Wonder of the Seas
Wonder of the Seas: World's largest cruise ship dazzles
Snapshot
Wonder of the Seas from Royal Caribbean reigned as the world's largest cruise ship for 22 months, from March 2022 to January 2024. At 5,448 passengers double occupancy and 6,988 guests at maximum capacity, this is a true megaship.
The fifth Oasis class ship sails out of Fort Lauderdale with seven-day itineraries to the eastern and western Caribbean. During the summer months, it moves to the Mediterranean with sailings out of Barcelona and Rome.
A whopping 236,857 gross metric tons in size, the ship features eight different neighborhoods, one more than on sister Oasis ships like Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas.
The open-air Central Park is an Oasis Class mainstay lined with upscale boutiques and elevated restaurants, like the guest-favorite Chops Grille. The Boardwalk offers casual eats, a merry-go-round and a reimagined AquaTheater. The new Suite Neighborhood is reserved for suite guests, providing access to Coastal Kitchen and other amenities. Other neighborhoods include the Royal Promenade, Entertainment Zone, Sports Zone, Youth Center and Wellness complex. The ship also has 19 pools.
Attractions on board include mini-golf, a sprawling water park, an ice-skating rink, Royal's signature Flow Rider, Zipline and the gargantuan Ultimate Abyss slide. The ship's 1,400-seat Royal Theater showcases new Broadway-style productions.
Where Wonder of the Seas sails
Wonder of the Seas offers 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings in fall to spring followed by Western Mediterranean itineraries out of Rome and Barcelona.
Wonder of the Seas in one minute
Here's a video shared from Royal Caribbean about the ship's highlights:
Highlights on board
The ship introduces Wonder Playscape, a top-deck, underwater-themed adventure play area with slides, climbing walls and an interactive mural activated by touch. The ship also features the Vue, a cantilevered bar high above the pool deck that displays a colorful mosaic canopy overhead after sunset. The Vue serves classic Caribbean and nonalcoholic drinks.
The kids can splish-splash away in the Perfect Storm trio of high-speed waterslides and kids aqua park Splashaway Bay.
Exclusive to Wonder of the Seas is its eighth district, called the Suite Neighborhood. It features a dazzling elevated Suite Sun Deck with a plunge pool, bar, loungers and nooks. Large families or groups will be attracted to the 1,350-square-foot Ultimate Family Suite, which has room for 10 and a slide connecting an upper-level kid's sleeping area to the main floor.
And the AquaTheater is the place to see aerial derring-do, diving and theatrical performances on Wonder of the Seas.
Dining
Main Dining Room: Traditional cruise dining experience with multiple seating options and rotating menus.
Solarium Bistro: Buffet-style options for breakfast and lunch, with a Mediterranean-inspired dinner menu.
Windjammer Marketplace: The largest Windjammer in the fleet, offering a wide variety of dishes for all meals.
El Loco Fresh: Serves Mexican favorites like tacos and burritos, with a custom salsa bar.
Izumi Hibachi & Sushi: Asian-inspired teppanyaki and sushi with various dining options. Additional cost at dinner.
Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen: Rustic venue serving Italian classics, pizzas, and an a la carte menu at the adjacent wine bar. Additional cost.
Chops Grille: Signature steakhouse offering a range of premium meats. Additional cost.
150 Central Park: Specialty restaurant offers an elevated dining experience with a blend of culinary traditions and fresh ingredients. Additional cost.
Wonderland: A whimsical dining experience with imaginative dishes inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Additional cost.
The Mason Jar: A new specialty restaurant bringing Southern cooking to the high seas.
Park Café: Quick service venue in the Central Park neighborhood offering breakfast and lunch.
Sugar Beach: An ice cream window on the Boardwalk offering a variety of flavors and sundaes.
Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade: A sports bar with a variety of game-time food favorites.
Johnny Rockets: American diner serving burgers, sandwiches, and milkshakes.
Sorrento’s Pizza: Offers classic and custom pizzas alongside daily specials.
Café Promenade: A 24-hour spot for snacks and coffee.
Vitality Café: Located in the Spa, offers healthy light bites and fresh juices.
Boardwalk Dog House: Features a variety of dogs and sausages, perfect for a midday snack.
Staterooms
The ship's 41 stateroom categories include 200 suites and 1,828 rooms with balconies. Cabins start at 180 square feet. At the high end are the 1,528-square-foot Royal Loft Suites and the two-level 1,134-square-foot Ultimate Family Suites, including a slide from the children's bedroom to the living space.
Fun fact
- The ship cost $1.35 billion to build.
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Top highlights on this ship
- At 10 stories high, Ultimate Abyss on Wonder of the Seas sports the tallest waterslide at sea.
Top dining options on board
