Royal Caribbean·Allure of the Seas

Allure of the Seas - Eastern Caribbean from Miami

4.4(4,130 reviews)
via U.S. News & Cruise Critic · Jun 2026
|7 Nights|3 Ports|3 Sea Days

After leaving Galveston in fall 2026, Allure of the Seas takes up a Miami winter season, and this 7-night Eastern Caribbean rotation (January-April 2027) is her new signature loop. Two sea days outbound lead to back-to-back calls in St. Maarten and St. Thomas, then an afternoon stop at Puerto Plata's Taino Bay port on the way home.

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Price Range

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Budget

DepartureMiami, Florida
Dress CodeFormal Nights
MealsIncluded
WiFiPaid

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Ship Details — Allure of the Seas

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Year Built

2010

Tonnage

225,282 GT

Passengers

6,780

Crew

2,200

Decks

18

Class

Oasis

Itinerary & Route Map

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Onboard Amenities

Rock Climbing Wall
Surf Simulator
Ice Skating Rink
Zip Line
Broadway Shows
Casino
Spa
Kids Club
Multiple Pools
Specialty Dining
Aqua Theater
Water Slides
Surf Simulator (FlowRider)
Central Park
Boardwalk
Adults-Only Solarium
Carousel

Cruise Highlights

Philipsburg's Great Bay boardwalk and duty-free Front Street in St. Maarten
St. Thomas call in Charlotte Amalie - ferry to Magens Bay or cable car to Paradise Point
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic - a newer cruise stop with cable-car mountain views
Three sea days to enjoy Allure's post-amplification Oasis-class lineup

About the Ship

What Travelers Say About Allure of the Seas

Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Allure of the Seas sailing. Based on 7,500 discussions.

Allure of the Seas is the second of Royal Caribbean's revolutionary Oasis-class ships, debuting in 2010 and once the largest cruise ship in the world. For years it was viewed as a slightly dated near-twin of Oasis of the Seas, but a $100 million-plus amplification that debuted in April 2025 transformed the experience. The seven-neighborhood layout still defines the vibe - the open-air, tree-lined Central Park, the family-centric Boardwalk with its carousel and aft AquaTheater, and the bustling Royal Promenade with the levitating Rising Tide Bar - delivering the big-ship-feels-like-a-resort energy Oasis-class is known for.

What People Love

  • Strong 4.4/5 aggregate from over 4,100 U.S. News guest reviews, one of the highest-rated Oasis-class ships
  • $100M+ amplification debuted April 2025 brought the ship firmly up to date with refreshed public spaces, new dining venues, and modern pool-deck furniture and hot tubs
  • Massive entertainment lineup including the Broadway musical Mamma Mia! and the Aqua80Too AquaTheater diving show, plus ice shows in Studio B

Common Complaints

  • Reviewers report cabins still feel tired and worn - the 2025 refurbishment focused on public spaces, not staterooms
  • As a 2010-built ship it can still show its age in spots despite being mostly well maintained
  • Gets extremely crowded during school holidays and peak season, with long lines and competition for pool chairs and show reservations
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