The $125 million Royal Caribbean cruise terminal is open in Galveston, Texas, the Allure of the Seas, the second largest cruise ship in the world. The Allure of the Seas is an 18-deck Oasis-class ship that is 1,187 feet long and 215 feet wide. She can cruise with a total of 6,780 guests and 2,200 international crew members. Royal Caribbean International had to build this cruise terminal in Galveston to manage a cruise ship of this scale.
The cruise facility is bold and innovative in its sustainable design, featuring the first LEED Zero Energy facility in the world. It generates clean energy 100% of the time through 30,000 square feet of onsite photovoltaic solar panels. This enables the port's self-sufficient energy usage. There are 2.742 well-appointed staterooms and suites, 1,796 of which have a balcony. 711 of the staterooms can accommodate three and four guests, and 46 are accessible cabins, a 9-story-high zip-line and nearby two Flow Rider surf simulators. There is ice skating with performers spinning, jumping and twirling to original productions and guests are able to try and replicate these easier to watch than do moves and ice routines.
The ship has a full casino, indoor theatre, comedy club and karaoke bar. Guests can select from an array of wellness services at the Spa that includes facials, massage and teeth whitening.
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