Allure of the Seas, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Review

At 220,000 ton, and carrying 5400 passengers, the Allure is the largest cruise ship afloat. Thanksgiving 2010 I had the pleasure to experience her many wonders first hand and I assure you I wasn’t disappointed.

With her many neighborhoods, 26 dining options, more bars, lounges and nightclubs than a small city, a fitness center bigger than the one I belong to, and complete with zip line, rock climbing wall, and two flowriders, there is something for everyone.  In order to see and experience it all, one must have a plan of attack, and when you have accomplished this, getting to know your way around couldn’t be easier.  There are interactive screens throughout the ship to map your way to virtually anywhere you want to go.

I had the opportunity to inspect almost all cabin categories including the Loft Suites.  Being a new ship of course everything was in great condition, the décor was fine and the cabin sizes were adequate with inside cabins starting at 172 sq ft to a two story Aqua Theater Suite at 823 sq ft.  She has 2700 staterooms in all and rises sixteen decks.  While I didn’t get to experience all the dining options, what I did sample was fine.  Johnny Rockets’ has one of the best burgers at sea!

The Allure of the Seas is sailing in the Caribbean, alternating 7-day Eastern & Western itineraries’ starting at $963.00 per person. 

Dana Gaston

Expedia CruiseShipCenters

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