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Allure of the Seas vs Summit
The Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas was built in 2010. It was renovated in 2025. Allure of the Seas underwent a $100 million renovation in 2025 where they added water slides, a dry slide, new restaurants, and bars. It's 9 years newer than the Summit, which was built in 2001 and renovated in 2019.
Comparison Overview
- Ship Size
- Number of Passengers
- Food and Restaurants
- Bars and Drinks
- Pools and Hot Tubs
- Ship Features and Activities
- Cruise Costs
- Onboard Costs
Ship Size
The Allure of the Seas is considered an extra large size ship. Coming in at 1,187 feet long and 215 feet wide, it's roughly the length of 3.3 football fields, as wide as 4.1 tractor-trailers and the same height as a 16-story building. Compared to the Celebrity Summit, the Allure of the Seas is 148% larger in terms of overall tons.
Number of Passengers
The Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas holds more than double the amount of people as the Summit based on double occupancy (two people per room). When you look at the "Space Ratio," or tons of ship compared to number of passengers, the Allure of the Seas has the same amount of space per person as the Summit.
The Allure of the Seas uses a neighborhood layout to break up large crowds across the ship, often making it feel less crowded.
| Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas | Celebrity Summit | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Oasis | Millennium |
| Gross Tonnage | 225,282 | 90,940 |
| Length | 1,187 | 964 |
| Beam/Width | 215 | 105 |
| Passenger Decks | 16 | 11 |
| Passengers (double occupancy) | 5,484 | 2,158 |
| Crew | 2,200 | 1,027 |
| Passenger to Crew Ratio | 2.5 | 2.1 |
| Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) | 42 | 42 |
Food and Restaurants
Food is a big part of any cruise, and the ship you choose can make a huge difference in your food experience.
The Allure of the Seas has twenty-one different dining options like Sorrento's Pizza, Chef's Table, and Johnny Rockets. Of those options, fourteen are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other thirteen options have an additional fee.
The Summit has thirteen fewer dining venues. Some of its popular venues are Tuscan Grille, Blu, and Main Dining Room. eight of these restaurants are complementary and the other five have an additional fee.
If you like having a variety of places to eat, the Allure of the Seas might be a better choice. It has more than double the amount of dining options than the Summit.
Both ships have a similar number of paid versus included dining options.
| Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas | Celebrity Summit | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Dining Options | 21 | 8 |
| Complimentary Dining Options: | 14 | 8 |
| Additional Fee Dining Options: | 13 | 5 |
| % of Included Options | 38% | 38% |
| See the options | See the options |
Bars and Drinks
The Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas has 8 more bars than the Celebrity Summit. The Allure of the Seas has 18 bars like Blaze, English Pub and Wipeout Bar. On Allure of the Seas, you can grab a drink at 10 different bars such as Cafe al Bacio, Pool bar and Sky Lounge.
| Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas | Celebrity Summit |
|---|---|
| •Blaze • Boleros • Casino Bar • Comedy Live • Dazzles • English Pub • On Air Club • Pesky Parrot • Playmakers • Rising Tide Bar • Schooner Bar • Solarium Bar • Suite Lounge • Suite Sun Deck Bar • The Lime & Coconut • Trellis Bar • Vintages • Wipeout Bar | •Cafe al Bacio • Casino Bar • Cellar Masters • Martini Bar • Mast Bar • Pool bar • Rendezvous Lounge • Sky Lounge • Sunset Bar • The Retreat Lounge |
In terms of drinks and cocktails, you have a variety of choices. Both ships serve the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship. Most Royal Caribbean ships also have Coke Freestyle machines where you can make 100 different flavor combinations.
You can check out recent the bar menus for the Allure of the Seas and the Summit below.
Pools and Hot Tubs
Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas has a total of 4 pools and 6 hot tubs.
Celebrity Summit has fewer pools than the Allure of the Seas and fewer hot tubs.
Tired of loud kids and splashing? One of the pools and two of the hot tubs are adults only on Allure of the Seas.| Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas | Celebrity Summit | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Pools | 4 | 2 |
| Pools - General Access | 3 | 1 |
| Pools - Adults Only | 1 | 1 |
| Pools - Exclusive | 0 | |
| Total Hot Tubs | 6 | 5 |
| Hot Tubs - General Access | 4 | 4 |
| Hot Tubs - Adults Only | 2 | 1 |
| Hot Tubs - Exclusive | 0 |
Ship Features and Activities
Both ships have lots of activities to keep you busy throughout your cruise. Below you'll see a list of some of the major features on these ships. On the Allure of the Seas, 82% of the activities below are included in the cruise fare. On the Summit, only 50% of the activities are included, meaning you might spend more money while on board.
| Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas | Celebrity Summit | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Only Relaxation Area | ✓ | ✗ |
| Aquatheater | ✓ | ✗ |
| Arcade | ✓ | ✗ |
| Basketball | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bingo | ✗ | ✓ |
| Carousel | ✓ | ✗ |
| Casino | ✓ | ✓ |
| Climbing Wall | ✓ | ✗ |
| Comedy Club | ✓ | ✗ |
| Escape Room | ✓ | ✗ |
| Fitness Center | ✓ | ✓ |
| FlowRider | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ice Skating | ✓ | ✗ |
| Laser Tag | ✓ | ✗ |
| Mini golf | ✓ | ✗ |
| Outdoor movies | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pool-side Movies | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shows - Broadway play | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shows - musical review | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Splash park | ✓ | ✗ |
| Thermal Suites | ✗ | ✓ |
| Thrill Slide | ✓ | ✗ |
| Water slides | ✓ | ✗ |
| Zip Line | ✓ | ✗ |
| Learn more | Learn more |
Cruise Costs
Royal Caribbean is considered a mainstream cruise line. Mainstream cruise lines cater to a variety of guests, hoping to provide something for everyone. These typically cost about $100 - $350 per person per day.
Celebrity, on the other hand, is a premium cruise line. Premium cruise lines typically offer upscale food, accommodations, and service. These typically cost about $150 - $400 per person per day.
Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year. To get a good idea of how the pricing compares, visit the cruise line's website to price out the separate cruises or consult a travel professional.
Onboard Costs
Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.
Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.
The table below will help you compare onboard prices to see if you might spend more on a specific ship.
| Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas | Celebrity Summit | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day) | $18.50 | $18.00 |
| Tip added to drinks & services | 18% | 20% |
| Soda Price | $3.50 | $4.00 |
| Domestic Beer Price | $8.25 See drink menus | $8.00 See drink menus |
| Drink Package Price | $77 - $118 Learn more | $65 - $95 |
| Internet Plan | $19 to $30 per device per day | $19 to $30 per device per day |
| *Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates. | ||
Royal Caribbean uses dynamic pricing, which means the pricing for many things will vary per sailing. The daily gratuities and tip are consistent across the fleet, but the pricing for the drink package, internet, and excursions will change. The only way to know your price is to consult the Royal Caribbean cruise planner once you're booked.
Celebrity Cruise Lines offers an "All Included" program. Guests who book a cruise using this promotion will have wifi and alcohol included. Some sailings are available without this program so pay attention when booking. Typically prices are lower if they don't include "Always Included." The wifi and alcohol package are the base levels and can be upgraded for an additional cost.
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