Allure of the Seas
Ship Specifications
Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean
Ship Class
Oasis
Year Built
2010
Gross Tonnage
225,282 GT
Passengers
6,780
Cabins
3,390
Decks
18
Crew
2,200
Choosing a cabin on Allure of the Seas
Drawn from 23 traveler threads about cabins on Allure of the Seas (2016–2026) and 5 about Oasis-class cabins generally.
Price is how most Allure of the Seas bookers first meet the inward-facing balconies: a 2022 poster chasing the cheapest balcony fare discovered the quote was for Central Park and that an ocean-facing balcony cost $258 more per person, and a 2019 guest who had upgraded from an interior on a sister ship paid only about $64 per person for a Boardwalk balcony. The Boardwalk rooms get mixed reports. A 2019 poster with a deck 12 Boardwalk balcony liked the view over the carousel to the AquaTheater and had no noise trouble; a guest in 10329, the last Boardwalk cabin on one side, called it the best spot on the ship for watching whatever was happening in the AquaTheater; a Symphony guest on deck 11 found the noise vanished with the slider shut. The drawbacks named were privacy, since every facing cabin can see in, and heat, because the Boardwalk balconies are sheltered from any sea breeze and get very warm, which one 2022 reply flagged for summer sailings. One 2019 Allure guest who had done a Boardwalk balcony at the same price as an ocean-facing one wished afterwards for the ocean view and the option of sleeping with the door open. A 2025 reply summed up the class view: skip an interior on an Oasis ship if at all possible, and take a Central Park balcony over one if an ocean-facing balcony is out of reach.
Noise on Allure follows the same rule posters give for the whole class: worry about what is above, not below. A 2018 poster who realized their cabin was over the spa was told treatment rooms are quiet and the only risk is being over the fitness area, where class music can carry; the same thread produced the sharpest pool-deck warning, from a passenger whose cabin under the pool nearly ruined a trip with chairs being dragged at 3 or 4 a.m. and who now books at least two decks below it. A 2026 Oasis-class guarantee thread agreed deck 14 is the one bad balcony deck and confirmed there are no obstructed balconies on these ships. A 2024 first-timer choosing between a deck 3 oceanview and a deck 6 balcony had read that deck 3 suffers from the ice rink and casino on deck 4; nobody in the thread confirmed it, and the advice was simply to look at what sits directly above the specific cabin. Guarantee assignments carry a subtler risk: a 2025 poster given 11284, a connecting cabin, was told the shared door noticeably weakens soundproofing, heard from others who had endured loud families through one, and got Royal to swap to 8316 on request.
Worth booking
Far-aft Boardwalk balconies such as 10329 (and 10729 on the other side)
The 10329 guest on Allure loved watching the AquaTheater from the balcony; the mirror cabin 10729 on Oasis was described as hard to get and worth keeping, though on Oasis the Ultimate Abyss, which Allure's 2025 refit also added, took some of the aft view.
Central Park balconies as the budget step up from an interior
Roughly $258 per person below an ocean-facing balcony in 2022, sometimes far less over an interior; a 2022 reply preferred the park balconies outright, and a 2025 reply would take one over an interior on any Oasis ship. Expect facing cabins and no sea view.
Cabins above the spa treatment rooms
A 2018 Allure poster who booked over the spa by accident was reassured that the treatment side is quiet; the only caution was the fitness area, where early classes and music can carry.
Think twice
Deck 14, one deck under the pool
Class-level: a 2026 Oasis thread called it the only bad balcony deck, and a 2018 reply described chairs dragged overhead at 3 or 4 a.m. badly enough to book two decks below the pool ever since.
Connecting cabins such as 11284 if you sleep lightly
The connecting door cuts soundproofing, per replies to a 2025 guarantee assignment; one had put up with a loud family through the door all night and another with a neighbour's cough. Royal swapped the poster to 8316 on request.
Boardwalk balconies on hot-weather sailings
Sheltered from the sea breeze, they get very warm, per a 2022 reply; they also face other cabins, and one 2019 Allure guest who paid ocean-balcony money for one wished afterwards for the sea view.
Cabin questions
Are Boardwalk balconies on Allure of the Seas noisy?
Less than expected, according to three posters who had them: a deck 12 Boardwalk guest on Allure reported no noise issues, a Symphony guest on deck 11 said closing the slider gave silence, and the far-aft cabins are prized for AquaTheater views. The show will be audible when the door is open, and the balconies are warm and visible to facing cabins, which bothered some more than the sound.
How much cheaper are Central Park balconies on Allure of the Seas?
In a 2022 quote the ocean-facing balcony cost $258 more per person than the Central Park equivalent, though a 2019 guest found a Boardwalk balcony priced the same as an ocean balcony on one sailing, so the gap moves. Upgrades from an interior into a neighborhood balcony have been reported for under $70 per person on sister ships.
Should I accept a connecting cabin from a guarantee on Allure of the Seas?
Posters advised against it for light sleepers. The door stays locked, but replies to a 2025 assignment of 11284 said it weakens the wall's soundproofing, and two people described nights of noise through one. The poster asked Royal and was offered 8316 instead; the consensus was to take the less convenient deck over the connecting-door risk.
Is deck 3 on Allure of the Seas loud because of the ice rink and casino above?
No one in the 2024 thread that asked could confirm it; replies said to check exactly what sits above the specific cabin rather than judging the deck as a whole, and that for a three-night sailing the cheapest room wins. Deck 4 holds the skating rink and casino according to the poster, so the answer depends on which deck 3 cabin is on offer.
What Travelers Say
Distilled from 510 traveler threads, passenger reviews and travel blogs.
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.
Practically, the refreshed ship now competes head-to-head with its newer sisters. The pool deck got new loungers, flooring, and hot tubs; the amplification added the Perfect Storm racing waterslides, the 10-story Ultimate Abyss dry slide, and an expanded Splashaway Bay kids zone, closing the attraction gap that previously separated Allure from Harmony and Wonder. Dining is a highlight - 35-plus venues from the three-deck main dining room to specialty steak, Italian, Japanese, and a sit-down Johnny Rockets, with the main dining room and Mexican night frequently praised. Entertainment is top-tier, anchored by Mamma Mia! and the Aqua80Too dive show. The main caveat is cabins, which reviewers say still feel worn since the refit concentrated on public spaces.
Allure of the Seas is best for families and groups who want maximum activity and variety, and value-minded cruisers who want the full Oasis-class experience for less than newer ships like Wonder, Utopia, or the Icon-class. It tends to price below those vessels while now offering nearly the same thrills, making it a smart pick for travelers who prioritize value over having the absolute newest hardware. Standout activities include the dueling zip line, dual FlowRiders, the Ultimate Abyss, and the AquaTheater shows. Travelers seeking a smaller, calmer ship or pristine brand-new cabins may prefer alternatives.
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
- Dual zip line ten decks above the Boardwalk, two FlowRider surf simulators, a 40-foot rock climbing wall, and ice skating
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
- Many of the best experiences (specialty dining, beach club cabanas, drinks packages) carry steep extra costs on top of fare
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources: travel.usnews.com, travel.usnews.com, royalcaribbean.com, benanddavid.cruises, thepointsguy.com, cruisehive.com
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