Allure of the Seas

The pool deck got a full makeover in the 2025 refresh. The Perfect Storm adds two racer slides and a champagne bowl that spins riders around and around. There are four distinct pool areas, including a sports pool for water volleyball, and an enhanced Splashaway Bay with dump buckets, water guns and slides sized from toddlers on up. The three-story Lime & Coconut bar keeps the party going.

Heading aft, the sports deck starts with two FlowRider surf simulators, great for first-timers and experienced riders alike. A zip line crosses high above the Boardwalk and lands next to Royal Dunes mini golf, which is complimentary. A full-size sports court hosts basketball, dodgeball and even pickleball. The Ultimate Abyss dry slide drops ten stories to the Boardwalk, and the dual rock climbing walls are there too.

The Boardwalk is an open-air seaside pier at the back of the ship. It has a hand-carved wooden carousel, an arcade, Zoltar the fortune teller, Sugar Beach sweets (extra cost) and the Boardwalk Dog House. At the far end, the AquaTheater stages complimentary shows with high divers jumping from several levels, slackline diving and a high-wire act. The brand-new Playmakers sports bar sits right alongside, with outdoor seating facing the big screens.

Full suite guests get a neighborhood of their own at the top of the ship. Coastal Kitchen on deck 17 serves them breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. The Suite Lounge offers espresso, light bites, appetizers before dinner and a complimentary happy hour. The suite sun deck adds a full bar, extra-comfy loungers and beanbags. Priority boarding and special theater seating round it out, and a Harr Travel advisor can walk you through it all.

Royal Caribbean is known for its entertainment, and Allure has plenty. Mamma Mia! is the main production in the theater, and Danny promises you’ll be on your feet singing along. Studio B hosts a full ice skating show, plus open skating. The On Air Club has karaoke and trivia, the Comedy Club runs family-friendly and late-night sets, and Dazzles is a two-story nightclub with bands and DJs. All of it is included in your fare.

Allure has a deep bench of specialty restaurants. Chef’s Table is a multi-course, wine-paired tasting menu, and space is limited. Samba Grill brings Brazilian steakhouse service to the Solarium Bistro at night. Chops Grille, Giovanni’s Table and 150 Central Park all sit in Central Park, and Johnny Rockets covers the classic diner. Star Class includes the Ultimate Dining package, or you can buy a dining package or book à la carte.

Danny’s favorite bar on board is the Schooner Bar, a nautical piano bar where you can make requests and sing along every evening. Vintages pours wine in Central Park and hosts tastings, and the Trellis Bar sits right among the plants. The English pub on the Royal Promenade has live music every night, Boleros brings Latin dancing, and the Rising Tide Bar rides slowly up and down between the Promenade and Central Park.

Danny’s kids love the Adventure Ocean program. Adventure Ocean Babies takes little ones from 6 to 36 months, by reservation and at an extra cost. Ages 3 to 5 get their own space with reading time, movies and toys. The 6-to-12 area was greatly expanded, with an arena for dodgeball, bowling and gaga ball, plus the new Adventure Ocean Theater for puppet shows. Teens have a club and spaces of their own.