Allure post-October 2019 itineraries with azipod issue

[RW_MI]

Royal hasn't announced any Allure itinerary changes (due to the azipod issue) for sailings after the end of October.  I'm scheduled for a Western Caribbean itinerary on Nov. 17th.  I've tried calling them twice, most recently a few minutes ago, but haven't been able to get any answers.

 

If Allure isn't going to be fixed until the 2020 dry dock, doesn't it seem logical that they'd know by now what the real November itineraries would be, or would it be in flux this late?  It bothers me that they're selling cruises based on an itinerary and times that seem unlikely to happen.  Right now we're scheduled for Cococay, Sea Day, Cozumel, Costa Maya, Roatan, Sea Day.  Are these doable with the current azipod issue?

 

Yes, I know they can change the itinerary according to the cruise contract.  I'm guessing they could stop at San Juan five times and call it a cruise.  But the cruise contract also says I can cancel, and I might choose to reschedule for a time when I can at least hope to get to the current ports for a full day.   While I'm excited about going on the Allure again, I'm really a port person!

[BermudaBound2014]

I suspect your itinerary will be altered to match the current times. What is the Allure current schedule for cruises that started off with your itinerary? 

[ONECRUISER]

20 hours ago, RW_MI said:

Royal hasn't announced any Allure itinerary changes (due to the azipod issue) for sailings after the end of October.  I'm scheduled for a Western Caribbean itinerary on Nov. 17th.  I've tried calling them twice, most recently a few minutes ago, but haven't been able to get any answers.

 

If Allure isn't going to be fixed until the 2020 dry dock, doesn't it seem logical that they'd know by now what the real November itineraries would be, or would it be in flux this late?  It bothers me that they're selling cruises based on an itinerary and times that seem unlikely to happen.  Right now we're scheduled for Cococay, Sea Day, Cozumel, Costa Maya, Roatan, Sea Day.  Are these doable with the current azipod issue?

 

Yes, I know they can change the itinerary according to the cruise contract.  I'm guessing they could stop at San Juan five times and call it a cruise.  But the cruise contract also says I can cancel, and I might choose to reschedule for a time when I can at least hope to get to the current ports for a full day.   While I'm excited about going on the Allure again, I'm really a port person!

If that worried about Port Change I'd change Cruise sooner then later

[A boat named Jenny 1]

We are on that same route Dec 29 (holiday cruise).  Now a little concerned.  We were on Freedom a few years ago and St Martin was changed because we stayed over night in Bahamas and had it repaired.  Then did Cozemel and Coco Cays.

 

[Thorben-Hendrik]

21 hours ago, RW_MI said:

Royal hasn't announced any Allure itinerary changes (due to the azipod issue) for sailings after the end of October.  I'm scheduled for a Western Caribbean itinerary on Nov. 17th.  I've tried calling them twice, most recently a few minutes ago, but haven't been able to get any answers. 

 

If Allure isn't going to be fixed until the 2020 dry dock, doesn't it seem logical that they'd know by now what the real November itineraries would be, or would it be in flux this late?  It bothers me that they're selling cruises based on an itinerary and times that seem unlikely to happen.  Right now we're scheduled for Cococay, Sea Day, Cozumel, Costa Maya, Roatan, Sea Day.  Are these doable with the current azipod issue?

 

Yes, I know they can change the itinerary according to the cruise contract.  I'm guessing they could stop at San Juan five times and call it a cruise.  But the cruise contract also says I can cancel, and I might choose to reschedule for a time when I can at least hope to get to the current ports for a full day.   While I'm excited about going on the Allure again, I'm really a port person!

They will wait until you are after final payment....👍😁

[rhuntington3]

My and friends are B2B's on Allure in Oct and Nov 2020.  Hopefully its all resolved by then.

[John&LaLa]

I belief there is insurance you can buy that pays for port changes

[John&LaLa]

21 minutes ago, rhuntington3 said:

My and friends are B2B's on Allure in Oct and Nov 2020.  Hopefully its all resolved by then.

 

Sure will, drydock is in March 2020

[smplybcause]

57 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

I belief there is insurance you can buy that pays for port changes

 

It varies based on state. Not sure about OPs state, but I know Florida is one of the states where you can't get that coverage. Which is a bummer. 

[Ourusualbeach]

1 hour ago, John&LaLa said:

I belief there is insurance you can buy that pays for port changes

Nationwide

 

https://travel.nationwide.com/plans/cruise

[sandebeach]

16 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Nationwide

 

https://travel.nationwide.com/plans/cruise

Just looked. Sadly not available to Florida residents.

[Milwaukee Eight]

It’s called waiting until after final payment to notify. 

[John&LaLa]

3 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said:

It’s called waiting until after final payment to notify. 

 

That shouldn't matter on a cancellation.  They do a full refund. 🤔

 

What I have seen is waiting a few weeks after a seasonal release. Then all the good cabins are gone

[sandebeach]

Speaking of Allure, I am sitting on my balcony and looking at her out in the ocean. Weird. She has turned around and looks like she is heading maybe back to port?

[Milwaukee Eight]

20 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

That shouldn't matter on a cancellation.  They do a full refund. 🤔

 

What I have seen is waiting a few weeks after a seasonal release. Then all the good cabins are gone

I thought we were talking about itinerary changes after the previously announced through October for Azipod issues?  Did I miss something?

[John&LaLa]

9 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said:

I thought we were talking about itinerary changes after the previously announced through October for Azipod issues?  Did I miss something?

 

Both, just sharing

Edited June 30, 2019 by John&LaLa

[A boat named Jenny 1]

Web cam radio says allure was coming back to port and patient transfer will happen off shore.

[Clarea]

1 hour ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Nationwide

 

https://travel.nationwide.com/plans/cruise

 

Thanks Ken.

[RW_MI]

8 hours ago, BermudaBound2014 said:

I suspect your itinerary will be altered to match the current times. What is the Allure current schedule for cruises that started off with your itinerary? 

As far as I know, they weren't offering this itinerary before November.  If anyone knows differently, I'd appreciate details!

[RW_MI]

2 hours ago, smplybcause said:

It varies based on state. Not sure about OPs state, but I know Florida is one of the states where you can't get that coverage. Which is a bummer. 

Last time I cruised, the port change insurance was offered.  So if I book, I'd choose that, but would probably still rather reschedule/cancel.

[Welzel04]

We are booked January 19, 2020 should I be concerned cruise will be canceled for repairs?

[Clarea]

6 minutes ago, Welzel04 said:

We are booked January 19, 2020 should I be concerned cruise will be canceled for repairs?

 

Unfortunately, unpredictable.  Could happen to any sailing.

[RW_MI]

Just got an email with our itinerary change.  Nassau being substituted for Roatan and Costa Maya time shortened by a few hours.

 

[anewell28]

Nov 24 sailing on Allure, just notified that St Thomas was changed to San Juan

[Pratique]

Also just got an email for Dec. 8, 2019. San Juan (7 am to 1 pm) instead of St. Kitts. Have until Aug. 8 to decide whether to cancel for full refund, rebook or keep.