I went to Johnny Rockets for the first time on the world's largest cruise. The burger was so good, I'll be going back to the chain on land.

Joey HaddenJul 15, 2022, 21:33 IST

Insider's reporter enjoys a Johnny Rockets burger during her first cruise on board Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.Joey Hadden/Insider

The world's largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, has a Johnny Rockets on board.
On a recent cruise, I enjoyed a burger, fries, and soda float from the 1950s-style restaurant.

I recently went on my first cruise on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas and dined at a burger joint I'd never been to before: Johnny Rockets.

The author dines at Johnny Rockets.Joey Hadden/Insider

Johnny Rockets has been serving burgers, fries, and shakes since the 1980s, and the vibe inside is meant to resemble a 1950s diner, according to Mashed.

Servers take orders at a Johnny Rockets.Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

The Johnny Rockets website says the chain started in California and today has 340 restaurants across more than 25 countries, including 30 locations in the US. It's also on board Wonder of the Seas and 14 other Royal Caribbean ships.

Wonder of the Seas docked in Costa Maya, Mexico.Joey Hadden/Insider

The Johnny Rockets website says the chain started in California and today has 340 restaurants across more than 25 countries, including 30 locations in the US. It's also on board Wonder of the Seas and 14 other Royal Caribbean ships.

On my cruise ship, Johnny Rockets was on the Boardwalk — an outdoor section of deck six that feels like a carnival with a carousel, games, and colorful lights.

The boardwalk on Wonder of the Seas.Joey Hadden/Insider

Johnny Rockets seemed to fit in perfectly with its bright-red and yellow lights and a playful "drive-in" sign.

Johnny Rockets on board Wonder of the Seas at night.Joey Hadden/Insider

I went to Johnny Rockets for lunch. While many restaurants on cruise ships are free for guests, this is one of Wonder of the Seas' specialty eateries. It costs $10 a meal while shakes are priced à la carte.

Johnny Rockets on board Wonder of the Seas during the day.Joey Hadden/Insider

I went to Johnny Rockets for lunch. While many restaurants on cruise ships are free for guests, this is one of Wonder of the Seas' specialty eateries. It costs $10 a meal while shakes are priced à la carte.

The menu included various types of burgers as well as chicken and tuna melts, hot and chili dogs, fries, onions rings, shakes, and floats. I ordered a cheeseburger and fries for $10, and a float for $4.

Inside Johnny Rockets on the world's largest cruise ship.Joey Hadden/Insider

The menu included various types of burgers as well as chicken and tuna melts, hot and chili dogs, fries, onions rings, shakes, and floats. I ordered a cheeseburger and fries for $10, and a float for $4.

My Pepsi float came out first. Although simple, it was everything I think a float should be: the perfect ratio of soda to ice cream, which was creamy enough to mix in with the soda easily.

A Pepsi float from Johnny Rockets.Joey Hadden/Insider

My Pepsi float came out first. Although simple, it was everything I think a float should be: the perfect ratio of soda to ice cream, which was creamy enough to mix in with the soda easily.

Next up were the fries. Served as an appetizer, they were crispy on the outside and mushy on the inside. They were so good that I finished them before my burger even came out.

The author and her fries.Joey Hadden/Insider

Next up were the fries. Served as an appetizer, they were crispy on the outside and mushy on the inside. They were so good that I finished them before my burger even came out.

While I longed for more fries with my burger, it held its own as the main course thanks to a thick, juicy patty — thicker than any patty I've seen from other fast-food establishments.

The author's cheeseburger at Johnny Rockets.Joey Hadden/Insider

While I longed for more fries with my burger, it held its own as the main course thanks to a thick, juicy patty — thicker than any patty I've seen from other fast-food establishments.

Everything at Johnny Rockets is cooked to order, according to Mashed. I could tell based on how fresh all the individual ingredients tasted, from the patty to the lettuce.

Inside the burger.Joey Hadden/Insider

Everything at Johnny Rockets is cooked to order, according to Mashed. I could tell based on how fresh all the individual ingredients tasted, from the patty to the lettuce.

After a float and a bowl of fries, I didn't think I'd finish this whole burger. But it was so good that I had to.

The author enjoys her meal.Joey Hadden/Insider

After a good experience dining at Johnny Rockets at sea, I'd visit a location on land the next time I come across one.

The author in a booth at Johnny Rockets.Joey Hadden/Insider

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I went to Johnny Rockets for the first time on the world's largest cruise. The burger was so good, I'll be going back to the chain on land.

I recently went on my first cruise on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas and dined at a burger joint I'd never been to before: Johnny Rockets.

Johnny Rockets has been serving burgers, fries, and shakes since the 1980s, and the vibe inside is meant to resemble a 1950s diner, according to Mashed.

The Johnny Rockets website says the chain started in California and today has 340 restaurants across more than 25 countries, including 30 locations in the US. It's also on board Wonder of the Seas and 14 other Royal Caribbean ships.

On my cruise ship, Johnny Rockets was on the Boardwalk — an outdoor section of deck six that feels like a carnival with a carousel, games, and colorful lights.

Johnny Rockets seemed to fit in perfectly with its bright-red and yellow lights and a playful "drive-in" sign.

I went to Johnny Rockets for lunch. While many restaurants on cruise ships are free for guests, this is one of Wonder of the Seas' specialty eateries. It costs $10 a meal while shakes are priced à la carte.

The menu included various types of burgers as well as chicken and tuna melts, hot and chili dogs, fries, onions rings, shakes, and floats. I ordered a cheeseburger and fries for $10, and a float for $4.

My Pepsi float came out first. Although simple, it was everything I think a float should be: the perfect ratio of soda to ice cream, which was creamy enough to mix in with the soda easily.

Next up were the fries. Served as an appetizer, they were crispy on the outside and mushy on the inside. They were so good that I finished them before my burger even came out.

While I longed for more fries with my burger, it held its own as the main course thanks to a thick, juicy patty — thicker than any patty I've seen from other fast-food establishments.

Everything at Johnny Rockets is cooked to order, according to Mashed. I could tell based on how fresh all the individual ingredients tasted, from the patty to the lettuce.

After a float and a bowl of fries, I didn't think I'd finish this whole burger. But it was so good that I had to.

After a good experience dining at Johnny Rockets at sea, I'd visit a location on land the next time I come across one.