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AKer builder
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posted 10-28-2010 02:38 PM

Allure Of The Seas was delivered today in morning hours, and she will sail of to caribbean tomorrow early morning. So this is it then. Fare well our last ship so far, maybe Mr. R.Fain will announce the new order for RCI soon.

Some pics of her:

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AKer builder
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posted 10-28-2010 02:41 PM

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AKer builder
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posted 10-28-2010 02:44 PM

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eroller
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posted 10-28-2010 02:44 PM

AKer builder - thanks for the wonderful photos and your posts over the past few years. You have really given us insight into the building process of these great ships. ALLURE looks wonderful, and I see some minor difference between her and OASIS (like those round lights in Central Park).

Anyway, the completion of ALLURE must be bitter-sweet for you. I too hope RCCL orders something relatively soon, or any other line for that matter to keep the shipyard active.

Best of luck to you!

Ernie

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Frosty 4
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posted 10-28-2010 02:45 PM

Thanks for the pixs. Very elegant looking. I wonder if it it different than Oasis?
Maybe Aker Builder can comment on this.
Frosty 4

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rem-dk
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posted 10-28-2010 02:45 PM

I hope you will get new shiporders soon. Thanks for the great photos.

Best wishes
René.

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AKer builder
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posted 10-28-2010 02:51 PM

More pics Gallery 1 and Gallery 2

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AKer builder
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posted 10-28-2010 02:56 PM

Thank you all gys for support it was nice chating with you all those years!

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Ernst
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posted 10-28-2010 02:57 PM

Interesting to see that the shop has been stocked with alcohol while the ship was in Finland.

Thanks for sharing the pictures.

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eroller
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posted 10-28-2010 03:02 PM

quote:
Originally posted by AKer builder:
Thank you all gys for support it was nice chating with you all those years!

AKer Builder, question for you.

Did you notice any significant changes with the Aqua Theater? This is one area on OASIS that encountered quite a few problems, and I believe there are still some challenges. I know it's a very technical space. Originally, the Aqua Theater pool was supposed to be available to passengers to swim during the day, but this never happened on OASIS. I wonder if it will on ALLURE based on any changes that were made to the design?

Thanks again!

Ernie

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AKer builder
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posted 10-28-2010 03:17 PM

quote:
Originally posted by eroller:
AKer Builder, question for you.
Did you notice any significant changes with the Aqua Theater? This is one area on OASIS that encountered quite a few problems, and I believe there are still some challenges. I know it's a very technical space. Originally, the Aqua Theater pool was supposed to be available to passengers to swim during the day, but this never happened on OASIS. I wonder if it will on ALLURE based on any changes that were made to the design?
Thanks again!
Ernie

All i know is that Oasis pool have some rust problems, the equipment for lifting pools bottom is rusted some how and dosent work properly, so there is 3way problems between RCI Yard and supplier of this equipment!
I don't know is the problem fixed in allure, i hope so.

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buddhaJoe
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posted 10-28-2010 05:41 PM

hi AKer builder,

thanks for all information and pics you have made to us available in the past years, your contribution
was highly appreciated. excellent!

i wish you all the best and for the yard too

it will be hard times i guess for STX to keep the
yard open whith so few orders coming around these days

best regards,
b. Joe

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Frosty 4
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posted 10-28-2010 06:16 PM

With NCL the only one??? planning on new ships, the yards have finally had the economics hit them.
I really don't see much on the horizon for new builds. With the world ecomomy down cruise lines seem to be having a hard time filling their ships.
I recently went on RCL site and saw that many cruises are still available (even for 10/31).
This could be a time that cruises will be a real bargain provided the lines don't start charging for every little thing.aka the airlines.
F4

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DAMBROSI2
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posted 10-28-2010 07:38 PM

Great photos and views. I like the dining room decor...the rest is just too busy for me.

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DEIx15x8
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posted 10-28-2010 07:55 PM

Thanks AKer builder! I've enjoyed all of your great insight into the building of these new ships over the years.

quote:
Originally posted by Ernst:
Interesting to see that the shop has been stocked with alcohol while the ship was in Finland.
Thanks for sharing the pictures.
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That jumped out at me to, after the storm the Oasis went through I would be a little to scared to stock that stuff before she arrived in Florida.

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AKer builder
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posted 10-29-2010 11:54 AM

AOTS left today at 08.30 from the yard...

Gallery

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Frosty 4
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posted 10-29-2010 03:55 PM

We had a very bad wind storm traverse the US this week. If Allure is in the process of doing the crossing it may well have the same rough seas that plagued Oasis.???? Or is she's just out for sea trials???
Frosty 4

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Atlcruiser
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posted 10-29-2010 04:28 PM

AKer Builder, I want to thank you for keeping us posted on both the Oasis and Allure. I do hope that RCI places an order soon for another new build. The Allure looks as good as her sister. Thanks for taking the time to share your photos and stories along the way.

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Atlcruiser
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posted 10-29-2010 04:30 PM

quote:
Originally posted by eroller:
AKer builder - thanks for the wonderful photos and your posts over the past few years. You have really given us insight into the building process of these great ships. ALLURE looks wonderful, and I see some minor difference between her and OASIS (like those round lights in Central Park).
Anyway, the completion of ALLURE must be bitter-sweet for you. I too hope RCCL orders something relatively soon, or any other line for that matter to keep the shipyard active.
Best of luck to you!
Ernie

Ernie, are you still cruising on one of the first sailings?

Gordon

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eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 10-29-2010 05:51 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Atlcruiser:
Ernie, are you still cruising on one of the first sailings?
Gordon

I wish Gordon. Unfortunately I had to cancel the four night cruise I was booked on. I have a few things happening on the job front right now, so it's hard for me to plan anything.

One trip this is happening is NIEUW AMSTERDAM in just over a week.

Hope you're well!

Ernie

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Atlcruiser
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posted 10-29-2010 06:44 PM

quote:
Originally posted by eroller:

I wish Gordon. Unfortunately I had to cancel the four night cruise I was booked on. I have a few things happening on the job front right now, so it's hard for me to plan anything.
One trip this is happening is NIEUW AMSTERDAM in just over a week.
Hope you're well!
Ernie

Have fun on the Nieuw Amsterdam. That will be a nice cruise. Sorry to hear that you had to cancel but I know that you will cruise on her sooner than later.

By the way here is a video of the Allure. Some nice interior shots. Love the Viking Crown lounge.

http://yle.fi/alueet/turku/2010/10/allure_of_the_seas_lahti_turusta_-_katso_video_2097020.html?autoplay=true

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reeves35
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posted 10-30-2010 12:01 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Frosty 4:
With NCL the only one??? planning on new ships, the yards have finally had the economics hit them.
I really don't see much on the horizon for new builds. With the world ecomomy down cruise lines seem to be having a hard time filling their ships.
F4

Don't forget the new Princess ships that Fincantieri are building. Whilst newbuilds are slowing down I believe there will be significant ongoing business as the cruiselines continue to update their existing fleets with new features such as big-screens etc

Brad

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Cam J
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posted 10-30-2010 02:10 AM

The Carnival, Costa, Princess, Seabourn, Aida,Celebrity,MSC and Norwegian are the major cruise lines with something on order.

Thanks for sharing the photos AkerBuilder, very much appreciated. I hope your yard gets another order but I highly doubt it will be from Royal Caribbean. Before they order anything else they must pay off these two behemoths. Best Wishes

Cam J

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Atlcruiser
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posted 10-30-2010 11:16 AM

Actually Fain hinted that 2014 may be the date for their next order delivery. I expect them to place an order in 2011 for a 2014 date.

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AKer builder
First Class Passenger
Member # 6412

posted 10-30-2010 01:42 PM

The yard did hope that they would order before christmas 7 vessel series to replace their oldest ships.
Allure passed today Storebaelt Bridge:

Pictures By: MyRoyalUK (Twitter)

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