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I stayed in a $ $1,400 stateroom on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas see what my room on the world's largest cruise ship looked like

Brittany Chang   

I stayed in a $ $1,400 stateroom on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas — see what my room on the world's largest cruise ship looked like
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  • Royal Caribbean International invited me to spend two nights in a balcony stateroom on the Wonder of the Seas.
  • The stateroom aboard the world's largest cruise ship will start at $1,400 per person in 2023.

In early December, Royal Caribbean International invited me to spend two nights in a balcony stateroom on the cruise line's newest mega ship, the Wonder of the Seas.

In early December, Royal Caribbean International invited me to spend two nights in a balcony stateroom on the cruise line
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Let's take a look around my room complete with views of the ocean, two beds, and plenty of storage.

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My balcony stateroom was located on deck eight, the same deck as the ship's Central Park neighborhood …

My balcony stateroom was located on deck eight, the same deck as the ship
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… an open-air walkway filled with plants, specialty restaurants, and shopping.

… an open-air walkway filled with plants, specialty restaurants, and shopping.
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My stateroom was in a uniquely prime location. But inside, it had all the expected amenities available on any typical cruise ship.

My stateroom was in a uniquely prime location. But inside, it had all the expected amenities available on any typical cruise ship.
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When I tapped my room key card and opened the door, I was immediately greeted by the bathroom to my left, a full-length mirror to my right …

When I tapped my room key card and opened the door, I was immediately greeted by the bathroom to my left, a full-length mirror to my right …
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… and the bed, couch, desk, and balcony in front of me.

… and the bed, couch, desk, and balcony in front of me.
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Let's start in the bathroom.

Let
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Like any stateroom, the bathroom had a shower with a built-in clothesline, a series of shelves to hold toiletries …

Like any stateroom, the bathroom had a shower with a built-in clothesline, a series of shelves to hold toiletries …
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… a long yet narrow countertop that ended at the small sink, and a toilet.

… a long yet narrow countertop that ended at the small sink, and a toilet.
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The shower notably had a two-in-one body wash and shampoo but no separate conditioner, which had to be purchased at the ship's essentials store.

The shower notably had a two-in-one body wash and shampoo but no separate conditioner, which had to be purchased at the ship
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And besides the small backsplash under the mirror and above the counter, the bathroom was minimally decorated.

And besides the small backsplash under the mirror and above the counter, the bathroom was minimally decorated.
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Back outside, the bed was positioned in front of the bathroom door.

Back outside, the bed was positioned in front of the bathroom door.
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It faced a row of storage hooks and a wall-mounted television, perfect for pre-bedtime TV shows.

It faced a row of storage hooks and a wall-mounted television, perfect for pre-bedtime TV shows.
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And the two bedside lamps conveniently had built-in outlets.

And the two bedside lamps conveniently had built-in outlets.
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The plush queen bed was then surrounded by a wood structure with two large closets on either side of the bed.

The plush queen bed was then surrounded by a wood structure with two large closets on either side of the bed.
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This bulky tan structure served two purposes: It provided ample storage space and helped separate the bed from the living room and bathroom.

This bulky tan structure served two purposes: It provided ample storage space and helped separate the bed from the living room and bathroom.
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Cruise ship staterooms are notorious for small storage spaces.

Cruise ship staterooms are notorious for small storage spaces.
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But the closets in my stateroom were large and lined with hangers, shelves, drawers, and a safe.

But the closets in my stateroom were large and lined with hangers, shelves, drawers, and a safe.
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If that's not enough storage for the ship's week-long itineraries, the living room also had a separate dresser.

If that
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This dresser then extended into a lower desk facing the brightly lit vanity.

This dresser then extended into a lower desk facing the brightly lit vanity.
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The pillow-lined couch — which could pull out into a separate bed — ran parallel to this desk and storage combination.

The pillow-lined couch — which could pull out into a separate bed — ran parallel to this desk and storage combination.
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My stateroom finally ended with the balcony located just past the living room.

My stateroom finally ended with the balcony located just past the living room.
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Some of the ship's staterooms faced Central Park.

Some of the ship
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Instead, my furnished balcony had views of the ocean. No complaints here.

Instead, my furnished balcony had views of the ocean. No complaints here.
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Overall, my Wonder of the Seas' stateroom had all the classic furnishings that make it a good option for families looking to spend a bit more money on a balcony.

Overall, my Wonder of the Seas
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But if you prefer fully decorated staterooms, you may be disappointed.

But if you prefer fully decorated staterooms, you may be disappointed.
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Unlike Norwegian Cruise Line's newest Prima ship (shown below) or the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise ...

Unlike Norwegian Cruise Line
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... this stateroom was surprisingly devoid of decor with the exception of some pillows, ombre curtains, and a small cluster of wall art.

... this stateroom was surprisingly devoid of decor with the exception of some pillows, ombre curtains, and a small cluster of wall art.
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The neutral tan, blue, and white color palette was a contrast to the rest of the ship ...

The neutral tan, blue, and white color palette was a contrast to the rest of the ship ...
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... which was filled with vibrant spaces like colorful water slides and a bright boardwalk. Definitely far from being plainly decorated.

... which was filled with vibrant spaces like colorful water slides and a bright boardwalk. Definitely far from being plainly decorated.
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But to some travelers, the unembellished staterooms could make the hotel rooms at sea feel like a tranquil escape from the bustle of the ship.

But to some travelers, the unembellished staterooms could make the hotel rooms at sea feel like a tranquil escape from the bustle of the ship.
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The cruise line covered my two-night non-revenue sailing held for travel agents and media.

The cruise line covered my two-night non-revenue sailing held for travel agents and media.
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The stateroom starts at $1,400 for the Wonder of the Seas' 2023 itineraries, a spokesperson told Insider in an email.

The stateroom starts at $1,400 for the Wonder of the Seas
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This price then skyrockets to a little over $1,840 per person — with the same discount — for an eight-night sailing in late December from Florida to three Caribbean islands and Perfect Day at Cococay.

This price then skyrockets to a little over $1,840 per person — with the same discount — for an eight-night sailing in late December from Florida to three Caribbean islands and Perfect Day at Cococay.
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