you never know where you land. Recovering from broken ribs.😊Enjoy hearing your puns Ben. Have a Merry Christmas. Cheers.!

[@valerieruddy20]

We would always do MDR especially on last evening, it’s usually the best night for food, thanks for another great video, happy cruising! 3 days to our Christmas/New Year cruise on Celebrity Equinox, excitement building 😁

[@maryevans1972]

I watch and support your channel because of your honest reviews, that is what I am looking for so I can make the best choices when I cruise

[@patti1044]

Looks like you had such a good time - lovely! Sailed the Symphony in May and do agree that the MDR and buffet food was mostly okay to poor and they layout in the Windjammer always feels awkward and crowded. Have a wonderful holiday.

[@Creativeambitionz_LLC]

I used to manage a johnny rockets ❤

[@gwitgwit]

Thank you for your honest review!

[@johnbolton5569]

My wife and I both appreciate your honesty.

[@lynnefromSoCal]

I watch your videos over and over, just killing time until the next new one comes out. I somehow find you guys very calming and comforting. Other Vloggers tend to sensationalize everything. I like your style much better. They should take a lesson from you. You guys got so many followers by just being lovely.

[@karenglaicar5486]

Very nice video. Great info. I really liked David's t-shirt at the beginning of the video. Thanks and take care.

[@Cruisewith]

Thanks! I think it was from Asos.

[@aferret5]

I went on my first cruise with RC and it wasn’t what i expecting and i felt meh about it. I gave them another chance on symphony and i have ruled them out permanently. I went a celebrity cruise and it was a great cruise and i would use them again.

[@karendeangelis1358]

We were just on Symphony and loved it!

[@kellykorte2981]

Celebrity and Royal are the same company

[@fecesd5g]

​@@kellykorte2981 so are Porsche and VW. What's your point?

[@gabekeepsitreal]

Im going to have a little bit of fun with you when i say you two really love your innuendos don't you. Just so clever lol i wonder if anyone one else has noticed 😂 your both are great wouldn't have you change!

[@JeffP702]

I remember that ferry to Playa Del Carmen. When the crew started passing out seasick bags, I knew it was going to be fun. I don't get sea sick but you could see some folks weren't doing so well.

[@marymonastesse1954]

Love this! Wish I would have seen this before my trip on Allure last month.

[@biknjak]

Great video review! Wow, I'm stunned that Allure hasn't been revamped yet! We were on her last eastbound Transatlantic in March of 2020. Covid had just ramped up, and Allure was SUPPOSED to go to Cadiz for re - fitting after we disembarked in Barcelona. That was almost 3 years ago! I swear, nothing has been the same since Covid. So disappointing to hear that Allure is showing her age, as she had become our favorite after 4 cruises aboard her. I hope Covid hasn't dealt a fatal blow to the cruise industry....

[@TheJohnebey]

they almost went out of business, and they are not impressing those who have sailed before. There will always be a market for Carnival just as there will always be McDonald's

[@biknjak]

@@TheJohnebey 🤣

[@MaliMorgan-g5i]

You two definitely need to be salesmen! Even I’m now considering a cruise and I suffer from horrendous seasickness😂😂😂

[@ruralrayne]

Watching these trying to prepare myself for when I board Allure on friday for a christmas sailing

[@SarahAnderson-mf5fs]

Thank you guys for fantastic information! You are my new favorites!

[@elizabethbryan3821]

Thank you for your honest reviews..that’s why I subscribe..it seems that cut backs span across all hospitality areas ..however for value for money seemed good

[@TEACASTRO]

I LOVED Mamma Mia and I even recognize the performers from our stay as well. It was a Highlight of our sail

[@SophiaSnow]

Hi from British Columbia Ben and David ! Love your videos ❤

[@ns-uo7it]

Love David’s bright rainbow flip flops!

[@FraserAtSea]

I’ve got my first Royal cruises next year - booked on both Symphony and Rhapsody of the Seas. I’ve actually been really unsure what to expect until recently - this video was so useful!

[@danasandoval624]

We recently cruised on Symphony and it was great. Allure was due for a refresh but Covid hit. We sailed Allure a few years ago and it needed a refresh then so I am sure it is overdue but not sure when that will happen.

[@jonesboy201]

Symphony is our fav ship. We’re doing a Rhapsody transatlantic next November. Our expectations are set quite low as we’ve been on Vision - the dreaded shower curtain. Vision was fine tbh, just not up to the standard of Symphony. Vision class ships could do with an upgrade.

[@danasandoval624]

@@jonesboy201 yes Symphony was great. We are going on Oasis of the Sea in April. I agree I hate shower curtains on cruise ships or any hotel stay, they just feel yuck.

[@danasandoval624]

@@rmirandagrajales We never saw them while we cruised recently but then we never try to. It seems like somehow we always run into the captain without trying or knowing who he is until we ask. On Symphony we were having problems finding our excursion leader (he had wondered off) we stopped what we thought was just a crew member and he helped us. We ask what he did and he was the captain, the guy was so sweet and nice. This wasn’t the first time we had met the captain of the ship we were on in a odd way.

[@karendeangelis1358]

Just got off of Symphony and loved it!

[@lawrenceakini9507]

Thanks for this vlog. Merry Christmas! 🎅🤶🎄🎁 cheers.

[@Lisa-zt3oj]

Thanks for showing us Xcaret. Thinking of booking that excursion for my next cruise.

[@tamarajoneshill4037]

Hi Ben and David! Thank you for all the content you give us!! My husband and I are loyal Carnival cruises, however, we have cruised with RC twice. The first time was wonderful! The second time, no so great. We had to find our room attendant, asked for our room to be cleaned in the evening (which didn’t happen - he cleaned our cabin in the morning) and the rest of the crew (except the wait staff in the Main dining room - WONDERFUL) seemed like they were NOT happy to be there. So disappointing!!!!! This disappointing cruise was taken on the Independence of the Seas. The great one was Oasis of the Seas.

[@judyminton8227]

Thank you for your honest review!! We follow all your vlogs Have a blessed Christmas 🎄🎅🏼

[@joyceedwards6112]

David is the fashionista in this video. The absolute winner💖

[@tedcoates402]

We were on 4 RC cruises in 2022. I agree with your scores entirely. The MDR and Windjammer have slipped. We attributed it to smaller crew. Problems were related to fewer people working. But through it all, crew is wonderful, ships great fun, shows fun, and smaller places to eat coming into their own. We really enjoyed Central Park Cafe. Food was better of Jewell than on Oasis class.

[@brigidconroy2111]

Too cool I love the tour even if the river is fragrant😂 You guys are great❤

[@seamusobrien2675]

Love you guys, so positive (usually) and when you are disappointed you do it with humour and consideration. Like a teacher saying 'I know you can do better than this, lets see it next time" Cheers.

[@maryanncapece2623]

Hi guy's. Your HONEST review is why I watch. You tell it like it is! The good and not so good. The resort looked beautiful with so much to see. It's a shame for the price that lunch was not included. Thank you. 💖💖

[@susankilstrom6852]

Thanks for this terrific video. It's so very good. I am determined to go on that excursion in Cozumel!! I appreciate the totally honest reviews so much. I can't afford to travel very often so when I do I'm super careful about making a mistake. I can make better informed decisions by using good, honest videos.

[@momochee7416]

Hey Hey!!! Ben & David! Super fun video! I have this excursion planned for August. Would you recommend wearing swim fins in the rivers for not-so-strong swimmers?

[@SuburbanBBQ]

Great videos! We just found your channel and immediately subscribed. We'll be on the Allure out of Galveston in 2023.

[@Cruisewith]

Welcome aboard! Thank you so much for subscribing.

[@laRosa1969]

Oooh, Xcaret, been there in the '90! It was an amazing park! I loved Playa del Carmen en Cozumel, tourism wasn't that developed at the time, it was an amazing holiday

[@TotesMAGoats69]

Just got off the Oasis today. Probably the worst dinning experience on a cruise. Sailed 6 Royal this year including Oasis last December, and today I will say somthing is up. They are seriously short staffed and the food quality is lower( switching to a new menu soon) And since the crew constantly work without breaks in between guests, you can see its taking a toll on them.

[@douglaswhite9223]

Oasis cruise Dec 3-11, MDR food was not that good. 3 dinners, i kept adding spaghetti. That tells you how bad. Our room had red algae in head. I felt the cleaning products they were using full strength (we had breathing difficulties during entire cruise).

[@peggyriccio8315]

I also just got off that oasis trip and it was horrible. Understaffed in all areas. I have never encountered so many rude people on a ship in all the years I've been cruising. Disappointing at best.

[@Zeljana93]

I was on the same sailing and the MDR was a hit or miss. I actually thought Carnival had better casual dining which was really disappointing as I expected more from RCCL. But, some meals in the MDR were great. The crew was excellent, except for the entertainment team.

[@monsterbari]

Felt the same on odyssey in sept

[@travisbailey2115]

We also noticed the food quality on Oasis was way worse than our past experiences

[@MrFroglips69]

Groovy episode. The park in Mexico was incredible. You should of just stayed their and caught another ship later. LOL! I think they should take that ship out of service until they get it fixed. Stay safe and stay groovy.

[@rdwoolf]

I was very disappointed with the evening food in MDR on my recent transatlantic cruise on Anthem of the Seas. The specialty restaurants were very good though. It’s almost as if RC is downgrading the MDR dinners to push more sales at the specialty restaurants. That definitely left me with a less than positive consumer experience (and has caused me to consider a different cruise line for my next cruise).

[@douglaswhite9223]

3:30 i agree with this. The MDR food was not tasty at all, pretty much …meh.

[@MauriceMamba]

I totally agree with ya. I recently was on a 7 Day cruise on Anthem of the Seas also. The only thing that saved my wife an I was the food in the Windjammer, an we booked the 3 day dining package at specialty restaurants. Plus we ate Pizza a couple of nights after leaving the main dinning room. But dinner in the main dining room sucked. It was very bland. Definitely needs upgrading.

[@Hppy_Cmpr]

I just saw another KZbinr rating Princess Cruise as going down the drain too. Even members of some elite program complained about the level of service.

[@kellykorte2981]

I agree, the MDR has less staff, the food was Meh some nights and the cooks never taste their food. They would know if there was a shaker worth of salt in their baked French onion soup if they tasted it.

[@HF-tj8db]

looking forward to watching this! But first, where is that purple flowery top from David?? it’s gorgeous!!!

[@jackiebyers3424]

He replied elsewhere that it came from ASOS.

[@HF-tj8db]

@@jackiebyers3424 Thanks!

[@CatrionaLawson-qg5uy]

Hi Ben and David. I totally agree with you about the decline of Windjammer. We have raved about how good it has been in the past. Sadly, we have literally just disembarked off Quantum of the Seas today and we were bitterly disappointed in Windjammer. Not a patch on past RCL Windjammer experiences. RCL bring back the old Windjammer guys!!!

[@billwilliams5889]

The Solarium Bistro on deck 15 is really nice - basically it is a less-crowded version of the Windjammer.

[@jeremiahsmith349]

Totally agree. Great option. Only downside is less seating

[@markreynolds8345]

Brilliant review... very natural style and honest 👍

[@michaelgoedeker9697]

Strong coffee, great news!! Great news!

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

I appreciate you reporting the news

[@midwestkatie4]

Thanks for your honesty. I think most cruising right now is hit or miss. So maybe cruises with a great value are the ones to try instead of the more expensive ones. Love you lads!

[@inayathkhan100]

Very nice video with LOADS of information, Thank you Ben and David

[@Cruisewith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kimtran8076]

You both are so funny,you make me laugh.appreciate it.

[@stinkymuppet9207]

Thank you for your honesty

[@danielfortier2629]

My wife and I were a transatlantic cruise on the Allure of the Seas from March 1, 2020 to March 13, 2020 and we didn't find it was too hot! And we come from a very cold climate! So I cannot relate to what you said!

[@crystalrowan]

I lost it at "I'm like Rachel from Friends!" 😂😂

[@lisahoshowsky4251]

Ooh, I’ve been to Xcaret! It was wonderful from what I remember but I was also a kid and this was definitely more than 10 years ago. Xel Ha was stunning too, but a stingray swam underneath me and it was right around when Steve Irwin died so I noped outta the lagoon really quick😅😂

[@Cruisewith]

That's amazing that you've been to Xcaret! It's a truly wonderful place to visit with its natural beauty and immersive experiences. It must have been a memorable experience, even if it was more than 10 years ago.. Happy reminiscing! 😄🐠

[@nedflanders3769]

Thanks for the honest review as always guys. My friends and I took a cruise on Allure a few years ago, pre COVID, and it was great. The food was even pretty decent. Too bad it’s gone down hill. Maybe we’ll have to look at Carnival…

[@danasandoval624]

We cruised Carnival once and that was too much. Very noisy and lots of people over drinking. Allure was supposed to be refreshed and updated but the pandemic hit. We recently sailed Symphony of the Sea and it was lovely so don’t worry. Allure is an Oasis class but doesn’t have the slides which we’re going to be put in the refresh but not sure when they will get back on schedule to get updates done. Have great cruises!!

[@jacob_e_lynch]

A lot of people hate Carnival, but I love Carnival!

[@djtexas4993]

The shorter carnival cruises may be more like that, not the longer or 7 day cruises.

[@danasandoval624]

@@djtexas4993 It was a seven day.

[@charlayned]

We're doing our second ever cruise the first week of May, a 7-day on the Allure out of Galveston (we live 15 miles from Galveston so it's a local thing). Johnny Rockets for breakfast is now on our list. I'm hoping the rest of it gets fixed before then. I'm also going to look into the Xcaret tour. We have a problem because I'm in an electric wheelchair and so many of the excursions won't work for me. Our first cruise had nothing that we could go on because of the chair. Great review and thank you for the honesty.

[@TEACASTRO]

Thats so interesting. I went on the allure with my husband August 2022 and the rooms were almost too Cold for me lol and the food was amazing every night in the dining room. I guess its always different for everyone

[@MegaDeano72]

stayed just down the road from there at Gran Sirenis a few times, lovely area

[@debbief2882]

Thanks for your honesty!

[@michaelgriffiths6034]

In the last month we had two cruises with Royal and were dissatisfied with both. The staff were brilliant and the entertainment was good but that was where it ended. Wonderland was spectacular, Jamie’s very ordinary and New Years Eve in Chops was zero out of ten, except for the brilliant service. The main dining room food was well below par and all the food in the buffet was cold. Teenagers ran riot, there were screaming toddlers disturbing meals with no attempts by parents to settle them down, unconcerned at the disruption they were causing. In July we sailed the East Coast of Australia and in September we had three weeks sailing the Med.( with a different cruise line), these had issues but we still had great trips, and we understand the staffing problems due to covid. Comparing the earlier cruises to Royal …..chalk and cheese.

[@kellykorte2981]

Nothing is "free" there is a cruise fare involved.

[@michaelgriffiths6034]

@@kellykorte2981 your reply makes no sense. We didn’t have a free cruise.

[@lilliputlittle]

Xcaret Park is lovely. I stayed at one of the Xcaret hotels (Xcaret Hotel Mexico) last May and had a blast visiting the different parks. We skipped Xel-ha because of reports of heavy seaweed at the time. If you ever stay in all-inclusive resorts, I easily recommend one of theirs so that you can enjoy the parks and the cultural experiences offered.

[@vacationmode6286]

❤ Awesome video! Food is what we like best in a cruise. Looking forward to your west coast videos. Thanks a bunch!🎉🎉🎉

[@Cruisewith]

Our pleasure!

[@rotorwind177]

Allure was my first Royal cruise. Really liked it but agree needs to be updated. We liked the food but did the unlimited speciality dinning package. I’m sure that helped

[@louiselanthier5135]

Smart to do the dining package!

[@KathyL4444]

The aviary looks fantastic. I love parrots. The butterfly pavilion looked great as well. I agree the food on Royal has been hit or miss. Thanks for sharing, you covered alot.