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IMO: 9383948

Allure of the Seas

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Allure of the Seas — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Oasis-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
226,637
Length (FT / M)
1,188 / 362
Beam (FT / M)
154 / 47
Decks (Passenger / Total)
16 / 18
Shipyard
STX Europe (Turku Shipyard), Turku, Finland
Registry
Bahamas
Godparent(s)
Princess Fiona (Shrek character)
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$1,200,000,000
Class Sisters: Harmony of the SeasOasis of the SeasSymphony of the SeasUtopia of the SeasWonder of the Seas

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2010
Major Refurbishments
2014 2015 2020 2025
Significant Changes
  • 2014: Seven-day dry dock at Grand Bahama to replace a damaged Azipod gearbox (Project Atlantis), with guest-facility refurbishments.
  • 2015: Dry dock at Cadiz introducing Dynamic Dining venues (American Icon Grill, The Grande, Silk), Sabor, ten new suites, and luxury retail.
  • 2020: Technical-only dry dock; the planned Royal Amplified upgrade was deferred by the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving hull and machinery maintenance.
  • 2025: 42-day, $100+ million Royal Amplified dry dock at Navantia, Cadiz: added the Ultimate Abyss dry slide, The Perfect Storm waterslides, Splashaway Bay, a redesigned pool deck and Solarium, new dining and bars, Laser Tag, a Royal Escape Room and refreshed youth and teen spaces.

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9383948
MMSI
311020700
Call Sign
C6XS8
Classification Society
DNV
Hull / Yard Number
1364
Maiden Voyage
1 December 2010
Maximum Draft
9.322 m (30.6 ft)
Maximum Beam
64.9 m (212.9 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
5,484
Maximum Capacity
6,780
Total Crew
2,300
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.38:1
Space Ratio
41.33

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
4
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
11
Waterslides
3
Bars & Lounges
18
Complimentary Dining Venues
10
Specialty Dining Venues
7
À la Carte Dining
3
Elevators
24*

* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Diesel-electric with azimuthing pods
Fuel Type
Marine diesel oil
Azipod Units
3
Installed Power
97 MW (130,079 hp)
Propulsion Power
60 MW (80,461 hp)
Maximum Speed
22.6 Knots
Engine Configuration
3x Wartsila 12V46D (13,860 kW) + 3x Wartsila 16V46D (18,480 kW)

Logistics

Cruising Speed
22.6 Knots
Medical Center
Deck 2
Elevator Banks
Forward
Decks 2-16
Aft
Decks 2-16
Loft/Suite
Decks 16-18
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Casino Royale designated area
    casino
    Location: Deck 4
    Smoking permitted in a designated section of the casino

Cabin Summary

Total: 2,880
ADA Compliant: 46
Suites
183
Balcony
1,819
Oceanview
184
Inside
694
The Apex Suite
Royal Loft Suite
1,530 SQ FT

A two-level duplex apartment on decks 17 and 18 with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a baby grand piano, floor-to-ceiling glass walls and an 850-square-foot wraparound terrace with a private whirlpool, served with Star Class Royal Genie service.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Royal Loft Suite2
  • Owner's Panoramic / Owners Loft Suite1
  • Star Loft Suite4
  • Crown Loft Suite51
  • Two-Bedroom AquaTheater Suite6
  • One-Bedroom AquaTheater Suite2
  • Owner's Suite10
  • Two-Bedroom Grand (Family) Suite6
  • One-Bedroom Grand Suite30
  • Junior Suite71
Balcony
  • Spacious Ocean View with Large Balcony / Ultra-Spacious Family Balcony520
  • Ocean View Balcony670
  • Connecting Ocean View Balcony154
  • Central Park View Balcony254
  • Boardwalk View Balcony221
Oceanview
  • Ocean View173
  • Ultra-Spacious Ocean View (Family)10
  • Panoramic Ocean View1
Inside
  • Interior523
  • Connecting Interior86
  • Central Park / Boardwalk View Interior50
  • Promenade View Interior29
  • Spacious Interior Family6

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Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Nursery
  • Waterpark
  • Mini Golf
  • Sports Court

Adults & Wellness

  • Adults Only Area
  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Casino

Entertainment & Culture

  • Production Theater
  • Art Gallery
  • Library
  • Escape Room
  • Laser Tag

Thrills & Active

  • Zip Line
  • Climbing Wall
  • Surf Simulator
  • Ice Skating Rink

Staterooms & Service

  • Butler Service
  • Ship-Within-a-Ship Suite Complex
  • Open Seating Dining

Expedition & Marine

  • Tender-Port Capable

Signature Experiences

Among the world's largest cruise ships
largest
Tallest slide at sea
tallest
Seven distinct neighborhoods
unique
First Starbucks at sea
world first
The Perfect Storm waterslide trio
top-deck attraction
Ultimate Abyss dry slide
top-deck attraction
Two FlowRider surf simulators
top-deck attraction
Two rock-climbing walls
top-deck attraction
Zip line spanning the Boardwalk
top-deck attraction
Oasis Dunes mini-golf course
top-deck attraction
Splashaway Bay children's aqua park
top-deck attraction
Adults-only Solarium pool deck
top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

  • The Perfect Storm — a three-deck trio of racing and bowl waterslides added in the 2025 amplification
  • The Ultimate Abyss — a ten-deck, 150-foot dry slide billed as the tallest slide at sea
  • Central Park — an open-air garden neighborhood with more than 12,000 live plants
  • Boardwalk — a Coney-Island-style neighborhood with a hand-carved carousel and the AquaTheater
  • Splashaway Bay — a children's aqua park with mini-slides, fountains and drench buckets
  • FlowRider — two surf simulators for bodyboarding and stand-up surfing
  • The Lime and Coconut — a two-deck signature poolside bar with live music

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Main Dining Room
    main_dining_room
    Location: Decks 3-5
    Three-level complimentary main dining room
  • Windjammer Marketplace
    buffet
    Location: Deck 16
    Complimentary self-service buffet
  • Solarium Bistro
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 15
    Complimentary Mediterranean restaurant (adults-only Solarium)
  • El Loco Fresh
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 15
    Complimentary Mexican counter
  • Sorrento's Pizza
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 5 Royal Promenade
    Complimentary pizzeria
  • Park Café
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 8 Central Park
    $ extras
    Complimentary deli and salad counter
  • Café Promenade
    cafe
    Location: Deck 5 Royal Promenade
    $ extras
    Complimentary 24-hour coffee, sandwiches and pastries
  • Boardwalk Doughnuts
    cafe
    Location: Deck 6 Boardwalk
    $ extras
    Complimentary doughnuts, cakes and coffee
  • Boardwalk Dog House
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 6 Boardwalk
    Complimentary hot-dog and sausage counter
  • Vitality Spa Café
    cafe
    Location: Decks 5-6
    $ extras
    Healthy snacks, wraps and smoothies
Specialty Dining
  • Chops Grille
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 8 Central Park
    Surcharge steakhouse
  • 150 Central Park
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 8 Central Park
    Surcharge seasonal fine-dining restaurant
  • Giovanni's Table
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 8 Central Park
    Surcharge Italian trattoria
  • Izumi Hibachi & Sushi
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 4
    Surcharge Japanese hibachi and sushi restaurant
  • Samba Grill
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 15
    Surcharge Brazilian churrascaria (evenings, in the Solarium Bistro space)
  • The Mason Jar
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 6 Boardwalk
    Surcharge Southern restaurant and bar
  • Chef's Table
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 8
    Surcharge private multi-course dining experience
Exclusive Dining
  • Coastal Kitchen
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 17
    Suite-guest restaurant with an a-la-carte menu
À la Carte Dining
  • Johnny Rockets
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 6 Boardwalk
    Surcharge 1950s-style American diner
  • Starbucks
    cafe
    Location: Deck 5 Royal Promenade
    Surcharge specialty coffee
  • Cups and Scoops
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 5 Royal Promenade
    Surcharge Ben & Jerry's ice-cream counter
Bars & Nightlife
  • Schooner Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 5 Royal Promenade
    Nautical-themed piano bar
  • Boleros
    bar
    Location: Deck 5 Royal Promenade
    Latin-themed bar
  • Rising Tide Bar
    bar
    Location: Decks 5-8
    Moving bar between the Royal Promenade and Central Park
  • Dazzles
    lounge
    Location: Decks 8-9
    Live-music lounge
  • On Air Club
    lounge
    Location: Deck 5
    Karaoke and game-show club
  • Blaze
    nightclub
    Location: Deck 5
    Nightclub
  • Bow & Stern Pub
    bar
    Location: Deck 5 Royal Promenade
    English-style pub
  • Casino Royale Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 4
    Bar serving the casino
  • Vintages
    bar
    Location: Deck 8 Central Park
    Wine bar
  • Trellis Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 8 Central Park
    Garden cocktail bar
  • Solarium Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 15
    Adults-only Solarium pool bar
  • The Lime and Coconut (Deck 15)
    bar
    Location: Deck 15
    Pool-deck bar with live music
  • The Lime and Coconut (Deck 16)
    bar
    Location: Deck 16
    Upper pool-deck bar
  • Wipe Out Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 15
    Sports-deck bar by the FlowRider
  • Pesky Parrot
    bar
    Location: Deck 15
    Caribbean tiki bar
  • Suite Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 17
    Suite-guest lounge
  • Diamond Club
    lounge
    Location: Deck 11
    Diamond and above loyalty lounge
  • Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade
    bar
    Location: Deck 6 Boardwalk
    Sports bar and arcade with pub food
Pools & Aquatics
  • Beach Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 15
    Main pool-deck pool
  • Main Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 15
    Pool-deck swimming pool
  • Sports Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 15
    Sports-themed swimming pool
  • Solarium Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 15
    Adults-only Solarium pool with cantilevered whirlpools
  • Whirlpools
    whirlpool
    Location: Decks 15-16
    Eleven guest whirlpools across the pool decks and Solarium
  • The Perfect Storm
    waterpark
    Location: Deck 15
    Aqua park with three racing waterslides (Cyclone, Typhoon, Supercell)
  • Splashaway Bay
    splash_zone
    Location: Deck 15
    Children's water-play splash zone
Active Recreation
  • Laser Tag
    laser_tag
    Location: Studio B, Deck 4
    Glow-in-the-dark laser-tag arena
  • FlowRider
    flowrider
    Location: Deck 16
    Two FlowRider surf simulators
  • Rock Climbing Walls
    climbing
    Location: Deck 7
    Two 43-foot rock-climbing walls
  • Oasis Dunes Mini Golf
    mini_golf
    Location: Deck 15
    Outdoor mini-golf course
  • Sports Court
    multi_sport
    Location: Deck 15
    Multi-sport court with basketball, table tennis and a golf simulator
Thrill & Marquee Attractions
  • Ultimate Abyss
    dry_slide
    Location: Decks 16 to 6
    Ten-deck, 150-foot dry slide billed as the tallest slide at sea
  • Zip Line
    zip_line
    Location: Deck 16, Boardwalk
    82-foot zip line suspended nine decks above the Boardwalk
Entertainment Venues
  • Amber Theater
    production_theater
    Location: Decks 3-5
    18,437 SQ FT
    Main show lounge for grand productions, dance, comedy and game shows
  • AquaTheater
    aqua_theater
    Location: Deck 6, Aft
    Open-air amphitheater over a deep dive pool hosting acrobatic and diving shows
  • Studio B
    ice_skating
    Location: Deck 4
    11,411 SQ FT
    Indoor ice rink for ice spectaculars, game shows and laser tag
  • Royal Escape Room - Mission Control: Apollo 18
    escape_room
    Location: Deck 14
    Team puzzle escape-room experience
Casino
  • Casino Royale
    casino
    Location: Deck 4
    Main onboard casino
Spa & Fitness
  • Vitality at Sea Spa & Fitness Center
    spa_fitness
    Location: Decks 5-6
    Two-deck wellness complex with spa treatments and a fitness center
Youth & Teen
  • Adventure Ocean
    youth_program
    Location: Deck 14
    Refreshed youth complex with themed playrooms
  • Social298
    teen_lounge
    Location: Deck 15
    Updated teen hangout with games, music and movies
  • Royal Babies & Tots Nursery
    nursery
    Location: Deck 14
    Nursery for infants and toddlers
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Royal Promenade
    indoor_boulevard
    Location: Deck 5
    Indoor boulevard lined with shops, bars and cafes; venue for parades
  • Central Park
    garden
    Location: Deck 8
    Open-air garden neighborhood with more than 12,000 live plants, dining and bars
  • Boardwalk
    family_zone
    Location: Deck 6, Aft
    Coney-Island-style neighborhood with the carousel, Playmakers and the Ultimate Abyss landing
  • Handcrafted Carousel
    carousel
    Location: Deck 6, Boardwalk
    Hand-carved carousel with 20 unique wooden figures

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Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-06-12