Top 10 largest cruise ships

Allure of the Seas — One of the Top 10 Largest Cruise Ships.

February 18, 2011
Allure in Port Everglades

Allure of the Seas sailed her maiden voyage on December 1, 2010. She was supposed to be the same size as sister ship Oasis of the Seas. But so vast are these ocean-going cities, that even though Allure was built on the same superstructure, she emerged five centimeters longer and 70,000 tons heavier. She is currently the largest cruise ship in the world.

All the best features of Oasis are present on Allure — the open-air park, Aqua Theater, and Loft Suites. But Allure has some exciting new features all her own, including the first Starbucks on a mainstream cruise ship. Read more…

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Top 10 Largest Cruise Ships

October 18, 2010
Oasis of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world

Fifteen years ago, a passenger vessel over 100,000 tons was newsworthy. But today, ships twice that size are pleasing cruisers with amenities and activities that would have been unheard of back then. Pretty much everything you enjoy ashore — from bowling to ice skating — is now offered at sea. And the biggest cruise ships can compete with their land-based rivals when it comes to spa services, fitness facilities, dining, and entertainment. Read more…

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