Allure of the seas revamp

[CruisinForABruisin]

Does anyone know if the Allure ended up being revamped? If so, what is going to be added? I know it was delayed, and don't want to book it if nothing special was added, as we've sailed it before. 

[Spang1974]

Nobody know at this point in time. She is still in dry dock. i think the general consensus is she is only having maintenance and certifications done.

[Andrew72681]

They’ve stated it will stay technical. She’s more than halfway through now and no slides or anything have been spotted so it’s a pretty safe bet to trust them. 

[CruisinForABruisin]

Thanks for the input, looks like we'll pass on the deals we were offered.

[Andrew72681]

@Matt just posted a story confirm the indefinite postponement of the amplification program. So no need to wonder now. 

[JohnK6404]

^ ^ ^ ^
Here’s the link to Matt’s update mentioned above...

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2020/06/09/royal-caribbean-postpones-royal-amplifications-its-cruise-ships-until-further-notice

 

[rjac]

32 minutes ago, CruisinForABruisin said:

Thanks for the input, looks like we'll pass on the deals we were offered.

Have you been on her before? If not, you may want to reconsider. I've been on her four times and look forward to going back. The Allure is one he ck of a ship! 

[CruisinForABruisin]

We have, and we've done the same itinerary 2 years in a row haha. If our Cuba trip hadn't gotten rerouted to western caribbean last year, doing this itinerary this year wouldn't be a problem. Unfortunately all of the eastern caribbean discounts we were offered are sold out for the dates we can do.

[CruisinForABruisin]

And just got the symphony sailing I wanted, due to someone canceling right at that very moment. Couldn't have worked out better haha.

[Cile]

We book 2 cruises back to back with Allure of the Seas for next May. If they are not going to do amplification then they will need to lower prices. When I book I was hoping it will be almost like new ship?

 

[GNW]

Does RC offers any compensation if the Allure not going to do amplifications. As I booked the cruise because of all the new facilities that they advertised.

[USCG Teacher]

2 minutes ago, GNW said:

Does RC offers any compensation if the Allure not going to do amplifications. As I booked the cruise because of all the new facilities that they advertised.

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2020/06/09/royal-caribbean-postpones-royal-amplifications-its-cruise-ships-until-further-notice

[Jason12]

I’m still happy to go in November not bothered really as the ship is just like new anyways, people need to give their head a wobble if they as asking for money back etc...just cancel and book something else with slides on... 

[Ampurp85]

I'm not on Allure until Oct 21'......don't care about slides but was hoping she would get the new restaurants. Hopefully when they start back cruising after Sept, they will make enough revenue to amp her before then. If not it's no big deal, having a 2BR GS makes it worthwhile.

[GNW]

30 minutes ago, USCG Teacher said:

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2020/06/09/royal-caribbean-postpones-royal-amplifications-its-cruise-ships-until-further-notice

Sorry, I am abit confused. From what I understand, RC haven’t cancel our cruise but just not going to do amplification. Can we get the 100% refund from RC? Thank you 

[Andrew72681]

40 minutes ago, GNW said:

Does RC offers any compensation if the Allure not going to do amplifications. As I booked the cruise because of all the new facilities that they advertised.

They haven’t announced anything, but you if booked before August 1st are already covered by cruise with confidence and can get an FCC or lift and shift to a future date. 

[WAAAYTOOO]

26 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said:

I'm not on Allure until Oct 21'......don't care about slides but was hoping she would get the new restaurants. Hopefully when they start back cruising after Sept, they will make enough revenue to amp her before then. If not it's no big deal, having a 2BR GS makes it worthwhile.

I’m on Allure 3-17 Oct.

[SpeedNoodles]

I'm on Allure Jan 2022 (well, not anymore). Lift and Shift can't even be an option.  

[Andrew72681]

1 minute ago, SpeedNoodles said:

I'm on Allure Jan 2022 (well, not anymore). Lift and Shift can't even be an option.  

No,  but since they first put out the rates for that far out I’d guess there wasn’t a lot of movement in pricing. So you could cancel, get the deposit as a FCC and use it for another sailing. 

[Ron Rico]

I'm on Allure May 2021. Was hoping for slides, but prefer Sabor to Playmakers, so chips and salsa, here I come!

[SpeedNoodles]

10 minutes ago, Andrew72681 said:

No,  but since they first put out the rates for that far out I’d guess there wasn’t a lot of movement in pricing. So you could cancel, get the deposit as a FCC and use it for another sailing. 

I guess I actually could Lift and Shift to Liberty.  I booked a Jr. Suite on Allure.  I'd have to get a Jr Suite on Liberty, and then I could upgrade to a Grand Suite and pay the same price I had for the Allure JS.    Hmmmmmmmmmmmm.....

Oh shoot, I can't Lift and Shift to the same date.  DANGIT!!!

[Ampurp85]

@SpeedNoodles  Maybe by then they will have amped the ship.

@WAAAYTOOO Mines is the 31st of October but I have a S2S with Indy Nov 8th

[SpeedNoodles]

6 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said:

I'm just going to take a refund.  Reading what others have gone through with FCC makes me start pulling my own hair out.

 

1 minute ago, Ampurp85 said:

@SpeedNoodles  Maybe by then they will have amped the ship.

@WAAAYTOOO Mines is the 31st of October but I have a S2S with Indy Nov 8th

They can't sail out of Galveston and they don't appear to know where it's sailing from, so who knows.

[Ampurp85]

@SpeedNoodles I just realized this is why my L&S for Nov didn't go through. There are now no Allure itineraries after my 21' Halloween cruise. I would say 100% get the refund. I only took one FCC, for a cruise I choose to cancel, I cannot imagine the hassle of dealing with 5 or 6 FCCs and trying to apply them properly.

[Andrew72681]

1 minute ago, Ampurp85 said:

@SpeedNoodles I just realized this is why my L&S for Nov didn't go through. There are now no Allure itineraries after my 21' Halloween cruise. I would say 100% get the refund. I only took one FCC, for a cruise I choose to cancel, I cannot imagine the hassle of dealing with 5 or 6 FCCs and trying to apply them properly.

The only positive for her is that it’s an itinerary that most likely only has a deposit on it now. 

[Ampurp85]

@Andrew72681 True, I stopped paying cruises off as soon I book them exactly for this reason. Will pay balance when it is due, from now on.

[PieEater]

16 hours ago, GNW said:

Does RC offers any compensation if the Allure not going to do amplifications. As I booked the cruise because of all the new facilities that they advertised.

No they won’t - think it’s only if your room isn’t available (as it wasn’t built in the refurb) they will offer you something. I asked to cancel because of it and they won’t refund my deposit. 

[DanielB]

9 minutes ago, PieEater said:

No they won’t - think it’s only if your room isn’t available (as it wasn’t built in the refurb) they will offer you something. I asked to cancel because of it and they won’t refund my deposit. 

I hope they will allow me and my family to cancel and move to another ship without a penalty.  I booked with MEI so I hope they have some pull to make this happen.  I know Allure is a beautiful ship, but my 11 yo nephew was looking forward to so much of the new stuff.  He has only done a Disney Cruise and the new stuff (slides/escape room) is how we sold him on going on Royal.  

[PieEater]

1 minute ago, DanielB said:

I hope they will allow me and my family to cancel and move to another ship without a penalty.  I booked with MEI so I hope they have some pull to make this happen.  I know Allure is a beautiful ship, but my 11 yo nephew was looking forward to so much of the new stuff.  He has only done a Disney Cruise and the new stuff (slides/escape room) is how we sold him on going on Royal.  

That’s exactly the same for us. I’m sure it’s a lovely ship as it is but we booked purely because of the amplification. I think they should refund us as it’s quite a significant change but they’re having none of it. 

[Zurc]

18 hours ago, SpeedNoodles said:

I guess I actually could Lift and Shift to Liberty.  I booked a Jr. Suite on Allure.  I'd have to get a Jr Suite on Liberty, and then I could upgrade to a Grand Suite and pay the same price I had for the Allure JS.    Hmmmmmmmmmmmm.....

Oh shoot, I can't Lift and Shift to the same date.  DANGIT!!!

Keep an eye out for your email from Royal.    They are rolling reservations on Allure Sailings from Galveston to same date on Liberty - price protected.
 

I was on (what would have been) the inaugural 4 day from Galveston.   Royal switched me to a. 7-day Liberty cruise.    This is the one exception to the same date switch.   The old 4 day was on Nov 10.  The 7 day will actually be November 7, 2021 voyage.