Royal Caribbean
Allure of the Seas
- Cruises
- 29
- From
- $268
Ship comparison
Allure of the Seas vs Harmony of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Harmony of the Seas
- Cruises
- 39
- From
- $309
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Allure of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 5,400 passengers, in service since 2010. Harmony of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 5,479 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Allure of the Seas if you want a more active cruise, more adventure and nature or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Harmony of the Seas for active (10.0 vs 7.0), adventure & nature (4.0 vs 2.0) and spa & fitness (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Harmony of the Seas if you want a more romantic trip, more culture or better-rated dining: it outscores Allure of the Seas for romantic (6.0 vs 4.0), cultural (4.0 vs 2.0) and dining (7.5 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 | Harmony of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 | 2016 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 225,282 | 227,000 |
| Passengers | 5,400 | 5,479 |
| Crew | 2,384 | 2,100 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.7 (better) | 41.4 |
| Decks | 16 | 18 |
| Length | 1,187 ft | 1,188 ft |
| Beam | 198 ft | 215 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 29 | 39 |
| Upcoming sailings | 79 | 86 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 8 nights | 2 to 9 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $268 (better) | $309 |
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, Harmony of the Seas on 3, with 3 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
Harmony of the Seas
The 5,479-passenger Harmony of the Seas is currently the world's third biggest cruise ship behind Wonder of the Seas and Symphony of the Seas (with the largest, Icon of the Seas, coming in 2024).
Highlights
- The Ultimate Abyss is the tallest waterslide at sea with a 100-foot drop.
- Fun choices for active cruisers, including 2 FlowRiders, a zipline, ice rink and bumper cars.
- Lots to keep the kiddies entertained, including Splashaway Bay with its sea creature water cannons and winding slides.
- Multiple upscale dining options
Sailing now
39 cruises on sale, from $309.
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Questions
Allure of the Seas or Harmony of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Allure of the Seas or Harmony of the Seas?
Harmony of the Seas is bigger at 227,000 gross tons, against 225,282 gross tons for Allure of the Seas. Allure of the Seas carries 5,400 passengers and Harmony of the Seas carries 5,479.
Which ship is newer, Allure of the Seas or Harmony of the Seas?
Harmony of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 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 41.4 on Harmony 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 2.6 on Harmony 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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