The Allure of the Seas Cruises

The Allure of the Seas

The Allure of the Seas owned by Royal Caribbean International is the sister ship to the Oasis of the Seas and is of the Oasis class. It arrived at its home port, Port Everglades in Ft Lauderdale, FL on the 12th of November 2010 after a 13 day crossing from Finland. The Allure of the Seas is 1187 feet long and is 220,000 gross tons in weight. She can carry 5400 guests. Over the next few weeks landscapers will be creating the Central Park neighborhood with 12,000 trees. It is being called the world’s largest and most revolutionary cruise ship by Royal Caribbean International. There are 28 loft suites with two story ocean views and 2700 staterooms.

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The ship has telescoping funnels, a two deck dance hall, and a theater with about 1400 seats. It was the first cruise ship with Starbucks onboard and in December 2010 it will feature exclusively the DreamWorks Experience with DreamWorks characters like the How to Train Your Dragon™ Ice Show and Madagascar™ aqua show. Its first cruise will be 1 December 2010 and the ship’s initial voyage is a four night trip to the Royal Caribbean leased coastal property in Haiti called Lababee, a tropical paradise with sandy beaches and coral reefs where you can snorkel, parasail or kayak.

Allure of the Seas vs Oasis of the Seas

The ship has seven areas or neighborhoods like a five deck high Central Park with tropical plantings. There is also a Rising Tides bar with rises up and down through three decks. There is a two level shopping street, 17 bars, 20 different various restaurants, 2 rock climbing walls, a Zip wire and 2 Flowriders® which is a wave generated surf for all levels of surfers. There is even a classic carrousel in the Boardwalk neighborhood. It also has the largest dedicated youth area of any cruise ship sailing today.

The Allure of the Seas

The Allure of the Seas

Allure of the Seas Golf Course

Allure of the Seas Main Theater

Allure of the Seas Loft Suite

Allure of the Seas Royal Suite

The Allure of the Seas Pool Deck

Oasis of the Seas, Amazing Cruise Holidays

Oasis of the Seas, Amazing Cruise Holidays

Oasis of the Seas is one of cruise ships operated by Royal Caribbean Lines. It ports at Ft Lauderdale, FL and is considered to be one of the cruise ships in the Royal Caribbean’s Oasis class.

Oasis of the Seas

The Oasis class cruise ships are the newest ships in this cruise line and features Zip lines and a complete carrousel and Flowrider® It has 28 loft suites and 2700 state rooms.The Oasis of the Seas has 16 decks and houses 5400 guests, double occupancy.

It specializes in five and seven night cruises to the western and eastern and southern Caribbean, each trip to eastern, western or southern Caribbean has different ports of call. For example in the western Caribbean which has lush tropical areas with rain forests and water falls and a floating aqua park in a privately owned Labadee, Haiti for Royal Caribbean guests only, and only Royal Caribbean can take you to it. It has white sandy beaches and beautiful coral reefs plus a brand new floating aqua park for kids. And you can try parasailing and kayaking.

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The Eastern Caribbean will have you seeing white sandy beaches and turquoise waters where you can parasail and have a dolphin encounter. And you will also visit Labadee, Haiti for an exclusive private paradise. The Southern Caribbean has you visiting St Thomas, Old San Juan, Curacao, and visit the Hato caves in Curacao.

Oasis of the Seas

On board Oasis of the Seas, visit the sports center and climb a rock wall or ride the forty foot long wave simulator called the Flowrider® which is a surf simulator for beginning, intermediate and advanced surfers. You can even take a PADI diving course on board and get scuba diving certified.

Oasis of the Seas

The ship has seven different distinct neighborhoods which include the spa, entertainment, pool and sports zones, and youth zones so everybody can enjoy their sea voyage the way they want to.

H2O Pool – Oasis of the Seas

Aqua Theater – Oasis of the Seas

Royal Promenade – Oasis of the Seas

Casino Royale -  Oasis of the Seas

Hot tubs in Solarium – Oasis of the Seas

The Carousel for Kids – Oasis of the Seas

Mini Golf Onboard of the Oasis of the Seas

Sand Bar – Oasis of the Seas

Rock Climbing Wall – Oasis of the Seas

The Boardwalk – Oasis of the Seas

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Royal Crown Loft Suite – Oasis of the Seas

Oasis of the Seas D Cabin

Rooms, Enchantment of the Seas

Rooms, Enchantment of the Seas

Spend your day onboard along the poolside or at the sports deck then calm down in the comfort of Enchantment of the Seas rooms. You can pick from a wide variety of rooms as per your requirement and most importantly budget. The family stateroom includes two twin beds, pullam beds, sofa along with mini bar area, while the large stateroom offers couple of twin beds and private bath as well as a vanity area. Both of the stateroom provides some common facilities, including TV, hair dryer, phone, vanity table having working surface for computer laptop and electrical outlets of 110/220.

Enchantment of the Seas Room

The ocean view rooms will enable you to take pleasure in the stunning ocean view from window. Again, you have tow choices in this, including the large oceanic view room and family oceanic view room. Options such as suite/ deluxe, junior suite, royal suite, grand suite, owner’s suite, royal family suite are accessible too.

Enchantment of the Seas Room

Services On Board of Jewel of the Seas

Services On Board of Jewel of the Seas

Very caring people provided enthusiastic services. I must appreciate them for their dedication and passion towards their work. Services were great and impressive at Jewel of the Seas. Ship people were very assistive and attentive. From the time of entrance to the time of exit I experienced exceptional services without any delay.

In the room service, dining area, concert hall etc ship people presented pleasing services. I was served in the day time and even in the midnight with same smiling face. No hesitations were noticed in the behavior of the staffs. They were active round the clock to serve my needs. I felt their passionate services in that time. Words are not enough to describe my gratitude and thankfulness towards Jewel of the Seas service staffs for giving me such caring and loving service. I write this review as a letter of appreciation for their incredible services.

Jewel of the Seas – Great and Caring Staff

Serenade of the Seas Review

Serenade of the Seas Review

Serenade of the Seas cruise ship is the third addition to the fleet of Royal Caribbean and belongs to Radiance class. Having a capacity of 2100 passengers, Serenade of the seas has a great geographical flexibility, capable of sailing from and to any part of the region. There are lots of options here, from entertainment to dining , although, the size of the ship comes under middle range. The guests have the option of choosing an assigned dinner time, either early or late or a flexible dining time. The food offered is delicious and has a variety every night with alternate menu items. Midnight buffet is also offered once per cruise.

The public rooms have internet connection and are located in various areas around the ship. There are also amazing medical facilities and a helipad for emergency medical evacuations. The cabins of serenade of the seas are literally, wide ranging from basic cozy ones to grand suites. In fact, there is an in- between alternative junior suit too for 100 dollars more.

There is no shortage of entertainment with casino royale, schooner bar, champagne bar and a safari club. Gym facilities with treadmills, universal machines and weights along with a jogging track around sky bar area is available. Fitness classes are taken, spa facilities are there with thermal suite and the usual Royal Caribbean diversions like miniature golf, basket ball court and game room. The dress code onboard is casual and you can be free and casual on serenade of the seas.

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