Allure of the Seas
If you are one of those people that enjoy the biggest and the best of things, the Allure of the Seas is the cruise ship for you! The Allure of the Seas is the latest cruise ship by Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. The Allure is 5 centimeters longer than her sister ship, the Oasis of the Seas, giving her the distinction of being the largest cruise ship in the world.
Ship Facts at a Glance:
- Length 1,187 ft.
- Guest Capacity 5400
- Gross Tonnage 225,282
- Total Number of Decks 16
- Crew 2384
- Year Launched 2010
- Suite Staterooms 166
- Ocean View Balcony Staterooms 1315
- Ocean View Staterooms 176
- Interior Staterooms 496
- Restaurants and Dining Areas 25
- Neighborhoods 7
Both the Allure and the Oasis ships feature an amazing selection of on-board features, dining options, events and activities, however here we will focus on the features found on the Allure.
Entertainment Features on the Allure:
- The DreamWorks Experience is one of the most attractive features on the Allure and gives you the chance to meet your favorite characters from Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda, and many more. This feature includes ice and aqua shows all included with the cost of your cruise. Characters wander the public areas of the ship, posing for photos, interacting with guests and performing in parades.
- Allure features an exciting production of the Broadway musical,Chicagoin its state-of-the-art main theater, theAmberTheater. Experience “all that jazz”; spectacular singing, dancing, costumes and sets that isChicago.
- TheAmberTheater, which seats 1400 guests, is also home to another breath-taking production. The Blue Planet Aerial Acrobatic Show.
- A theater outside under the stars with theCaribbeanOceanas its backdrop, the AquaTheater features amazing shows such as the current “OceanAria”, which is a story about an ancient race of people living in the sea who communicate their story through high-diving, gymnastics and displays of vigor.
The Allure features no less than 26 different dining options making it a dream come true for cruisers who like choices. Dining options on the Allure include pubs, special breakfast options, buffet restaurants, coffee shops, and Italian, Brazilian and Asian cuisines. A new dining option on the Allure of the Seas called The Boardwalk Dog House serves a variety of tasty sausages, hotdogs and brats with a spread of the finest gourmet toppings anywhere!
If sweets are more up your alley, head to The Cupcake Cupboard where you can sample their featured flavor, which changes daily. It might be strawberry, root beer or even bubblegum!
Some of the Dining Options Available on the Allure:
- Samba Grill – A ‘churrascaria’ on the seas, featuring 13 different choices of Brazilian BBQ’d meat that are carved at your table and served along with a buffet of appetizers, soups and salads
- Rita’s Cantina – A combination So-Cal taqueria and Mexican beach bar catering to families during the day with its colorful décor and tasty dishes and to the adult crowd at night with its large selection of margaritas, live guitar music and dancing
- Giovanni’s Table – An Italian Trattoria style restaurant offering indoor and outdoor seating, this casual spot serves up traditional Italian dishes with a contemporary spin all in family size portions
- 150Central Park– An upscale, intimate and hip ambiance featuring a tasting menu with wine pairings and an innovative menu. You might think you were having dinner inNew York City! Afterwards you can even take a stroll inCentral Park.
In addition to entertainment and dining options, the Allure offers many upgrades and new features. We are seeing additions to cruise ships now that not that long ago we couldn’t even imagine.
Allure has initiated the first flagship Guess store at sea, which sells the company’s handbags, watches, shoes, jewelry and glasses. The store is located in the Royal Promenade neighborhood. The sale of cameras has been shifted to the photo gallery on Allure.
Can’t live without your Starbucks? Now you won’t have to. Another exciting feature on board the Allure’s Royal Promenade is the first ever Starbucks on a cruise ship. Yes, you can still have your “To-go Grande Skinny Double-Shot White Chocolate Mocha” while sailing on the high seas.
Allure of the Seas has also debuted special guest kiosks in the Royal Promenade, borrowing a concept introduced by Costa Cruises and Carnival Cruise Lines. These kiosks provide a number of complimentary services to guests on board. These services include the ability to view and print your bills, and the ability to view guest calendars where spa appointments, alternative dining reservations and entertainment reservations can be scheduled. Moreover, you can also print out your airline reservations, which is the greatest convenience offered by the kiosks.
Allure offers the same spa and fitness options available on the Oasis, with a pool, hot tubs and gym in the Pool and Sports Zone.
All staterooms on Allure of the Seas also feature iPod docking stations. All these features will definitely make your cruise on board the Allure worthwhile. The ambiance of the ship is truly amazing with such a variety of activities for guests to indulge in.
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