Allure of the Seas is the second ship in the Oasis class of ships and is owned by Royal Caribbean International. Allure's maiden voyage was November 2010, and it was built in STX Europe shipyard in Turku, Finland. At 220,000 gross tons, this ship hosts 5400 guests and 2165 crew. This is one of the first ships to have interior stateooms with balconies facing interior open spaces. The ship features a zip-line, a casino,a mini-golf course, multiple night clubs, several bars and lounges, a karaoke club, comedy club, four swimming pools, volleyball and basketball courts, theme parks and nurseries for children. Onboard activities are organized into seven themed areas called neighborhoods. Neighborhoods include Central Park, Pool & Sports Zone, Spa & Fitness Center, Boardwalk, Royal Promenade, Youth Zone and Entertainment Place. The sister ship to Allure of the Seas is Oasis of the Seas. Both ships sail from Fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean. more

From the fairy tale castles of Copenhagen to the gilded palaces of St. Petersburg, Scandinavia and Baltic Russia cruise ports reflect over two millennia of history. From the idyllic waterfront of Stockholm to the fjords of the Norwegian coast, a North Cape/ Scandinavia cruise can show you all the inspiring sights of this breathtaking region. Few places remain in the world where you can be assured that nature will provide highlight after unexpected highlight. The majestic fjords of Norway and the stunning glaciers of Arctic Svalbard are just such a wilderness. The memories of Teutonic knights and Hanseatic merchants kings and czars come alive through a montage of architectural and cultural achievements. Scandinavia Russia Cruises typically depart from London, Copenhagen, or Amsterdam between May and August. Ports of call might include London, England; British Isles; Helsinki, Finland; Oslo, Norway; Copenhagen, Denmark; St. Petersburg, Russia; Stockholm, Sweden and Tallinn, Estonia depending upon the ship and departure date. more