dz9yvr Posted March 3, 2014 #1 Share Posted March 3, 2014 The port side Flowrider hasn't been working since drydock. Is there anyone onboard that can provide an update? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topnole Posted March 3, 2014 #2 Share Posted March 3, 2014 The port side Flowrider hasn't been working since drydock. Is there anyone onboard that can provide an update? Bump. Want to know too. See u up there next week (assuming it is fixed). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButterBeanMcGee Posted March 4, 2014 #3 Share Posted March 4, 2014 The port side Flowrider hasn't been working since drydock. Is there anyone onboard that can provide an update? Not just the Flowrider, but the Aqua Theater pool hasn't been operational either. The first 3 nights are usually when the Oceanaria shows are. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhnsnfamily Posted March 4, 2014 #4 Share Posted March 4, 2014 That really stinks! I hope they get them fixed! I am looking forward to the AquaTheater shows/events and my kids really want to do the flowrider! The webcam shows people on the stage at the Aquatheater and no activity on the flowrider (but it could just be closed ...) ... :( Here's a link to the webcam on the RCCL website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButterBeanMcGee Posted March 4, 2014 #5 Share Posted March 4, 2014 That really stinks! I hope they get them fixed! I am looking forward to the AquaTheater shows/events and my kids really want to do the flowrider! The webcam shows people on the stage at the Aquatheater and no activity on the flowrider (but it could just be closed ...) ... :( Here's a link to the webcam on the RCCL website. Yeah, I have seen nothing more than performers practicing on the trampoline here and there in the Aqua Theater. I noticed they were working on the Aqua Theater pool last night when it was still in port in Fort Lauderdale. No water in the pool at all. I haven't seen any action on the flowrider since (like you said) it went into drydock. Not sure if the other Flowrider is working. I'm on the Allure on the 23rd, I hope they have it sorted out by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dz9yvr Posted March 4, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted March 4, 2014 We did get some info from another group. The word is that they are replacing the floor around the flowrider and it should be done next week. Hopefully they won't do the other side next week. Seems like they could have done the floor during drydock:confused: Yes, the other flowrider is working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButterBeanMcGee Posted March 4, 2014 #7 Share Posted March 4, 2014 We did get some info from another group. The word is that they are replacing the floor around the flowrider and it should be done next week. Hopefully they won't do the other side next week. Seems like they could have done the floor during drydock:confused: Yes, the other flowrider is working. You would think!! I saw them repainting the flowrider surface while it was in drydock. You would think that they would have completed it then. Now just to find out whats going on with the pool in the Aqua Theater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F27TW Posted March 4, 2014 #8 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Not just the Flowrider, but the Aqua Theater pool hasn't been operational either. The first 3 nights are usually when the Oceanaria shows are. :confused: Sounds like Allure is quickly becoming the runt of the litter.. Wonder if the lemon law covers all this! First propulsion problems, now the flow rider, the aqua pool... What's next?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButterBeanMcGee Posted March 4, 2014 #9 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Sounds like Allure is quickly becoming the runt of the litter.. Wonder if the lemon law covers all this! First propulsion problems, now the flow rider, the aqua pool... What's next?! Thank god there are no ice burgs in the Caribbean. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPoll189 Posted March 4, 2014 #10 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Remember there are chances that the weather on board the ship isn't safe enough for the performers to perform the shows. That is why they Aqua Theater isn't in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPoll189 Posted March 4, 2014 #11 Share Posted March 4, 2014 The next Ocean Aria show time is at 9:00PM tonight. Lets see if it is performed tonight. If the weather is to windy or rough they will cancel the shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwest the man Posted March 4, 2014 #12 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Yeah I noticed it wasn't working and was wondering what was up. It seems like extremely poor planning to replace the floor around it when sailing. One would think that they would have done it last week or do it a little bit at a time when it is supposed to be closed. I wonder why they were replacing it anyways. That floor is very durable and tough already and no other ships seem to be having a problem there. As for the aqua theatre it was receiving a lot of attention and work during the dry dock so who knows there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhnsnfamily Posted March 4, 2014 #13 Share Posted March 4, 2014 The next Ocean Aria show time is at 9:00PM tonight. Lets see if it is performed tonight. If the weather is to windy or rough they will cancel the shows. I just checked the webcam ... no show. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruiser1234 Posted March 4, 2014 #14 Share Posted March 4, 2014 How disappointing :( Hope they fix the problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPoll189 Posted March 4, 2014 #15 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I have no idea why the didn't do work on the flow rider when she was in dry dock but from the look at it the main floor area of the Flowrider is in better condition than the one I saw on the Oasis this past November. Chances are that they started the repair work while she was in dry dock and weren't able to complete it. Now moving onto the Aqua Theater there is a very good chance that the weather isn't cooperating with them these first couple of days out of Florida. As we know there was a major storm the passed through the east coast yesterday and today. I remember on my trip in November the first three days of Aqua shows onboard the Oasis were cancelled because of the weather. We not being on the ship don't know exactly what is going on. One person did come back and say the were doing work on the decking around the Flowrider. However, this person didn't mention anything about the Aqua Theater Pool. I was on the Oasis when the took the Oasis Dunes out of service for 3 days so they could recarpet it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topnole Posted March 4, 2014 #16 Share Posted March 4, 2014 We did get some info from another group. The word is that they are replacing the floor around the flowrider and it should be done next week. Hopefully they won't do the other side next week. Seems like they could have done the floor during drydock:confused: Yes, the other flowrider is working. Only one flow rider = really long lines I'm sure and limited hours for stand up and advanced. Sure hope they are back to normal next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted March 4, 2014 #17 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Flowrider working fine right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted March 4, 2014 #18 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruiser1234 Posted March 4, 2014 #19 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Well that is good news!...Let's hope the Aqua Theatre pool is operational! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senrab Posted March 4, 2014 #20 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I have no idea why the didn't do work on the flow rider when she was in dry dock but from the look at it the main floor area of the Flowrider is in better condition than the one I saw on the Oasis this past November. Chances are that they started the repair work while she was in dry dock and weren't able to complete it. Now moving onto the Aqua Theater there is a very good chance that the weather isn't cooperating with them these first couple of days out of Florida. As we know there was a major storm the passed through the east coast yesterday and today. I remember on my trip in November the first three days of Aqua shows onboard the Oasis were cancelled because of the weather. We not being on the ship don't know exactly what is going on. One person did come back and say the were doing work on the decking around the Flowrider. However, this person didn't mention anything about the Aqua Theater Pool. I was on the Oasis when the took the Oasis Dunes out of service for 3 days so they could recarpet it. Makes me wonder why they didn't just take one or two holes of the course out of service for a couple days staggered over the week. Most people would be less frustrated by a 7 hole course than by a closed course. At least, I would... On another note, the problems with Allure have been pretty public and well documented, including the propulsion problems which impacted the sailing schedule, resulting in a lot of publicity (at least on CC). As a mechanical engineer focusing on maintenance and reliability, (not in the marine environment, however) I wonder how often other "stuff" breaks on board that we don't see a lot of publicity on. With 3000+ toilets on board (I'm just guessing at one per cabin plus crew areas plus public areas) I wonder how often one needs maintenance, ranging from a clog to a replacement of a vacuum valve or flush switch. Add in all the other parts of the ship, many of which we don't see (dining room coffee makers, of which I'm sure there are plenty) or only see peripherally (such as the rigging in the theater), and I'd be willing to guess that hardly a minute goes by without SOMETHING needing repair on board on each ship, from something as minor as a leaky sink to as major as Allure's azipods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topnole Posted March 4, 2014 #21 Share Posted March 4, 2014 So does that mean both are working now or is that just video of the side that was working? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reney313 Posted March 4, 2014 #22 Share Posted March 4, 2014 So does that mean both are working now or is that just video of the side that was working? The webcam only shows the stand up flow rider on Allure. It wasn't showing any activity the last few days and based on other reports the other side (one not shown) was operational. I would suspect now both are working although really no way to know unless you're onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topnole Posted March 4, 2014 #23 Share Posted March 4, 2014 The webcam only shows the stand up flow rider on Allure. It wasn't showing any activity the last few days and based on other reports the other side (one not shown) was operational. I would suspect now both are working although really no way to know unless you're onboard. Just what I was hoping to hear. Didn't know if they had webcams on both. Tnx for that info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyMrT Posted March 4, 2014 #24 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Spring break = flow rider very important to keeping kids entertained. With both running, the lines are usually survivable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPoll189 Posted March 5, 2014 #25 Share Posted March 5, 2014 It looks like the platforms are down and the Aqua Theater is getting ready to be put into action. I saw earlier today they were putting the padding onto the trampoline. Many different reasons that the shows haven't been put on, but I would put my money on that the weather wasn't productive to perform the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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