The world's largest cruise ship has joined Royal Caribbean's fleet to begin sailing in March — see inside the Wonder of the Seas

Brittany ChangFeb 5, 2022, 19:07 IST

The Wonder of the Seas.Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean has welcomed the world's largest cruise ship, the new Wonder of the Seas.
The 1,188-foot long cruise ship will begin sailing on March 4.

Cruising just got a bit bigger: Royal Caribbean has welcomed its newest and largest ship, the Wonder of the Seas.

The Wonder of the Seas.Siigrun Sauerzapfe aka SIGGI

Royal Caribbean began constructing the Wonder of the Seas, now the world's largest cruise ship, in France in 2019.

The Wonder of the Seas under construction.Bernard Biger/Chantiers de l’Atlantique

The 210-foot wide behemoth is the cruise line's newest "Oasis" class ship, Royal Caribbean's segment of the "world's largest cruise ships," according to the cruise line.

The Wonder of the Seas.Royal Caribbean

The 210-foot wide behemoth is the cruise line's newest "Oasis" class ship, Royal Caribbean's segment of the "world's largest cruise ships," according to the cruise line.

All of this space can accommodate nearly 6,990 guests and 2,300 crew across its 18 decks.

The Vue bar aboard the Wonder of the Seas.Royal Caribbean

If you've been waiting three years to sail on the giant ship, your patience is about to pay off. The Wonder of the Seas will begin operating five to seven-night cruises from Fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean from March through April.

The Wonder of the Seas.Royal Caribbean

If you've been waiting three years to sail on the giant ship, your patience is about to pay off. The Wonder of the Seas will begin operating five to seven-night cruises from Fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean from March through April.

In May, the behemoth vessel will head to Europe for summer Mediterranean itineraries.

The Wonder of the Seas under construction.Royal Caribbean

And in November, it'll return to the US for more Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral, Florida.

The Wonder of the Seas.Royal Caribbean

Curious what it'll be like sailing aboard the world's largest cruise ship? Let's take a closer look at some of the new 1,188-foot long cruise ship's amenities and neighborhoods.

The Wonder of the Seas.Royal Caribbean

Curious what it'll be like sailing aboard the world's largest cruise ship? Let's take a closer look at some of the new 1,188-foot long cruise ship's amenities and neighborhoods.

Think of the Wonder of the Seas as a floating community with eight distinct "neighborhoods" that all have their own flairs, amenities, and entertainment options.

The Wonder of the Seas under construction in September 2020.Royal Caribbean

This isn't a new concept for the cruise line, but the ship will debut Royal Caribbean's newest neighborhood: the Suite neighborhood. This spot has a sun deck with a plunge pool, a bar, lounges, and a private restaurant.

The Suite neighborhood aboard the Wonder of the Seas.Royal Caribbean

This isn't a new concept for the cruise line, but the ship will debut Royal Caribbean's newest neighborhood: the Suite neighborhood. This spot has a sun deck with a plunge pool, a bar, lounges, and a private restaurant.

But don't go running to the Suite if you're staying in a stateroom. The neighborhood is reserved for guests staying in, well, suites.

The Suite neighborhood aboard the Wonder of the Seas.Royal Caribbean

The cruise ship also has two nods to New York with its Central Park neighborhood full of live plants, shopping, and restaurants …

The Wonder of the Seas under construction.Royal Caribbean

… and the Coney Island-inspired Boardwalk neighborhood with a carousel and outdoor theater.

The AquaTheater in the Boardwalk neighborhood aboard the Wonder of the Seas.Royal Caribbean

Like other Royal Caribbean ships, the Wonder is full of entertainment for young guests, like the Youth Zone neighborhood designed for infants, children, and teenagers.

The kids play area aboard the Wonder of the Seas.Royal Caribbean

This younger demographic can also hang out at the Wonder Playscape, an outdoor space with a rock climbing wall and other interactive activities.

The pool deck aboard the Wonder of the Seas.Royal Caribbean

For a boost of adrenaline at sea, there's the Pool and Sports Zone with activities like a surf simulator, what the cruise line calls "the tallest slide at sea," zip lining, and mini golf.

The pool deck aboard the Wonder of the Seas.Royal Caribbean

For a boost of adrenaline at sea, there's the Pool and Sports Zone with activities like a surf simulator, what the cruise line calls "the tallest slide at sea," zip lining, and mini golf.

But it's not all fun and games for children only. The ship also has pockets of rest and relaxation for adults, like the spa and fitness center.

The Wonder of the Seas under construction.Royal Caribbean

And if you're in the mood for a drink, the Wonder of the Seas has plenty of bar and lounge options. This includes the Vue, an open-air bar on the pool deck with views of the ocean …

The Vue bar aboard the Wonder of the Seas.Royal Caribbean

And if you're in the mood for a drink, the Wonder of the Seas has plenty of bar and lounge options. This includes the Vue, an open-air bar on the pool deck with views of the ocean …

… and Playmakers Bar and Arcade, an adults-only arcade and sports bar.

The Wonder of the Seas.Royal Caribbean

Head to the Royal Promenade if you're in the mood for some coffee, shopping, and entertainment …

The Wonder of the Seas.Royal Caribbean

… or the Entertainment Palace neighborhood for live entertainment like ice skating shows.

The Wonder of the Seas under construction.Royal Caribbean

And it wouldn't be a proper cruise without plenty of onboard dining options.

The Wonder of the Seas.Royal Caribbean

There's the Mason Jar Southern Restaurant and Bar where you can get your fix of southern fried chicken, shrimp and grits, live country music, and spiked milkshakes.

The Wonder of the Seas' Mason Jar restaurant and bar.Royal Caribbean

But if you have a hankering for tacos, visit El Loco Fresh and Cantina Fresca, a bar and restaurant with items like tacos, margaritas, burritos, and agua frescas.

The Wonder of the Seas' Mason Jar restaurant and bar.Royal Caribbean

And if you'd rather stick to your on-land American classics, there's an option for you too, like the Starbucks and Johnny Rockets.

The Wonder of the Seas under construction.Royal Caribbean

If you're interested in cruising on the 2,867-stateroom ship, be ready to pay anywhere between a few hundred to a few thousand dollars.

The Suite neighborhood aboard the Wonder of the Seas.Royal Caribbean

Caribbean cruises aboard the new colossal vessel start at about $640 for an April five-night sailing in an interior stateroom.

The Wonder of the Seas under construction.Royal Caribbean

This price then jumps to about $3,100 for a suite aboard the seven-night March sailing.

The Wonder of the Seas.Royal Caribbean

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The world's largest cruise ship has joined Royal Caribbean's fleet to begin sailing in March &mdash; see inside the Wonder of the Seas

Cruising just got a bit bigger: Royal Caribbean has welcomed its newest and largest ship, the Wonder of the Seas.

Royal Caribbean began constructing the Wonder of the Seas, now the world's largest cruise ship, in France in 2019.

The 210-foot wide behemoth is the cruise line's newest "Oasis" class ship, Royal Caribbean's segment of the "world's largest cruise ships," according to the cruise line.

All of this space can accommodate nearly 6,990 guests and 2,300 crew across its 18 decks.

If you've been waiting three years to sail on the giant ship, your patience is about to pay off. The Wonder of the Seas will begin operating five to seven-night cruises from Fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean from March through April.

In May, the behemoth vessel will head to Europe for summer Mediterranean itineraries.

And in November, it'll return to the US for more Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral, Florida.

Curious what it'll be like sailing aboard the world's largest cruise ship? Let's take a closer look at some of the new 1,188-foot long cruise ship's amenities and neighborhoods.

Think of the Wonder of the Seas as a floating community with eight distinct "neighborhoods" that all have their own flairs, amenities, and entertainment options.

This isn't a new concept for the cruise line, but the ship will debut Royal Caribbean's newest neighborhood: the Suite neighborhood. This spot has a sun deck with a plunge pool, a bar, lounges, and a private restaurant.

But don't go running to the Suite if you're staying in a stateroom. The neighborhood is reserved for guests staying in, well, suites.

The cruise ship also has two nods to New York with its Central Park neighborhood full of live plants, shopping, and restaurants …

… and the Coney Island-inspired Boardwalk neighborhood with a carousel and outdoor theater.

Like other Royal Caribbean ships, the Wonder is full of entertainment for young guests, like the Youth Zone neighborhood designed for infants, children, and teenagers.

This younger demographic can also hang out at the Wonder Playscape, an outdoor space with a rock climbing wall and other interactive activities.

For a boost of adrenaline at sea, there's the Pool and Sports Zone with activities like a surf simulator, what the cruise line calls "the tallest slide at sea," zip lining, and mini golf.

But it's not all fun and games for children only. The ship also has pockets of rest and relaxation for adults, like the spa and fitness center.

And if you're in the mood for a drink, the Wonder of the Seas has plenty of bar and lounge options. This includes the Vue, an open-air bar on the pool deck with views of the ocean …

… and Playmakers Bar and Arcade, an adults-only arcade and sports bar.

Head to the Royal Promenade if you're in the mood for some coffee, shopping, and entertainment …

… or the Entertainment Palace neighborhood for live entertainment like ice skating shows.

And it wouldn't be a proper cruise without plenty of onboard dining options.

There's the Mason Jar Southern Restaurant and Bar where you can get your fix of southern fried chicken, shrimp and grits, live country music, and spiked milkshakes.

But if you have a hankering for tacos, visit El Loco Fresh and Cantina Fresca, a bar and restaurant with items like tacos, margaritas, burritos, and agua frescas.

And if you'd rather stick to your on-land American classics, there's an option for you too, like the Starbucks and Johnny Rockets.

If you're interested in cruising on the 2,867-stateroom ship, be ready to pay anywhere between a few hundred to a few thousand dollars.

Caribbean cruises aboard the new colossal vessel start at about $640 for an April five-night sailing in an interior stateroom.

This price then jumps to about $3,100 for a suite aboard the seven-night March sailing.

The world's largest cruise ship has joined Royal Caribbean's fleet to begin sailing in March — see inside the Wonder of the Seas