Allure of the Seas - Ports of Call changes

Just read in our roll call that our Allure Sept 17 sailing is swapping out St Thomas for San Juan also. And it reflects that in our cruise planner.

Finally got an email! This is what they said:

 

We have updated information about your sailing.

 

Allure of the Seas currently has a speed restriction that will result in slight adjustments to your itinerary. For your convenience, the updates are noted below. The new port of San Juan, Puerto Rico offers the opportunity to visit the culturally rich city of Old San Juan and the lush rainforest of El Yunque. We apologize for this change, but have no doubt that your vacation will be nothing short of amazing. We can't wait to welcome you onboard.

 

Received a similar "speed restriction" email for our November 26th Eastern (Nassau, St Thomas, St Kitts) cruise, except there are no "updates" below the message. So no idea what that means.

But it looks like whatever issue they've been having isn't fixed if they are emailing cruises at least out through end of November at this point.

But it looks like whatever issue they've been having isn't fixed if they are emailing cruises at least out through end of November at this point.

Takes a while to get a new prop shipped in from Europe.:eek:

I just received an email from RCI concerning my Nov 12,2017 cruise on Allure of the Seas. The email states: "Allure currently has a speed restriction that will result in slight adjustments to your itinerary. The new port of San Juan, Puerto Rico....."

It doesn't say what port it is replacing. Original ports of call were Nassau, St. Maarten, and St. Thomas.

Might have something to do with the azipod issue :o

 

i keep hearing people say Azipod issue but my sources indicate its a damaged prop but it could be anything within a Propulsion system.

Running thread:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2533882

Takes a while to get a new prop shipped in from Europe.:eek:

My info is also a issue with the prop.

I can help with that.

Biker I KNEW I could count on you!!! haha

Running thread:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2533882

Do you have thread merge capability?

Has anyone received any info if their WESTERN Caribbean itinerary on the Allure has changed. We sail Oct 22 and I haven't seen any changes. I'm wondering if the "timing" for the western isn't affected as much with the speed restriction as it is for the eastern?

Has anyone received any info if their WESTERN Caribbean itinerary on the Allure has changed. We sail Oct 22 and I haven't seen any changes. I'm wondering if the "timing" for the western isn't affected as much with the speed restriction as it is for the eastern?

Do you have thread merge capability?

Good idea.

Takes a while to get a new prop shipped in from Europe.:eek:

We're sailing October 29th and our itinerary got changed too. Same thing, dropped St Kitts and added San Juan while moved St Thomas to a different day. Anyone have the arrival and departure time for San Juan and St Thomas??? It's not showing up in my email and my cruise planner still show the original itinerary.

I'm actually disappointed. St Kitts was the 1 port we have never been to.Kind of a bummer. :-(

Do you know why they were changed?

Keith

Why did the have to change from St Thomas to San Juan? They have to sail right past St Thomas to get to St Martin. It doesn't make any sense to me.

Hey RCCL if your listening or in this case reading this doesn't make me a bit happy!!!!

Do you know why they were changed?

 

Keith

Allure of the Seas currently has a speed restriction that will result in slight adjustments to itineraries.

I wonder if RCI's definition of slight matches that of their passengers.

I wonder if RCI's definition of slight matches that of their passengers.

In reality, "we" don't really care where the ship goes, it's all about the get away...

We've bee there done that, best part about ports, is that most people get off the ship...we generally just get off for an hour or 2...

Anyone know what area in San Juan the Allure will be docking? Also what's the best way to get to El Unique? Renting a car?

Anyone know what area in San Juan the Allure will be docking? Also what's the best way to get to El Unique? Renting a car?

Allure docks in Old San Juan for day stops.

We are sailing Oct 31st and were just notified of changes "due to a speed restriction" we are going to San Juan and not St Kitts. "Enjoy your cruise.is all they say.

We picked this cruise because of where it stopped. Seems if there is a problem with the ship, they should expedite repairs and not inconvenience their customers for months.