Wonder of the seas is the world’s largest cruise ship that can hold up to 6,988 passengers. It has a gross tonnage of 236,857 Gt, which is 362 meters (1,188 ft) long and 64 meters (210 ft) in width.
It is the fifth oasis class cruise ship in Europe, and it is like no others because it contains some places with epic thrills and adventurous places for all ages. The world largest cruise ship contains entertainment, comfortable stay, and delcious high class dinning.
The wonder of the seas is larger than a life island with plenty of things to do and see. Therefore, stick around to find out what the largest cruise ship in the world has to offer in this comprehensive guide.
Cruise In The Royal Caribbean Wonder Of The Seas: The Largest Cruise Ship In The World.
The Royal Caribbean has 26 cruise ships, which divided into 6 classes. Each class contains features that make it standout for the other. The best of them all is the largest cruise ship in the world, Wonder Of The Seas.
The Wonder of The Seas is the fifth cruise ship in its fleet, and it is not a carbon copy of them. It is completely different from Harmony Of The Sea, Oasis Of The Seas, or Symphony Of The Seas.
It was introduced to the public in 2022, and it cruises the Bahamas, the Caribbean and many parts of the world. You would never get board cruising inside this ship because it is like a moving island and the fun never end.
1. The Pools Zone:
The pools zone is in the top deck of the ship near the sport zone. It looks like a resort style field with pools, hot tubes, and plenty to splash around. You can your whole family can enjoy this place.
One of the most common destinations in the Wonder Of The Seas is the Splashway Bay. It is a perfect spot for the word family, specially if you have kids. It contains fountains, geysers, drench buckets, and water slides.
There are plenty of comfortable seats where you can watch your kids while be in the shade of the sun. You can watch them play in the Splashway Bay or any part of the pools and splash zones.
There is also a giant movie screen by the pool in the Wonder Of The Sea where you can relax by the pool and enjoy watching a movie at the AquaTheater. There are also elevated seats in the pool area where you can lay in and relax while watching the giant movie screen. Since there are elevated seats, the breeze of the ocean greets you.
Complementary Drink And Ice Cream In The Pool And Zone Area:
Another great place to hang out by the pools beside the pools and hot tubs is the View Bar. The view bar offers a panoramic oceanic view of the surrounding. It is beautiful to watch, specially during the night because it lights up during the night. You can watch the sunset while sipping your favorite drink.
Another hot hangout spot in Wonder Of The Sea is The Lime And Coconut Pool Bar. It has Caribbean vibes and vocation atmosphere that make you feel like you are in a vocation. The best drink I would highly recommend you to try is the Piña colada.
There are also some complementary ice cream place on deck. The Sprinkles ice cream shops offer a verity of delicious ice cream that can make your mouth salivate. The Ice cream is for free, so you can grab as many as you want.
2. Hang Out At The Solarium:
The Solarium in the world largest cruise ship is a beautiful fully closed area where you can hang out and relax. Grab a drink or a book and enjoy the setting. It is not an open air area and climate controlled, so expect the area to be warm, comfortable and cozy.
The Solarium is an adult hangout only and equipped with live music and relaxing atmosphere. There are also pool areas and hot tubes inside the Solarium. If you ever get thirsty, you can grab a drink at the Solarium Bar. There are also some TVs where you can watch the games or TV shows while at the pool or hot tubes.
Pro Tip: you can hang out at the Solarium Bridge Wings and grab some pictures because the view from above is spectacular.
Foods And Drinks At The Solarium:
If you ever get hungry, you can grab some food at the Solarium Bistro. It is a hidden gem and complementary venue inside the solarium that not many people know about. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Solarium Bistro is a good place for those who seek to eat healthy and offer vegetarian and vegan food options. The food is included in your cruise fare, so you do not need to worry about the price.
If Solarium Bistro does not suit you, you can eat at Chef’s Table. It is not only a beautiful place with bird cage like seats, but also offer some delicious food. There is some verity when it comes to food that can suit your taste
There is also the Hooked Specialty Restaurant. It is located in the upper part of the Solarium Area. It offers some seafood dinning venue, such as lobster rolls, mussels, clams, fish, and chicken sandwiches.
3. The Sport Zone:
The sport zone located in the back end of the pool deck at The Wonder Of The Sea. At the Titan Trails, you can find some aquatic materials and locations, such as amazing spot for scuba diving.
You can leave your kids at the Playscape Games area. It contains some mini-golf, slides, climb walls, and a lot more. It is the best open-air escape area for the kids in the world largest cruise ship in the world.
There is also a zip line area where adults and kids can try and enjoy a thrilling adrenaline pumping experience. As you zigzag across The Wonder Of The Seas, you can get a glimpse of the beauty of the ship.
At the sports deck Area, you can find some basketball courts, soccer courts, pickleball courts, and dodgeball court. Therefore, you should visit the cruise compass to know about some game activities in the sports deck areas and things to do, such as ping pong Tournament.
You might also enjoy the floor rider surfing simulator in the sport zone. It is included in your cruise fare, so first come, first served. You can do boogie boarding or standup surfing.
You can also head down to the Ultimate Abyss for an amazing dry sliding experience. It is a ten-story tall slide that might seem scary at first, but it is not as bad as it seems. I would highly recommend it.
Food And Drinks At The Sport Zone:
If ever get hungry while you are at the sport zone, you can eat food at the El Loco Fresh. It is a complementary grab-and-go Mexican restaurant. You can find verity of Mexican foods, such as burrito, tacos, and quesadillas. You can also grab some Mexican Spiral drink at the bar section, such as tequila and margarita.
Right by the Floor Rider Section is the Wipeout Bar. It is where you can hang out between sessions while drinking some of your favorite cocktails. You can grab your drink and head down to the Adirondack chairs for some amazing oceanic view. This area is a good sail way spot.
4. Suite Neighborhood:
It is the eighth neighborhood in The Wonder Of The Seas. It contains the Coastal Kitchen and the Suite Lounge. The Coastal Kitchen is for sweet guests, which means for those have grand suite or above. It serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Coastal Kitchen is connected to the Sweet Lounge that can only be utilized by sweet guests. It is a complementary lounge that offers high class amenities, such as d’oeuvres and drinks.
Many people like to hang out at the Concierge and the Piezo Resistance. The Piezo Resistance is a sweet sun deck that dedicated to sweet guests. You can choose to seat at the shaded area or exposed to the sun area. Totally up to you.
The Suite Neighborhood contains a beautiful infinity pool area that you can swim and relax at. It is quite impressive and highly designed. I would recommend you to check it out.
5. Boardwalk Neighborhood:
The Boardwalk neighborhood is another neighborhood in the largest cruise ship in the world. It is inspired by the seaside boardwalk of New England. It is a whimsical area where you can find plenty of dinning and things to do.
The ambience of the Boardwalk Neighborhood contains an amazing ambience that both kids and adult can enjoy. There is a complementary carousel in the boardwalk that you can ride as many times as you want.
Food And Drinks In The Boardwalk Neighborhood:
There is the Boardwalk Dog House, which is a complementary hot dog spots. There are many different toppings to add to your hot dog, such as mustard, kraut, or plain.
Not to forget, the Sugar Beach Area, which is a candy store. It is the place where you can purchase some verities of candies, such as bulk candies and ice cream candies.
You can also head down to the Playmaker, which is a sport bar. It is the place where you can watch some sports, grab some drinks, billiards and play some Arcade video Games. They do also offer some bar food, such as nachos, burgers, wings.
You can also find the Johnny Rockets restaurant that opens for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It offers some American dinning food, such as burgers, hot dogs, chili, and fries. For breakfast, it offers pancakes, eggs, and omelets.
Shopping Areas In The Boardwalk Neighborhood:
You can also find at the Boardwalk Neighborhood, the Kids Logo Shop. It is an optimal place to buy some kids clothes, toys, and souvenirs. It contains some Royal Caribbean and logo branded items for sale.
Activities At The Boardwalk Neighborhood:
The Chips Climbers is another amazing place at the Boardwalk Neighborhood. It is a good hangout place for kids where they can burn some energy by climbing and exploring the area.
You can also visit the Aqua Theater. At the Aqua Theater, you can find the high-flying acrobatics and amazing evening shows in display. You might get wet if you set at the front, but you will have an amazing view of the show, so set on the front.
You can also enjoy the Rock Climbing Wall at the Boardwalk Neighborhood. There are two climbing walls that you can enjoy for free. Yes, they are complementary, which means included in your fare fees.
There is also a walking and jogging track where you can burn some energy and exercise. There is also an aft balcony at the track where you can enjoy an enchanting view of the ocean or play some ping pong.
6. Central Park:
Food And Dinning At Central Park:
Central Park is a park in the middle of the world’s largest cruise ship. This beautiful area contains plants and shrubs with many dinning areas options, such as 150 Central Park, Chops Grill, Gionanni’s Italian Kitchen, and Park Cafe.
Pro Tip: I would highly recommend you to get the dinning package because it would help you save lots of money eating at those amazing places. Another tip is that you should try the signature steakhouse at Chops Grill. It is delicious.
You should also try out the 150 Central Park. It is an American nouveau type of restaurant, which offers verity of food including steak. It is also a good place to hang out for a date night with your special someone.
Another must-try place is the Gionanni’s Italian Restaurant. There are verities of Italian food that you can try, such as Italian Pizza, Chicken parm, giant meatball, and Italian pastas.
Park Cafe is another complementary restaurant in Central Park that you can taste some delicious food. It is open for breakfast, lunch, and late afternoon snakes. It is a good place to find something quick to eat.
Drink At Central Park:
Rising Tide Bar is another must-try place at the Central Park. Trellis Bar is a laid back place where you can enjoy the Central Park ambience at night and grab some drink.
Right next to the Gionanni’s Italian Kitchen is the Giovanni’s Wine Bar where they can offer some drinks and foods, such as wide wine selections. It is a good place for wine tasting.
Things To Do At Central Park:
One of the top things to do at Central Park is walking around, specially at the night. The place is spacious and contains many sight seeings. There are also live music in the area, such as jazz performance and instrumentalists.
You can also enjoy some window shopping in the area and explore the place. You can visit the high-end Jewelry Effie Regalia for some jewelries, ring, watch, neckless, and a lot more.
7. Royal Promenade Neighborhood:
Royal Promenade is another Neighborhood in the largest cruise ship in the world. As a matter of fact, it is the heart of the ship. It is the main thoroughfare that runs from one end of the ship to the other.
The Royal Promenade is one of the best places to hang out on the Wonder of the Seas for some shopping, dinning, and kick back activities all throughout the day, such as Spotlight Karaoke, Shore Excursions, The Collection and Robot Bar.
Food And Drinks Options At The Royal Promenade:
Some people like to visit the Royal Promenade Neighborhood for the Rising Tide Bar, which is a moving bar that moves slowly between the two decks of Central Park Neighborhood and Royal Promenade.
You can also find the Scooter Bar, which is a signature Royal Caribbean nautical bar. It is the place where you can find trivia and live musics in the evening. It is one of the best places in The Wonder Of The Seas that serves any drink you can think of.
Café Promenade is another great place to find something quick to eat and drink, such as coffee, snacks, and sandwiches. Not to forget, the Sorrento Pizza, where you can eat complementary pizza, such as cheese pizza, pepperoni pizza and a lot more.
Services At The Royal Promenade:
There is the Port and Shopping Desk where you can ask some question about where to eat and to shop in the Royal Promenade. You can also find the Guest Services, which allows you to find help regarding room services, bills, issues with your booking and a lot more.
Pro Tips: all around the Royal Promenade, you can find photographers that ask to take some pictures of you. Right below the Shore Excursions, you can find the Photo Gallery. It is the place where you can pick up the photos.
There is also the Next Cruise where you can book another cruise, which gives the same price as booking online. However, booking on board comes with advantages, such as extra onboard credit and lower deposit.
8. Entertainment Place:
Entertainment Place is located on Deck 4. It is an entertainment hub where you can find plenty of things to do in the ship, such as Comedy club, Diamond Lounge, and Casino Royal.
Note: the Diamond Lounge is only dedicated to sweet guests that include the diamond plus, and pinnacle members. It is more like a social club where you can meet other cruisers in the area. Drinks offered as well.
A lot of people in the Entertainment Place hang out in the Attic at night for live entertainment. It is a combination of comedy shows and club area, such as silent disco and dance parties.
Not to forget, Studio B for ice skating entertainment. It is the kind of place where you can find and witness some ice skating shows. There are times when you can do free ice skate. You can ask around for the time when you can do free ice skiing.
In the Casino Royal, you can find art collections and art auctions while walking in the hallway. It is a good hangout place for art enthusiast. Inside the Casino Royal, you can find many casino games, such as slots and table games.
Royal Theater is another place to see some live entertainment, such as stage production shows and comedy, such as Tap Factory Show.
9. Youth Zone:
You can leave your kids at the Adventure Ocean while enjoying the show while you are at the Youth Zone. It is a complementary child care on board. There are game, social interaction activities, and video games that can keep your kids busy while exploring the biggest cruise ship in the world.
The Adventure Ocean in the Wonders Of The Seas gives your kids an opportunity to do activities that they like to do, such as drawing, coloring, reading, play video games, watch a movie, and a lot more.
Note: it is free during the day and night, but there is an hourly charge after 10:00 pm. It is suitable for children between 6 and 12 years old.
The Aquanauts is a day care for children between 5 and 3 years old where they can find activities and things to do at their age and level while the Nursery is for kids between 6 and 36 years old. However, there is an hourly charge in the Nursery.
The Youth Zone is also the home of the Social 100, which is a teen club where they can enjoy some verities of activities. It is also home to the Arcade area where they can play some arcade games.
Note: next to the Arcade area, you can find self-service vending machines where they have some supplies, such as toothbrush, battery, or other essential supplies that you run out off or forgot at home.
10. Vitality Spa And Fitness:
The Vitality Spa And Fitness is the kind of place where you can find Salon and Spa services. You should know that the Vitality Spa and Fitness is not included with the fare, so you have to pay if you want to use the facility.
In the Vitaliy Spa and Fitness Center is the Vitality Café where you can get several drinks, such as shakes, protein bars, and a lot more.
Right close to the café is the salon where you can a book hair appointment for both men and women. The salon is a perfect spot for the lady where they can get haircut, nails down, pedicures, and manicures.
There are different options for spa treatments, so depend on what you choose, such as massage, therapy, and thermal spa. The thermal spa gives you access to the thermal spa areas that include thermal loungers, steam room, and sauna room.
Not to forget, the Vitality Fitness Center. It is the gym area where you can work out and burn some calories. It is complementary, which means it is included with your fare fees. There are fitness classes available, such as spin and Pilates.
Conclusion:
The Wonder Of The Seas is like a moving city or an island, which has verity of things to do and explore at the largest cruise ship in the world. It could take you days to explore it all. This comprehensive guide gives an idea of what the world largest ship has to offer. Enjoy.
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