2011/12/29

Allure of the Seas–A Floating palace

The world's biggest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas is indeed a floating palace.

With 5-star amenities, royal suites, shopping and dining avenues, live performances, 3-D movies, sea spa and fitness centre, a jogging track, gold course, basket ball court, ice skating, rock climbing, cruising across the seas becomes a exciting experience

The $1.4-billion splendid ship has 16 decks and 2,700 rooms. It can accommodate 5,400 guests in double occupancy rooms.

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace

It is divided into seven distinct themed areas, which include central park, boardwalk, royal promenade, pool and sports zone, sea spa and fitness centre, entertainment place and youth zone.

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace

It can accommodate 5,400 guests in double occupancy rooms.  

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace

Allure of the Seas offers a Western Caribbean cruise with seven-night itinerary from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale.

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
A cruise costs $749 to $899. Owned by the Royal Caribbean International, Allure of the Seas is the latest addition to the fleet of 22 ships currently in service.

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Across the wide variety of venues onboard, the ship has a open-air 'Aqua Theatre' with high dive thrills, Allure ice show extravaganza, ice games on the ship's ice-skating rink.

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas entered service in December, 2010

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
The Starbucks shop is a big attraction in the ship.

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas offers an incredible cuisine with two dozen dining venues onboard the ship.

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
There are several retail stores in the ship.

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace

The 3-D movies add a new dimension to entertainment place onboard the Allure, thanks to specially equipped 3-D screens in the ship's Amber Theatre.

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
The cabins in the ship are elegantly designed.

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
The rooms are designed to offer comfort and fantastic views of the sea.

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
 The ship promises memorable moments with events like meeting with favourite characters from Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda.

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
At night, the ship turns into an illuminated carnival spot.

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Suites are more spacious. Most come with a private balcony. The royal family suite can accommodate up to eight people.

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
The ship also boasts of a golf course, basketball, volley ball court and an art gallery.

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Colorful parades are conducted in the Royal Promenade.

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
The Central Park has a beautiful garden and pathways for a stroll.

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas entered service in December, 2010.

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
The Royal Casino is one of the many entertainment hotspots in the ship.

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
For fitness freaks, this is the place to be. Besides a jogging track and gymnasium, it has a spa as well.

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace

One of the biggest attractions in the ship is the flashy bar.

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
There are entertaining avenues for the adventurous. Rock climbing is one of the favourite options for passengers.

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
The ship's design ensures that natural light comes in through the two crystal canopy sculptured glass domes in Central Park.

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Two SurfRider surfing pools are a delight here.

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
It is amazing to see the beautiful carousel spinning live in action.

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
The spacious interiors and swimming pools add to the ship's beauty.

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Here you get a variety of delicious cup cakes. Built in 2010, the ship weighs 220,000 tons and has 2150 staff onboard.

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
The pool deck is a non-stop entertainment destination. The H20 Zone pool area has a giant octopus with water-spraying tentacles.

Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
Allure of the Seas – A Floating palace
(Rediff)

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