sgmn Posted October 26, 2023 #676 Share Posted October 26, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Teeara said: Ouch! Went to do a dummy booking on Allure and the prices weren't pretty. Ouch was exactly what I thought too ! Those standard 7 day Oasis class sailings were around £700 just a year or two ago Edited October 26, 2023 by sgmn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgmn Posted October 26, 2023 #677 Share Posted October 26, 2023 2 hours ago, tonygcharles said: Independence is bookable on this sailing now Better price I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted October 26, 2023 #678 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Aren't the test load prices always a lot higher than what they actually will go on sale for? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Baltic Posted October 26, 2023 #679 Share Posted October 26, 2023 16 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: Aren't the test load prices always a lot higher than what they actually will go on sale for? 🤞🏻 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted October 26, 2023 #680 Share Posted October 26, 2023 27 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: Aren't the test load prices always a lot higher than what they actually will go on sale for? I've seen them loaded without having the 30% off every guest promo applied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrateslife4me84 Posted October 26, 2023 #681 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Imagine paying that much for the non-amped Oasis-class ship. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoopy2110 Posted October 26, 2023 #682 Share Posted October 26, 2023 It's crazy they load them into the live booking system and make them bookable too. You'd think in 2023 they'd be able to put them onto the system but make them only visible in the back end / require a promo code to view for internal staff or something. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin from florida Posted October 26, 2023 #683 Share Posted October 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, swoopy2110 said: It's crazy they load them into the live booking system and make them bookable too. You'd think in 2023 they'd be able to put them onto the system but make them only visible in the back end / require a promo code to view for internal staff or something. LOL. At Royal Caribbean IT, it's always 2005. 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted October 26, 2023 #684 Share Posted October 26, 2023 54 minutes ago, swoopy2110 said: It's crazy they load them into the live booking system and make them bookable too. You'd think in 2023 they'd be able to put them onto the system but make them only visible in the back end / require a promo code to view for internal staff or something. Not sure it really matters if it's live or not. The odds must be pretty astronomical that during the couple hours that they are live someone stumbles across the one itinerary on the ship and says OMG that is the exact itinerary I have been waiting a year for, and if by chance it is then Royal has a new booking, no harm done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted October 26, 2023 #685 Share Posted October 26, 2023 1 hour ago, pyrateslife4me84 said: Imagine paying that much for the non-amped Oasis-class ship. I'd pay more to go on Allure with out the purple monstrosity and the views!!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted October 26, 2023 #686 Share Posted October 26, 2023 7 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said: Not sure it really matters if it's live or not. The odds must be pretty astronomical that during the couple hours that they are live someone stumbles across the one itinerary on the ship and says OMG that is the exact itinerary I have been waiting a year for, and if by chance it is then Royal has a new booking, no harm done. Plus you are only putting a deposit down. If and when the price goes down, you can have that adjusted. Though that has not been happening much at all now. 😮 I always book as early as possible to score desired cabins and locations. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Eyed Belfast Belle Posted October 26, 2023 #687 Share Posted October 26, 2023 14 minutes ago, little britain said: I'd pay more to go on Allure with out the purple monstrosity and the views!!! Agree 100%!! I wish they would leave 1 ship without it so we have a choice!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted October 26, 2023 #688 Share Posted October 26, 2023 1 hour ago, pyrateslife4me84 said: Imagine paying that much for the non-amped Oasis-class ship. Admittedly I didn’t really look at the price & I have no idea what prices are like in Europe as a baseline. That said, I’m on that non-amped ship now & while I miss Playmakers & some newer features from a ship like Wonder, it’s still a great ship IMO. Best Oasis class CL there is, no slide blocking the aft view (as mentioned), Sabor if you like it… Allure definitely has some positives depending on your loyalty level & personal preferences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted October 26, 2023 #689 Share Posted October 26, 2023 29 minutes ago, island lady said: I always book as early as possible to score desired cabins and locations. That is always the best plan, for those that know when they can travel. Luckily with my wife being a teacher and kids in school I know exactly when we can and can't travel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin from florida Posted October 26, 2023 #690 Share Posted October 26, 2023 17 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said: That is always the best plan, for those that know when they can travel. Luckily with my wife being a teacher and kids in school I know exactly when we can and can't travel One of the best things about retiring from teaching was being able to cruise the shoulder season and repositioning itineraries. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrateslife4me84 Posted October 26, 2023 #691 Share Posted October 26, 2023 1 hour ago, little britain said: I'd pay more to go on Allure with out the purple monstrosity and the views!!! Regardless of the slide, it desperately needs a refurbishment. That’s an Icon of the Seas price level! Crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted October 26, 2023 #692 Share Posted October 26, 2023 16 minutes ago, cruisin from florida said: One of the best things about retiring from teaching was being able to cruise the shoulder season and repositioning itineraries. 6 years to go... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Teeara Posted October 26, 2023 #693 Share Posted October 26, 2023 20 minutes ago, pyrateslife4me84 said: Regardless of the slide, it desperately needs a refurbishment. That’s an Icon of the Seas price level! Crazy. That was my thought exactly! We really want to do the Allure WB TA in 2025. Hopefully the prices are less than that for early bookers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted October 26, 2023 #694 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Can someone post the release schedule...Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted October 26, 2023 #695 Share Posted October 26, 2023 16 minutes ago, Ashland said: Can someone post the release schedule...Thanks. https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2025_2026/2025-2026_Deployment_Opening_Schedule.pdf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saab4444 Posted October 26, 2023 #696 Share Posted October 26, 2023 5 hours ago, Jimbo said: Rather it was from Amsterdam with a chance of more ports in Fjords. Seems like a lot of wasting time sailing that far from the Fjords. It takes always one day at sea to reach Norway/the Fjords and to go back, does not matter if you sail from Southampton or Amsterdam/Rotterdam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saab4444 Posted October 26, 2023 #697 Share Posted October 26, 2023 4 hours ago, little britain said: I believe only Flam and Gereinger are on the heritage fjords list… carbon neutral ships only… can you recall the ports as it’s now vanished ! Only Fjord stop for Independence will be Olden plus Norwegian city calls like Stavanger, Haugesund, Kristiansand and Alesund. No Flam and Geiranger, maybe Hellesylt and Bergen but I don't think so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedOaks Posted October 26, 2023 #698 Share Posted October 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Teeara said: That was my thought exactly! We really want to do the Allure WB TA in 2025. Hopefully the prices are less than that for early bookers. Teeara...which sailing of Allure were you pricing? We just sailed her in September but booked it almost two years back the day it opened for booking and had a great price and a wonderful cruise. I do agree with everyone that prices appear to be increasing faster than inflation. I read somewhere that since 2019 cruise fares have increased 43% and I must agree with that assessment. I too am looking for a transatlantic and would love to sail on the Allure again....price dependent. Royal may price me out of the market. I have looked at Holland and Celebrity and their pricing is skyrocketing as well. It's crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SummmerInKefalonia Posted October 26, 2023 Author #699 Share Posted October 26, 2023 So after the events at the israel they seem to wait and release europe in two phases. First phase: Allure, Odyssey, Independence & Explorer. Second phase: Voyager & Brilliance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseboy89130 Posted October 26, 2023 #700 Share Posted October 26, 2023 17 minutes ago, SummmerInKefalonia said: So after the events at the israel they seem to wait and release europe in two phases. First phase: Allure, Odyssey, Independence & Explorer. Second phase: Voyager & Brilliance. There were always 2 phases... nothing new! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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