Allure 2012 Caribbean Cruise - overview
Brilliant Design. Extraordinary Entertainment. Dazzling Parties. Endless Variety. 5400 Guests.
January 29 to February 5, 2012
In 2012 Alternative Travel invites you to experience the largest and most extravagant gay cruise in history onboard the biggest cruise ship ever built. The 5400-guest Allure of the Seas is entirely ours for an historical Caribbean Cruise unlike anything we’ve ever designed. We’re reinventing the gay cruise on the world’s most spectacular ship, with more stellar entertainment, fantastic new parties, and innovative ways to connect than ever before. Get ready for a massively entertaining production that’s huge, stunning, and truly fabulous in every way.
The Gay Cruise. Reinvented 2012.
Forget whatever you’ve heard or even experienced when it comes to cruising. It all changes when you set foot on the incredible Allure of the Seas. She’s the most perfect ship ever for a diverse gay cruise, featuring more ways to entertain, amuse, enlighten, pamper, challenge, tantalize, and marvel at than you could possibly imagine. Where else could you find:
5 Theaters with over 20 different shows featuring the best of gay talent and beyond
5 Distinctive dance spaces ranging from massive to intimate – perfect for every party style
13 tantalizing restaurants and cafés
4 inviting pools on the world’s largest open-air deck
7 unique “neighborhoods” to meet friends, explore, and simply relax
An ice rink, rock wall, and two FlowRider® surf simulators to keep you challenged
And we’ll use it all to create the most fantastic Atlantis cruise yet. Of course what really matters is what happens when 5400 Gay People takes it over. We can’t possibly explain that all in words…………….
From Central Park to the Boardwalk. And More.
Seven distinct neighbourhoods span seventeen decks, creating a technical marvel that inspires awe at every turn. Stroll the lush gardens of Central Park, ride the carousel on the open-air Boardwalk®, have a laugh at the comedy club (showcasing the best gay comics), or simply take in the sunshine on the world’s largest outdoor pool deck. Try a few things you never imagined at sea: fly our spine-tingling zip-line, marvel at the high-diving show, enjoy a drink at the Rising Tide Bar as you rise three stories, or learn to surf on one of two FlowRiders® 150 feet above the ocean!
In every neighbourhood, entertainment venue, and lounge you’ll find the world’s best gay and lesbian comics, singers, entertainers, DJs, and more.
Welcoming Shores. Magnificent Beaches.
While some of you may never leave our massive floating resort, our new itinerary for 2012 takes you to some our favorite beaches, plus the great weather we normally find in the Western Caribbean. From sunny Ft. Lauderdale, sail to the island of Cozumel for some of the best diving and snorkeling in the world. Or spend the day on a relaxing powder-white sand beach. The laid-back port of Costa Maya is the perfect gateway to fascinating Mayan ruins and cultural treasures.
Finally, we’ll spend a glorious day on the shores of Labadee, our own private island. This exclusive destination offers pristine beaches, breathtaking scenery and spectacular water activities including a new Aqua park, zip-line, sports park, private cabanas, and a roller coaster through the hills! It’s always the highlight of an Atlantis Caribbean cruise.
Grand Settings, Intimate Experiences.
While you can’t help but to look up and around at the grandeur of Allure, you’ll find plenty of intimate places to call your own. The brilliant two-story Royal Promenade offers eight inviting bars and lounges to meet friends old and new, including the original Rising Tide Bar. Pull up a chair in Central Park for a refreshing outdoor lunch at Park Café. Plan a romantic dinner for two at 150 Central Park, or meet friends for the perfect steak in Chops Grill. Watch the parade of boys on the Boardwalk® with an ice-cold margarita at Rita’s Cantina. Find a quiet chair to read a book or play scrabble in our Solarium. Or let us pamper you in the largest spa at sea.
More Ways to Play.
On a ship this big, there’s always plenty to do, starting with an entire deck dedicated to sports and activities. Play a little water polo in the sports pool, try out one of the two challenging rock climbing walls, fly through the air on the zip-line, or join a game of volleyball on the full-size court. For something truly original, check out our two FlowRider® surf simulators where you can boogie board, and even go surfing 150 feet above the ocean!
The gym is first-rate and fully equipped, with the latest in cardio and weight-training equipment. Runners will love the wrap-around track with fabulous ocean views. And there’s even an ice-skating rink for practicing your perfect figure eights.
Top Talent. Unbelievable Spectacles.
Atlantis has always been known for our stellar shows and phenomenal entertainers from the gay community and beyond. Allure lets us take things to a whole new level, with three distinctive theatre spaces and the most sophisticated shows at sea. Our Main theater plays host to the full Broadway production of Chicago, a brilliant acrobatic and flying musical called Blue Planet, plus Atlantis’ signature entertainment. We’ll bring you the best in musical and comic talent, plus a major guest star or two…
Studio B features a fantastic ice skating show and original Atlantis entertainment. And the AquaTheater offers nothing less than the most dazzling show ever conceived on a cruise ship. OceanAria is a wonder of acrobatics, high-diving, and dance set against the ocean’s night sky.
The Most Dazzling Parties on Earth (or Sea)
There’s no better place for a spectacular party than on Allure. With five distinctive dance venues, hosting 6 of the world’s top DJs, you’ll always find a party that suits your style. Atlantis’ famous afternoon t-dances and a few evening parties will take place in the sensational outdoor AquaTheater. We’ll turn the dance floor and tiered seating area into one of the most spectacular venues you’ve ever seen, surrounded by massive LED screens, world-class sound, views from the balconies and rock walls, and the ocean all around you. Our signature theme parties will mostly take place in the Solarium, where walls of glass protect you from wind while letting you enjoy the night air. We’ll transform this massive venue into one of the world’s most brilliant dance spaces using the latest in lighting, video, and laser technology to light up the night sky and beyond.
And there’s more variety than ever on Allure. Look for a few special events in the Royal Promenade, a slightly darker and heavier sound in Studio B, after-hours and alternative music in Blaze, and retro classics in the art-deco themed Dazzles. For once, there truly is something for everybody!
Our design for 2012 is completely different (and a lot bigger), with significant changes in terms of style, crowd flow, sound design, and party themes than Atlantis has ever created. The Solarium in particular will have a massive overhaul, as we build a dance floor and stage over the center pool, add a brand new video system, triple the number of lights, and add some wild new special effects. You literally won’t believe your eyes and ears!
Just What You Wanted. More Than You Ever Dreamed Of.
While we’re always striving to create a bigger and better production, we always remember that this is first and foremost your vacation. Everything we do is designed for your enjoyment and there’s no better stage than on the Allure of the Seas. It’s the largest gay community ever created at sea!
We invite you to cruise the world’s largest and most spectacular ship for a truly once-in-a-lifetime adventure with Alternative Travel / Rainbow Cruises.
