Allure of the Seas

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/allure-of-the-seas

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the builder?Aker Finnyards (now STX Europe)
2. What is the construction start date?February 2008
3. How big is the Allure of the Seas compared to other ships?When it launched, it became the world's largest passenger ship, and it is 50 millimeters longer than its sister ship, the Oasis of the Seas.
4. Why does the Allure of the Seas have a Central Park?The ship has a Central Park with real trees and plants to bring nature and a green space to passengers high above the ocean.

Naval Architecture: The engineering discipline dealing with the design, construction, and maintenance of ships and other marine structures.
Maritime Engineering: The application of engineering principles to the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of marine vessels and structures.
Oasis Class: A series of large cruise ships operated by Royal Caribbean International, known for their innovative design and immense size.