Allure of the Seas Ship Review

It’s stupendous! It’s colossal! It’s Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas.
Aerial view of Allure of the Seas
The Allure of the Seas made her debut in November 2010 as the largest ship afloat (a fraction of an inch larger than her sister Oasis of the Seas).  She accommodates about 6,000 passengers in 2,700 staterooms. None of those passengers are complaining about being bored.
The first carousel at sea
Kids of all ages will jump at the chance to cruise on this leviathan. Little kids will love the Merry-Go-Round, the Dreamworks characters parade, and the H20 Zone kids pool area with sprawling octopus sprinkler. Older kids will like the 3-D movies (featuring Kung Fu Panda 2 this summer), ice skating rink, and 9-hole miniature golf course. Even teens will be impressed by ship features like the 9-deck high Zip line, FlowRider surf simulator, and Rock climbing walls.
FlowRider surf simulator
Grown ups will appreciate the vast dining and entertainment options. Live entertainment includes Chicago The Musical, signature ice shows, Aqua Theater performances and a comedy club. Restaurants include Samba Grill (a Brazillian Churrascaria), Izumi Asian Cuisine (serving sushi, dumplings and Ishiyaki plates), and Rita’s Cantina for Mexican cuisine. 
Vintages Wine Bar in Central Park
For the Existentialists who think Hell is other people and this ship sounds like Purgatorio-at-Sea, there are some attractive places for you too. The adults-only Solarium is secluded and quiet, Vintages Wine Bar is a cozy hideout in Central Park and Jazz on 4 is a haven for hipsters.
Jazz on 4
The design aesthetic is straight from the shopping mall, but Central Park was pretty and the Boardwalk neighborhood did evoke Coney Island. My personal favorite innovation was the Touchscreen Navigation system at each elevator bank. Like a mounted iPad that not only tells you where you are and maps a route from here to there, it also tells you what’s going on and who’s serving food now (and where there are tables available!). 

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