luisc25

Hello everyone again, 

I just want to see what restaurants will be on Allure of the Seas after the Amplification?

was able to find the list on one page for the current but wondering what else they will include? 

http://www.royalcaribbeanincentives.com/ship/allure-of-the-seas/dining/

is Wonderland coming to Allure?

On 12/22/2019 at 11:28 AM, bonsai3s said:

 

 

Just as an example of medical cost.  We were onboard the Freedom of the Seas and on the last night of our cruise, my nose started bleeding and it wouldn't stop...tried for 4 hours and missed dinner.  Note: I'm on Coumadin.

We finally had to make a visit to the medical unit onboard...Dr. Anna and Nurse Mary were able to stop the bleeding....cost: $297..........expensive, because it was also "off hours" when we arrived at around 11pm.

Wow did they gave you any medication like Tranexamix or just applied pressure?

$297 it's not that bad similar to an Urgent Care visit on land; but yes i see the benefits.

7 hours ago, Host Clarea said:

 

Book refundable now and if they give you a better deal onboard then cancel and book onboard.

Thats a really good idea, so if you book refundable you can cancel and get all the money back?  Will the room he want will be available immediately?

if it does i will second this!

4 hours ago, AlanF65 said:

$160 for both of you for everything is a good price, those of us that are older pay a higher rate, at.032% the risk reward makes the cost of insurance worth it. I paid about 7% last  year but that policy had a cancel for work reasons as there was a strong possibility that I would need to be in the office and it didn't include flights or excursions, I just waited to make my flights until I knew I was going. This year I am using my annual medical and my credit card insurance. The $130 net annual fee  on a premium card covers a lot of insurance (10k per trip, 20k per family)

 

Chase Sapphire fee $450

Less $300 credit a year for using the card

Less $20 a year towards Global entry

= $130 a year for travel insurance I can live with along with a large repatriation policy.

Right now they have a 60k bonus is you spend so much in the first few months so that's $600 in travel credit

I think the Amex card is similar in cost an benefits.

 

 

Thank you very much; just saved me money, I though the chases sapphire reserve only had trip delay, just checked and it has trip cancellation. I payed portion of the trip with that card. 

3 minutes ago, klfrodo said:

You have Geoblue for medical and evac. What else do you need to cover?

Are you in a financial situation that losing $2500 that you paid for the cruise will cause a hardship?

Just for the cancellation, fancial situation it’s good but I think is better to pay $160 than loosing $5,000 Including our flights to Spain. 

Thank you so much for all the reply.

We are 30 but always buy insurance for almost everything. (Term Life, Medical Insurance, Rental Insurance, ETC) except for travel, honestly never though about what could go wrong, but now thinking even a broken bone or a small accident can cost thousands. 

9 minutes ago, mets123 said:

Which AOS, Anthem, Adventure, or Allure?

Sorry Allure; I can’t modify my original post. 

I called RC to make a payment just reprice my cruise from $3,600 down to $2,350. I usually don’t start checking prices until the last 5 months but now I know it’s a good habit to keep checking often. I’m excited this will be my first RC Cruise.

Christmas came early for me!

another question what insurance you guys recommend? I have the geoblue for medical, any travel protection?

Deluxe Beverage it’s cheaper today at $53/day dollars for my 7 days on allure of the seas in May. Cheapest I seen it so far.

The ultimate dining package was cheaper a couple weeks ago for the essential sale. It was like $25/day. Now it’s 26.

1 hour ago, mattR said:

If you buy the All Digital Photo Package do they provide you with a thumbdrive or do you have to bring your own?  Also can you cancel the package onboard if you find that there aren't enough pictures that you want? How much do they normally charge for a single 8x10  also do they usually offer better deals on board or is it usually a better deal to prebuy? 

I think you get a link to download the photos. You can check the price for your cruise on the Cruise Planner. For my 7 days in May it’s $249.99 all digital. 
 

about the cancellation: (From the Cruise Planner)

Cancellation requests must be processed in the first 48 hours of the cruise, after this all photo packages are non-refundable.

21 hours ago, LongHill44 said:

My wife may have a drink near the pool and maybe a glass of wine at dinner and that’s it.

 

Although I am no longer carrying kegs on shoulders and drinking from the nozzle, I think I will do over 10 drinks or more throughout the day.

 

So what do you all suggest we do?

 

Pay as you go and bring 2 bottles of wines yourself. 
 

Call and find out, I always call whenever I see a good sale.
They  sometimes can apply different coupons that you missed or didn’t add. Like for example on my cruise coming up in May the price change $960.00 but online was higher same cabin and category. It doesn’t hurt to call, also some representative are better than others. 

19 minutes ago, bobmacliberty said:

FYI...there's a wine shop in the cruise terminal right after you check in.  They had a fairly good selection.

 

Not sure of your itinerary and budget, but we greatly enjoyed a full day private tour using Kultours (Ingrid) when we stopped at Villefranche-sur-Mer.

great will go to the wine shop at terminal.
 

our itinerary it’s Esatern Mediterranean; leaving from Barcelona, we were going to book the tours from my cruise planners.  

17 minutes ago, cb at sea said:

Beverages INCLUDED in your fare are: Ice water, coffee, tea (iced or hot), lemonade, milk and juice at breakfast.  If you're good with that, and will only be drinking a couple drinks per day, a package of any kind isn't worth the price.

Yes I don’t think I will drink more than 2 drinks each night.

Thank you so much everyone for the comments!!

we are leaving the baby, now we are trying to see if they can separate our flight tickets without canceling our original reservation. 
 

we are going to book some offshore excursion any recommendation for that western Mediterranean?

I was thinking doing the ones in Rome. Maybe the best if Rome or the other one they have.
also just purchased the UDP if it goes down on Black Friday will cancel and re-purchase. 

One last question any good wine I can buy in Barcelona any recommendations? 

thanks again, 

As per RCCL website:
 

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/food-drink-onboard-policy

Guests may also bring non-alcoholic beverages as carry-on items on boarding day. Non-alcoholic beverages may not exceed 12 standard (17 oz.) cans, bottles or cartons per stateroom. Milk and distilled water brought on for infant, medical, or dietary use are permitted. 

5 hours ago, taglovestocruise said:

Bingo..

Thanks for the advice; yes we are seriously thinking on leaving her. 
 

2 hours ago, Ren1216 said:

Welcome to CC and to Royal Caribbean!  This place is invaluable, so much great info for new AND seasoned cruisers.  You are in the right place!

 

If you were referring to the Unlimited Dining Package, I read good things about it.  Don't think I've seen anyone regret that purchase.  I've considered it myself and if the price on Black Friday is really good, I just may go for it.  Like you, I've decided NOT to buy the Ultimate Drink Pkg for the same reasons (too many port days).  Can't help you much with the cabin question, this will be my first sailing on a ship in this class as well.  But I'm confident the room will be just find for your small family.

 

Be sure to schedule your entertainment as soon as it becomes available on the RCI website (you'll need to establish an account and access your reservation, can be done even if you used a travel agent).  Enjoy your cruise and happy planning! 

 

 

Thanks I booked directly from RCCL website. The price was lower than every travel agent I called. 
 

also back in July when I booked the price was more with the recent sale of each guest 30% off. I was able to save $1,000 just called Royal and the representative was nice and look a current price and adjusted. I couldn’t see the price because all 3 occupants balcony were sold out.

Thanks a lot for all the reply, I’m going on the Eastern Mediterranean  departing from Barcelona.
 

That one have 6 ports and 1 day cruising. 
 

What are the must try restaurants on Allure?

Hello; this is my first post on CC after reading a lot here on allure of the seas and first time on Royal Caribbean.

i booked a cruise on May 10,2020 at allure of the seas, this will be my first Cruise with them.

I have a couple question I can get answered from the forum:

1) I booked a balcony cabin#9664 any input on this room; we will be traveling with our toddler she will be 2 years by that time. 
Wife want to leave her in the states with her grandparents; I refuse.

2) We are thinking of buying the UDP since it’s our anniversary, just waiting for Black Friday. Do you guys think it’s worth it? It’s different with the drinking package, we are both 30 but don’t drink a lot maybe a drink or two each day. Don’t think we will break even specially with all the port visit on that cruise. 

3) Any other recommendations as new cruisers on Royal Caribbean?