Earlier this week, the line held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the port in Galveston to mark the facility’s opening and the debut of Royal’s Oasis-class in the state.

In attendance to the event was US representative Randy Weber; federal commissioner Louis Sola; mayor Craig Brown; Royal Caribbean president and chief executive Michael Bayley; and port director Rodger Rees.

With the introduction of the Oasis-class to the port, it’s estimated the new terminal will welcome as many as 630,000 holidaymakers each year.

"We are thrilled to take family vacations to a whole new level in Texas," said Bayley. "Our new, 161,334-square-foot terminal opens up a world of vacation possibilities for families in the south-west.

"Allure of the Seas is just the beginning, and we thank the Port of Galveston, Ceres and all the teams involved for making this bold vision a reality."

Allure will sail from its new homeport for the first time on 13 November. It will offer seven-night Western Caribbean cruises to destinations such as Costa Maya, Cozumel and Roatan for its winter 2022-2023 season.