Royal Caribbean
Allure of the Seas
- Cruises
- 29
- From
- $268
Ship comparison
Allure of the Seas vs Anthem of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Anthem of the Seas
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $514
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Allure of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 5,400 passengers, in service since 2010. Anthem of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,180 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose Allure of the Seas if you want a more active cruise, a lower starting fare or more crew per passenger: it outscores Anthem of the Seas for active (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $268 (vs $514) and it has a crew member for every 2.3 passengers (vs 2.8).
Choose Anthem of the Seas if you want more culture or a newer ship: it outscores Allure of the Seas for cultural (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2015 (vs 2010).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Allure of the Seas | Anthem of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 | 2015 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 225,282 | 167,800 |
| Passengers | 5,400 | 4,180 |
| Crew | 2,384 | 1,500 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 (better) | 2.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.7 (better) | 40.1 |
| Decks | 16 | 16 |
| Length | 1,187 ft | 1,141 ft |
| Beam | 198 ft | 134 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 29 | 37 |
| Upcoming sailings | 79 | 88 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 8 nights | 3 to 18 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $268 (better) | $514 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Allure of the Seas leads on 2 of the ten, Anthem of the Seas on 1, with 7 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Royal Caribbean
Allure of the Seas
Up until 2016 when Harmony of the Seas took the title for a time, Allure of the Seas was the world's largest cruise ship, a few inches larger than her twin sister ship, Oasis of the Seas.
Highlights
- The ship's seven districts or "neighborhoods" full of distinctive features
- Several entertainment options
- 25 different dining options
- 10 whirlpools, two of which are cantilevered whirlpools overlooking the ocean
Sailing now
29 cruises on sale, from $268.
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Royal Caribbean
Anthem of the Seas
Royal Caribbean promised newly designed staterooms, game-changing technology, ground-breaking venues and excellent dining — and Anthem of the Seas certainly provides it. Active cruise passengers will love the interior design, sports and fitness options, and entertainment.
Highlights
- Head to the free RipCord by iFly, where you can skydive without the scary jumping-out-of-a-plane part.
- Play basketball, go roller skating and ride bumper cars at the SeaPlex.
- The new stateroom design includes family-friendly modular staterooms that interconnect and the first virtual balconies at sea.
- There are no set dining times, no assigned seats and no required formal nights.
Sailing now
37 cruises on sale, from $514.
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Questions
Allure of the Seas or Anthem of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Allure of the Seas or Anthem of the Seas?
Allure of the Seas is bigger at 225,282 gross tons, against 167,800 gross tons for Anthem of the Seas. Allure of the Seas carries 5,400 passengers and Anthem of the Seas carries 4,180.
Which ship is newer, Allure of the Seas or Anthem of the Seas?
Anthem of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2010 for Allure of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Allure of the Seas, with 41.7 gross tons per passenger against 40.1 on Anthem of the Seas. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Allure of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.3 passengers against one for every 2.8 on Anthem of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10.
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