Allure of the Seas Statistics & Facts

Allure of the Seas is one of Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-class ships. Launched in 2010, she is one of the largest ships in the Royal Caribbean fleet.

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Allure of the Seas Size

Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas has a gross tonnage of 225,282 GT. Not to be confused with weight, gross tonnage is a measure of the internal volume of a ship. It’s the best way to compare ships by size.

Allure of the Seas is 362 metres (1,187 feet) long, which is about the same length as 12 blue whales or 3.3 football fields!

Allure of the Seas has a beam of 66 metres (215 feet). Beam is another word for width, when we’re talking about the size of cruise ships.

There are 18 decks on Allure of the Seas and 11 of these have cabins. These are accessed by a whopping 24 guest elevators, with more elevators that are just for crew members.

Allure of the Seas Occupancy

Allure of the Seas is one of the biggest ships in the world. She can accommodate 5,484 based on double occupancy. However, if every bed on the ship is in use, then this ship can accommodate up to 6,780 as well as 2,200 crew members.

Allure of the Seas Speed

You may be wondering how fast Allure of the Seas can go? Well, the top speed is 22 knots, which equates to 25.31716 miles per hour. However, the ship usually sails much slower than this as the speed is dictated by the itinerary and the weather.

Building Allure of the Seas

Allure of the Seas was built in 2010 in Turku, Finland by the shipbuilder STX Europe. Like many Royal Caribbean ships, she was registered in Bahamas.

The ship cost $1,200,000,000 to build. She was Christened by Princess Fiona (“Shrek” movie character) and made her maiden voyage on December 5, 2010.

Allure of the Seas has 5 sister ships in the Oasis Class:

Facilities onboard Allure of the Seas

You’ll find plenty to do onboard Allure of the Seas. Here’s what you can expect to find on board:

Adventure Ocean

Adventure Ocean is the Royal Caribbean kids club, and includes AO Babies and AO Junior for younger guests. Children will love the huge range of activities on offer, and the dedicated spaces just for them.

AquaTheater

The AquaTheater is a stunning venue where you’ll enjoy a host of shows that incorporate special effects and intricate diving routines. With the deepest pools at sea, these amazing live events are truly spectacular.

Arcade

Get your game on at the arcade, where you’ll find a host of different machines suited to all ages. There’s a selection of video games, classic games such as skeeball, and prize games too.

Broadway Shows

Enjoy genuine Broadway shows on your cruise, with the best musicals performed in the theatre. Experience some true classics depending on your ship, including We Will Rock You, Cats, Mamma Mia and Grease – and all included in your fare.

Carousel

Situated on the Boardwalk, the carousel on your ship is a classic attraction that guests can ride as many times as they wish. It’s very traditional, hand-painted and designed exclusively for the cruise line.

Casino Royale

Whether you’re a poker or blackjack player, or you prefer to stick to machines, Casino Royale has it all. Play some games and potentially win some amazing jackpots in a lively, exciting atmosphere.

Central Park

Relax in the Central Park neighborhood, where you can enjoy a genuine park space that has a mix of different live plants, creating a luscious green space. Lined with restaurants, this is a great place to grab dinner.

Conference Center

The conference facilities on a Royal Caribbean ship can accommodate up to 400 guests, and include facilities for meetings, theater-style events and even trade shows. These rooms can be hired for no additional fee by sailing guests.

FlowRider

Hop on a surfboard or bodyboard and ride the waves with FlowRider, the only surfing simulator at sea. Included in your fare, this is a thrilling attraction for newbies and experienced surfers too.

Ice Skating

Strap on a pair of ice skates and head onto the rink. Whether you’re grabbing the sides all the way around, or confident enough to perform figure-eights and elaborate spins, you’ll have a great time skating as a family.

Mini Golf

Enjoy a fun mini golf course on your ship where you can putt around various tricky obstacles. This is included in your fare, so if you have a bad round…just play again!

Outdoor Movie Screen

Cosy up on a lounger, grab the popcorn and enjoy epic entertainment on the outdoor movie screen. Newly-released movies, classic films and live sport events will be shown at various times.

Rock Climbing Wall

Whether you’re a beginner or a speed-climber, the rock climbing wall is a cool place to hang out and enjoy amazing views. Included in your fare and with no reservation needed, you can scale the wall as many times as you like during your cruise.

Royal Promenade

The hub of the ship, the Royal Promenade is where you’ll board but also where you’ll find a wide range of bars, restaurants and stores. This is a lively part of the ship day and night, where you might even spot a parade or two during your cruise.

Running Track

If you want to keep up your fitness routine while on your cruise, the running track is the ideal place. Enjoy amazing views across the ocean as you complete every lap of the track, passing many of the ship’s best features.

Solarium

Exclusively for adult guests, the Solarium is an indoor and outdoor venue designed with pure relaxation in mind. Relax in the quiet pools, grab a cocktail and sit in a lounge space, or enjoy the cascading lagoons on some ships as you let stresses melt away.

Sports Court

The sports court is an outdoor area that hosts various different sporting activities during your cruise, aimed at the whole family. Games include basketball, volleyball and other court sports, with tournaments often arranged during your cruise.

Studio B

Studio B is a fun venue that doubles up as both a live entertainment theatre and a TV studio ideal for family game shows. The retractable floor also reveals the ice rink for shows and for your own use during downtime too.

Vitality at Sea Fitness & Spa / Spa

At the Vitality Spa, guests can enjoy a range of treatments designed to help them relax and recharge. From beauty treatments such as facials and body wraps, to soothing massages and bathing rituals, there is something for everyone – including a range of services aimed at teens and tweens.

Zip Line

Suspended 10 decks above the Boardwalk, the zip line on your ship offers both a thrilling ride and amazing views of the ship. There’s no reservation needed and no fee, so if you’re brave enough you can experience this exciting attraction as often as you like.

Places to eat on Allure of the Seas

Allure of the Seas has a huge selection of restaurants, cafes and snack bars where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner or just a quick bite to eat. Some of these are included in your cruise fare and some have an extra charge.

Here are all of your dining options onboard Allure of the Seas :

150 Central Park

150 Central Park is a speciality restaurant serving a selection of modern dishes picked from a range of cuisines. It’s a smart casual venue that takes classic dishes and adds a unique contemporary spin – with some amazing desserts and drinks to try too.

Boardwalk Dog House

The Boardwalk Dog House offers a selection of hot dogs that are perfect for a quick snack. Whether you want the classic American-style dog, a pork Bratwurst or even a chicken and apple dog, there’s plenty to tickle your tastebuds here.

Cafe Promenade

Cafe Promenade is an included dining venue serving a selection of deli treats and tasty breakfast items. Grab a croissandwich in the morning, or a packed wrap for lunch. There are some great sweet items here as well, with menu options rotating daily.

Chef’s Table

If you want a formal, gourmet dining experience then Chef’s Table is ideal. You’ll be served five stunning courses during this white-tablecloth dinner in an exclusive setting, with every course perfectly paired with a different wine by the ship’s onboard sommelier.

Chops Grille

The Chops Grille steakhouse is an iconic Royal Caribbean restaurant, known for its excellent selection of steak, fish and other meat dishes. This speciality restaurant is smart casual and offers a lighter menu for lunch alongside its main dinner selections.

Coastal Kitchen

Exclusively for guests staying in a suite or members of the Pinnacle Club, this smart casual restaurant is included in your fare and offers fresh flavours from both the Mediterranean and California. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all served here though Junior Suite guests can only visit for dinner.

Cups and Scoops

Cups and Scoops is an ice-cream booth that offers – you guessed it – various cups and scoops of your favourite Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, along with a selection of cakes and sodas by the can and bottle too.

Giovanni’s Table

Experience an elevated Italian dining experience at this smart casual venue that serves a mix of classic and contemporary dishes. Sample the incredible house focacia, try an anitpasti platter, or save all your room for the hearty, flavour-rich main courses.

Izumi

Izumi is a smart casual speciality restaurant that specialises in Asian cuisine, specifically focussing on Japanese classics such as sushi and sishimi. Over four courses (including two mains) you’ll discover some amazing flavours whether you dine at lunch or dinner.

Johnny Rockets

Enjoy Royal Caribbean’s classic take on the American diner with Johnny Rockets, a casual speciality restaurant serving all your favourite burgers, sandwiches and fries. Don’t forget the hand-spun shakes and malts to go with them, too.

Main/Traditional Dining

If you choose Traditional Dining, you’ll be given a set dining time for the Main Dining Room every night. You’ll also likely have the same waiter throughout your cruise, who will learn all your favourites and make meal times even more special.

My Family Time Dining

With My Family Time Dining, you get the best of family time dinner while also being able to relax. Your kids will complete their meals within 45 minutes, before they are escorted to the Adventure Ocean kids club while you enjoy the rest of your meal.

My Time Dining

With My Time Dining, you can choose when you take dinner, and you don’t need to make a reservation (although you may have to wait for a table). You’ll need to pre-pay your gratuities if you want this extra flexibility.

Park Cafe

While wandering the calming Central Park, why not stop for a light breakfast or lunch at this deli cafe? Fresh paninis and sandwiches are available along with salads and sweet treats too.

Room Service

Whether you want a late night snack or just a lazy morning in your stateroom, the room service menu has you covered. There are various hot and cold food items and drinks you can choose to have delivered to you.

Sabor Modern Mexican

This smart casual speciality restaurant is the perfect place to try all your favourite Mexican dishes in one evening. Serving a wide variety of small plates, you’ll be able to sample a fantastic selection of flavours.

Samba Grill

Meat lovers will have an incredible time at the Samba Grill, where a selection of succulent meats are brought to the table and carved for you in the traditional gaucho style. With various steak cuts, lamb chops, chicken and more, plus some great sweets, you’ll definitely get your fill here.

Solarium Bistro

While soaking up the calm atmosphere of the adults-only Solarium, take a trip to this buffet restaurant with some amazing Mediterranean flavours. Pile your plate high and enjoy your meal indoors or in the peace of the deck under the blue sky, or the stars at night.

Sorrento’s

This casual pizza restaurant serves all your favourites along with some unique pies packed with amazing ingredients. Head here for lunch or dinner, or with late opening you can grab a slice to round off your night.

Starbucks

Find your favourite Starbucks beverages at the branch on-board your ship. Whether you need a coffee to perk you up after a late night, or a syrup-infused hot chocolate and pastry, you’ll find all the Starbucks classics here.

Vitality Cafe

As part of the Vitality Spa, this cafe lets you try some healthy snacks and drinks to keep that rejuvenating vibe going. Fresh smoothies and juices give you the vitamin boost you need, while homemade granola provides plenty of energy without any unhealthy extras.

Windjammer Cafe

The Windjammer Cafe is the buffet restaurant on the ship. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, you can help yourself to a fantastic selection of hot and cold foods in a relaxed, casual atmosphere.

Wipe Out Cafe

This relaxed cafe is open for lunch and serves a selection of lighter bites including burgers, hot dogs and fries. It’s close to the pool deck and sports courts so you can grab a bite after burning off some energy.

Bars & Lounges Onboard Allure of the Seas

There’s no shortage of places to relax and enjoy a drink onboard Allure of the Seas. You’ll find lots of bars and lounges including outdoor pool bars, cocktail bars and live music venues.

Here are the places you can enjoy a drink on Allure of the Seas:

Boleros

Samba and salsa the night away at Boleros, the Latin club with a live six-piece band. As well as late night dancing, you’ll also be able to enjoy some wonderful cocktails here including caipirinhas and mojitos.

Dazzles

Dazzles is an incredible multi-level venue offering fantastic cocktails and even better views. There’s some great entertainment to enjoy here, including big bang swing, rock cover bands and disco hits.

Diamond Club

The Diamond Club is an exclusive venue for the use of Diamond, Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Club guests only. Here you can enjoy a calm atmosphere with cocktails (complimentary during the early evening) whilst making reservations for the rest of your cruise.

English Pub

The English Pub on-board your ship is an ideal place to grab a traditional beer or ale, or sample a UK-themed cocktail such as a James Bond Martini. Pop-up music performances keep the lively atmosphere going throughout the evening.

On Air Club

Whether you fancy yourself as a bit of a rockstar or you just enjoy singing regardless of your ability, the On-Air Club is the place to go. This karaoke club has a huge range of tracks available, and you can grab yourself a drink to calm those pre-performance nerves too.

Rising Tide Bar

Why ride between floors on a boring elevator when you could hop onto the Rising Tide Bar and sip on a refreshing cocktail? The bar moves between floors, taking you from Central Park to the Royal Promenade with drink in hand.

Schooner Bar

This friendly, relaxing piano bar is the ideal place to unwind at the end of the night. Grab a seat next to the ship’s mast, or next to a porthole and enjoy the view, while the singalong kicks in.

Vintages

Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or you want to take your first step into trying new flavours, Vintages is a classy wine bar with an incredible selection. The staff are experts and can offer some fantastic recommendations if you’re not sure what to try.