Allure In December

[eastexascruiser]

Greetings!

 

We are looking to do a family cruise over Christmas 2019 and I've narrowed it down to the Allure or Oasis.  The Allure's itinerary is more appealing to us but I'm concerned that we'd be sailing right before she goes into dry dock.  What are your thoughts on this?  Should we choose Oasis since it will already have had the refurb or go with Allure?  It seems that the changes will be quite significant.  Thank you for the feedback!

 

 

[Ourusualbeach]

We specifically booked Oasis for Christmas 2019 and Allure for 2020 as they would both be fresh out of drydock for those sailings.    We’ve been on both several times and are looking forward to the changes. 

[eastexascruiser]

Thanks for the feedback ... that's what I was thinking.  Ugghh, I just wish I could get a little more excited about the Oasis itinerary.  🙂

[taglovestocruise]

I would go with Oasis as she will have all the bells and whistles.  That being said I can tell you we did the Independence TA a few months before her refurb and the ship was in fantastic shape.  To throw another wrench in the works,  we have been on Oasis, Allure. and Symphony.  Allure is still our favorite ship, we have her booked for the 2020 Nov. transatlantic after the refurb. happy cruising  

[mac66]

Just got off the Allure last week. It is in good shape. Booked it again Dec 1.  Go with the Itinerary you like, don't worry about the ship.

Edited April 26, 2019 by mac66

[healthworker]

Am considering these two also. What will they be doing to oasis in dry dock?? Thanks!

[Vlgg731]

We are scheduled for Allure for Christmas 2019. Really looking forward to it.  One thing to take into consideration is that a lot of St Martin's will be closed because we will be there on Christmas Day.  I usually book our shore excursions with a private group but may have to book it thru the ship.  I wanted to do the Great Race but they are closed that day.

[Ourusualbeach]

11 minutes ago, healthworker said:

Am considering these two also. What will they be doing to oasis in dry dock?? Thanks!

Bringing most of what Symphony has.

 

i expect  them to add the slides, playmakers, Wonderland, Jamies, laser tag and replacing Cats.

Edited April 26, 2019 by Ourusualbeach

[healthworker]

thanks! was on symphony last summer and didnt make use of any of those.......however would love to see something other than CATS!  no new carpets or beds,or bedding??

[Ourusualbeach]

9 minutes ago, healthworker said:

thanks! was on symphony last summer and didnt make use of any of those.......however would love to see something other than CATS!  no new carpets or beds,or bedding??

New carpet and bedding is a given along with a whole lot of painting and general freshening up.

Edited April 26, 2019 by Ourusualbeach

[mac66]

1 hour ago, healthworker said:

thanks! was on symphony last summer and didnt make use of any of those.......however would love to see something other than CATS!  no new carpets or beds,or bedding??

 

Not having to endure CATS is reason enough to go with Mama Mia on Allure.

Edited April 27, 2019 by mac66

[eastexascruiser]

I didn't even consider the possible issue of being in port on Christmas Day.  Oasis will be in St. Thomas on Christmas. I guess I'll present the options to the family and let them decide!

[Vlgg731]

You also have to consider being in ports on Sundays.  We were in Martinique on a Sunday and most of the city was closed so a walking tour on our own was quick.