fredflint Posted January 31, 2019 #26 Share Posted January 31, 2019 I was on the Allure last a few years ago for the TA and found that it just seemed too big and getting on and off the ship was a major effort. I have done 5 TA and do like the days at Sea but 10 days at sea just seems a bit much. I am doing the Jewel in a couple of months and will let you know how that goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holiday-shrek Posted January 31, 2019 #27 Share Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) 13 hours ago, dreadpirate3 said: We're looking at booking a transatlantic for 2020 or 2021. The current schedule for next spring has me wondering which ship and itinerary to choose. Allure - 12 night or Rhapsody 14-night I look forward to hearing your feedback and advice. Easy Allure is 7 weeks earlier....it is going to be COLD! Rhapsody will have MUCH better weather and most likely the Atlantic will be calmer too....as the winter ( March) tends to have much more waves! Edited January 31, 2019 by holiday-shrek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadpirate3 Posted January 31, 2019 Author #28 Share Posted January 31, 2019 8 hours ago, holiday-shrek said: Easy Allure is 7 weeks earlier....it is going to be COLD! Rhapsody will have MUCH better weather and most likely the Atlantic will be calmer too....as the winter ( March) tends to have much more waves! That is what I'm leaning toward. I need to also look and see if there are TA itineraries in early summer. I'm starting a doctoral program in 2020 and won't be able to travel during the academic semesters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 31, 2019 #29 Share Posted January 31, 2019 14 minutes ago, dreadpirate3 said: That is what I'm leaning toward. I need to also look and see if there are TA itineraries in early summer. I'm starting a doctoral program in 2020 and won't be able to travel during the academic semesters. Royal usually runs their transatlantic cruises in March/April and October/November. Sometimes they vary a bit. Royal also has a transatlantic from Northern Europe to the US East Coast in August. I believe Cunard has a more regular schedule of transatlantic cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatour Posted January 31, 2019 #30 Share Posted January 31, 2019 8 minutes ago, Host Clarea said: I believe Cunard has a more regular schedule of transatlantic cruises. That is correct. Plus you can legimately bring your non-service dog on-board. They have kennels on one of the upper decks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 31, 2019 #31 Share Posted January 31, 2019 27 minutes ago, Host Clarea said: Royal usually runs their transatlantic cruises in March/April and October/November. Sometimes they vary a bit. Royal also has a transatlantic from Northern Europe to the US East Coast in August. I believe Cunard has a more regular schedule of transatlantic cruises. August one is crazy expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 31, 2019 #32 Share Posted January 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: August one is crazy expensive That's the one where the suites are usually gone on within 24 hours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadpirate3 Posted January 31, 2019 Author #33 Share Posted January 31, 2019 41 minutes ago, Host Clarea said: Royal usually runs their transatlantic cruises in March/April and October/November. Sometimes they vary a bit. Royal also has a transatlantic from Northern Europe to the US East Coast in August. I believe Cunard has a more regular schedule of transatlantic cruises. They do. I found two that leave the first week of May, which would work with my new schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorben-Hendrik Posted February 27, 2019 #34 Share Posted February 27, 2019 57 minutes ago, singinalot said: We just booked the November 2020 TA on the Allure. So excited our first TA and 3rd time on Allure. I like the gym a lot on that ship and that there’s so much more to do They might change the gym during drydock.... 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredflint Posted February 27, 2019 #35 Share Posted February 27, 2019 I am going on the Jewel this spring and did the Allure in the fall a few years ago, I will let you know in April when i get back. The Allure can be crazy trying to get off the ship either in port ot at the end of the cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette3028 Posted February 27, 2019 #36 Share Posted February 27, 2019 9 hours ago, Thorben-Hendrik said: They might change the gym during drydock.... 🤔 We have sailed Allure twice....they changed a few things between our 1st and 2nd cruise (one moving the DL), but what would they do to change the gym? Gee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 27, 2019 #37 Share Posted February 27, 2019 9 minutes ago, Paulette3028 said: We have sailed Allure twice....they changed a few things between our 1st and 2nd cruise (one moving the DL), but what would they do to change the gym? Gee. Who knows, but they completly relocated the gym on Navigator and in the process the free sauna and steam room were omitted. Anything can happen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted February 27, 2019 #38 Share Posted February 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Paulette3028 said: We have sailed Allure twice....they changed a few things between our 1st and 2nd cruise (one moving the DL), but what would they do to change the gym? Gee. Make it smaller? That is certainly what happened on Adventure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asctony Posted February 27, 2019 #39 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Been on both and our choice is the Allure!!!!!! Much more to do on Allure. HAPPY CRUISING1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rimmit Posted February 27, 2019 #40 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Rhapsody. The indoor pool is a big benefit. Plus it’s just fun to get to know your fellow passengers. On a 14 night cruise on the rhapsody you will make great friends. On the allure you are unlikely to see half those people more than once the whole sailing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadpirate3 Posted February 27, 2019 Author #41 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Thank you for all the updates and happy sailing everyone! We've decided to wait a few years for our TA, and stick with 7 night Caribbean itineraries out of our close ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted February 27, 2019 #42 Share Posted February 27, 2019 17 hours ago, singinalot said: We just booked the November 2020 TA on the Allure. So excited our first TA and 3rd time on Allure. I like the gym a lot on that ship and that there’s so much more to do We will also be on this TA. Fresh out of dry dock and sailing with 1500 fewer kids. Plus five 25 hour days. We have done 3 TA'S on Oasis class and all have been great but westbound is our favorite. If your a balcony sun worshiper be aware the sun never sees the starboard side. PS: there is a great roll call already going. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette3028 Posted February 27, 2019 #43 Share Posted February 27, 2019 8 hours ago, Host Clarea said: Who knows, but they completly relocated the gym on Navigator and in the process the free sauna and steam room were omitted. Anything can happen. Sad that the free sauna and steam room are gone. But the addition of the waterslides on Navigator are a good one, at least for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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