Two Royal Caribbean International ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
Allure of the Seas (2010) is the newer ship by 1 year versus Oasis of the Seas (2009). Allure of the Seas sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (5,484 vs 5,606).
| Spec | Allure of the Seas | Oasis of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2010 | 2009 |
| Tonnage | 225,282 GT | 225,282 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 5,484 | 5,606 |
| Guests (max) | 6,780 | 6,699 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Allure of the Seas has one thing the other doesn't: USB ports in cabins.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.
No ports in common in the next 12 months.
None unique — everywhere this ship goes, the other does too.
Most autumn cruise sales inflate Guest 1 fares. We audited 10 live campaigns to find the 5 deals from $69/night that actually save money.
Norwegian advertises Free at Sea while Royal Caribbean charges upfront. We audited the family ledger on go-karts, dining, tips, and shows.
One man-made beach earns Royal Caribbean an estimated $600M a year. Which private-island days are worth leaving the ship — and which are traps.