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Allure of the Seas vs Oasis of the Seas

The verdict

Which should you choose?

Allure of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 5,400 passengers, in service since 2010. Oasis of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 5,400 passengers, in service since 2009.

Choose Allure of the Seas if you want a better-rated spa and gym or more adventure and nature: it outscores Oasis of the Seas for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 7.0) and adventure & nature (4.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.

Choose Oasis of the Seas if you want a more romantic trip or better-rated dining: it outscores Allure of the Seas for romantic (6.0 vs 4.0) 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 SeasOasis of the Seas
Cruise line Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean
Ship size Mega Mega
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2010 (better) 2009
Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted 2015 2019 (better)
Gross tonnage 225,282 225,282
Passengers 5,400 5,400
Crew 2,384 2,394
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 2.3 2.3
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 41.7 41.7
Decks 16 16
Length 1,187 ft 1,187 ft
Beam 198 ft 198 ft
Speed 26 mph 26 mph
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 9 / 10 9 / 10
Cruises on sale 29 18
Upcoming sailings 79 115
Cruise lengths 3 to 8 nights 3 to 9 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $268 (better) $288

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, Oasis of the Seas on 2, with 6 level.

  • Active Allure of the Seas: 10.0 Oasis of the Seas: 10.0
  • Adventure & nature Allure of the Seas: 4.0 Oasis of the Seas: 3.0
  • Cultural Allure of the Seas: 2.0 Oasis of the Seas: 2.0
  • Dining Allure of the Seas: 6.0 Oasis of the Seas: 7.0
  • Entertainment Allure of the Seas: 10.0 Oasis of the Seas: 10.0
  • Family friendly Allure of the Seas: 10.0 Oasis of the Seas: 10.0
  • Party Allure of the Seas: 10.0 Oasis of the Seas: 10.0
  • Romantic Allure of the Seas: 4.0 Oasis of the Seas: 6.0
  • Spa & fitness Allure of the Seas: 8.0 Oasis of the Seas: 7.0
  • Staterooms Allure of the Seas: 8.5 Oasis of the Seas: 8.5

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.

Royal Caribbean

Oasis of the Seas

Up until 2016 when Harmony of the Seas took the title, Oasis of the Seas and her sister Allure of the Seas shared the title of World's Largest Cruise Ship. When it entered service, Oasis caused a lot of buzz, with her thoughtful design and massive size.

Highlights

  • Chose to stay and play in seven distinct neighborhoods built for ultimate enjoyment.
  • Central Park neighborhood is the first-ever park at sea, with 12,175 plants, 62 vine plants, 56 trees and bamboo.
  • The only original, handcrafted carousel at sea is the centerpiece of the unique Boardwalk neighborhood.
  • Try the first zip line on a cruise ship, a thrilling 82 feet ride (25 meters), in the Sports Zone, suspended nine decks above the Boardwalk.

Sailing now

18 cruises on sale, from $288.

Questions

Allure of the Seas or Oasis of the Seas?

Which is bigger, Allure of the Seas or Oasis of the Seas?

They are the same size, 225,282 gross tons each. Allure of the Seas carries 5,400 passengers and Oasis of the Seas carries 5,400.

Which ship is newer, Allure of the Seas or Oasis of the Seas?

Allure of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2010 against 2009 for Oasis of the Seas.

Which has more space per passenger?

They are level at 41.7 gross tons per passenger.

Which has more crew per passenger?

They are level, with one crew member for every 2.3 passengers.

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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