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New for 2022 Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the seas

Introducing Wonder of the Seas
World’s Biggest Cruise Ship To Debut Soon

All Images Courtesy of Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean’s long-awaited Wonder of the Seas will embark on her maiden voyage on 4 March 2022. She will be the largest cruise ship in the world, taking the title currently held by sister ship Symphony of the Seas.

Wonder of the Seas - Exterior Aft view at sea. Image: Royal Caribbean

Wonder of the Seas, will debut in the U.S. and Europe. The highly anticipated ship is set to sail from its home in Fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean on 4 March 2022, before making its way to Barcelona and Rome in May ready for a European summer season.

All guests will have a new range of possibilities across Wonder of the Seas eight distinct neighborhoods, an Oasis Class first, that include all-new features such as the Suite Neighborhood, a cantilevered pool bar named The Vue, and Wonder Playscape – an interactive, open-air kids’ play area with awe-inspiring views. With returning favourites also on deck, like The Ultimate Abyss, the tallest slide at sea; Central Park, the neighborhood filled with real plants from end to end; and the vibrant Caribbean-inspired pool deck experience, the innovative, new ship invites adventurers of all ages to reimagine, explore and make memories once again.

Wonder of the Seas - Facts and Figures

Infographic on Wonder of the Seas courtesy of Royal Caribbean.

What do we know about Wonder of the Seas? The Royal Caribbean infographic above gives you an overview of what you will find onboard.

Wonder of the Seas Vital Statistics

Shipbuilder: Chantiers de l’Atlantique (Saint-Nazaire, France)
Class: Oasis Class

Sister Ships: Allure Of The Seas, Harmony Of The Seas, Oasis Of The Seas, Symphony Of The Seas

Size: 236,857 GT Length: 362 m (1188 ft) Width: 66m (210 ft)

Decks: 18

Capacity: 6,988 passengers

Home Ports: (initially) Port Everglades; Barcelona

Key Features:

  • 8 ‘Neighbourhoods’

  • Aquatheatre

  • Ultimate Abyss

  • Ultimate Family Suites

  • Zip Line

  • 2 x Flowriders

  • Climbing Walls

  • Fabulous dining options

What is New on Wonder of the Seas?

Building on 50-plus years of unparalleled adventures and firsts, Royal Caribbean is setting the bar for the ultimate vacation with more ways to wonder than ever. The renowned Oasis Class neighborhood concept comes to life on Wonder of the Seas with never-before-seen experiences and returning, bolder favorites, including:

New Adventures and Favourites Gone Bolder

Suite Class Neighborhood

The eighth neighborhood, only found on Wonder of the Seas, 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 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.

The Vue

The happiest of happy hours can be found at this new cantilevered bar. The Vue offers panoramic ocean views from high above on the pool deck all day, and after sunset, it shines bright with a colorful mosaic canopy overhead.

Pool deck experience

Wonder of the Seas Pool Deck. Images: Royal Caribbean

Wonder of the Seas brings to life a pool deck experience with Caribbean vibes, live music and more. 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 entertained. 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.

Great place to catch Movies under the Stars on Wonder of the Seas. Image: Royal Caribbean

Oasis-Class Favourites

At the heart of every Oasis Class ship is a combination of unmatched signature features and experiences found from one neighborhood to the next, including the tallest slide at sea, The Ultimate Abyss; the 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. From riding the carousel in the family favorite Boardwalk neighborhood – inspired by renowned boardwalks like Coney Island – to fine dining in Central Park, and the variety of restaurants and showstopping entertainment in between, no day on board will be the same.

The action-packed ship will deliver multiple ways to adventure with 7-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 thrill and chill unlike any other. May will see an early start to summer family vacations when the wondrous Oasis Class ship heads for the Mediterranean to take centre stage for its inaugural European season. From Barcelona and Rome on 7-night Western Mediterranean cruises, travellers have memorable vacations in store as they sail to the sparkling shores of Europe’s most iconic and historic destinations, such as Palma de Mallorca, Spain and Capri, Italy.

To find out more information or to book contact Royal Caribbean