derby bears Posted February 19, 2018 #1 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I have checked out my Feb. 3,2019 Allure roll call. A person on there has said it has been chartered by Atlantis group. How can I go about verifying this. Another person in the group has called Royal but they would not say. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted February 19, 2018 #2 Share Posted February 19, 2018 If it’s been “Chartered” then only members of that organization can purchase that cruise. One way to check it out is to google the Atlantis travel group (which is a gay travel group) and see if they are advertising the ship and sail date. If they have chartered, then the cruise line or your TA should be contacting you to make alternate plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted February 19, 2018 #3 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Yes, a quick search and I found out it is chartered. https://www.nighttours.com/miami/gayguide/atlantis-allure-all-gay-cruise.html . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted February 19, 2018 #4 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Cabins are still available for sale on Royal’s website for that date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted February 19, 2018 #5 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Cabins are still available for sale on Royal’s website for that date. That stinks. It's advertised as an "all gay cruise" and cabins are still showing as available and people on the Roll Call don't know what is going on because RCI won't tell them one way or another.... stinks. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted February 19, 2018 #6 Share Posted February 19, 2018 That stinks. It's advertised as an "all gay cruise" and cabins are still showing as available and people on the Roll Call don't know what is going on because RCI won't tell them one way or another.... stinks. :mad: It certainly would. It’s strange because there are only a couple of categories for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted February 19, 2018 #7 Share Posted February 19, 2018 That's strange that it is still for sale. There is even a FB page for the group that has it chartered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted February 19, 2018 #8 Share Posted February 19, 2018 That stinks. It's advertised as an "all gay cruise" and cabins are still showing as available and people on the Roll Call don't know what is going on because RCI won't tell them one way or another.... stinks. :mad: Agree and surprised there are still categories advertised for sale. It would not be fun at all to be a passenger on board a ship that has a large contingent of a specific charter group - regardless of its nature - that would dominate the venues on board. Apparently the entire ship is not sold out to the group and the cruise line is trying to sell out the ship as they typically would on any cruise. But to not have some notification that this particular itinerary is accommodating a large charger group with a specific agenda is not fair to those who would unknowingly book their family as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted February 19, 2018 #9 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Agree and surprised there are still categories advertised for sale. It would not be fun at all to be a passenger on board a ship that has a large contingent of a specific charter group - regardless of its nature - that would dominate the venues on board. Apparently the entire ship is not sold out to the group and the cruise line is trying to sell out the ship as they typically would on any cruise. But to not have some notification that this particular itinerary is accommodating a large charger group with a specific agenda is not fair to those who would unknowingly book their family as well. Hoping it was an oversight that they did not remove all the categories. (It has happened before) I wonder if it could also be related to the events that happened on the last charter and they are still determining if this one will in fact take place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted February 19, 2018 #10 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I wonder if it could also be related to the events that happened on the last charter and they are still determining if this one will in fact take place. Yea, a couple of deaths could affect things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorben-Hendrik Posted February 19, 2018 #11 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I just booked it.... free OBC:p:D:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoope Posted February 19, 2018 #12 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I just booked it.... free OBC:p:D:cool: What’s this trick you know? Details! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derby bears Posted February 19, 2018 Author #13 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Yes, a quick search and I found out it is chartered. https://www.nighttours.com/miami/gayguide/atlantis-allure-all-gay-cruise.html . Thank you, not what I wanted to see but I appreciate it. I found an Orthodox Greek church group that is on this cruise. I am at a loss as how they do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted February 19, 2018 #14 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Thank you, not what I wanted to see but I appreciate it. I found an Orthodox Greek church group that is on this cruise. I am at a loss as how they do this. Well that sure will be an interesting mix of groups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzerci Posted February 19, 2018 #15 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Well that sure will be an interesting mix of groups LOL- It sure would. I booked it just to see the mix of the two. Worse case I get some OBC :'). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzin-K Posted February 19, 2018 #16 Share Posted February 19, 2018 It's always been my understanding that the Atlantis charters are whole ship charters. Anyone else already booked will have their booking canceled, as soon as RCI gets around to it. You won't have a choice to stay unless you rebook with the travel agency handling the charter and pay their prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derby bears Posted February 19, 2018 Author #17 Share Posted February 19, 2018 We tried to change our sailing date, resolution dept. wants $100 pp fee (1st time I ever booked non refundable) $350 more for the cruise and $75 less obc. Any suggestions? Sheesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted February 19, 2018 #18 Share Posted February 19, 2018 We tried to change our sailing date, resolution dept. wants $100 pp fee (1st time I ever booked non refundable) $350 more for the cruise and $75 less obc. Any suggestions? Sheesh. You'll have to wait until Royal officially cancels you. Have an idea what alternate cruise dates and ship you'll accept when they notify you. Note: If you used a TA, Royal will only contact the TA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted February 19, 2018 #19 Share Posted February 19, 2018 We tried to change our sailing date, resolution dept. wants $100 pp fee (1st time I ever booked non refundable) $350 more for the cruise and $75 less obc. Any suggestions? Sheesh. The only thing to do is wait until RCL officially announces it as a charter. If and when that happens they will offer a few sailings around that same sail date price protected and some OBC. Edit It could take a while for that to happen since the sailing is still for sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted February 19, 2018 #20 Share Posted February 19, 2018 We tried to change our sailing date, resolution dept. wants $100 pp fee (1st time I ever booked non refundable) $350 more for the cruise and $75 less obc. Any suggestions? Sheesh. Do nothing. If it is in fact chartered they will give you options including the waiving of the $100pp change fee and OBC as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted February 19, 2018 #21 Share Posted February 19, 2018 The only thing to do is wait until RCL officially announces it as a charter. If and when that happens they will offer a few sailings around that same sail date price protected and some OBC. Edit It could take a while for that to happen since the sailing is still for sale I guess I should have refreshed my browser before posting.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted February 19, 2018 #22 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I guess I should have refreshed my browser before posting.:) There were 3 of us posting at the same time If you wait until they contact you you should be able to keep your $75 OBC as well or whatever amount that you had on your booking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derby bears Posted February 19, 2018 Author #23 Share Posted February 19, 2018 (edited) I am not good at waiting on the unknown, but it may be our only option right now. Royal is claiming that it is not chartered, even after looking at the ad about it. Edited February 19, 2018 by derby bears added more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joaniet Posted February 20, 2018 #24 Share Posted February 20, 2018 That stinks. It's advertised as an "all gay cruise" and cabins are still showing as available and people on the Roll Call don't know what is going on because RCI won't tell them one way or another.... stinks. :mad: They are still claiming there's no listed charter... Agree and surprised there are still categories advertised for sale. It would not be fun at all to be a passenger on board a ship that has a large contingent of a specific charter group - regardless of its nature - that would dominate the venues on board. Apparently the entire ship is not sold out to the group and the cruise line is trying to sell out the ship as they typically would on any cruise. But to not have some notification that this particular itinerary is accommodating a large charger group with a specific agenda is not fair to those who would unknowingly book their family as well. Right-any large group can completely change the vib on a ship! I called RCCL again-still no info as to the Allure being chartered out. Requested to spk to Guest relations was told there could be a group-but don't show a full charter at this time... We would not get back any deposit to change ship and sail date if our deposit is a non-refundable-which our's is. We are all better off if the whole ship is chartered because RCCL will give us options. Also the agent mentioned that they are not permitted to release any info on groups booking on a particular sail date because their rights have to be protected...F-what about my rights? Ok, so I then called Atlantis Charters. I asked if they had chartered the Allure for 02/03/19 Oh yes, I was told that it is -they will have the entire ship on that sail date. It is chartered. However, cabins are not yet avail to book-call back in about a month. So I guess we'll hear from RCCL sometime after that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorben-Hendrik Posted February 20, 2018 #25 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Moving all my spare bookings:halo:;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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