Royal Caribbean has unveiled details of its US$100M-plus (over AU$150 million) transformation of the Allure of the Seas, which will debut in April 2025.
As it looks to make waves in the European mega-liner space, the revamped ship promises new adventures with bold experiences and must-see locales.
Among its European destinations will be ports like Provence (Marseille, France), Florence/Pisa (La Spezia, Italy), Rome (Italy), Palma de Mallorca (Spain) and other Mediterranean spots.
Royal Caribbean says the new vessel will have something for everyone. With its upgraded features, Allure of the Seas will boast over 35 wining and dining options, fresh thrills and new relaxing spots by the water.
Its enhanced features will include:
- Resort-style pools with various seating and shade options: casitas, in-pool loungers and daybeds.
- Kid-friendly pool area, Splashaway Bay, with slides, water cannons, fountains, pools, whirlpools and two drench buckets.
- Trio of waterslides: Cyclone, Typhoon, and SuperCell, offering twists and turns for thrill-seekers.
- Ultimate Abyss – a 10-story dry slide with twists, turns, lights and sounds.
- Adventure Ocean with new climbable creations, AO Theater, hands-on art, science and tech at Workshop, interactive games at Arena and programs for babies and young kids.
- Studio B ice rink transformed into a glow-in-the-dark laser tag arena for Battle for Planet Z.
- Social298 – a teen space with video games, music, movies and chill-out areas.
- Royal Escape Room, Apollo 18: Lunar Landing, a puzzle-solving experience where families and friends work together to land Apollo 18 on the moon.
- Solarium for adults-only relaxation with new features, Samba Grill and dedicated bars.
- Lime & Coconut poolside bar with popular drinks and live music day and night.
- El Loco Fresh poolside eatery serving tacos, burritos and quesadillas.
- Caribbean tiki bar, Pesky Parrot (from Utopia of the Seas), offering fruit-based cocktails with rum, tequila, gin and frozen drinks.
- All-ages venue, Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade, with live games on multiple TVs, arcade classics, bar food and cold brews.
- The Mason Jar Southern Restaurant & Bar offering southern comfort food and live country music (previously only on Wonder and Utopia of the Seas).
The new features join returning Royal Caribbean experiences like entertainment across air, ice, water and stage, rock climbing and FlowRider surf simulators as well as dining and drinking spots like Schooner Bar, Bow & Stern English pub, Giovanni’s Table, Chops Grille.
When it comes to new accommodation, the Ultimate Panoramic Suites above Allure of the Seas’ bridge will boast 200-degree ocean views.
Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas will be reimagined under the Royal Amplified program. Sailing from five European destinations in summer 2025, it will move to Fort Lauderdale in November. Holidaymakers can choose from 6- to 8-night trips to the Caribbean and Bahamas, including the Perfect Day at CocoCay and the new Royal Beach Club Paradise Island.
“From the new Icon and Utopia of the Seas to now the more than $100 million transformation of Allure of the Seas, we’ve upped the ante threefold on the different ways vacationers can get away and make memories with Royal Caribbean,” Royal Caribbean International Chief Product Innovation Officer Jay Schneider said.
“Allure will be reimagined with the best of Royal Caribbean and what travellers love. Between new favourites, like the Pesky Parrot tiki bar, and experiences that unlock core memories time and time again, from an incredible pool deck to an unmatched combination of thrills and ways to chill, Allure will have even more of everything that makes it a standout favourite.”
Last month, Allure’s sister ship Utopia of the Seas arrived in Port Canaveral (Orlando), marking the run-up to her first sailing in late July.
