Name: Wonder of the Seas
Brand: Royal Caribbean
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At a glance

Wonder of the Seas is a mega-size cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean, in service since 2022. It carries 5,448 guests and 2,300 crew (2.4 guests per crew member) at 236,857 gross tons. It is the 6th largest of 29 Royal Caribbean ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for entertainment (10/10) and lowest for adventure & nature (5/10). It is rated 4.5 out of 5 by Cruiseable and 5 out of 5 by Cruise Critic. It has 14 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $338 to $925. 63 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.

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Specs

Cruiseable: 4.5 / 5
Cruise Critic: 5 / 5

Guests: 5,448
Crew: 2,300
Gross tons: 236,857
Decks: 18
Length: 1,188 ft
Beam: 210 ft
Maiden voyage: 2022
Space ratio: 2.4; Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew: 2.4
Speed (mph): 25
IMO: 9838345

Bliss scores

What Wonder of the Seas is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

Active 7.0
Adventure and nature 5.0
Cultural 6.0
Dining 6.0
Entertainment 10.0
Family friendly 7.0
Party 8.0
Romantic 7.0
Spa and fitness 7.0
Staterooms 7.0

Our review

Wonder of the Seas: World's largest cruise ship dazzles

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

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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.

The AquaTheater is the setting for mesmerizing aerial performances. — The AquaTheater is the setting for mesmerizing performances. Courtesy of Royal Caribbean

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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On board highlights

Ultimate Abyss Multi-level waterslide
Ultimate Family Suite Wonder of the Seas
Inviitng destinations Cozumel

Dining

Where to eat on Wonder of the Seas

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Inside and out

Dining 4

El Loco Fresh serves up authentic, delicious Mexican fare.
Try Low Country classics, Bayou staples and bold BBQ cuisine at the Mason Jar Southern Restaurant.
Enjoy a satisfying pasta dish during your sailing.
Giovanni’s is the family-friendly restaurant for tasty Italian fare.

On board 11

You'll get a thrill from the 100-foot drop inside the Ultimate Abyss waterslide.
The AquaTheater is the setting for mesmerizing aerial performances.
Head to the Lime and Coconut for DJs, live music and two bars serving classic poolside cocktails.
Experience the thrills of zipping across the top deck of Spectrum of the Seas.
Ultimate Abyss is the 10-story-high thrill ride on Spectrum of the Seas.
The Grove Suite Sun Deck is a retreat perched high up in the Suite Neighborhood with endless ocean views across two decks.
Get splash-happy at Splashaway Bay on Spectrum of the Seas.
The main pool deck on Spectrum of the Seas.
Wonder Playscape is an underwater world with slides, climbing walls, games and puzzles.
The Perfect Storm features twisting, bendy racers waterslides with translucent panels.
Try your surfing skills on FlowRider on Spectrum of the Seas.