World's largest cruise ship moves to the Mediterranean
Wonder of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's latest jewel, was to debut in 2022 with a departure from Shanghai, the [...]
Wonder of the Seas, the latest jewel of Royal Caribbean, was supposed to debut in 2022 with a departure from Shanghai, China's main port, but the event was canceled. So the first voyages of the glitzy American cruise ship will depart from the Caribbean, Spain, and Italy.
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No dice then for the cruise made in China. The reason? The People's Republic's Coronavirus laws that currently ban such travel. In the West, however, work is already underway to resume the next travel season in a big way after the stop due to the pandemic. And, as Royal Caribbean CEO Michael Bayley also pointed out, bookings for cruises are increasing rapidly.
The Voyages of Wonder of the Seas
On March 4, 2022, the Norwegian-U.S. company's new record-breaking ship will debut in the company's home port of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It will set sail on Caribbean cruises that will touch locations in Cozumel, Mexico, the island of Saint Martin, San Juan in Puerto Rico, and many more.
Then the oceanic transfer to the Mediterranean. There Wonder of the Seas will open summer season with departures from Barcelona and Rome, making seven-night voyages around the sea linking Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The cruise will allow guests to visit places such as Palma de Mallorca and Naples.
Reservations started on September 22. Anyone who had already booked a Shanghai departure has already been contacted by the company and reimbursed the amount spent. "Wonder of the Seas will offer a vacation experience that will highlight the best of Royal Caribbean," Bayley said.
What the world's largest cruise ship offers
Wonder of the Seas is part of the Oasis Class, a line of cruise ships inaugurated by Royal Caribbean in 2009 with Oasis of the Seas, a vessel 362 meters long and 74 meters wide. Compared to its larger twin, however, Wonder boasts 100 more cabins, making it the world's largest cruise ship.
Like all Oasis-class designs, of which she is the fifth and most recent incarnation, she symbolizes a modern and innovative cruise ship concept. The interiors replicate neighborhoods similar to those of an ideal city. They range from the Boardwalk, where to take characteristic outdoor walks in an urban-type setting, at Central Park, a real garden on the ship, to the Royal Promenade, the large shopping center located under the park.
On the upper deck is located Wonder Playscape, or a modern pool area with games dedicated to families, while to relax in company while sipping a cocktail, travelers can head to the elegant The Vue, the bar with a panoramic view of the sea, the perfect place to watch the sunset over the water.
But the big news about Wonder of the Seas respecting to his sisters Is the new and eighth area of the ship, the Suite Neighborhood, a neighborhood entirely dedicated to the most exclusive clients, those in the Royal Suite class. In addition to the various cabins, you will be able to take advantage of reserved rooms, such as the restaurant, bar, lounge, and a sun terrace. For a large and demanding family, the Suite Neighborhood will also provide the Ultimate Family Suite. This is a cabin that can accommodate up to 10 people in a spacious and comfortable environment.
