Allure of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Allure of the Seas is one of Royal Caribbean's 30 active ships and first entered service in 2010 with its most recent renovation in 2025. In terms of size, it comes in at 225,282 gross tons, 1,181 feet in length, and 16 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 5,494 guests and approximately 2,384 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $1,500 million and is flagged in Bahamas.
Allure of the Seas
Ship Stats
Year Built
2010
Last Renovated
2025
Tonnage
225,282 GT
Length
1,181 ft
Capacity
5,494
Crew
2,384
Cost
$1,500 million
Decks
16
Oasis Class
Oasis Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Royal Caribbean. The first ship introduced in this class was Oasis of the Seas (2009), followed by Allure of the Seas (2010), Harmony of the Seas (2016), Symphony of the Seas (2018), Wonder of the Seas (2022), and Utopia of the Seas (2024).
Allure of the Seas Ship Age
Allure of the Seas entered service in 2010. Across Royal Caribbean's active fleet, the average build year is 2009 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 13 of 30 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Allure of the Seas
Current ship
Allure of the Seas Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2025.
Renovation details
Allure of the Seas’ 2025 Royal Amplified drydock was a major, high-profile modernization designed to keep the ship competitive within Royal Caribbean’s largest classes. The refit introduced new dining and bar concepts, refreshed existing restaurants, and reimagined key public venues to align with contemporary design trends. Suites were upgraded with refreshed furnishings, updated finishes, and enhanced amenities, elevating the premium guest experience. Pool deck areas received layout improvements, new seating, and updated finishes to enhance usability and comfort. Extensive technology upgrades were completed shipwide, including enhancements to connectivity, entertainment systems, and digital guest services, alongside mechanical and hotel-system upgrades to support long-term performance.
Allure of the Seas Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Royal Caribbean's fleet
Allure of the Seas measures 1,181 feet (360 m) (vs Royal Caribbean fleet average of 1,081 ft) and has gross tonnage of 225,282 GT (vs fleet average of 160,100 GT). It ranks 8 of 30 by length and 8 of 30 by tonnage in Royal Caribbean's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Allure of the Seas vs Royal Caribbean fleet averages
Allure of the Seas carries 5,494 passengers (vs Royal Caribbean average of 3,708) and has 2,384 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,400). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.30:1 compared with Royal Caribbean's overall 2.65:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
5,494
passengers
Crew Members
2,384
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.30 : 1
Royal Caribbean Avg
2.65 : 1
Allure of the Seas
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Allure of the Seas.
Deck 16buffetWindjammer
Deck 8cafePark Cafe
Deck 15cafeSolarium Bistro Restaurant
Deck 5cafeStarbucks
Decks 3, 4 & 5main dining roomMain Dining Room
Deck 5quick eatsCafé Promenade
Deck 6quick eatsDog House
Deck 15quick eatsEl Loco Fresh
Deck 5quick eatsSorrento's Pizza
Deck 8specialty150 Central Park
Deck 8specialtyChops Grille
Deck 17specialtyCoastal Kitchen
Deck 8specialtyGiovanni’s Italian Kitchen
Deck 4specialtyIzumi Hibachi & Sushi
Deck 6specialtyJohnny Rockets
Deck 15specialtyThe Mason Jar
Deck 6sweetsBoardwalk Donuts
Deck 6sweetsCups and Scoops
Deck Plans
The Allure of the Seas has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 3. The highest passenger deck is Deck 18. Click below to access deck plans for the Allure of the Seas. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Deck 3 of 15
Frequently Asked Questions
Allure of the Seas quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Allure of the Seas Casino on Deck 4 of the ship.
You will find the Allure of the Seas buffet on Deck 16 of the ship.
Allure of the Seas’ 2025 Royal Amplified drydock was a major, high-profile modernization designed to keep the ship competitive within Royal Caribbean’s largest classes. The refit introduced new dining and bar concepts, refreshed existing restaurants, and reimagined key public venues to align with contemporary design trends. Suites were upgraded with refreshed furnishings, updated finishes, and enhanced amenities, elevating the premium guest experience. Pool deck areas received layout improvements, new seating, and updated finishes to enhance usability and comfort. Extensive technology upgrades were completed shipwide, including enhancements to connectivity, entertainment systems, and digital guest services, alongside mechanical and hotel-system upgrades to support long-term performance.
The ship belongs to the Royal Caribbean class of ships known as the Oasis class.
The ship features 20 restaurants, 21 bars, 46 activities, 0 shows and 10 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Allure of the Seas has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 3. The upper most passenger deck is Level 18.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Allure of the Seas. The ship's capacity is 5,494. When comparing the occupancy to the average Royal Caribbean passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,070 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Royal Caribbean ships.
The Allure of the Seas was built in 2010. Royal Caribbean includes 30 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2027. The average Royal Caribbean ship is 17 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2008
Each of Royal Caribbean's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Allure of the Seas is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Allure of the Seas length equals 1,181 feet (360 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 30 active vessels in Royal Caribbean fleet, measuring 1,081 feet (329 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.