Royal Caribbean International hasn't even launched the giant Oasis of the Seas yet but already sister ship Allure of the Seas is going on sale.
Diamond and Diamond Plus members of the Crown and Anchor Society can book from April 2. Bookings open for all other Society members on April 8, and for the rest of us from April 13.
The maiden voyage is slated to depart on December 12 2010 - that's 12 months to the day after Oasis was supposed to launch (Oasis is now coming out early; the first cruise is on December 1).
There's more that's the same. Allure will be following Oasis of the Seas around the Eastern and Western Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale. Not surprising as there are only so many islands that can take these big ships, but not exactly exciting either.
It's hateful being the younger sister.
Jane Archer
