Royal Caribbean International is doing it again. The latest addition is once again laying claim to be the world’s largest cruise ship and it’s coming to America, rather than China as originally announced.
Wonder of the Seas will set to sail from its home in Fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean on March 4, 2022, before making its way to Barcelona and Rome to kick off summer vacations in May, the company announced.
It’s a little longer and wider than previous Oasis Class ships and it also packs innovative new features in eight distinct neighborhoods, including an all-new Suite Neighborhood, a cantilevered pool bar named The Vue, and Wonder Playscape –an interactive, open-air kids’ play area with panoramic sea views.
All the returning favorites are aboard as well. There’s an Ultimate Abyss, the tallest slide at sea; Central Park, the lush garden district; and the Boardwalk and Caribbean-inspired pool deck. A video of the action on-board is here.
“The momentum taking off across bookings and our returning ships in the U.S. and Europe is significant. With half of our fleet sailing again, we are encouraged by what we’re seeing. These regions are in the position to welcome a brand-new, innovative ship like Wonder of the Seas,” said Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean International.
In a reveal of the ship, Bayley said there will be new adventures for all ages and favorites gone bolder:
Suite Class Neighborhood – The eighth neighborhood, only found on Wonder, offers Royal Suite Class guests an elevated Suite Sun Deck in a new location, complete with a plunge pool, bar and plenty of loungers and nooks to kick back; along with favorites such as Coastal Kitchen, the private restaurant, and the Suite Lounge. Plus, the grandest Ultimate Family Suite yet for a family of up to 10.
Wonder Playscape – Joining the lineup of next-level thrills for kids, the underwater-themed play area is a whole new adventure with slides, climbing walls, games, an interactive mural activated by touch and puzzles that will make them wonder if any playground will ever be the same, Royal Caribbean promises.
The Vue – The happiest of happy hours is on a new cantilevered bar. The Vue offers panoramic ocean views from high above on the pool deck all day, and after sunset, it features a colorful mosaic canopy overhead.
Pool deck Experience – The Lime & Coconut is at the center of the Caribbean vibes, with two poolside bars and live music; while the trio of high-speed waterslides, The Perfect Storm, and kids aqua park Splashaway Bay, keep the young and young at heart Casitas, in-pool loungers and more make for a variety of great places to kick back, especially to catch a movie under the stars at the largest poolside movie screen in the Royal Caribbean fleet.
Signature Features –The Ultimate Abyss is the tallest slide at sea; a newly designed, dedicated kids and teens spaces at Adventure Ocean, Social100 and The Patio; the FlowRider surf simulator, twin rock-climbing walls and the ten-decks-high zip line. And there’s the family favorite Boardwalk neighborhood inspired by renowned boardwalks like Coney Island.
Wonder of the Seas will deliver multiple ways to adventure with seven-night sailings to the Eastern and Western Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale, visiting tropical destinations like Cozumel, Mexico; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; San Juan, Puerto Rico, and more. No matter the itinerary guests choose, every sailing will visit Royal Caribbean’s private island destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay, for a day of thrills and chills and relaxation.
May will see an Atlantic crossing to an inaugural Mediterranean season from Barcelona and Rome on seven-night Western Mediterranean cruises. Itineraries include Palma de Mallorca, Spain and Capri, Italy.
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