Royal Caribbean began constructing the Wonder of the Seas, now the world's largest cruise ship, in France in 2019. And after three years of waiting, the mammoth vessel has finally hit the seas.
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 has finally paid off. On Friday, the Wonder of the Seas officially embarked on its inaugural voyage.
It's now operating five-to-seven-night cruises from Fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean. These itineraries will continue through April until the behemoth vessel heads to Europe in May 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.
… 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.
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