After being delayed departing for a few days, Allure of the Seas is ready to welcome guests back onboard.
Before that happens, Royal Caribbean informed guests booked on the first sailing back that its first sailing will start a bit later than originally planned.
Passengers booked on the April 11th sailing received an update today that boarding would be delayed by 4 hours.
Allure of the Seas will be boarding in the Port of Barcelona a bit later than originally planned. Due to this delay, all arrival windows have been pushed back by four (4) hours. Please arrive according to your updated arrival time to ensure a smooth boarding process. We’ve sent you an email with further details. See you soon!
No reason was given for the delay, but it's possible because of a last-minute issue with the ship's propulsion that needed to be fixed.
The original plan was for Allure to depart the shipyard on Monday, April 7, but a technician discovered that several propellers had a problem.
It turned out the propellors were in poor condition, and additional work was needed beyond what was originally planned.
Royal Caribbean decided to take the extra time and replace them prior to the ship departing for her summer homeport of Barcelona, Spain.
According to local media, the cost is $2.2 - $3.3 million to make the fix.
The good news is there will not be any push back of Allure's return to service, minus a few hours.
Arrival times for check-in at the cruise terminal will consequently be pushed back 4 hours to adjust for the new time.
Big upgrades for the ship
Royal Caribbean has spent $100+ million on Allure's updates and changes, and it's the first ship to get major upgrades like this since 2020.
Over the past five weeks, Allure of the Seas has been getting a massive renovation to bring her up-to-date with amenities like Playmaker's, the Perfect Storm water slides, Ultimate Abyss, the Mason Jar specialty restaurant, resort-style pool deck, new Ultimate Panoramic Suites, and more.
The updates were initially scheduled for 2020; however, her much-needed revitalization was indefinitely delayed because of the pandemic. Details regarding the dry dock were finally announced last August.
Changes include the addition of water slides, the Pesky Parrot Bar, a revamped pool deck, new staterooms, an Ultimate Abyss slide, and many updates around the ship to make it look refreshed.
Key upgrades include:
- Installation of "The Perfect Storm" water slides and the transformation of the H2O Zone into Splashaway Bay for aquatic fun.
- A contemporary, resort-style pool deck featuring Caribbean-inspired décor, new seating, updated hot tubs, and the addition of The Lime & Coconut pool bar.
- A 10-story dry slide offering a thrilling descent to the Boardwalk neighborhood.
- Introduction of the Pesky Parrot tiki bar on the Royal Promenade, replacing the Champagne Bar, and The Mason Jar Southern American specialty restaurant on Deck 15.
- Addition of 30 new cabins, including the Ultimate Panoramic Suite near the ship's bridge, offering 914 square feet of space with 200-degree floor-to-ceiling views.
- Revamped Adventure Ocean kids' club with new spaces like Play Place, AO Theater, Workshop, Arena, and The Hangout, along with a relocated teen club, Social298.
- Laser tag sessions in Studio B, providing interactive gaming experiences for guests.
Allure of the Seas will re-enter service in April, offering a summer cruise season in the Mediterranean with 7-night voyages.
Following Allure's season in Europe, she'll reposition to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in November 2025. Allure will homeport in Port Everglades through October 2026, minus a short stint in Galveston, Texas, in March and April 2026.
