Rare chiguy67 Posted January 5, 2022 #1 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Was looking at the app for our upcoming February 13th Allure cruise and noticed that is says it is closed. First time I have noticed it and I didn’t say that a week ago. Anyone have any info as to why? Curious as we have the UDP. Would not think it would be due to lack of crew since it’s 1 1/2 month away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeagleAgility Posted January 5, 2022 #2 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Strange. It was open the cruise of 12/23-12/30 as we had dinner there one night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted January 5, 2022 #3 Share Posted January 5, 2022 It seems to be available for booking for my January 22 sail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovesthebeach2 Posted January 5, 2022 #4 Share Posted January 5, 2022 My guess is it’s closed at the time you were checking because it’s only open at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chiguy67 Posted January 5, 2022 Author #5 Share Posted January 5, 2022 17 minutes ago, lovesthebeach2 said: My guess is it’s closed at the time you were checking because it’s only open at night. Wasn’t looking at a specific time just clicked on the dining tab and noticed it said closed. Was just curious as to why. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kccrzr Posted January 5, 2022 #6 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Frankly, unless they significantly changed their serving protocol it seems like it should be closed. Taking the same menu items to multiple tables seems like a bad idea these days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chiguy67 Posted January 5, 2022 Author #7 Share Posted January 5, 2022 5 hours ago, kccrzr said: Frankly, unless they significantly changed their serving protocol it seems like it should be closed. Taking the same menu items to multiple tables seems like a bad idea these days. I can see that, but in the WJ food is out and many people stand/walk very near all of it and they served to you. been to Fogo de Chao a couple times during the pandemic and then t was fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted January 5, 2022 #8 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Maybe they finally realized that no one was going to it and it would function better as a Solarium Bistro in the evenings. We were on a B2B on Allure post restart and every evening ~7:30-8:30 when we walked by the Samba grill it was virtually empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pratique Posted January 6, 2022 #9 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Solarium Bistro will be closed on our sailing next week on Symphony. They just pulled it from the cruise planner yesterday. So it seems that they are making this decision week by week, for whatever reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGIEGIRL Posted January 6, 2022 #10 Share Posted January 6, 2022 20 hours ago, nelblu said: It seems to be available for booking for my January 22 sail. I just checked and now it is closed.. I was hoping to try it. Maybe it will change again..🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chiguy67 Posted January 6, 2022 Author #11 Share Posted January 6, 2022 4 hours ago, GEORGIEGIRL said: I just checked and now it is closed.. I was hoping to try it. Maybe it will change again..🙏 Yeah thought it be nice to try as well, just for something different besides the usual Chips, 150 and Giovanni’s. But will service 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted January 6, 2022 #12 Share Posted January 6, 2022 4 hours ago, GEORGIEGIRL said: I just checked and now it is closed.. I was hoping to try it. Maybe it will change again..🙏 I wonder if it's due to staff shortages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted January 6, 2022 #13 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Honestly, it's one of the least liked specialty venues in the fleet. You really aren't missing much if it is closed. It's nowhere as good as Fogo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted January 6, 2022 #14 Share Posted January 6, 2022 It shows open on our March 5th cruise, complete with the "Add to cart" and all days/times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted January 6, 2022 #15 Share Posted January 6, 2022 24 minutes ago, FreestyleNovice said: It shows open on our March 5th cruise, complete with the "Add to cart" and all days/times. The same with my January 22 sail, but GEOGIEGIRL post #10 indicated that it's now closed for bookings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted January 6, 2022 #16 Share Posted January 6, 2022 3 minutes ago, nelblu said: The same with my January 22 sail, but GEOGIEGIRL post #10 indicated that it's now closed for bookings. Strange, I can proceed all the way to Checkout right now for any date on our cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homedepot124 Posted January 7, 2022 #17 Share Posted January 7, 2022 7 hours ago, SpeedNoodles said: Honestly, it's one of the least liked specialty venues in the fleet. You really aren't missing much if it is closed. It's nowhere as good as Fogo. Sorry, but I have to disagree. I personally think Samba is the best specialty venue on Allure. The filet and lamb chop are always top notch. And by the way, the cost is less than half of that of Fogo. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGIEGIRL Posted January 7, 2022 #18 Share Posted January 7, 2022 18 hours ago, SpeedNoodles said: Honestly, it's one of the least liked specialty venues in the fleet. You really aren't missing much if it is closed. It's nowhere as good as Fogo. I actually don't like "Fogo". I much prefer "Texas De Brazil". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGIEGIRL Posted January 7, 2022 #19 Share Posted January 7, 2022 18 hours ago, FreestyleNovice said: Strange, I can proceed all the way to Checkout right now for any date on our cruise. I just checked again. Still "CLOSED". 😭 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinsmom03 Posted January 7, 2022 #20 Share Posted January 7, 2022 4 minutes ago, GEORGIEGIRL said: I just checked again. Still "CLOSED". 😭 It's showing up as open for our May 8 cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Watcher Posted January 7, 2022 #21 Share Posted January 7, 2022 On Allure now. Samba opened 1/1. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chiguy67 Posted January 7, 2022 Author #22 Share Posted January 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Race Watcher said: On Allure now. Samba opened 1/1. Since your on Allure, would love to see if they give a reason. Inquiring minds…. Hope your enjoying your cruise! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Watcher Posted January 7, 2022 #23 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Crew shortage. There are a lot of substitutes being used. We are having a great time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted January 7, 2022 #24 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Thanks for reporting! I figured a maintenance thing but staffing is quite logical. I will keep an eye out if it disappears from our cruise (planner) too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micruiser2002 Posted January 7, 2022 #25 Share Posted January 7, 2022 We went to Samba precovid and service was terrible. The food was not that good either. Sorry I prefer a good filet at Chops any day over Samba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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