MIAMI, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Paving the
way for the biggest adventure yet, Royal Caribbean International
has announced the world's largest cruise ship, Wonder of the
Seas, will debut in the U.S. and Europe. The highly anticipated ship is set to
sail from its home in Fort
Lauderdale to the Caribbean
on March 4, 2022, before making its
way to Barcelona and Rome to kick off summer vacations in May.
Families and travelers alike have a new wave of possibilities
across Wonder's eight distinct neighborhoods, an
Oasis Class first, that include all-new features such as the
Suite Neighborhood, a cantilevered pool bar named
The Vue, and Wonder Playscape – an interactive,
open-air kids' play area with awe-inspiring views. With returning
favorites also on deck, like The Ultimate Abyss, the tallest
slide at sea; Central Park, the neighborhood filled with
real plants from end to end; and the vibrant Caribbean-inspired pool deck experience,
the innovative, new ship invites adventurers of all ages to
reimagine, explore and make memories once again.
"The momentum taking off across bookings and our returning ships
in the U.S. and Europe is
significant. With half of our fleet sailing again, we are
encouraged by what we're seeing. These regions are in the position
to welcome a brand-new, innovative ship like Wonder of the
Seas," said Michael Bayley,
president and CEO, Royal Caribbean International. "Wonder
will shine bright as the world's newest wonder in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. And what's in
store is the ultimate vacation experience that highlights the very
best of Royal Caribbean, reimagines renowned favorites and
introduces new adventures every guest, no matter their age, can
enjoy."
Building on 50-plus years of unparalleled adventures and firsts,
Royal Caribbean is setting the bar for the ultimate vacation with
more ways to wonder than ever. The renowned Oasis Class
neighborhood concept comes to life on Wonder with
never-before-seen experiences and returning, bolder favorites,
including:
New Adventures and Favorites Gone Bolder
- Suite Class Neighborhood – The eighth neighborhood, only
found on Wonder, offers Royal Suite
Class guests an elevated Suite Sun Deck in a new location, complete with a
plunge pool, bar and plenty of loungers and nooks to kick back;
along with favorites such as Coastal Kitchen, the private
restaurant, and the Suite Lounge. Plus, the grandest Ultimate
Family Suite yet for a family of 10.
- Wonder Playscape – Joining the lineup of next-level
thrills for kids, the underwater-themed play area is a whole new
adventure with slides, climbing walls, games, an interactive mural
activated by touch and puzzles that will make them wonder if any
playground will ever be the same.
- The Vue – The happiest of happy hours can be found at
this new cantilevered bar. The Vue offers panoramic ocean views
from high above on the pool deck all day, and after sunset, it
shines bright with a colorful mosaic canopy overhead.
- Pool deck experience – The Lime & Coconut is
at the center of the Caribbean
vibes, with two poolside bars and live music; while the trio of
high-speed waterslides, The Perfect Storm, and kids aqua
park Splashaway Bay, keep the young and young at heart
entertained. Casitas, in-pool
loungers and more make for a variety of great places to kick back,
especially to catch a movie under the stars at the largest poolside
movie screen in the Royal Caribbean fleet.
At the heart of every Oasis Class ship is a combination of
unmatched signature features and experiences found from one
neighborhood to the next, including the tallest slide at sea,
The Ultimate Abyss; the newly designed, dedicated
kids and teens spaces at Adventure Ocean, Social100
and The Patio; the FlowRider surf simulator, twin
rock-climbing walls and the ten-decks-high zip line.
From riding the carousel in the family favorite Boardwalk
neighborhood – inspired by renowned boardwalks like Coney Island –
to fine dining in Central Park, and the variety of
restaurants and showstopping entertainment in between, no day on
board will be the same.
The action-packed ship will deliver multiple ways to
adventure with 7-night sailings to the Eastern and Western Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale, visiting tropical
destinations like Cozumel, Mexico;
Philipsburg, St. Maarten;
San Juan, Puerto Rico, and more.
No matter the itinerary guests choose, every sailing will visit
Royal Caribbean's private island destination, Perfect Day at
CocoCay, for a day of thrill and chill unlike any other. May
will see an early start to summer family vacations when the
wondrous Oasis Class ship heads for the Mediterranean to take
center stage for its inaugural European season. From Barcelona and Rome on 7-night Western Mediterranean cruises,
travelers have memorable vacations in store as they sail to the
sparkling shores of Europe's most
iconic and historic destinations, such as Palma de Mallorca, Spain and Capri, Italy.
Wonder's Caribbean
itineraries are available to book today on Royal Caribbean's
website. The new ship's European sailings will open on Wednesday, Sept. 22*.
About Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean International has been delivering
innovation at sea for more than 50 years. Each successive class of
ships is an architectural marvel featuring the latest technology
and guest experiences for today's adventurous traveler. The cruise
line continues to revolutionize vacations with itineraries to more
than 270 destinations in 72 countries on six continents, including
Royal Caribbean's private island destination in The
Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay, the first in the Perfect
Day Island Collection. Royal Caribbean has also been voted "Best Cruise
Line Overall" for 18 consecutive years in
the Travel Weekly Readers' Choice
Awards.
Media can stay up to date by following @RoyalCaribPR on Twitter
and visiting RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional
information or to make reservations, vacationers can call their
travel advisor; visit RoyalCaribbean.com; or call (800)
ROYAL-CARIBBEAN.
Royal Caribbean International is applying the recommendations of
its Healthy Sail Panel of public health and scientific experts to
provide a safer and healthier cruise vacation on all of its
sailings. Health and safety protocols, regional travel restrictions
and clearance to visit ports of call, are subject to change based
on ongoing evaluation, public health standards, and government
requirements. U.S. cruises and guests: For more information on the
latest health and travel alerts, U.S. government travel advisories,
please
visit www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships/itinerary-updates or
consult travel advisories, warnings or recommendations relating to
cruise travel on applicable government websites.
*Wonder of the Seas will sail in the Mediterranean in 2022 in
place of Allure of the Seas. Allure will now sail from Fort Lauderdale on 6- and 8-night
Caribbean cruises, which have been
opened today for bookings. Guests currently booked on Allure's 2022
Mediterranean itineraries will automatically be rebooked to sail on
Wonder. Booked guests and travel partners impacted will be
contacted with further details.
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