Allure of the Seas

Over this past year, cruisers and agents alike have been talking about Royal Caribbean's latest ship, the Oasis of the Seas.. Now Royal Caribbean is getting ready to debut her sister ship, Allure of the Seas! She is due to arrive in her new home port of Port Everglades on Thursday November, 11, 2010.

Allure of the Seas video walkthrough from the STX Shipyard in Turku, Finland
(video credits to The Avid Cruiser)

Largest Cruise Liner Just Makes It Under Bridge
Allure passing under Denmark's Storebaelt Bridge (Great Belt Bridge) on it's 13 day transatlantic journey from the STX shipyard in Turku, Finland to Fort Lauderdale, Florida!
(video credits to msnbc.com)

Watch Allure's video logs-- find out about the new & exciting things Allure has to offer & track her progress as she leaves the shipyard in Turku, Finland to arrive in her new homeport of Port Everglades.


Ship Info:
Passengers (Double Occupancy): 5,400
Passengers (Max Occupancy): 6,300
Passenger Decks: 16
Number of Crew: 1,800

Staterooms:
Total in all Categories: 2,706
Suites with Balcony: 166
Oceanview with Balcony: 1,315
Oceanview with no Balcony: 176
Inside, Atrium View: 553
Inside Cabins: 496
Accessible Staterooms: 46

Entertainment:
Casino
Disco/Nightclub
Movies
Card Room/Game Room
Video Games/Arcade

Sports & Activities:
Outdoor Pool
Sports Court
Fitness Center/Gym
Rock Climbing
Jogging Track
2 Flowriders
Zip Line
Mini Golf

For more ship information, click here: CLIA Allure of the Seas

Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas

Royal Caribbean recently debuted its new ship MS Oasis of the Seas, the first of the new Oasis class. She sails out of Fort Lauderdale, FL and has set a new record for carrying over 6,000 passengers as well as being the world's largest and longest passenger vessel!

On this ship, travelers can expect to find such amenities as two-story loft & luxury suites with balconies. There's 28 ultra modern loft suites and 2.700 spacious staterooms located throughout 16 decks. There is a zip-line, casino, karaoke and comedy clubs, multiple night clubs, bars and lounges, as well as five swimming pools, courts for volleyball and basketball, theme parks, and nurseries for children. There are seven distinct areas called "neighborhoods" in which activities and amenities are grouped. They are:

1. Central Park
2. Pool & Sports Zone
3. Spa & Fitness
4. the Boardwalk
5. Royal Promenade
6. Youth Zone
7. Entertainment Place

I snapped this photo shortly after this poster was put up. You can see the various pools, the courts, the two FlowRiders, the aqua theatre, the golf area, and the solarium among other features on this beautiful ship! From everything we have heard & seen, this will be an extraordinary ship to sail on for vacation! The itineraries are diverse and exciting as well. Let us know if you'd like to know more!