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Oops, it escaped

How is this for a sunrise from Allure at Coco cay on sept. 18

There were no books in the library on Allure.  I was not surprised.  I heard once that after a noro outbreak all books were burned.  I would not expect books at this time.

Just got off Allure b2b this morning and agree with OP. They are doing a great job. It was quite a treat to sail at 1/3 capacity!

This from today’s compass on Allure

There are also many places where masks are not required on the allure

2 hours ago, glentally said:

That's not being on a cruise. I will unfortunately cancel my April cruise if that is still the rule. 

That could surely change. There are no tracelets used on this cruise.

5 hours ago, glentally said:

Do you have to wear masks walking the hallways?

yes

We were on the same one as OP…debarking in Barcelona on Friday the 13th of March.

getting back on Allure this Sunday.🤗

Just got notice that B2Bcruisers must pack up, carry bags off, be tested, and then if OK you can reboard (as a new cruiser (I guess)).  I don't know why they couldn't test the B2B'ers on Saturday on the ship or at the least have them pack but leave bags in the room and then if you fail the test someone could escort you back to your room to pick up the bags............ I am very tempted to cancel.  We NEVER carry our bags off and it will be very difficult to manage after packing for 2 or more weeks.  I am livid.

17 minutes ago, croosieloosie said:

Does it say in here anywhere who the concierges are?

 

No, but Dexter is in the suite lounge.

We did the the message about St. Thomas.  Several from our roll calls have received queries about being vaccinated, but we have not.  I am really concerned about the dissemination of necessary information from the cruise line.  You practically have to ferret out the part about pre-cruise testing and I read that yesterday many were denied boarding.  The info is all over the place when it should all be in one place….imho.  I am not surprised that many may not have known about the tests….

Oh, right…forgot about that.

Sorry, vax cruise

2 hours ago, lovesthebeach2 said:

Do you need to wear the purple bands since they said it’s a vaccinated cruise except for those under 12?

2 hours ago, lovesthebeach2 said:

Do you need to wear the purple bands since they said it’s a vaccinated cruise except for those under 12?

Where did it say it was a fax cruise?

48 minutes ago, DISFANS3 said:

Hope to be there my self Sept 5th..

Us too!

17 minutes ago, derorim said:

 

Were those stowaway birds I could hear chirping in the background?  It sounds so peaceful.

While there are often live birds in Central Park, the chirps are piped in.

14 hours ago, Kbonner said:

We did not receive any invitation at low 4-digit C&A points

I guess they don't like Alabama

Nope, that’s not it. We had 3 invites and unfortunately couldn’t make any of them. 

9 minutes ago, cruise wizard said:

 

Thank you. Now I have some good options as our boarding time is 2PM.

 

Did I read that if you are a Pin that arrival time can be earlier?

Yes.  One hour earlier. 

Thanks for all the inside info and answered questions.  Hope you had fun.  Sure would have loved to be able to join you.  Can’t make the Indy test either.  Maybe a later one….

11 hours ago, LindaO said:

Barb... that is just horrible missing the Serenade... That was a great cruise... a long long time ago!    I'm on the Allure, September 5 Sailing!   It will be so good to see you!   Are you on the Sept 5 Allure thread??

  

Haven't been active on either the 5th or 12th.  Have checked them a couple of times.  Kind of got "out of practice" after we departed Allure transatlantic on Friday 13th (2020) in Barcelona and wondered IF we would get home....LOL

11 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

There is no SL as far as I know

referring to Lounge in CK....Concierge lounge?  whatever you call it

On 7/27/2021 at 8:16 AM, LindaO said:

Looking forward to being on any ship, with any CD... 🙂   Looking forward to seeing Mark in September on the Allure. 

 

Hi Linda,

I am sure you are the same LindaO who started the thread for the Serenade inaugural  transatlantic....and I think that was about our first introduction to Cruise Critic.  Quite a few years ago!   As it turned out, we did not make that cruise--thanks to United Airlines last minute cancellation of our flight and the improper way it was handled.  That was many years ago.  Perhaps we will meet on Allure.  When are you sailing.  We will be on for the 5th and the 12th.

Barb

Have you been in the suite lounge?  Concierge?

4 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Not expecting lounges to be open. 

 

I am curious about morning coffee 

But those positions should be filled…. Maybe inactive on the test cruise