Allure Of The Seas

The Amber Theatre seats 2160 guests over 3 decks and is Allure’s state of the art theatre home to its production shows including Blue Planet and Chicago: The Musical, along with 3D movies for all to enjoy.

Blue Planet features music, dance and aerial acrobatics and explores the wonders of the world creating an all-encompassing environment to mesmerize guests.

Introducing the Tony Award winning musical, Chicago, to the sea, guests on Allure can enjoy the show which is set in Chicago’s tough-talking, Prohibition-era. Allure’s production brings to the stage the hottest and most high-energy numbers on the playbill.

Further productions (Allure features four different shows each performed several times throughout each sailing) include the Headliner Show featuring world class singers, musicians, magic and juggling acts, and the Beatle Maniacs. The Beatle Maniacs fetches the sounds of the “fab four” to life in a stage show spanning the music and history of the Beatles from their break through onto the music scene with music and dialogue and quotes from press conferences and hit movies incorporated into the show.

Other activities held in the theatre include the Love and Marriage Game Show and Bingo.

Located on deck 4, Blaze, with its entrance doors ‘burning’ with hot flames and a ‘charred’ threshold, is the ships lively nightclub aimed at the younger cliental on board (with Dazzles being the dance club for the slightly older generation). Red leather chairs and benches with high backs adorn the club served by a large oval shaped bar.

With a small dance floor and capacity of 193, guests must be at least 18 years old to get in. As Blaze is designed towards younger people, the venue hosts some activities reserved for 18-20 year-olds, including meet and greets or parties with various DJs.

With a resident DJ from 10.30pm to late, other events held here include a Black and White Party.

The ships' large casino accessed via The Hall of Odds and the Museum of Gaming walkways which immerses passengers in the experience of gambling and a casino even before they arrive, is located on deck 4 and served by its own bar. With 480 slot machines to choose from, starting from 1 cent per line, tables range from Blackjack, Craps and Roulette to Caribbean Stud Poker. Guests using the casino can either pay cash or use their Sea Pass card to play games and smoking is permitted on one side of the casino.

Guests new to casinos can attend special introductory events which teach them all about the games on offer whilst the more experienced gamer can take part in tournaments such as the Sit & Go Texas Hold’Em tournament ($100 entry fee).

Located on deck 14 aft is the Seven Hearts Card and Game room, open 24 hours and also home to a number of computer terminals and printer.

The Spa shop on deck 6 retails a range of cosmetics and lotions from both Elemis and bliss spa product lines.

Guests visiting the Boardwalk neighbourhood on deck 6 can get a temporary airbrushed tattoo that lasts from two to seven days, with over 100 unique designs to choose from.

Breeze is a sports wear shop selling shorts, t-shirts, bags, suntan lotion and swimwear hats. Located on deck 16, right by the arcade, it also stocks Royal Caribbean branded sports and surf attire.

Solera is the ships beauty shop which sells designer perfumes and make up as well as creams and lotions from Lancôme, La Prairie and Dior to Chanel, Clinique and more. It can be found on deck 5 along the Royal Promenade.

Regalia is Allure’s jewellery store selling yellow rubies and watches from the likes of Tag, Movado, and Citizen. It is located on deck 5 opposite the Champagne Bar.

The Shop sells duty free alcohol, cigarettes, cigars, snacks and Logo items from models of the ships to drinking vessels.

The Guess Accessories Boutique, situated along the Royal Promenade on deck 5, retails the latest stylish handbags, wallets, watches, shoes, jewellery, eyewear and perfumes of world famous apparel company GUESS.

The Willow Boutique by Guess on deck 5 sells clothing, accessories, shoes, handbags, scarves, leather goods and fashions from the likes of Fossil, Lucky Brand, C&C California and Kipling.

Located on deck 8 in the Central Park neighbourhood, Coach offers designer handbags, bags, purses and accessories.

Situated by the Carousel on the Boardwalk, the Smile Shop is a novelty photo shop. Guests can create up to three different outfits from various costumes, props and wigs for all ages from babies to adults.

Photo shoots last up to 30 minutes with photo packages starting at $99.95.

Focus is the ship's photo gallery where guests can view portraits taken on board the ship by the official photographers. Images can be easily located as they are held in containers dedicated to each guest whose photo number can be found on their sea pass card which indicates what stand number their photos will be in via the ships facial recognition photo system.

Located on deck 6, opposite of the Schooner bar, Focus also sells a range of cameras and accessories.

Star Pier sells suntan lotion, designer sports and beach clothing and accessories from Lucky Brand and others. It is situated next to Johnny Rockets aft of deck 6.

From candy bars to a whole array of jars of sweets ranging from jellies and chocolate coated sweets to liquorice allsorts and dolly mixture, priced at around $2.99 per quarter, Candy Beach is a colourful sweet shop for kids and adults alike to enjoy.

The store is located on deck 6 along the Boardwalk promenade.

Selling kids stuff from toys to t-shirts, Hello Kitty branded items and Madagascar stuffed toys, Pinwheels can be found along the Boardwalk opposite the Ice Cream Parlour on deck 6.

Situated by the Parkside Art Gallery on deck 8, Picture This is a private studio dedicated to creating portraits in a fresh and contemporary style.

Located on deck 5 next door to Boleros, Prince and Greene is a shop retailing stylish trends with brands like D&G, Ed Hardy and Michael Kors.

Located on Boardwalk, deck 6, children can make their own cuddly toys in the Pets at Sea shop with a selection of animals and outfits to choose from.

Prices are as follows:
$19.95 per animal
$12.95 per outfit
$2.95 for a sound
$6.95 for a recordable sound
$3.95 of sunglasses
$4.95 for accessories
$2.95 for a gift box
$29.95 for a toy and one outfit when purchased together.

Located on deck 15 outside the teenager’s area and near to the Sports Pool, the SeaTrek Dive Shop sells a selection of equipment from snorkels and masks to wet suits. It is also the place to visit for guests wishing to take place in a scuba diving course. For $249, guests can get a PADI Scuba Diver Certification which is acknowledged worldwide. The pre-entry level certification allows guests to dive to 40 feet after certification under the supervision and guidance of a dive professional. Diving practice takes place in the deep AquaTheatre pool aft of deck 4.

Allure has its own Britto Art Gallery on board the ship located in Central Park, Deck 8. Romero Britto is a Brazilian artist whose work includes commissions for Pepsi, Bentley, Audi and Absolut Vodka as well as Royal Caribbean. Featuring bright colourful and playful themes with elements of Cubism, in addition to some of his original works of art, souvenirs, luggage, sculptures, kitchenware and children’s books are also on sale in the gallery. Art souvenirs and collectables start at $20.00.

Featuring a replica of a 1936 Mercedes Benz 540K and giant blue copper globe located above the English style pub which opens out into a cantilevered bridge stretching out across the promenade for performers to appear on during events such as street parties, the Royal Promenade on deck 5 is home to an array of shops, bars and places to eat as well as entertainment areas.

The lighting in the area changes throughout the day creating different ambiances and the parades bring the area alive. The DreamWorks parade includes more than 70 performers with some of DreamWorks most popular characters from “Shrek”, “Kung Fu Panda”, Madagascar” and “How to Train Your Dragon” taking centre stage.

The Disco Inferno Street Party also takes place down the lengths of the Royal Promenade, across the Captain’s Bridge and up on the Rising Tide Bar and the mezzanine as guests dance to the music of the 70’s in the disco-themed street party.

Studio B is Allure’s Ice skating rink which also hosts Ice Skating shows and audience participation game shows.

“How to Train Your Dragon” is one of the Ice Skating shows where guests can join Hiccup the Viking boy, Toothless the Dragon and the whole Viking village from the DreamWorks motion picture production in an adventurous tale told by Prune Hilda, a character created exclusively for the ice show.
“Ice Games” brings the classic board game of Monopoly to life in an ice adventure created for Allure of the Seas. Elaborate costumes, backdrops, video and lighting create a fantasy game world to delight guests of all ages.

Other activities include the 60 Seconds or less game show where contestants complete a physical challenge using ordinary household items and the Battle of the Sexes audience participation game.

Comedy Live is Allure’s adult only stand up comedy club located along Entertainment Place forward of deck 4. Reservations are required for some shows (as detailed in Cruise Compass daily activity sheets) whilst some operate on a first come first serve basis. Reservations can be made through guests stateroom interactive TV’s or via the Box Office on the Royal Promenade deck.

The club, with decor inspired by the London Underground, features nightly performances by stand-up comics with two comedians taking to the stage each night during one hour long shows performed two to three times nightly.

A party band regularly plays at Dazzles, a Deck 8 dance club venue situated between the Boardwalk (Deck 6) and Central Park (Deck 8) and aimed towards the slightly older guests. Spanning three decks and accommodating 222 passengers, it overlooks the Boardwalk from a two-level-high window and features white and purple armchairs throughout the club, which makes the place a comfortable venue to sit and listen to a live band.

A host of entertainment takes place in Dazzles from pre-dinner dancing and ballroom dancing to big band music, Rock ‘n’ roll dance parties, 80’s theme nights and the Majority Rules game show.

During the day, Dazzles is open for guests to take in the view of the bustling activity on the Boardwalk over a drink or learn a new dance move with a professional dance instructor.

Situated outside of Entertainment Place at the end of the Boardwalk is the 735 seat outdoor Aquatheatre. Its centrepiece is a pool that incorporates risers that can change the pools depth from 18 feet to the level of the surrounding deck via three advanced stage machinery devices enabling performers to do shows that include high diving (from 3m and 10m high platforms), synchronized swimming, water ballet, dramatic acrobatics and trampoline performances.

Two shows are performed in the Aquatheatre (which is also used as an outdoor cinema airing films and music concerts on the twin jumbo LED screens) with deckchair style seating located aft of decks 5 and 6 in an amphitheatre style layout.

“OceanAria” is a show set in an ancient underwater civilization. The signature aquatic production blends high dive thrills with dramatic aerial choreography. A display of fountains brings a changing backdrop of movement and colour to the show whilst the orchestral soundtrack provides voice and harmony to the ocean adventure.

“Let You Entertain Me” is an aquatic performance featuring the characters of DreamWorks Animation’s feature film “Madagascar”. Alex the Lion, Gloria the Hippo and Mort the mouse lemur, along with Royal Caribbean’s Aqua Cast, entertain guests with singing, dancing, diving and acrobatics in hope of being King Julian’s chosen hero to help get the water back to the jungles of Madagascar and save the day.

Port Merchants is Allure’s tax & duty free liquor and tobacco shop located on the Royal Promenade, deck 5.

Guests access the ships casino through themed walkways, The Hall of Odds and the Museum of Gaming. Each walkway immerses passengers in the experience of gambling and a casino even before they arrive.

Entertainment Place forward of deck 4 is the contemporary nightclub district featuring after-dark spaces in intimate venues offering a variety of entertainment each night. The neighbourhood includes the Amber Theatre, Jazz on 4, Comedy Live and Blaze and Casino Royale accessed through the Hall of Odds.

The Boardwalk neighbourhood (deck 6) was inspired by the seaside piers along the coast of England and the nostalgic American boardwalks of yesteryear such as Coney Island. An area for all the family to enjoy together, the centre piece is a colourful carousel with casual eateries (including Hamburger, Hot Dogs, doughnut and ice cream outlets) and retail shops either side.

The carousel lies at the forward end of the Boardwalk and is preceded by a number of carousel horses in various stages of completion from half carved blocks of wood to partially painted horses. The carousel itself is handcrafted from wood featuring 18 figures suspended from stainless steel poles showcasing a time honoured menagerie of animals such as zebras, giraffes and lions alongside a variety of hand-painted horses including a princess horse and a crowned frog prince. It is free to use and all riders must be at least 42 inches tall to ride alone. Those under this height need to be supervised by an adult (18 or over) stood next to child to hold them on the ride. Two riders are not permitted on one animal.

The Boardwalk is also host to a range of kid’s activities during certain days such as learning circus skills.

Central Park (deck 8) is home to some of the ship's top speciality restaurants, Vintages Wine Bar, the Coach Store and Britto Art Gallery and Shop. With over 12000 living plants the area has a unique feel with sculptures including flying birds made out of Murano glass.

The tranquil and tropical landscaped park features towering Cuban laurels, Black Olives, clusters of calla lilies and rabbit foot ferns with the park’s collection of plants being a mix of coastal and highland sub-tropical species from around the world. A series of columns interlaced with vines are situated at the entry point to Central Park.

Within Central Park are a series of garden spaces which include The Pergola Garden featuring tendrils of flowering bleeding heart entwined through the overhead trellis. The Sculpture Garden integrates artwork from international artists and unique planting whilst sweet olive trees frame a pleasant area to sit and enjoy a view of the park. The middle pathway guides visitors over a bridge spanning a river of plants past the special gardens, restaurants and cafes as well as boutique shops and onto the central square.