RCCL’s Allure of the Seas pulled in alongside Wonder of the Seas at Coco Cay, their private island beach retreat. We set out with our towels to find a lounge chair with an umbrella so we could sit in the shade. Our location was near the native marketplace and close … Read more
On board RCCL’s Allure of the Seas, you’ll never go hungry. Food is available at numerous venues throughout the day. Specialty restaurants, casual eateries, and formal dining rooms served guests at night. From pizza or hot dogs to lobster and beef filet, you have plenty of choices. Breakfast was my favorite meal. I really miss … Read more
We saw a full production of Mama Mia on board RCCL’s Allure of the Seas. The show was fantastic and thoroughly enjoyable. Another night we saw Blue Planet with the singers and dancers and differing backdrops representing water, desert, mountains, etc. We saw Blades, the ice-skating show, but skipped the high divers outside in the … Read more
RCCL’s Allure of the Seas is one of the larger ships with Central Park, Boardwalk, an indoor Promenade, and plenty of sports activities and pools. Colorful slides were available for youngsters, plus basketball courts, a rock-climbing wall, and other sports amenities. Finding lounge chairs wasn’t a problem in the morning, but poolside spots were hard … Read more
Coco Cay in the Bahamas is a frequent stop for RCCL cruise ships. I’ve been here several times already. It’s a long walk down the pier, but then you can take a tram ride to the various beaches. There’s a separate thrill ride area and splash pools for little kids, a … Read more
Nassau has some unique places to visit, aside from the beaches, forts, and other attractions. Sybil Bradley, my cruising pal, and I climbed up a hill to see Graycliff Hotel recommended by my friend, Ann Meier. We didn’t book the afternoon tea but just wanted to see this historic site. The hotel is lovely inside … Read more
On board RCCL’s Utopia of the Seas, the Royal Railway: Utopia Station is one of the most unique experiences you can have. It’s a themed dinner show that you need to book ahead of time. Simulating a train ride in the Wild West, the food is unique, but the show is the best part. My … Read more
Eating your way through a cruise is a popular pastime, and my recent 4-night voyage on RCCL’s Utopia of the Seas was no exception. The trip started with a seafood buffet for lunch in the Windjammer Café on Day One. I had lobster tail and shrimp before moving on to barbecue chicken, salad, and accompaniments. … Read more
This past week, I sailed on RCCL’s Utopia of the Seas to Nassau and Coco Cay on a 4-night voyage. I’ve posted about this ship from a previous voyage with photos HERE. My favorite hangouts this time were the Crown Lounge on Deck 16 for a quiet, indoor spot (Diamond members and above only) and … Read more
I enjoyed some awesome sea vistas from RCCL’s Adventure of the Seas on my latest Caribbean cruise. I love to sit and watch the water, which is why I always choose a balcony cabin. Sunrise I mostly saw the sun rise because we were at dinner during sunset, which happens early in December. Since I’m … Read more