Royal Caribbean
Allure of the Seas
- Cruises
- 29
- From
- $268
Ship comparison
Allure of the Seas vs Norwegian Escape
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Escape
- Cruises
- 12
- From
- $279
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Allure of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 5,400 passengers, in service since 2010. Norwegian Escape is a mega Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 4,248 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose Allure of the Seas if you want more adventure and nature or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Norwegian Escape for adventure & nature (4.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 29 cruises on sale (vs 12).
Choose Norwegian Escape if you want a more romantic trip, more culture or better-rated dining: it outscores Allure of the Seas for romantic (6.6 vs 4.0), cultural (4.0 vs 2.0) and dining (7.0 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 | Norwegian Escape | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 | 2015 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 225,282 | 164,600 |
| Passengers | 5,400 | 4,248 |
| Crew | 2,384 | 1,651 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.7 (better) | 38.7 |
| Decks | 16 | 20 |
| Length | 1,187 ft | 1,065 ft |
| Beam | 198 ft | 136 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 29 | 12 |
| Upcoming sailings | 79 | 113 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 8 nights | 3 to 9 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $268 (better) | $279 |
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 3 of the ten, Norwegian Escape on 3, with 4 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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Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Escape
The 4,200-guest Norwegian Escape from Norwegian Cruise Line is a premium ship with an upscale-ship flair, but make no mistake — at the core of the ship is an informal, easygoing “have fun at your own pace” attitude.
Highlights
- Bayamo – Iron Chef Jose Garces’ first restaurant at sea
- A three-story ropes course – fun for all ages
- The only Margaritaville at sea.
Sailing now
12 cruises on sale, from $279.
Questions
Allure of the Seas or Norwegian Escape?
Which is bigger, Allure of the Seas or Norwegian Escape?
Allure of the Seas is bigger at 225,282 gross tons, against 164,600 gross tons for Norwegian Escape. Allure of the Seas carries 5,400 passengers and Norwegian Escape carries 4,248.
Which ship is newer, Allure of the Seas or Norwegian Escape?
Norwegian Escape 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 38.7 on Norwegian Escape. 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 Norwegian Escape.
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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