Proposing on my first cruise?

[First_Time_Cruiser]

Hey everyone! I officially booked my girlfriend and I's first cruise on Allure of the Seas over her birthday week. I plan on proposing to her on the trip but I'm unsure of how to go about it. She has said she'd like a private proposal so I was thinking of doing the $450.00 dollar "Royal Proposal" package they sell, but is it possible to buy something to have the room decorated while were away instead? I have about six months to plan everything out so any and all advice is appreciated! For reference it is a 3 night Bahamas cruise. 

[Xaa]

Do it on Perfect Day at Coco Cay.  Go to South beach and walk along the shore together, until you are effectively alone.  Then make your proposal.  Don't worry about it being perfect or being anything spectacular.  Just be sincere and real when you tell her what she means to you and your life and ask her to share your commitment through the rest of your journey.

it will indeed be a "Perfect Day".

[Floatingby]

17 minutes ago, Xaa said:

Do it on Perfect Day at Coco Cay.  Go to South beach and walk along the shore together, until you are effectively alone.  Then make your proposal.  Don't worry about it being perfect or being anything spectacular.  Just be sincere and real when you tell her what she means to you and your life and ask her to share your commitment through the rest of your journey.

it will indeed be a "Perfect Day".

This is a great idea and maybe you can have the room decorated or champagne delivered to the room while you're on the island so it's there when you come back.

[CrimsonCruiser]

23 minutes ago, First_Time_Cruiser said:

Hey everyone! I officially booked my girlfriend and I's first cruise on Allure of the Seas over her birthday week. I plan on proposing to her on the trip but I'm unsure of how to go about it. She has said she'd like a private proposal so I was thinking of doing the $450.00 dollar "Royal Proposal" package they sell, but is it possible to buy something to have the room decorated while were away instead? I have about six months to plan everything out so any and all advice is appreciated! For reference it is a 3 night Bahamas cruise. 

You can purchase room decorations on board and tell them what day you'd like them to be put up. Your room steward will do it when they come in for your cleaning - which is usually when you're gone for dinner or out for the day's activities.

 

As for ways to NOT spend $450 for a private proposal, Dazzles is usually empty when there's a good gap in programming. It was a place my mom and I often chose to chill because it's quiet but overlooks the boardwalk and has lots of bright light and glass/crystal to reflect said light. Another option on the ship is a semi-secret mini path in Central Park. I don't exactly remember where it is but I've attached some photos. You can kind of see it as you take the main paths through and throughout our whole cruise on Allure last year I never saw anyone using it (I think because it's out of the way if you're actually trying to get somewhere)

[bobroo]

Another helpful tip: proposals should always be done during the early parts of a vacation, never the later parts.

[smokeybandit]

The first question that has to be asked...are you sure she'll say yes?

 

You're on Allure, which is a bit of a shame only in that if you could be on the helipad at sunset, that'd be kind of a good ambiance.  You can't visit the helipad on Oasis ships.

Are you morning people?  Spots like the Dunes mini golf course has a nice view, but will likely be empty early in the morning.

[DDaley]

1 hour ago, bobroo said:

Another helpful tip: proposals should always be done during the early parts of a vacation, never the later parts.

Yes! As someone who was proposed to on vacation this made the whole thing so much more fun! We actually signed a contract together for a vacation timeshare right before he proposed so he thought I knew, but I just really like vacationing. 

[Jjohnb]

I actually did the same thing back in 1991.  One thing you want to consider is, although it seems unfathomable, the Allure will not always be around in your and your soon to be fiancées lifetime (I'm assuming you're much younger than myself ).  We sailed on the Nordic Empress (Empress of the Seas) to the Bahamas.  I chose to propose on the beach at sunset as I wanted a place we could always go back to if we chose.  Our ship was either doing an overnight or staying late, I can't recall.  We took a cab to Merv Griffin's Resorts Casino on Paradise Island (now the Atlantis Resort) just before sunset to "walk around and have a drink or two" and when we got there we made our way to the beach which was totally empty and I proposed.  While RC brought the Empress back once, she is now gone and while the beach has been totally reconstructed due to building out the Atlantis, the beach in essence is still there and one of the most beautiful beaches in my opinion.  Funny story, when we got to the beach, my GF was wearing stockings so she didn't want to walk in the sand, I actually made up some crazy excuse to carry her a few feet onto the sand to get that perfect ambiance.      

Now flash forward 32 years, Nassau is not as safe as it once was and I would not recommend venturing off the ship at or near dark (if the ship is even in port that late) and the Atlantis is very busy these days.  I would recommend a nice secluded beach.  As others have suggested, CoCo Cay would be perfect.  I didn't realize RC now has a special program, take advantage to the "Royal Proposal" program, see if they can arrange for a secluded spot, possibly an area away from the normal guest areas.  I'm not sure what the date of your cruise is or what time your ship leaves CoCo Cay, but possibly you could see if they would arrange a secluded spot with a private table on the beach for a late lunch where the sun is starting to set.

Whatever you choose, don't sweat it, it will be perfect and she'll love it!  Congratulations!

 

[Bowen]

3 hours ago, Jjohnb said:

I actually did the same thing back in 1991.  One thing you want to consider is, although it seems unfathomable, the Allure will not always be around in your and your soon to be fiancées lifetime (I'm assuming you're much younger than myself ).  We sailed on the Nordic Empress (Empress of the Seas) to the Bahamas.  I chose to propose on the beach at sunset as I wanted a place we could always go back to if we chose.  Our ship was either doing an overnight or staying late, I can't recall.  We took a cab to Merv Griffin's Resorts Casino on Paradise Island (now the Atlantis Resort) just before sunset to "walk around and have a drink or two" and when we got there we made our way to the beach which was totally empty and I proposed.  While RC brought the Empress back once, she is now gone and while the beach has been totally reconstructed due to building out the Atlantis, the beach in essence is still there and one of the most beautiful beaches in my opinion.  Funny story, when we got to the beach, my GF was wearing stockings so she didn't want to walk in the sand, I actually made up some crazy excuse to carry her a few feet onto the sand to get that perfect ambiance.      

Now flash forward 32 years, Nassau is not as safe as it once was and I would not recommend venturing off the ship at or near dark (if the ship is even in port that late) and the Atlantis is very busy these days.  I would recommend a nice secluded beach.  As others have suggested, CoCo Cay would be perfect.  I didn't realize RC now has a special program, take advantage to the "Royal Proposal" program, see if they can arrange for a secluded spot, possibly an area away from the normal guest areas.  I'm not sure what the date of your cruise is or what time your ship leaves CoCo Cay, but possibly you could see if they would arrange a secluded spot with a private table on the beach for a late lunch where the sun is starting to set.

Whatever you choose, don't sweat it, it will be perfect and she'll love it!  Congratulations!

 

What a wonderful story.  And sage advice.