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The RCL Allure is coming to Galveston!

Michael Bayley, President of Royal Caribbean and the Port of Galveston officials signed paperwork allowing us to move forward with building a 3rd cruise terminal in Galveston.
Terminal 3, at pier 10, will be a state-of-the-art facility, with capabilities of moving guests from drop off to ship (and vice versa at the end of the cruise) very quickly - - much faster than currently available in Galveston.
This investment, a $100 million project, will be completed in November 2021 with arrival of the Amplified Allure of the Seas scheduled to begin sailing from Galveston on November 10, 2021.
Get ready, Lone Star state, an Oasis Class ship is on its way to you!

For all of you in Texas and Louisiana this is great news. The Allure is a fantastic ship.

From Susan our EPG Cruise Director:

The Allure of the Seas will go through a significant $170 million dollar Amplification in Spring 2020. We're adding whole new concepts onboard - from a completely re-imagined pool deck experience, to new designed spaces for kids, to new entertainment concepts and an entirely new nightlife experience, plus all new dining options.

The Amplified Allure of the Seas is raising the bar to every adventure under the sun!

Oasis Class ships are the largest in the world. The 7 neighborhood design is completely game changing, and is the reason I love Oasis Class ships so much. There is so much happening around all areas of the ship, that you never know there are more people onboard than a typical ship. In fact, there is more to do than you can complete in a week of sailing - which is the way we designed it! You have to come back to experience it all.

The ship is the vacation destination, that just also happens to visit other vacation destinations. Sell the ship! Not the itinerary.

The Amplified Allure of the Seas arrives in Galveston on November 10, 2021. She'll start with a quick 4-day getaway, and then begin offering 7-night alternating sailings to the Western Caribbean.

Future of Galveston
The Port of Galveston has been working on a 20 year Strategic Master Plan that will completely change the Galveston port area as we know it today. The plans will be completed in stages, and Royal Caribbean's significant investment in Galveston is the catalyst that will allow these projects to get underway.

Welcome Allure of the Seas
The most awarded ship in the world (Susan & I have been on it twice) is stealing the spotlight again with all-new ways to play and stay in the Mediterranean. Like a 10-story ride down the tallest slide at sea. Face offs in an icy new laser tag battle. Savoring hand-tossed pizzas hot from the oven at a reimagined Italian trattoria. Or snacking on crazy good Mexican fare and bold barbecue bites. And when the Tuscan sun goes down, the night heats up at exciting new hotspots.

Here’s what’s new onboard:

THRILLS
The Perfect StormSM — The twists and turns of the TyphoonSM, CycloneSM and SupercellSM make for an adrenaline pumping waterslide trio.
Ultimate AbyssSM — Are you brave enough to take the plunge down the tallest slide at sea?
Laser Tag: Clash for the Crystal City — Your clients can have fun in Studio B with a glow-in-the-dark laser tag faceoff for control of a mystical frozen city.

DINING
Giovanni’sSM Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar — You are invited to gather round the table for hand-tossed pizzas, charcuterie and rustic classics. Or beneath the lights of Central Park® for sips of wine, limoncello and more.
Portside BBQSM — Authentic Texas style BBQ, including brisket, pulled pork, turkey legs and more are smokin’ good — and all pitmaster approved.
PlaymakersSM Sports Bar & Arcade — Wings, burgers, brews and home team wins on more screens than ever are waiting at our signature sports bar.

BARS & NIGHTLIFE
Music Hall — You can dance till you drop while cover bands rock like the real thing at this new hotspot, where no two nights sound the same.
SpotlightSM Karaoke — All eyes — and ears — are on your clients for sing-along showdowns on the big stage or in a private room.
Bionic Bar® — The two robotic bartenders at this techy new hotspot know how to shake things up — plus mix, muddle and stir to perfection.
The Lime and CoconutSM — Our signature Caribbean bar serves up island vibes, live music and delicious drinks day and night.

FAMILY FAVORITES
Kids and Teens — The award-winning Adventure Ocean® is completely reimagined with wide open play places, while teens get an exclusive new lounge with an outdoor patio to call their own.
Splashaway BaySM — Pint-sized cruisers will find gallons of fun onboard — at the most drenchworthy Splashaway Bay aqua park at sea.
Royal Escape Room — The Apollo 18: Lunar Landing — The Challenge will transform you into elite Mission Controllers working to land spacecraft on the moon — and beat the clock.
Sugar BeachSM — You can treat your sweet tooth with scoops at the ice cream window. Plus over 200 confections to choose from and a cupcake decorating class.