Allure of the Seas the worst Oasis Class?

[ApexoftheSeas]

Is Allure of the Seas the Worst Oasis Class? The same as the others? Better?

 

What's your opinion?

[USFFrank]

Every ship in every class of ship is unique and different in it's own way. Just because Allure of the Seas didn't get it's royal amplification yet doesn't necessarily make it the worst Oasis class ship. I would be happy to sail on her, or any ship for that matter.

[Cactus527]

One thing I really appreciated about Allure versus the other Oasis class ships is that the darn slides aren't blocking your view out the aft! It still feels fresh and fun. As others say, it depends on what you value. You want slides? You're going to be disappointed on Allure.

[Andy & Sheryl Unwin]

We enjoyed Allure so much that we have booked again. Sure she isn't Amped yet, but that adds to her uniqueness

[Jill]

We’re booked on her first 4 night out of Port Canaveral in about 6 weeks. She’s the only one we haven’t sailed and I’m excited to see an oasis class in her original “skin.” I’m secretly hoping they don’t add all the slides and market her for adults Put playmakers in, add Hooked, keep Diamond lounge where it is, keep champagne bar. 
 

Excited to finally see Mamma Mia! 

[Brando95]

I'd say it has the best Diamond Lounge location of any of the Oasis class

[Va4fam]

Haven't sailed her yet but would really like to before amplification.   Crew seems to be top notch and the ship has dining options not available on most ships! 

There are no bad Oasis class ships!

[happy cruisers 2]

Looking forward to being on Allure very soon.  For us, it's a plus that the ship doesn't have some of what the newer or amplified ships have.  We aren't at all interested in a lot of what is on a ship now.  For us, it's dining, shows, music and bars, excursions (if the ports are interesting or we haven't already been there).  

[tjcruisers]

Out of the 3 Oasis class I've been on, I enjoyed the Allure the most

[cruisellama]

Wouldn't say it's "worse" - it is the only one with the original Oasis configuration.  I would agree it needs updating - would really like to see Playmakers installed.

 

[Xaa]

Worst?  That's like deciding on the worst brick of gold.  Some might prefer all other Oasis Class over her while others might place her at the top of their list.  I think it's seldom that someone sails her and has the feeling they are on the worst of anything.

[Cakemeister]

17 minutes ago, Xaa said:

Worst?  That's like deciding on the worst brick of gold.  Some might prefer all other Oasis Class over her while others might place her at the top of their list.  I think it's seldom that someone sails her and has the feeling they are on the worst of anything.

Indeed. If you like spending time in the Diamond lounge, maybe Allure is the best Oasis-class ship.

[Matt]

Is Allure of the Seas the "worst" Oasis Class ship? I went onboard to see for myself

[Jolly Ogre]

We have been on Oasis twice and have one booked again but I would rather be on Allure again.

[TXcruzer]

Mama Mia alone makes it the best Oasis class ship. 

[Psycho and Barb]

We have been on Allure a couple of times and always enjoyed her...Not our favorite Oasis class ship but never had a bad time either. 

[Jolly Ogre]

1 hour ago, TXcruzer said:

Mama Mia alone makes it the best Oasis class ship. 

I would not go that far...but it is better than Cats.

[Keanoknick]

3 minutes ago, Jolly Ogre said:

I would not go that far...but it is better than Cats.

That's not saying much!   But we really enjoyed MamaMia.

[smokeybandit]

There is no worst. Just older.

[Mark_A]

3 hours ago, TXcruzer said:

Mama Mia alone makes it the best Oasis class ship. 

Agree!!

[Greg R]

7 hours ago, Jolly Ogre said:

I would not go that far...but it is better than Cats.

Watching a block of ice melt is better than cats.  Someone needs to explain to me how that made it so big on Broadway, it was the worst.

[Ampurp85]

I will be on Allure in a month for the second time and in Jan for my third. I see nothing wrong with any of the Oasis class ships, they are unique in their own way.

Now about Cats.......it still haunts me; I will randomly ponder why at the most awkward of times. Like I was literally thinking yesterday why they thought 5min of the performers kicking their legs every which way without lyrics in the music, would be entertaining 

[cruisellama]

As Allure is the original configuration, and not as many toys as the newer ships, it seems there was a lower percentage of families with children sailing on-board the times we sailed.  This is NOT a quantitive assessment, but didn't seem as crazy as Wonder, Symphony, Oasis....  Could be the times we sailed, but seemed tamer.  Not sure if others have this subjective observation.  

[JasonOasis]

I hope they leave Allure alone, I like the ship as is.  

It is so easy to forget what the original Oasis of the Seas was like prior to her amplification that is until you get on Allure. I for one enjoy the contrast having that one Oasis Class ship that stands alone and is representative of the original class of ship design.  For those who want all the toys and slides they can choose from 5 other Oasis Class ships and for those who want an Oasis Class experience on the original design they have Allure.

Royal leave Allure as is.  Do not amplify this ship, the ship is great just as it is in its original design. 

[WAAAYTOOO]

3 hours ago, JasonOasis said:

the ship is great just as it is in its original design. 

NEARLY original design....  I miss public access to the Viking Crown Lounge

[Mike n Ky]

On 9/12/2023 at 7:57 PM, Brando95 said:

I'd say it has the best Diamond Lounge location of any of the Oasis class

Just got off Allure, our cabin was on 10, the walk to the stairs wasn't very far and I had to only go up one to get to the DL. This was our fifth cruise on Allure but the first as Diamond...I thought the lounge was on deck 4 on previous cruises so I am wondering if they moved it recently.

[Mike n Ky]

We have done 3 of the Oasis class, Allure, Symphony and Wonder. For me the best overall is Symphony because it has some of the upgrades, I like the slides etc, and we are going back on her for a 2nd time in January. That said, having sailed on Allure 5 times there is a lot I do like about the ship and my wife is a huge fan of Mama Mia. As for the shows overall, I think the shows on Allure have been some of better ones.

Our most recent cruise on Allure was our first on her as Diamond and that lounge was awesome compared to some of the others.

She is showing her age but mainly in areas that cannot be addressed during continuous sailing. We were on one of the last sailings before her scheduled amp but Covid canceled that so all they did was basically maintenance and cosmetic. Some of what they were going to do will be good like changing Sabor to Playmakers. But I will be sad that I can't pop in and get my Cherry Garcia when they take out that shop.

[AshleyDillo]

5 hours ago, Mike n Ky said:

Just got off Allure, our cabin was on 10, the walk to the stairs wasn't very far and I had to only go up one to get to the DL. This was our fifth cruise on Allure but the first as Diamond...I thought the lounge was on deck 4 on previous cruises so I am wondering if they moved it recently.

Oasis and Allure both had the Diamond Lounge on Deck 11.  When they designed the next Oasis class ships they relocated the lounge to Deck 4.

When Oasis got amped in 2019, they moved the Diamond Lounge to Deck 4, converting the existing comedy club to the Diamond Lounge and started having the comedy shows across the way at the night club. The plan was to do the same with Allure in her schedule amplification, but of course that was a casualty of the pandemic and thus the Diamond Lounge on Allure was never moved.

[CrznTxn]

We get back aboard Allure in another week and cannot wait. We were apprehensive on sailing on an Oasis class ship but since that was the only 7 night option out of Galveston we bit the bullet and we have enjoyed it. The location of the Diamond Lounge is fantastic and I use it during the day for "remote" work as it is quiet and I have the coffee machine pretty much to myself. Mamma Mia is fantastic and we have been through two sets of cast. We are looking forward to sailing on Harmony in November but Allure has never been boring and we find new things to do on each cruise. When she leaves the end of October we will have sailed on her 8 times.

[Mark_A]

I'll be on Allure in two weeks for my annual Birthday Cruise.  Second time on Allure.  I really enjoyed it the first time, and can't wait!

[Mrs. Thomas]

Went on Allure right around the time Oasis launched. It was wonderful and I would gladly sail on her again. Granted it has a special place in my heart because it was my honeymoon, but it was still an amazing experience. I got to see Chicago that sailing. I'm hoping to see Hairspray when we go on Symphony.