CraftyCat05

Will definitely follow!
I'm hoping that as we get closer to the end of July, that we will see more features available in the app for the ships that support the app (especially Symphony ?).
Please do tell a lot about how the app works while on board (and of course about the ship and ports), as I feel no one has documented their experience with the app on any Royal cruising boards (and maybe for good reason).
Enjoy your time on Allure! She really is an amazing ship.
 

Hello Royal Caribbean Board Members!
I am a cruise and travel lover, and want to be always exploring new places! I will be sailing on Symphony of the Seas at the end of July, and am lucky enough to be doing a back to back sailing for a grand total of two weeks on what seems to be an amazing ship. I plan to be doing a (Semi)live blog about my adventures on this board, and would love to have others follow me. 
Ever since I set sail in the Caribbean on Adventure of the Seas, I have fallen in love with the water, cruising, and sailing in general. This addiction has let me fuel my traveling needs, and am always to suggest a cruise for a summer vacation. I live in the Great State of Texas with my two parents and my faithful dog named Chewie (yes, Star Wars).
Please don't hesitate to ask questions about me or about cruising in general! This an amazing blog and board community, and we are all privileged to have a great team to do this, especially being exclusive to Royal!
-Carson 

Welcome Carson!

Hello Royal Caribbean Board Members!
I am a cruise and travel lover, and want to be always exploring new places! I will be sailing on Symphony of the Seas at the end of July, and am lucky enough to be doing a back to back sailing for a grand total of two weeks on what seems to be an amazing ship. I plan to be doing a (Semi)live blog about my adventures on this board, and would love to have others follow me. 
Ever since I set sail in the Caribbean on Adventure of the Seas, I have fallen in love with the water, cruising, and sailing in general. This addiction has let me fuel my traveling needs, and am always to suggest a cruise for a summer vacation. I live in the Great State of Texas with my two parents and my faithful dog named Chewie (yes, Star Wars).
Please don't hesitate to ask questions about me or about cruising in general! This an amazing blog and board community, and we are all privileged to have a great team to do this, especially being exclusive to Royal!
-Carson 

What do you say about a grand old Lady? You say she is still Grand! What a beautiful wonderful ship!  We left Baltimore last Saturday and Sunday was well, let's call it a mini-hurricane for lack of anything else to describe it!  No one was aloud on deck including crew. Hubby and I did well, I even took a nap! By the time Monday morning came around, the sun was shining and on our approach to Bermuda, the waters were their beautiful gorgeous blue/green that I remember from 30 years ago.  I am happy to say, even after 30 years this gorgeous gem is still the same.  For anyone living on the East coast and have not been to Bermuda, please try to get there.  Our weather cooperated the whole time we were there.  Now heading back on the last night, the Fog came in, temps dropped to about 50 degrees and we heard to the Fog Horn all night.  Woke to a beautiful sunrise heading under the Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Now the ship, staff, food etc.  This staff was the most amazing staff I've even encountered (again from 30 years ago), but every crew member we saw, encountered, ordered from etc were the most gracious, with always a smile, always asking what else we needed. Our Stateroom attendant, Evangeline was fabulous! Our Concierge, Frances was fabulous. I can't say enough about the crew.
We are blessed that we were able to be in a Grand Suite.  The Suite was beautiful, very large and a large balcony with two chaise lounges , 2 chairs and a table.  Lots of storage!  We did have the infamous shower curtain and @twangster we never had to mop up the floor like you suggested! LOL. They sure give their Suite guests some very extra treatment, I can say that.  It was like having a "Mini Genie"! LOL Always something wonderful in the stateroom in the afternoon, Drinks etc in the Concierge Lounge (they actually roped off part of the Viking Crown for Suite guests).  the best part, is the Departure.  Met at the Concierge Lounge yesterday, private elevator going down, different line for security and customs, our bags were right there. From Lounge to car, 11 minutes.  I don't know if you can beat that!
The Ship itself is in fine shape.  Nothing really stood out to me and the staff were constantly outside painting, cleaning etc.  All the venues were very well maintained. The Casino is HUGE compared to what I thought it would be (won $200 on slots!).  The shows were fabulous! We had this group "Rookie" from Canada on board that was AMAZING! Lead singer was in Jersey Boys.  They are headed to ANTHEM this coming week if anyone on here is going. You must check them out.  There were so many activities all day and night that you couldn't do it all (we spent most time in Casino I confess!) 
The food was Ok, We are not foodies so the food choices for others were probably better but we are very plain eaters.  The WJ needs to have a better flow going but I can't complain about that either.
THE MOST IMPORTANT Factor for me was the way the Staff treated the handicapped.  My husband has hip/back issues that we hope will resolve once surgery but in the meantime we rented a Scooter for him which we were glad we did.  There were quite a few handicapped people on this cruise (and a lot were young in their 30's and 40's).  The way the staff treated us and everyone we saw with such respect and dignity was amazing! Even the other passengers were so gracious.  It meant a lot to me as I am not used to having a "handicapped husband" and he thought he would stand out which he didn't. He kept them laughing as he always does.
I can say now, if there were no other choices of cruise ships or cruise lines I would not hesitate to just sail on Lady G.  She is still a Gem in my humble opinion.      

She was and still is an amazing ship, so much adventure to have! (Pun intended ?)

Welcome to the boards @CraftyCat05!
Fell in love with cruising on Adventure too!

Hello Royal Caribbean Board Members!
I am a cruise and travel lover, and want to be always exploring new places! I will be sailing on Symphony of the Seas at the end of July, and am lucky enough to be doing a back to back sailing for a grand total of two weeks on what seems to be an amazing ship. I plan to be doing a (Semi)live blog about my adventures on this board, and would love to have others follow me. 
Ever since I set sail in the Caribbean on Adventure of the Seas, I have fallen in love with the water, cruising, and sailing in general. This addiction has let me fuel my traveling needs, and am always to suggest a cruise for a summer vacation. I live in the Great State of Texas with my two parents and my faithful dog named Chewie (yes, Star Wars).
Please don't hesitate to ask questions about me or about cruising in general! This an amazing blog and board community, and we are all privileged to have a great team to do this, especially being exclusive to Royal!
-Carson 

The app is a work in progress.  For now continue using a PC browser to complete online check in.
Some elements of the promised 'future' check in process I think will wait until Symphony is based and sailing from the US but that is just speculation on my part.

Agreed.  Skip the app as a primary means of anything for now.

Has anyone else noticed the inclusion of a common step ladder in the play area?

i think this is brilliant.  If we teach our children at a young age how to use a step ladder, then soon they can clean the gutters, paint the house, hang light fixtures, etc.  All those things that bog down the honey-do list.  Well done Royal Caribbean!

Maybe he had the pizza