12thman Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 Just curious if the Allure is held out at sea or Cozumel how does it affect the next cruise and the cruise after that? According to a travel report on YouTube there's a possibility of Allure returning Tuesday or Wednesday instead of Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 I wish I was on the Allure right now. Seems like they will get some extra vacation time and won’t even feel the effects. I would imagine they have to cut the next trip short and will give refunds and onboard credit as compensation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marti314 Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 They may feel the affects of having to re-purchase airline tickets with <7 day notice which is a pretty hefty price tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelKaps Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 I was on Allure of the Seas 2 years ago during Hurricane Irma. Our cruise was extended 3 days. Many people who had to get home got off at Jamaica, Costa Maya, and Cozumel. The next cruise after us was cut down to 4 days and was doing an overnight at Nassau. They were offering us the option to extend the 4 days for only a few hundred dollars since I assume people cancelled and they wanted to fill the cabins. We would have extended, but we had to return to work. I vlogged our entire cruise experience and provided updates along the way. You can check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv_r2fFN5ypo4mccFqkBKKhAjDi_BQFw4 tonyfsu21 and Ala_Paul 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 9 minutes ago, marti314 said: They may feel the affects of having to re-purchase airline tickets with <7 day notice which is a pretty hefty price tag. True. RC doesn’t compensate for airline? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPS Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 Depending on the length of the next cruise, that cruise could either be delayed and shortened or cancelled. In January of 2018, we were scheduled to sail on Grandeur for a 9-night out of Baltimore. Unfortunately, Grandeur had a rudder issue that required an immediate repair on the preceding cruise that resulted in a 2 day delay on OUR cruise. Rather than leaving on Thursday and heading to Charleston, SC as scheduled, we left on Saturday on an altered itinerary that skipped Charleston. While we were initially disappointed, it all worked out pretty well in the end. We flew to Baltimore on Thursday morning as originally scheduled, got a cheap rental car, used Marriott points for two nights hotel, saw some sights in Baltimore on Thursday, & went to DC on Friday. (my wife had never been there) RCCL compensated us with a 50% cruise fare refund & two days worth of our drink package refunded. Excursions for Charleston were also refunded for those that had them as well as airline change fees being compensated. (neither of which we needed) Ala_Paul and coneyraven 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 18 minutes ago, marti314 said: They may feel the affects of having to re-purchase airline tickets with <7 day notice which is a pretty hefty price tag. Most airlines have or will put waivers in place and they do not charge for changes for impacted travel dates. Ala_Paul and CruiseGus 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 42 minutes ago, 12thman said: Just curious if the Allure is held out at sea or Cozumel how does it affect the next cruise and the cruise after that? According to a travel report on YouTube there's a possibility of Allure returning Tuesday or Wednesday instead of Sunday. Typically the next cruise is shortened but the one after goes as planned. Refunds are offered and for guests on the ship when it gets extended they get a longer cruise for free. They typically are also offered super cheap rates to stay on the next shortened sailing. When this last happened Harmony turned the subsequent 7 night into a 4 night. A lot of people took the refund, some guest stayed on and the ship had 1/3 the number of guests compared to normal. Imagine an Oasis class ship with only ~2,000 guests. fonemanbob, Guy Gadwa, Ala_Paul and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basil Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 We were caught in Hurricane Irma also, but with a different cruise line. My 7 day cruise turned into a 12 day cruise. My T-Mobile reversed all call made at the time (did not have to ask) and Delta kept moving my flight each day (with out asking).We just kept checking our Delta App. When we finally got back to Florida, everything was done. We got real lucky. Sometimes the big companies will do the right thing. Here is to hoping they take care of their clients again. VillainsGin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 56 minutes ago, 12thman said: According to a travel report on YouTube there's a possibility of Allure returning Tuesday or Wednesday instead of Sunday. You should know this "report" is pure speculation. twangster and 12thman 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 I wonder if it is the same Youtuber who got most of the facts and projections wrong when Oasis was damaged in the crane incident. Some bloggers and vloggers will do anything to get clicks and followers, even make stuff up. Fortunately here on royalcaribbeanblog.com @Matt sticks with known and confirmed information, not speculation. If you want reliable information you'll find it right here https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/ melmar02, 12thman, Vancity Cruiser and 8 others 7 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thman Posted August 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 That's why I asked here because I trust the information here!! Side question @Matt are you doing live YouTube this Monday and what time do you start? This past week I was late and trying to figure out how to do a super chat. The guy stole my spot light!! LOL!! Oh support via blog better than YouTube? Don't know if YouTube takes a cut of superchats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 1 hour ago, 12thman said: That's why I asked here because I trust the information here!! Side question @Matt are you doing live YouTube this Monday and what time do you start? This past week I was late and trying to figure out how to do a super chat. The guy stole my spot light!! LOL!! Oh support via blog better than YouTube? Don't know if YouTube takes a cut of superchats? https://www.patreon.com/RoyalCaribbeanBlog Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Matt said: You should know this "report" is pure speculation. Yes..that YouTuber sure got everyone in a tizzy for my sailing! I am on the Allure sailing that's scheduled to leave Sunday. If it gets shortened I will come back here and report how Royal handles it in my situation. I have it easier than most because I'm within driving distance if things change on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thman Posted August 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 @Lovetocruise2002 thanks for the link I'll be sure to help the blog out. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 4 minutes ago, 12thman said: @Lovetocruise2002 thanks for the link I'll be sure to help the blog out. Join us in the Insiders group. One of the best groups out there. Fantastic group of people. Some from here on the message boards and some not, but awesome group! cdixon22 and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillainsGin Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 8 hours ago, marti314 said: They may feel the affects of having to re-purchase airline tickets with <7 day notice which is a pretty hefty price tag. So conflicted am i right? On one hand you get a 2-3 day extension on cruise for free but on the other hand your airplane tickets. I guess one can only weight their options and see if its worth it? The real winners would be the people who lived local to the port, they're having a blast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillainsGin Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 8 hours ago, basil said: We were caught in Hurricane Irma also, but with a different cruise line. My 7 day cruise turned into a 12 day cruise. My T-Mobile reversed all call made at the time (did not have to ask) and Delta kept moving my flight each day (with out asking).We just kept checking our Delta App. When we finally got back to Florida, everything was done. We got real lucky. Sometimes the big companies will do the right thing. Here is to hoping they take care of their clients again. That seemed too perfect of a scenario, you should have went out and bought a lotto ticket too! Knowing my luck anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairlynew Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 People who live close to the port are probably worried about property damage (if they’re stuck on a ship) and family and friends. No winners in this type situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thman Posted August 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 According to the RC website looks like the Allure's itinerary has changed: Allure 8/25/19 Sailing We’re now extending this sailing and will return on Wednesday, 9/4/19. We’ve added a visit Roatan on 8/31/19 and Costa Maya on 9/1/19. We will then have two sea days before we return to Fort Lauderdale on 09/04/19. DATES DAY ORIGINAL ITINERARY REVISED ITINERARY 8/25 Sunday Fort Lauderdale, Florida Fort Lauderdale, Florida 8/26 Monday Cruisng Cruising 8/27 Tuesday Labadee, Haiti Labadee, Haiti 8/28 Wednesday Falmouth, Jamaica Falmouth, Jamaica 8/29 Thursday Cruising Cruising 8/30 Friday Cozumel, Mexico Cozumel, Mexico 8/31 Saturday Cruising Roatan, Honduras 9/01 Sunday Fort Lauderdale, Florida Costa Maya, Mexico 9/02 Monday - Cruising 9/03 Tuesday - Cruising 9/04 Wednesday - Fort Lauderdale, Florida Allure 9/01/19 Sailing We’ve had to shorten this sailing, unfortunately, and will now depart on Wednesday, 9/4/19. The itinerary will remain the same for the days left of the voyage. DATES DAY ORIGINAL ITINERARY REVISED ITINERARY 9/01 Sunday Fort Lauderdale, Florida - 9/02 Monday Cruising - 9/03 Tuesday Labadee, Haiti - 9/04 Wednesday Falmouth, Jamaica Fort Lauderdale, Florida 9/05 Thursday Cruising Cruising 9/06 Friday Cozumel Cozumel 9/07 Saturday Cruising Cruising 9/08 Sunday Fort Lauderdale, Florida Fort Lauderdale, Florida My questions are what if you needed to be back in port on Sunday? Does Royal assist you with flying home from Roatan or Costa Maya? Does Royal provide hotel accommodations for those on the 9-1 sailing until 9-4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 1 hour ago, 12thman said: My questions are what if you needed to be back in port on Sunday? Does Royal assist you with flying home from Roatan or Costa Maya? Does Royal provide hotel accommodations for those on the 9-1 sailing until 9-4? No and no. You are on your own and would have to pay out of pocket in both situations. I am potentially in the 2nd scenario right now since I'm on the delayed sailing. I am just not down there yet so I can opt to not go with ease. If you buy a combo package that includes the air, cruise, transfers and lodging all in one you need to speak with who you purchase the package from about what to do in the event of the delay. In that case I think they should cover your hotel. ChessE4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basil Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 15 hours ago, TJ! said: That seemed too perfect of a scenario, you should have went out and bought a lotto ticket too! Knowing my luck anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Nope! I know my limits of luck. I don't win at the lotto, scratch off, casino's, or bingo. I should not say i never win, $40 is a win. With that being said, sometime the universe looks out for you. I will say it worked out well, It had to. I was traveling with my husband and our 4 kids and 2 of their friends (youngest 20). Everyone going to different states. I needed a little luck with the logistics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 23 hours ago, 12thman said: Side question @Matt are you doing live YouTube this Monday and what time do you start? Mondays is when I do YT Live. No set start time, so I recommend turning on notifications for the channel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thman Posted August 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 Will do @Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thman Posted August 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 9 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: No and no. You are on your own and would have to pay out of pocket in both situations. I am potentially in the 2nd scenario right now since I'm on the delayed sailing. I am just not down there yet so I can opt to not go with ease. If you buy a combo package that includes the air, cruise, transfers and lodging all in one you need to speak with who you purchase the package from about what to do in the event of the delay. In that case I think they should cover your hotel. This really sucks if you get the short end of the reschedule. Hope you get a good deal whatever you decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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