Royal Caribbean
Allure of the Seas
- Cruises
- 33
- From
- $298
Ship comparison
Allure of the Seas vs Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Ascent
- Cruises
- 38
- From
- $1,159
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Allure of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 5,400 passengers, in service since 2010. Celebrity Ascent is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 3,260 passengers, in service since 2023.
Choose Allure of the Seas if you want a more family-friendly ship, a lower starting fare or a more active cruise: it outscores Celebrity Ascent for family friendly (10.0 vs 5.0) and active (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $298 (vs $1,159).
Choose Celebrity Ascent if you want a more romantic trip, more culture or better-rated dining: it outscores Allure of the Seas for romantic (9.0 vs 4.0), cultural (7.0 vs 2.0) and dining (9.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Allure of the Seas | Celebrity Ascent | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Celebrity Cruises |
| Ship size | Mega | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 | 2023 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 225,282 | 140,597 |
| Passengers | 5,400 | 3,260 |
| Crew | 2,384 | 1,400 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.7 | 43.1 (better) |
| Decks | 16 | 16 |
| Length | 1,187 ft | 1,073 ft |
| Beam | 198 ft | 128 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 33 | 38 |
| Upcoming sailings | 84 | 69 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–8 nights | 10–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $298 (better) | $1,159 |
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 4 of the ten, Celebrity Ascent on 6.
- 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
33 cruises on sale, from $298.
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Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Ascent
The 3,260-passenger Celebrity Ascent, which debuted in December 2023, continues the groundbreaking design and cutting-edge spaces seen in Celebrity Cruises's Edge class.
Sailing now
38 cruises on sale, from $1,159.
Questions
Allure of the Seas or Celebrity Ascent?
Which is bigger, Allure of the Seas or Celebrity Ascent?
Allure of the Seas is bigger at 225,282 gross tons, against 140,597 gross tons for Celebrity Ascent. Allure of the Seas carries 5,400 passengers and Celebrity Ascent carries 3,260.
Which ship is newer, Allure of the Seas or Celebrity Ascent?
Celebrity Ascent is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 against 2010 for Allure of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Ascent, with 43.1 gross tons per passenger against 41.7 on Allure of the Seas. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.3 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Allure of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Celebrity Ascent.
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