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Allure of the seas.

Explore deck-defying discoveries, world-class dining and the best cruise entertainment onboard Allure of the Seas® – the most awarded ship in the world.

This Oasis Class favourite brings adventure to soaring new heights. Discover next-level thrills on every deck of Allure of the Seas®, from white-knuckle zip line rides ten decks up to totally splashworthy spaces for kids, like the interactive H20 Zone℠ Water Park. Get down after dark with more bars than any ship out there and savour a world of possibilities right onboard. Recognized for its dazzling onboard entertainment, thrilling attractions and wanderlust-fueled itineraries, this ship has already been named Best Large Cruise Ship, Best for Entertainment and Best Individual Ship – and it’s just getting started. 

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When you set out on adventure like this, every moment onboard is an opportunity to make boast-worthy memories. Whether you’re fuelling up on delicious gourmet hog dogs at Dog House, catching high-flying stunts at the AquaTheater or practising your salsa steps on the dance floor at Boleros, this is one thrill-filled getaway you’ll talk about for years to come. 

PLAY WITH YOUR WHOLE FAMILY

Allure of the Seas® offers something for everyone, from perfect-style leisure time in the adults-only Solarium to captivating views from the Rock Climbing Wall and hang-ten sessions on the FlowRider®*. Little ones will also find endless ways to have a blast with group activities and games at Adventure Ocean®. Whatever your age, thrills await around every corner.  

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Stunning destinations and scene-stealing entertainment aren’t the only things to look forward to on your holiday — there’s an adventure for your taste buds, too. Like mouthwatering Italian dishes at Giovanni’s℠ Table, elegant cuisine made from fresh and flavourful ingredients at 150 Central Park and tender prime meat served in a classic steakhouse setting at Chops Grille℠. Make sure to bring your appetite. 

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NIGHTS YOU'LL NEVER FORGET

Make it a night out at the theatre and jive to all your favourite ABBA hits in Mamma Mia! then belt out everything from show tunes to shower tunes karaoke-style at On Air Club. Craving a date night with your plus-one? Order your favourite glass of wine at Trellis Bar before salsa stepping all night to live Latin bands at Boleros.

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The sun-soaked shores of the Caribbean are closer than ever onboard Allure of the Seas®. Dive into the turquoise waters of the Bahamas while cruising from Florida and you'll have more ways than ever to pack adventure into your days.

SAIL FROM THE SUNSHINE STATE

It's time to win the Weekend! For the first time ever, fill your days on a short escape with Oasis Class thrills – onboard Allure of the Seas® sailing from Port Canaveral or Miami . Kick off your hols even before you set sail by exploring Orlando’s state parks, emerald golf courses and one-of-a-kind museums. Or cruise from Miami to enjoy the city's stunning beaches, lively neighbourhoods and melting pot of cultures.

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The weekend calls for your best beach day at the award-winning island Perfect Day at CocoCay. Pick from five stretches of powdery sand. Luxe the day away in an Overwater Cabana at Coco Beach Club® . Or crank up the party at Hideaway Beach , the ultimate adults-only beachfront paradise. Get your fix of non-stop thrills like the tallest waterslide in North America . And refuel over foodie finds from signature wings to all-you-can eat island favourites.

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Part of the fan-favourite Oasis Class, Allure of the Seas® has long been one of the most popular ships among couples and families. If you’re chasing thrills, try a white-knuckle zip line ride nine storeys above the Boardwalk. If you’re looking to jam out with friends and family, hit the stage at On Air Club – you can belt out your favourite hits for the audience solo or croon the chorus line with your sing-along squad. For the ultimate date night, head to Giovanni’s℠ Table, an authentic Old-World experience where every dish tastes just like 'nonna' would’ve intended, and where the wine list spotlights tasty reds and whites from around the world. Travelling with little ones? Allure of the Seas® offers fun-filled thrills for kids at Adventure Ocean®. And parents can kick back and get on island time at the adults-only Solarium, where the views are endless and the atmosphere is always perfect for unwinding. Whatever kind of vibe you’re looking for on your holiday, Allure of the Seas® ticks all the boxes.

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• Barcelona (Spain)
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• Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades, Florida)

Allure Of The Seas current position

Allure Of The Seas current location is at North West Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 25.08309 N / -77.34168 W) cruising en route to NASSAU. The AIS position was reported 1 hour ago.

Current itinerary of Allure Of The Seas

Allure Of The Seas current cruise is 4 days, round-trip Bahamas Perfect Day Cruise . Prices start from USD 460 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 02 Sep, 2024 and ends on 06 Sep, 2024 .

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Allure Of The Seas Itineraries

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The 2010-built Allure of the Seas cruise ship is the 2nd Oasis-class Royal Caribbean liner, with sisterships Oasis OTS (2009) and the bigger ( currently world's largest passenger ships ) - Harmony OTS (2016), Symphony OTS (2018), Wonder OTS (2022) and Utopia OTS (2024).

The vessel (IMO number 9383948) is currently Bahamas- flagged (MMSI 311020700) and registered in Nassau .

History - construction and ownership

Royal Caribbean International (RCI) is a US passenger shipping company, trademarked travel brand and subsidiary owned by Royal Caribbean Group (RCG/shipowner). RCI was established in 1968 and currently has over 1/5 of the worldwide cruise market. RCI also has RCG's largest fleet by both vessel number and GT tonnage (ship sizes and capacities).

All RCI liners have names ending with "of the Seas".

The 5500-passenger ship Allure OTS is among the world's top-largest and has a unique personality. Scattered throughout the mass of steel, glass, wood and trees are changes, such as new retail options (a Guess store), restaurants (a hot dog stand), shows ("Chicago") and a recognizable green ogre, donkey and penguins culled from the Dream Works films. The cruise line also added 3D viewing facilities to its movie offerings, iPod docks in each stateroom and passenger kiosks from which cruisers might print boarding passes and keep tabs on escalating onboard bills.

A total of 24 elevators (12x forward + 12x aft) provide access all the way to deck 16, while decks 17 and 18 are accessed by 6 lifts.

Decks and Cabins

Allure Of The Seas staterooms (2745 total, in 39 grades) include 176 Suites, 1319 Balcony, 176 Oceanview, 505 Inside, also 475 Boardwalk-Central Park Balcony, 78 Boardwalk-Central Park Interior, 18 Promenade View, 716 adjoining. Most cabins are sized 150-180 ft2 / 14-17 m2. Most cabin balconies are sized 55 ft2 / 5 m2. The largest is the Royal Loft Suite (1530 ft2 / 142 m2 plus 850 ft2 / 79 m2 terrace with Jacuzzi). Wheelchair-accessible cabins are 46.

The boat has 17 decks , of which 16 are passenger-accessible and 11 with cabins.

The new Royal Suite Class booking category (suite accommodations only) provides Allure's highest paying passengers with the ultimate all-inclusive cruise experience of Royal Caribbean, marked by Coastal Kitchen exclusive access, 24-hour personal butler service, included gratuities, all-inclusive drinks, free Internet and thermal suite unlimited access.

During drydock 2020, to the ship was added the UPS cabin category (Ultimate Panoramic Suite) with 2 such staterooms located forward on Deck 14 (portside and starboard, both adjacent to/above the Navigation Bridge).

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

Allure OTS' guests won't be disappointed if they choose to eat in the free restaurants: the service, quality and variety are exceptional, especially in the main dining rooms. During drydock 2015, American Icon Grill replaced Adagio Dining Room. This 3056-seat restaurant offers a la carte menus with open-seating breakfasts and lunches, "Brasserie 30" menu, and two assigned dinner seatings, as well as Private Dining Room.

The 58-seat Cafe Promenade ( menu ) is a 24-hour eatery at the Royal Promenade (Deck 5) serving cookies, brownies, small sandwiches, mini-croissants, beverages. Cafe Promenade is also one of the several spots to grab free premium brand coffee.

• American Icon Grill (3056-seat, a la carte restaurant; offers an open seating breakfast, lunch, "Brasserie 30" menu; with two assigned dinner seatings and Private Dining area.)
• The Grande (offers DreamWorks-themed breakfast, two fixed dinner seatings and "My Time Dining")
• Johnny Rockets (128-seat fast food restaurant, complimentary)
• Sabor (Mexican a la carte restaurant, reservation-only, with Playground kids area)
• 150 Central Park (76-seat specialty restaurant, dinner only)
• Windjammer Marketplace buffet restaurant (719-seat, offers Early Breakfast at 6:30 a.m., Breakfast between 7-11:30 am, Lunch 11.30-3:30 pm, and Dinner 6.30-9 pm)
• Giovanni's Italian Kitchen (96-seat specialty restaurant, reservations recommended)
• Chops Grille (steakhouse/seafood)
• Samba Grill (dinner-only Brazilian steakhouse)
• Sorrento's (66-seat Italian restaurant)
• Izumi (73-seat Asian/Japanese restaurant)
• The Silk (Asian cuisine)
• Solarium Bistro (128-seat, healthy dining)
• WipeOut Cafe (56-seat fast food bar)
• Boardwalk Dog House (complimentary)
• Boardwalk Donuts Shop (complimentary)
• Coastal Kitchen (55-seat, Suite passengers only restaurant)
• El Loco Fresh (56-seat fast food bar) offers made-to-order tacos, burritos, quesadillas, salads, salsas.

Portside BBQ ( menu ) is a new a la carte priced barbeque restaurant (on Pool Deck 15 ) serving authentic American favorites (smoked marbled brisket, beef ribs, pulled pork, chicken, turkey legs), traditional sides (including Homesteader Cornbread, Homemade Mac-and-Cheese, fries and coleslaw), homemade desserts.

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

The Allure cruise ship boasts with the DreamWorks Experience - a themed programming in partnership with the Walt Disney Company. This new entertainment program is aimed at families and offers movie-themed DreamWorks activities on select RCI ships within the fleet. The list of special activities includes characters meet and greets (of course, plus photo ops). The characters available for meetings and greetings on the Allure include Po (Kung Fu Panda), Puss, Shrek, Fiona (Shrek series), Gloria, Alex, King Julien (All Hail King Julien series), penguins (The Penguins of Madagascar series). Character Breakfast is offered in the dining room; 3D DreamWorks movie screenings are featured in the Amber Theater; Themed games are provided by the Adventure Ocean youth program.

Follows the complete list of Allure of the Seas lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.

• Amber Theater (2160-seat, features four grand productions per cruise with dance, acrobatics, comedy and game shows)
• AquaTheatre (3-deck, 735-seat, with a deep pool)
• Blaze Comedy Club (193-seat nightclub)
• Studio B Lounge (indoor ice-skating rink; also serves as a spot for ice shows, cooking demos, game parties)
• Parkside Gallery; Britto Gallery and Shop; SeaTrek Shop (diving equipment), Central Park Library, Picture This (photo studio), Breeze Shop
• Music Hall (222-seats) is a 2-deck high dancing lounge with live band music, large dance floor, intimate seating.
• Boleros Latin Bar and Lounge (90-seat)
• Dazzles Disco Club and Lounge (222-seat)
• Crown Lounge (fka Diamond Club Lounge & Bar for past guests only/36-seat); Concierge Club and Lounge (121-seat, past guests only); Card Room (72-seat); Suite Lounge (features Coastal Kitchen)
• Jazz on 4 Bar & Club (aka Golden Room/now functions as a non-smoking Casino Room with 40x slot machines, 1x blackjack table, 1x 3-card poker table); Hall of Odds (gambling); Bow & Stern English Pub (capacity 128-seat); Champagne Bar (66-seat); Rising Tide Bar (32-seat moving cocktail bar); On Air Club (113-seat sports bar); Sabor Bar (60-seat); Cups and Scoops (60-seat Ice Cream bar); Vintages (73-seat Wine Bar); Trellis Bar; Park Cafe (100-seat deli bar); Pool Bar; Sand Bar; Sky Bar; WipeOut Bar; Mast Bar
• Casino Royale
• Prince and Greene complex (shops)
• Carousel (with 20 handcrafted wooden figures)
• Cafe Promenade (58-seat, 24-hour; serves snacks and drinks, as well as Starbucks specialty coffee)
• Cupcake Cupboard Shop (10-seat bakery)
• "The Lime and Coconut" (2-deck bar lounge)
• Royal Promenade Boutiques (perfumes, jewelry, duty-free alcohol, general store, logo/souvenirs)
• Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center (2-deck wellness complex)
• Solarium (indoor/outdoor lounge) includes Solarium Bistro, pool bar, adults-only pool (with sundeck/sunbathing area), Solarium Bar, 11 Jacuzzies (2 cantilevered), a total of 5 swimming pools
• Royal Escape Room (adventure gaming/team building exercises) is dedicated to "Mission Control: Apollo 18" (puzzle game themed after 1973's Apollo 18 moon mission).
• Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade (large TVs, tabletop games, arcade games, gaming tournaments, a VIP room/Owner's Box, bar food, draught beers)
• The Back Deck (teen-only sundeck); Fuel Disco (teenagers club lounge); Royal Babies and Tots Nursery; Adventure Ocean (indoor kids complex); Adventure Science Lab; Imagination Studio; Workshop (family venue); Kids Avenue
• Splashaway Bay is a family- and children-dedicated outdoor playground/aqua park with 3 waterslides (for kids), Splash Pad (for toddlers), water-play attractions (cannons, fountains, pools), 2 drench buckets
• Sports Court (golf simulator, table tennis, basketball court); Jogging Track; two Rock-climbing Walls (each 43ft/13m high); Oasis Dunes Golf Course; two Flowriders (surf simulators); Zip Line (9 decks high, 82ft/25m across).
• The Perfect Storm is a 3-deck high waterslide complex (deck 18 entry, down to deck 15 exit /Beach Pool) which consists of the spiraling race-slides "Cyclone", "Typhoon" and "Supercell".

Ultimate Abyss is a 10-deck high waterslide (deck 16 entry, down to deck 6 exit /AquaTheater pool). Ultimate Abyss is the tallest slide at sea (height 150 ft / 46 m, length 216 ft / 66 m, water speed 9 mph / 14 kph). Ultimate Abyss is a spiraling waterslide with 2 separate cylinders (symmetric to each other, each tube is 2,6 ft / 0,8 m in diameter) made of stainless steel and colored in purple. This is a vertical drop slide located in the Sports Zone's pool (aft-ship location). The experience starts with a walk across a plank into the jaws of an anglerfish and boarding one of the specially-designed mats. Slide mats are colored in black, each with an opening for the feet and a strap to hold on to. Follows the vertical drop (27-degree) some 92 ft / 28 m down to the Boardwalk. The average sliding time (from the top to the bottom) is 12-13 sec. The slide also features around 300 LED lights, special sound effects and various graffiti artworks.

Central Park is an outdoor relaxation zone (within the ship's interior) with 20000+ live plants. Central Park's huge garden features multi-deck-high metal columns and green walls (covered in vines and ferns), several pathways, recordings of various species (birds, insects, animals) played, live seasonal plants (flowers, shrubs, trees). Signage boards provide detailed info on all Central Park's trees and plants.

"Small wonders" are called a total of 42x telescope-like devices (positioned throughout the ship) displaying tiny 3D art pieces. Ask Guest Services staff for assistance to find them.

There's a secret fore-located/bow-facing sundeck on Deck 14 , accessed from the forward lifts by walking through the hallways. The large sundeck is flanked by two "bridge wings" (jetting off the ship's both sides/bow starboard and portside). Both bridge wings are open-air and with great seaviews but are also often very windy.

There are two "secret balconies" positioned close to the aft elevators on Deck 9 . Both balconies are small (each is furnished with a table and two chairs), overlook Central Park and are some of the best points to view the entire neighborhood.

Aft on Deck 6/Boardwalk there is a stern-facing viewing area accessed via a path that circles around the AquaTheater. This "secret area" offers great views of the ship’s wake (trace on the water surface), also provides great views of the entire neighborhood and has a shuffleboard.

By the Jogging Track (aft on Deck 5/Promenade ) there are several small seating areas fitted with all-weather Adirondack chairs (positioned near the railings).

Itineraries

Allure of the Seas itinerary program is based on 7-day Caribbean cruises leaving roundtrip from homeports in Florida USA ( Fort Lauderdale or Port Canaveral ). In 2015, Allure OTS was deployed in Europe (for the first time) for 7-day Western Mediterranean cruises leaving roundtrip from homeports Civitavecchia-Rome (Italy) and Barcelona (Spain) . On repositioning, the ship offers Transatlantic crossings between Europe and Florida.

Starting November 10, 2022, Allure OTS was homeported in Galveston Texas .

Starting October 30, 2023, Allure OTS has regularly scheduled 3-4-night short breaks (out of Port Canaveral/Orlando to The Bahamas' Nassau and CocoCay Island ) which made it the first Oasis-class liner to offer Caribbean mini-cruises. In July 2024, Allure OTS again changes homeport and starts turnaround operations out of Miami - operating the same Bahamian short break itineraries to Nassau and CocoCay.

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Allure Of The Seas Wiki

Allure is Royal Caribbean's 2nd Oasis-class liner - with sisterships  Oasis ,  Harmony , Symphony and Wonder . Until Harmony's inauguration in 2016, Allure and Oasis were the world's biggest cruise vessels . Still, Allure was the bigger one - just 50 mm (nearly 2 inches) longer compared to Oasis. The hulls of both vessels were named in May 2008, following an online competition for proposing the best ship name.

Allure OTS is one of the few vessels named by a cartoon movie character. Her godmother is Princess Fiona, from the movie Shrek. The ceremony took place on the 28th of November, 2010 at Port Everglades near Fort Lauderdale. After the naming ceremony, Allure set sail on her maiden voyage, on the 1st of December 2010, to both the East and the West Caribbean.

The ship has telescoping funnels to be able to sail across under bridges. Royal Caribbean Oasis-class ships are the first cruise vessels to get a DNV Green Passport. This is a key element for the Clean Ship Design certificate. The certificate is not compulsory, but it shows the environmental commitment of the operator. The hulls of Allure and Oasis ships have a special non-toxic covering that minimizes friction and saves fuel.

On November 4, 2016, world's 3 largest passenger liners (Harmony, Allure and Oasis) convened off Florida's coast. The unique event was live-streamed officially by RCI, starting at approx 5 pm EST. The meeting at open sea coincided with the Harmony's arrival at Port Everglades (her US homeport), finishing a 13-night Transatlantic repositioning cruise from Barcelona to Florida (Oct 23 - Nov 5). The following aerial photo shows an Oasis-class vessel (as looked from above).

The liner's namesake is the Oceania Cruises ' ship Allura (2025-built).

Allure OTS refurbishment 2025 review (Royal Amplified)

In 2025, the vessel will be drydocked for a major (US100-million) refit and refurbishment Royal Amplified project to be conducted at Navantia Shipyard ( Cadiz Spain ).

As a result, Allure OTS will receive several new facilities, venues and amenities including some signature ones from RCI's QUANTUM and OASIS-PLUS ships.

The upgrades will include new staterooms, waterslides, redesigned dining venues, new specialty restaurants, bars and lounges.

The Pool Deck will feature resort-style swimming pools, various seating options (including in-pool loungers and daybeds) and an adults-only sundeck/Solarium with new dining and beverage options (Samba Grill, dedicated bars).

New water attractions will include the multi-deck waterslide trio The Perfect Storm (Cyclone, 2x racing slides Typhoon, champagne bowl SuperCell) and the Splashaway Bay (kids' waterpark/playground) complete with slides, water cannons, fountains, 2x drench buckets, splash pools and jacuzzies.

New dining and bar venies will include Pesky Parrot (tiki bar specializing in fruit-based cocktails with rum/gin/tequila, and frozen drinks) and The Mason Jar Restaurant & Bar (offering Southern USA comfort food and live country music).

The 10-story Ultimate Abyss waterslide will be added, along with a Laser Tag Arena (competitive gameplay with glow-in-the-dark elements), and the new Royal Escape Room gaming experience "Apollo 18: Lunar Landing".

Youth facilities will be upgraded and redesigned, including Adventure Ocean (children) and Social298 (teenagers) with video games, music, and movies.

New staterooms (category Ultimate Panoramic Suite/bow-facing) will be added above the Navigation Bridge.

Allure OTS refurbishment 2020 review (Royal Amplified)

The planned Royal Amplified drydock  refurb in 2020 was originally scheduled for March 13 - May 9, but was postponed (due to the global health crisis/COVID pandemic) as all seaports (and shipyards) in Spain remained closed in March-April.

Allure OTS' drydock 2020 was postponed and revised, with all the staterooms and venue upgrades paused and delayed, eventually to be completed in 2025.

The revised drydocking project was initially estimated at ~EUR 16 million (~USD 17,5M), to include mainly hull and machinery maintenance works.

By the original 58-day drydocking project (budgeted USD 165M / EUR 148M) at Navantia Shipyard, were planned to be added new venues and staterooms, and many existing venues and common spaces to be extensively upgraded/redesigned and enhanced.

• Aft on Deck 16 (entrance point) to be installed the 10-story-high waterslide "Ultimate Abyss".
• Pool Deck (deck 15) to be completely renovated/redesigned, also receiving "The Lime and Coconut" (2-level poolside bar offering beverages, live DJ programming and outdoor music performances). Swimming pools' sunbathing areas to receive more shaded seating (daybeds, hammocks, swing seats, casitas / small wooden cabins). The Solarium (adults-only complex) to be refreshed and two new whirlpools to be added. "The Perfect Storm" (3 waterslides complex) has its entrance level on Deck 15.
• On Deck 15, H2O Zone to be transformed into "Splashaway Bay" (outdoor playground/aqua park) with Splash Pad (for toddlers), 3 mini-waterslides, water attractions (cannons, fountains, pools) and two drench buckets. Also on Deck 15 to be added "Portside BBQ" (a-la-carte restaurant for traditional American barbecue cuisine) and "El Loco Fresh" (food bar for made-to-order tacos, burritos, quesadillas, salads, salsas).
• On Deck 14 to be added Royal Escape Room (adventure gaming/team-building exercises). Replacing the Card Room, the new Royal Escape Room is dedicated to "Mission Control: Apollo 18" (puzzle game themed after 1973's Apollo 18 moon mission).
• Forward on Deck 14 to be added new staterooms (inside and panoramic oceanview).
• Forward on Deck 14, Adventure Ocean (kids complex) to be completely refurbished-redesigned and enhanced with themed activities rooms, including Play Place (indoor playground with climbable structures), The Workshop (science-technology fun and crafts-arts room), Arena (physical and interactive games), Hangout (teen-only lounge with gaming consoles, movies, music, outdoor sundeck), AO Theater (cinema), AO Babies (room for babies and toddlers), AO Junior (dedicated to kids 3-5 yo).
• On Deck 6 (Boardwalk neighborhood) to be added "Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade" featuring 80x large TVs and new activities (tabletop games, popular arcade games, gaming tournaments). The new sports bar has a VIP room (Owner's Box) and serves bar food and draught beers. On Deck 6 (aft) is the Ultimate Abyss slide's landing area. Also on Deck 6 to be added "Sugar Beach" (selling ice cream and 220+ types of candies) and "Beach Shop" (poolwear).
• On Deck 5, the retail shopping complex to be redesigned and new brand shops to be added.

The new "Spotlight Karaoke" (bar lounge introduced on Oasis OTS) features a stage for singalongs and music trivia games, plus 2 private rooms (for parties) and themed nights.

Also new on Allure OTS are the QUANTUM-Class venues "Music Hall" (2-deck high dancing lounge with live band music, large dance floor, intimate seating) and "Bionic Bar by Makr Shakr" (served by 2 robotic bartenders). "Clash for the Crystal City" is a new laser tag game played at Studio B's Ice Rink (deck 3).

The list of new dining venues also includes "Giovanni's Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar" (fleet's first reimagined Giovanni's / family restaurant with an upgraded menu, hand-tossed pizzas, charcuterie/meat station, enhanced wine menu),

Allure OTS' 30-day drydocking was completed in mid-November 2020. The project was conducted by Palfinger Marine (1932-founded, Salzburg Austria -based company manufacturing deck equipment, ship-offshore cranes, winches, davit systems for lifeboats). The jobs were conducted at Navantia Shipyard (Cadiz Spain) and involved 23 Palfenger technicians. The ship's all 18 lifeboats and 20 winches were serviced. Each lifeboat has max capacity 370 people.

Allure OTS refurbishment 2015 review

The list of deckplan changes after ship's 18-day drydock refurbishment (May 2015, done in  Cadiz Spain ) includes:

• Implemented was the RCI’s new Dynamic Dining concept (3 new restaurants were added replacing the 3-tiered Adagio Dining Room. Their names are American Icon Grill, The Grande, and Silk (located respectively on decks 3, 4 and 5).
• The new evening show was added to the Amber Theater’s show program. The “Chicago” musical was replaced by the ABBA’s “Mamma Mia” musical.
• (on deck 16) new restaurants and bars were added. These are the Sabor Taqueria (Mexican restaurant) and the Sabor Tequila Bar, replacing respectively, the Rita’s Cantina and the Boardwalk Bar. Boardwalk Bar was redesigned and renamed to “Sabor Bar” (60 seats).
• (on deck 16) Izumi restaurant was removed to deck 4 (in the Windjammer area). The reimagined Izumi (Hibachi & Sushi) was upgraded with a Teppanyaki menu.
• (on deck 17) Viking Crown Lounge (171 seats) was replaced by Suite Lounge and Coastal Kitchen (suite guests only restaurant).
• (on deck 17 new cabin categories) were introduced, including 10 Suites (6x Grand, 2x Royal, 2x Royal Family).
• The Pinnacle Lounge (55 seats, suites-only) was transformed into OL-Owner Loft Suite. Pinnacle Chapel (wedding chapel) was transformed into GL-Grand Loft Suite.
• (on decks 5 and 8 /shopping arcade) new designer boutiques were added – Coach, Kate Spade New York, Michael Kors.
• The Izumi Hibachi & Sushi restaurant was upgraded with a complete Teppanyaki menu.

Allure OTS ship facts

• Width: 198 ft (60,5 m), waterline width 154 ft (47 m)
• Draught: 31 ft (9,3 m)
• Depth (below the waterline): 74 ft (22,6 m)
• above the water line-height: 236 ft (72 m)
• Deadweight Tonnage 19750 tons
• Engines/power: three Wartsila diesel (type 12V46D, power output 13860 kW each), plus three Wartsila diesel (type 16V46D, power output 18480 kW each)
• Diesel-electric propulsion: three ABB thrusters (type Azipod XO, power output 20,5 MW each), plus four Wartsila bow thrusters (type CT3500, power output 5,5 MW each)
• All Royal Caribbean Oasis-class ships are the world's first cruise vessels with a DNV Green Passport. This is a key element for the Clean Ship Design certificate. The certificate is not compulsory, but it shows the environmental commitment of the operator line Royal Caribbean International. Another interesting feature is that their hulls have a special non-toxic covering that minimizes friction and saves fuel.
• The vessel contains 3300 ml (5300 km) of cables, which is roughly the width of the USA.
• 110,000 ice cubes are used daily.
• Central Park has 56 trees and bamboos, 62 vine plants, 12,500 plants.
• AquaTheater's pool is 18 ft (5,5 m) deep and is one of the biggest pools at sea.
• 2130 tons of freshwater are used onboard in 24 hours.
• The Allure ship has around 7000 artworks.

The ship is served by 20 chefs, 222 cooks, 102 culinary crew (sanitation/cleaning).

Bread and pastries are all fresh-made onboard. The bakery machine makes 4000 rolls per hour.

Weekly consumption statistics: potatoes (18000 pounds / 8170 kg), chicken (16000 pounds / 7260 kg), beef (15600 pounds / 7080 kg), fresh vegetables (62000 pounds / 28120 kg), fresh fruit (45000 pounds / 20400 kg), eggs (86400), beer (10200 bottles), water (3500 bottles), wine (2225 bottles), ice cream (8000 gallons / 30283 L), pizza (18000 slices).

In September 2018, RCCL trademarked the Oasis-Class ships smokestack area (located top-deck midship). The design features a crown-shaped bottom section with 2 slanted funnels above. In October 2018 was trademarked ship's oblong-shaped stern. The design features AquaTheater Suites (with balconies), Ultimate Abyss (2 cascading waterslides) and RCCL's logo.

Royal Caribbean's DreamWorks Experience

The Allure cruise ship offers its guests the DreamWorks Experience. This is a themed programming via a partnership between Royal Caribbean International and Amblin Partners (DreamWorks SKG's owner company). Universal Pictures is the distributor of the DreamWorks movie productions through its subsidiary company Touchstone Pictures.

This new entertainment program is geared toward families and offers DreamWorks movies-themed onboard activities on select ships within the RCI fleet. The list of such activities includes:

• DreamWorks characters meetings and greetings (plus photo ops). The list of characters available for meet & greets on the Allure ship features Po (“Kung Fu Panda” movie), Shrek, Fiona, Puss (“Shrek” series), Alex, Gloria, King Julien, penguins (“The Penguins of Madagascar” series, “All Hail King Julien” series).
• Character Breakfast (in the dining room restaurant)
• 3D DreamWorks movie screenings (in the Royal Theater), including first-run movies which premiere on the ship, are on the same day they go in land-based theatres
• DreamWorks TV channel in cabins
• Themed activities and games by the ship’s “Adventure Ocean” (onboard youth program) include animation workshops, story time, themed dance parties, character story-based adventure games, regular character visits to kids facilities, meet-and-greets.
• The Royal Caribbean’s “DreamWorks ships” list also includes  Anthem ,  Freedom ,  Harmony ,  Liberty ,  Mariner ,  Oasis , Ovation ,  Quantum ,  Voyager .

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First impressions: Is Royal Caribbean's new Utopia of the Seas the best Oasis Class cruise ship ever?

Editor's Note

Ladies and gentlemen, has Royal Caribbean done it again? Has the line's sixth Oasis Class ship , Utopia of the Seas, somehow managed to be even more innovative than its five predecessors? It didn't seem possible to me, given that I have a soft spot for the original two ships in the class, so I went into a recent Utopia sailing a bit skeptical. I emerged a convert.

The ship debuted as the second-largest cruise ship in the world (a tad bigger than its Oasis Class siblings but smaller than its gigantic sister ship, Icon of the Seas). Royal Caribbean has also dubbed it the "world's biggest weekend," thanks to its short itineraries — three- and four-night Bahamas and Caribbean voyages. This is the first time the cruise line has dedicated a brand-new ship solely to short sailings , which means Royal Caribbean has found plenty of ways for cruisers to soak up as much fun as they can in what little time they have on board.

But what's really underneath all of those superlatives? Here, I'll break down why I think Utopia of the Seas is Royal Caribbean 's best Oasis Class ship yet and what you can expect if you decide to sail.

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Understanding the Oasis Class

The lead-up to Utopia of the Seas' debut was somewhat overshadowed by the rollout of fleetmate Icon of the Seas in early 2024, but the Oasis Class ships were the original trendsetters.

When the first one, Oasis of the Seas, set sail 15 years ago, it was the largest cruise ship in the world . It was nearly 45% bigger than the next-largest ship in the fleet, Freedom of the Seas, in terms of tonnage and 46% larger in terms of maximum passenger capacity. It also introduced the cruise industry to a groundbreaking neighborhood concept, which grouped popular themed offerings together in different areas and helped to control passenger flow. (Since then, other lines — including Carnival Cruise Line and MSC Cruises — have developed their own versions.)

Within those neighborhoods, the class also delivered other industry firsts, including the first carousel, AquaTheater (a performance space featuring a pool for high-diving) and zip line at sea in and above the open-air Boardwalk neighborhood, as well as thousands of live plants tended by a resident gardener in the Central Park neighborhood . Both of these neighborhoods incorporate a central area of activity surrounded above by interior-facing ocean-view and balcony cabins — an idea pioneered on Voyager of the Seas in 1999 on the Royal Promenade , a mall-like indoor thoroughfare that has carried through to the line's newest vessels.

"This class of ship for Royal Caribbean has been a true game changer," said Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean, during a media briefing on Utopia when asked about the evolution of the Oasis Class and why it remains so popular.

"It just consistently delivers every single time, and it ages so well," Bayley said. "We've invested in these ships, and we continue to invest .... just before the pandemic, we put almost a quarter of a billion dollars into one of the Oasis Class ships just to bring it up to speed. The reason why it works so well is size and neighborhoods. ... It's the space and the fact that the neighborhoods have been able to pull people together into spaces that they really enjoy."

In other words, Royal Caribbean struck gold with this type of ship.

Why is Utopia of the Seas the best Oasis Class ship yet?

Fun new twists.

Although the Oasis Class is still evolving after 15 years, Utopia of the Seas remains largely unchanged from the original Oasis of the Seas prototype. Royal Caribbean has taken passenger favorites from the first few Oasis Class vessels and carried them through, or removed concepts that have run their course and added some fun new ones in their place, on Utopia of the Seas.

The highlight of the new additions is a meal at the Royal Railway — Utopia Station . It's an immersive train-themed dinner theater restaurant that makes you feel like you're actually in a dining car with scenery passing by via LED "windows." Live actors carry out their antics around you, complete with sound effects and "butt-kickers," which jolt your seat to make it feel like you're really on a train. The experience has a capacity of just 96 passengers per night with a price — $75 per person — that's just as expensive as the venue is exclusive. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to snag a reservation during my sailing, but I was able to tour one of the train cars, and it does truly suspend reality.

The next major addition is the Pesky Parrot, a tiki bar along the Royal Promenade. It's home to Brian, a drunk animatronic parrot who hadn't yet arrived at his perch on my voyage. (I'm told he's already made his debut, though.) Don't know which of the tropically themed drinks to order? Roll the bar's cylindrical accordion-style menu to help you figure it out.

Pesky Parrot replaces the Bionic Bar , a gimmicky bar found on other Royal Caribbean vessels, featuring robotic arms messily mixing up cocktails that passengers order via tablets. Trust me: The results at Pesky Parrot are much tastier, immensely more personable and far less sticky than their robot-crafted counterparts.

Spare Tire is a food truck-style concept on the pool deck that offers a walk-up counter with reheated frozen items like cheese and pepperoni tortilla roll-ups, ranchero beef and cheese tortilla roll-ups, chipotle chicken sandwiches, Mediterranean veggie wraps and fried raspberry cheesecake pockets. Although the food is tasty (and free), I was disappointed that the truck's items were probably some of the least homemade on the ship.

Other new additions to Utopia of the Seas include an extra-fee shave ice stand at the back of the ship near the FlowRider surf simulator ; a two-deck Giovanni's Italian specialty restaurant, which replaces molecular gastronomy restaurant Wonderland and offers great views over the Boardwalk neighborhood; bright, airy and spacious Solarium Suites located above the ship's adults-only Solarium area; and Omakase, an exclusive six-seat, eight-course Asian dining experience that costs $129 per person.

What all of this means is that passengers are able to experience the best of what other Oasis Class ships have to offer, as well as some new additions that make Utopia of the Seas feel even more fresh and exclusive.

Short itineraries on a brand-new ship

Utopia of the Seas sails only short itineraries, so it offers a low-commitment entry point for people who want to try cruising but worry they might not like it. Because it's a new ship, it also gives those people a chance to try something modern and splashy, rather than settling for older hardware.

"The percentage of new-to-cruise that will sail on Utopia is fantastic," Bayley said. "It's a short product, so people don't have to commit so much time and money to a longer experience. It's a much easier weekend break. It's no big deal to really hop on Utopia on a Friday and be in the office Monday morning."

For me, a three-night sailing was just long enough to whet my appetite for more. Utopia of the Seas is crammed with so many activities, amenities and places to chill that you'd be hard-pressed to see and do everything during a voyage twice as long as the ones the ship offers. If other passengers are anything like me, they'll be back, which is exactly Royal Caribbean's goal.

Utopia is also currently the only Oasis Class vessel that sails short cruises out of Port Canaveral in Cape Canaveral, Florida — about an hour from Orlando. Voyages on Utopia of the Seas allow travelers to better utilize their limited vacation time by combining a cruise with visits to Florida beaches, the Kennedy Space Center, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld and other nearby attractions.

"One of the reasons we put this brand-new Oasis Class [ship] into this market is that we really expect to see a certain amount of demand coming from tourists who are going in [to Orlando], either for ... Disney or Universal," Bayley said. "They can also package themselves a vacation, which includes a three-night, four-night [cruise] to Perfect Day."

More parties and live music than ever before

With Utopia of the Seas sailing short cruises, Royal Caribbean's entertainment team has had to reconfigure some of its offerings. The ship combines three new shows with energetic live music and more parties than any of the line's other vessels to date. The changes speak to what passengers want on shorter voyages — more partying and less sitting in one spot for large chunks of time. It all ties back into the long-weekend theme and the line's goal of helping passengers maximize their vacation time.

"Utopia is a taste of what, possibly, you could experience on maybe a longer itinerary," said Allison Rider-Davidoiu, Royal Caribbean's director of headliner entertainment, live music and enrichment, during an interview on board. "It was really important to ... go in a little bit of a different direction and have one party after the other to where you don't ever stop."

In fact, parties are so important on board that the ship employs a dedicated party squad, a new addition to Royal Caribbean's entertainment team. The goal of the squad members is to keep passengers engaged. There's also an entire team of hired "party influencers" who are simply meant to "keep the vibe going and look cool," according to Rider-Davidoiu.

In addition to the usual outdoor sailaway soiree, red-themed nightclub party and music-forward "street parties" along the Royal Promenade, some of the key celebrations on Utopia of the Seas include Senses, a pool deck party where cruisers will find house music and sunset scenes on the big screen; ReZolution, where passengers wear white and become living art through a series of high-tech projections; and Plunge, a daytime pool party with surprise giveaways, music and water guns that shoot Champagne.

Catering to adults who want to cut loose and relive their college days, Silent Toga is a silent disco where crew members hand out togas and show passengers how to wear them, and the Royal Kappa Chi afterparty is the place to find games of beer pong, Flip Cup and Quarters backed by the skills of one of three resident DJs. On my sailing, the latter shindig didn't end until 4 a.m.

Music is also a big focus on Utopia, with many passengers choosing their favorite live performers and returning to the same venues night after night to enjoy their performances.

"We've noticed guests on three- and four-day cruises, many times — as incredible as our shows are — they'd much rather gravitate toward live music," Rider-Davidoiu said. "So we put a lot of focus on getting the best bands and the best talent."

But that doesn't mean the ship's shows aren't phenomenal. In fact, that's far from the case.

Bridging the gap between party and production show is "The Effectors Homecoming Parade," a hybrid that takes place along the Royal Promenade. The large cast features six main characters: superheroes Pixel, Reverb, Lume and Captain Viz, as well as villains Crash and Burn. This latest installment of "The Effectors" trilogy of original shows — with the first two appearing on a small number of other vessels in the fleet — is a street party-style celebration of Crash's defeat.

"All In" is the main production show in the theater on each sailing. Royal Caribbean has pulled out the stops with high-tech lighting and sound, interesting props, jaw-dropping acrobatics and creatively timed LED screen animations. It also leans heavily on the massively talented cast of singers and dancers who perform hits from Bruno Mars, Camila Cabello, Gloria Estefan, the White Stripes, the Eurythmics and more.

Most impressive, though, are Utopia's high-dive and acrobatics show "Aqua80Too," held at the ship's aft-facing AquaTheater, and the "Youtopia Ice Spectacular," held in the ship's ice rink where professional figure skaters perform to well-known tunes in colorful costumes amid a series of fun projections. If you have to choose, these two are the ones to see during your sailing.

Bottom line

There often isn't much that differentiates new ships in a particular class from their predecessors, but that's not the case with Utopia of the Seas.

Its short itineraries make the ship a superb pick for weekend warriors or travelers with little vacation time, as well as anyone who's curious about cruising but who isn't ready to commit to an entire week on board. The vessel is also a great option for active travelers who enjoy live music and parties, and for fans of large ships who want a mix of tried-and-true favorites and the latest bells and whistles.

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