Allure of the Seas to Undergo Repairs in February 2014

Royal Caribbean International announced that a mechanical issue has made it necessary to perform unscheduled repairs to Allure of the Seas.  The repairs will take place at Grand Bahama Shipyard, in Freeport, Bahamas, the week of Feb. 24, 2014.  As a result, it will be necessary to cancel the Feb. 23, 2014, sailing of Allure of the Seas.

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Allure of the Seas has been experiencing unanticipated bearing wear in one of its three propulsion motors.  All three motors are fully operational, and there is no impact on the maneuverability of the ship or on the safety of guests and crew.  However, since the rate of bearing wear is directly related to ship speed, the ship's top speed has been limited.  This has reduced the rate of bearing wear, and will ensure that all three propulsion motors are fully available for maneuvering and emergencies until repairs can be completed.

The company said guests currently booked on the Feb. 23, 2014, sailing of Allure of the Seas will receive a full, 100 percent refund, or the option to sail on select itineraries at the same rate.

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Additionally, until the repairs can be made, it will be necessary to make minor adjustments to Allure of the Seas' eastern Caribbean itineraries. Allure of the Seas will now call on Nassau, Bahamas, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and on Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is no need to modify Allure of the Seas' western Caribbean itineraries.

For more information, visit www.royalcaribbean.com.