Allure of the Seas

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Ship and history

Allure of the Seas belongs to Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis class. She was built in 2010 by STX Europe in Turku and registered in the Bahamas in October of that year. Her port of registry is Nassau. Her first revenue voyage was announced for December 5, 2010; the ship had been christened on November 28. During her first period in service, Allure sailed alternating seven-night Western and Eastern Caribbean itineraries from Port Everglades.

At 360 meters long, with 16 passenger decks and a gross tonnage of 225,282 GT, Allure is one of the largest cruise ships in her class. The operator lists a capacity of 5,718 guests at double occupancy, alongside around 2,103 crew members. Older figures from the year she was built state a higher total number of guests and crew. These figures reflect different publication years and occupancy assumptions; the operator’s figure is the relevant one for current double occupancy.

Dimensions and amenities

The ship’s size is also reflected in its layout: as early as 2011, Royal Caribbean described seven themed areas on board, including Central Park, the Royal Promenade, and pool and sports zones. The Boardwalk is another distinctive area. It features a handcrafted carousel, and a zip line runs nine decks above the Boardwalk. In this way, the ship brings together a variety of spaces for guests, with activities spread across several decks.

Sports facilities include a 40-foot FlowRider surf simulator, a sports court for basketball and volleyball, and a climbing wall. The Solarium is designated as an adults-only retreat, with indoor and outdoor areas as well as whirlpools. Families can enjoy water slides, water cannons, fountains, and pools at Splashaway Bay. The amenities cater to a range of interests; individual activities and opening hours may vary according to the onboard program.

Entertainment and dining are also part of the offering. The operator lists the musical “Mamma Mia!”, ice-skating shows, and performances in the AquaTheater. At Izumi restaurant, sushi and Asian dishes are prepared tableside.

Cruising regions and itinerary

The cruising region depends on the specific departure date. A seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise departing from Miami was published for November 8, 2026. The itinerary called at Perfect Day at CocoCay, San Juan, and Charlotte Amalie before returning to Miami, and included three days at sea. For this departure, Miami was the embarkation and disembarkation port; Nassau remains the ship’s port of registry, independently of that itinerary.

The ports of call listed for the November cruise are planned and may change.