The Wonder of the Seas has officially taken the title of the world's largest cruise ship from sister Symphony of the Seas, after setting sail on her maiden voyage from Florida. Measuring 1,188ft long, 210ft wide, and with a gross tonnage of 236,857, Royal Caribbean's new Wonder of the Seas is one of the top picks of new cruise ships to get excited about for 2022.
The world's biggest cruise ship makes her debut this month, complete with EIGHT neighbourhoods, a water park with the tallest slide at sea, and heaps of fun activities for the whole family. The ship boasts some seriously cool features across all neighbourhoods, from swish cabins to plenty of shops, attractions, play areas and even a huge water park. reports The Mirror.
The water park has plenty of splash zones for kids, not to mention it's home to the Ultimate Abyss slide. Thrill-seekers can also get their fill courtesy of a wide array of onboard activities also on offer including the brand's FlowRider wave simulator machine, rock climbing walls, a 10-deck high zip line, and even a cantilevered bar for a cocktail with a view.
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Other entertainment will include live theatre shows, an outdoor movie screen, basketball, volleyball, mini golf, AquaTheater shows, pools complete with bars , whirlpools and a spa and fitness centre. Meanwhile, the Wonder Playscape playground is bound to be a hit with kids thanks to its countless slides, climbing walls, games and puzzles, all set in an "underwater world".
As for the accommodation? One highlight has to be the epic family suite on board which can sleep up to 10 people. The Ultimate Family Suite boasts some ridiculously cool features including its very own slide and play area for the kids, private cinema, and a hot tub for parents.
The ship will also be home to a brand new offering for the Royal Caribbean fleet; a Suite Class Neighbourhood. Guests who book stays in these suites will get to enjoy perks such as a sun deck pool with a plunge pool and loungers, a neighbourhood poolside bar, and private restaurant, Coastal Kitchen.
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As well as epic suites, the cruise ship boasts a whole array of different cabins, from inside staterooms to spacious cabins with balconies for endless ocean views.
Want to check it all out for yourself? Wonder of the Seas is embarking on a series of seven-night Caribbean sailings - including Royal Caribbean's private island - but there's good news if you're looking for short-haul breaks as the ship is also due to make her debut in the Mediterranean in May this year.
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