For it’s inaugural season, the Allure of the Seas will offer 42 sailings to the Eastern & Western Caribbean on 7 night voyages every Sunday, beginning on December 12, 2010. 

On Eastern Caribbean sailings, the ports of call are St. Thomas, St. Maarten and Nassau. For Western Caribbean sailings, the ship will call at Falmouth, Jamaica, Cozumel, Mexico & Labadee, Royal Caribbean’s privates beach paradise on the northern coast of Haiti. Both itineraries have 3 days at sea for cruisers to enjoy the 7 neighborhoods found on the Ship.

Both the Oasis of the Seas, and the Allure of the Seas, offer Royal Caribbean’s new neighborhood concept, seven themed areas throughout the ship that offer different experiences for guests to choose, based on their personal styles, preferences or moods. Inspired by seaside entertainment esplanades, Boardwalk will engage the entire family – whether young or young at heart – with eateries, retail outlets, carnival games, and an original, handcrafted carousel – a first at sea. Nine decks above, the first zip-line at sea will whisk guests from end to end on a thrilling aerial adventure. Boardwalk will lead to the AquaTheater at the stern of the ship, where the amphitheater – another first at sea – will offer a guest pool area by day and a performance venue at night, featuring dramatic acrobatics, synchronized swimming, water ballet, professional high-diving, and elaborate fountain shows synchronized to music and lights. 

Central Park, a revolutionary design in which the center of the ship opens to the sky, will feature lush, tropical grounds spanning the length of a football field. With its serene pathways, seasonal flower gardens and canopy trees, Central Park will evolve from a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere during the day to a gathering space for alfresco dining and entertainment in the evenings.

The Pool and Sports Zone will feature a sloped-entry beach pool (exclusive to the Oasis-class) and two larger FlowRider surf simulators. Building on the Royal Caribbean’s popular Vitality wellness program, guests will be able to soothe mind, body and soul in the Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, which also includes a dedicated spa area just for teens. Entertainment Place will include the cruise line’s signature after-dark spaces in more intimate venues that offer a variety of entertainment options. And the Youth Zone will offer a wealth of kid- and teen-friendly adventures, featuring the cruise line’s first nursery for infants and toddlers (six months or older).

Bookings for the Allure of the Seas are now open. Call 800-942-3301 for group & early booking fares. For pictures of the Allure’s sister ship, the Oasis of the Seas, visit our Flickr account.

The 2nd in the Oasis Class of Royal Caribbean International Ships, the Allure of the Seas is truly an architectural and nautical marvel with spectacular onboard elements and features never before seen on a cruise ship.

When she launches in late 2010, Allure of the Seas will be the largest and most revolutionary cruise ship in the world, along side her sister ship, Oasis of the Seas. An architectural marvel at sea, she will offer 7 neighborhoods, 16 decks, encompass 220,000 gross registered tons (GRT), carry 5,400 guests at double occupancy, and feature 2,700 staterooms.

Eastern:    Nassau, St. Thomas & St. Maarten
Western:  Labadee, Falmouth, Jamaica & Cozumel

Diamond Plus and Diamond members can begin reserving space on April 2nd at 8 a.m. All Crown and Anchor members may reserve between April 8 and April 12th, 2009. On April 13, 2009 bookings will be open to everyone.