⭐Live Allure TA 🚢 March 1, 2020 - Time to rub the lamp 🧞

[Sea Dog]

4 minutes ago, LMaxwell said:

How long is the storm for that they need to weather? 

Good question. I wish I had the answer.

Edited March 12, 2020 by Sea Dog

[LMaxwell]

1 minute ago, Sea Dog said:

Good question. I wish I had the answer.

So does the company.  The uncertainty is not helping them.  I agree they are better positioned against BK than NCL is...but not indefinitely.  

 

Royal has approx 150,000 berths to fill across its brands...NCL capacity is around 25,000

[John&LaLa]

4 minutes ago, LMaxwell said:

How long is the storm for that they need to weather? 

 

John I hope you and your family have a safe and uneventful trip home. 

 

Thanks.

 

You'd miss me if I wasn't around 😁

 

As far as the stock. The entire purchase was a 3rd of the cost of this little jaunt. 😉

[LMaxwell]

Just now, John&LaLa said:

 

You'd miss me if I wasn't around 😁

 

 

Of course I would.  Impassioned word salad sparring on a website is one thing, but I follow your adventures and certainly wish you safety in travel. 

[grapau27]

3 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

Packing day

 

No word from ship still

Your review and photos have been 

A STAR performance.

Hope everything works out for you all at the end of your cruise.

[grapau27]

18 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Thanks.

 

You'd miss me if I wasn't around 😁

 

As far as the stock. The entire purchase was a 3rd of the cost of this little jaunt. 😉

We would miss our Bella photos.

Another great live review and best wishes for a safe journey home.

[John&LaLa]

Current position

[John&LaLa]

Miami may not be an option🤔

[Ocean Boy]

39 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

 

$41.91

I am considering getting in too. I just don't think it has bottomed yet but who really knows. And though I expect that RCI will get through this I'd like to not lose too much if some sort of bankruptcy protection sneaks in.

[mark290]

2 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

As far as the stock. The entire purchase was a 3rd of the cost of this little jaunt. 😉

 

I think I get the math, two more investments like that and you get a free cruise ? 🙂

[A&L_Ont]

Right now. 
 

[little britain]

https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/news/spanish-ports-turning-away-cruise-ships-14-days?fbclid=IwAR3bwgOqarj82TyWu2lcc5j0AqDFpsQtlA2jTv9BETIRwcxLjL8Jm-dMgwY

 

 

Not sure how this will effect you?! Good luck 

[Djuku]

23 hours ago, twangster said:

 

Ultimate Panoramic Suites

 

20 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Star Suite, and some panoramic ocean views above the bridge

 

Ah I've seen a video about it on Oasis. 

 

5 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

We were out of chips a few days ago, but Park Cafe has them now. Limit 2 per person, no exceptions, even for STAR

 

Does this rationing of food happens often on transatlantic sailings ?

 

19 hours ago, twangster said:

 

 

Nice! Do they do this on all transatlantic sailings?

 

4 minutes ago, little britain said:

https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/news/spanish-ports-turning-away-cruise-ships-14-days?fbclid=IwAR3bwgOqarj82TyWu2lcc5j0AqDFpsQtlA2jTv9BETIRwcxLjL8Jm-dMgwY

 

Not sure how this will effect you?! Good luck 

😕😮

 

Thanks @John&LaLa and @twangster for all the great pictures.

[h20skibum]

15 minutes ago, little britain said:

 

Not sure how this will effect you?! Good luck 

I wonder if they will issue new commemorative certificates if they can't port in Spain?  I just read where Grandeur got turned away from St. Maarten and St. Thomas.  Maybe this is becoming the new normal in the short term.  Hope you guys find a port.

[little britain]

The Spanish government has announced a ban on all cruise ships stopping over at any of Spain's ports as from tomorrow (13 March) until 23.59 on 26 March. An exception will be made for cruise ships to allow passengers to disembark. This exception will apply until Sunday. Passengers who disembark cannot then return to ship.

There is also a ban on passenger ships coming from Italy for the same two-week period.

The prohibition could be extended beyond the fourteen days, the government saying that this will be dependent on how the coronavirus epidemic develops.

 

Source: Majorca site https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/international/2020/03/12/63989/spanish-government-bans-cruise-ships.html

 

My bold and underscore! 

 

Edited March 12, 2020 by little britain

[suzyluvs2cruise]

5 minutes ago, little britain said:

The Spanish government has announced a ban on all cruise ships stopping over at any of Spain's ports as from tomorrow (13 March) until 23.59 on 26 March. An exception will be made for cruise ships to allow passengers to disembark. This exception will apply until Sunday. Passengers who disembark cannot then return to ship.

There is also a ban on passenger ships coming from Italy for the same two-week period.

The prohibition could be extended beyond the fourteen days, the government saying that this will be dependent on how the coronavirus epidemic develops.

 

Source: Majorca site https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/international/2020/03/12/63989/spanish-government-bans-cruise-ships.html

 

My bold and underscore! 

 

 

Hope that means Allure passengers can disembark. 

[twangster]

22 minutes ago, suzyluvs2cruise said:

 

Hope that means Allure passengers can disembark. 

 

Will let you know by day 39 when we got off.

 

In other news John and Laura's Star Class booking may prove to be the best ever Star Class decision ever made.     

Edited March 12, 2020 by twangster

[Biker19]

Just now, twangster said:

 

Will let you know by day 39 when we got off.

The ship will go to Cadiz and put everyone to work for her dry dock. Cabin carpet replacement will be everyone's optional excursion.

[twangster]

Just now, Biker19 said:

The ship will go to Cadiz and put everyone to work for her dry dock. Cabin carpet replacement will be everyone's optional excursion.

 

I've already applied for firewatch because I understand it's fascinating work.  

[Biker19]

Just now, twangster said:

 

I've already applied for firewatch because I understand it's fascinating work.  

That will net you an extra 7 days on board during her first sailing after dry dock. Also, everyone will get double points for helping RCI get the ship ready for her Med season.

[suzyluvs2cruise]

A bit of humor in a tense situation. 

 

Edited March 12, 2020 by suzyluvs2cruise

[twangster]

SitRep:

 

Day 12, 10pm GMT+1

 

Kinda missing that third set of propellers spinning right now.

 

 

 

[Sea Dog]

21 minutes ago, twangster said:

 

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Edited March 12, 2020 by Sea Dog

[twangster]

6 minutes ago, suzyluvs2cruise said:

Not to be an alarmist but just saw this 

 

https://thepointsguy.com/news/us-airlines-europe-cancellations-suspensions-american-delta-united/

 

We were expecting a list of gateway cities for US citizens.  Not a surprise really.  it has the potential to impact several flights though.  

 

3 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

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Meant as a joke.  My understanding is that the restrictions for closing Spanish ports may not apply to Allure but it's fluid with conflicting information so we'll see in the morning.   

[Sea Dog]

1 minute ago, twangster said:

eant as a joke.  My understanding is that the restrictions for closing Spanish ports may not apply to Allure but it's fluid with conflicting information so we'll see in the morning. 

Gotcha, you're good. I first saw the 39 and wondered what was going on and then saw the earlier post about Spain restrictions. After careful reading I would think they would let you disembark. Wishing you all the best in this crazy time.