All about the Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas

The Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas was built in 2022. It's considered an extra large size ship. Coming in at 1,188 ft long and 210 ft wide, it's roughly the length of 3.3 football fields, as wide as 4 tractor trailers, and the same height as a 16-story building. The Wonder of the Seas has quite a few upgrades from its Oasis-class siblings such as a new suite neighborhood, a fully enclosed Solarium, an outdoor bar called The Vue, and an outdoor kid's play area.

Wonder of the Seas Overview

• Ship and Passengers
• Food and Restaurants
• Bars and Drinks
• Pools and Hot Tubs
• Ship Features and Activities
• Cruise Costs
• Onboard Costs

Wonder of the Seas Size and Passengers

The Wonder of the Seas can hold 5,734 based on double occupancy (two people per room) and more when you take into account 3rd and 4th passengers. When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, the Wonder of the Seas has a space ratio of 39. Depending on the ship, this number can range from 30 to 52 (with a bigger number meaning more space per person) so this ship's space-to-person ratio is about average. The Wonder of the Seas uses a neighborhood layout to break up large crowds across the ship, often making it feel less crowded.

	Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas
Class	Oasis
Gross Tonnage	236,857
Length	1,188
Beam/Width	210
Passenger Decks	16
Passengers (double occupancy)	5,734
Crew	2,300
Passenger to Crew Ratio	2.5
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)	39

Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas Space Ratio

30 39 52

The Wonder of the Seas is one of six Oasis Class ships currently sailing with Royal Caribbean. Oasis-class ships are the second largest class of cruise ships in the world. Their split-superstructure design creates unique outdoor spaces in the middle of the ship called Central Park and the Boardwalk. This class of ships also introduced the "neighborhood" concept, which groups venues into different themed zones to help improve people flow. The Wonder of the Seas is very similar to its sister-ships; Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, Symphony of the Seas and Utopia of the Seas, although each ship may have some differences.

Wonder of the Seas Food and Restaurants

Food is a big part of any cruise, and there will plenty on the Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas. You have twenty-two different dining options to choose from. Of those options, nine are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other thirteen options have an additional fee. Some of those options are a set price and some have a la carte menu pricing. Only 41% of the dining options are included meaning you might spend more while on the ship due to the additional fees.

Restaurant	Restaurant Type	Type of Food
Included
Cafe Promenade	Quick serve	Cafe
Dog House	Quick serve	American
El Loco Fresh	Quick serve	Mexican
Main Dining Room	Sit down	Main dining room
Park Cafe	Quick serve	Deli
Solarium Bistro	Quick serve	Buffet/Mediterranean
Sorrento's Pizza	Quick serve	Pizza
Vitality Cafe	Quick serve	Fresh
Windjammer	Quick serve	Buffet
A la carte
Playmakers	Sit down	Bar food
Starbucks	Quick serve	Coffee
Sugar Beach	Quick serve	Dessert
Flat fee
150 Central Park	Sit down	Fine dining
Chef's Table	Sit down	Gourmet
Chops Grille	Sit down	Steakhouse
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar	Sit down	Italian
Hooked Seafood	Casual	Seafood
Izumi	Sit down	Asian
Johnny Rockets	Sit down	American
The Mason Jar	Sit down	Southern
Wonderland	Sit down	Gourmet
Exclusive (open to select guests only)
Coastal Kitchen	Sit down	Cali

Wonder of the Seas Bars and Drinks

Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas has 19 different bars and lounges where you can enjoy a beer or cocktail. It also has 1 other bars that are available for select guests.

Bar	Location
Bionic Bar	Deck 5 Mid
Boleros	Deck 5 Mid
Cantina Fresca	Deck 16 Aft	See Menu
Casino Bar	Deck 4 Mid	See Menu
English Pub	Deck 5 Mid	See Menu
Giovanni's Wine Bar	Deck 8 Mid
Music Hall	Deck 8 Aft	See Menu
Playmakers	Deck 6 Aft	See Menu
Rising Tide Bar	Deck 5 Mid	See Menu
Schooner Bar	Deck 6 Mid	See Menu
Solarium Bar	Deck 15 Forward	See Menu
Spotlight Karaoke	Deck 5 Mid
Suite Lounge*	Deck 17 Aft
The Attic	Deck 4 Mid
The Lime & Coconut	Deck 15 Mid	See Menu
The Mason Jar	Deck 15 Aft	See Menu
The Vue Bar	Deck 15 Forward	See Menu
Trellis Bar	Deck 8 Mid	See Menu
Wipeout Bar	Deck 16 Aft	See Menu
Wonderland	Deck 11 Aft	See Menu

* = this bar is exclusive and not open to everyone.

Alcohol is not included in the base price of this cruise ship. To see if you would save money with a drink package, try our Drink Package Calculator.

Royal Caribbean also serves the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship. Most Royal Caribbean ships also have Coke Freestyle machines where you can make 100 different flavor combinations.

Pools and Hot Tubs on Wonder of the Seas

Nothing beats relaxing in a pool, cooling off while enjoying the ocean breeze. The Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas has a total of five pools and four hot tubs.

Worried about lots of kids onboard? Visit The Solarium, an adult-only area for guests 18 and older only. It's located at the front of the ship, which offers beautiful ocean views. The Solarium is fully enclosed with glass and climate-controlled for comfort in all weather. Here, you'll find a dedicated, adult-only, wading pool and one hot tub.

One of the pools and one of the hot tubs are exclusive access, which means there's either an extra charge to access them or you need to book a certain class of cabin to have access to them.

	Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas
Total Pools	5
- Pools - General Access	3
- Pools - Adults Only	1
- Pools - Exclusive	1
Total Hot Tubs	4
- Hot Tubs - General Access	2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only	1
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive	1

Wonder of the Seas Features and Activities

There are quite a few things to do on the Wonder of the Seas. These are the main amenities that are available. Some are included in the cost of the cruise, while others have an additional charge.

	Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas
Adult Only Relaxation Area	Included
Aquatheater	Included
Arcade	A la carte
Basketball	Included
Bionic Bar	A la carte
Carousel	Included
Casino	A la carte
Climbing Wall	Included
Comedy Club	Included
Escape Room	Flat fee
Fitness Center	Included
FlowRider	Included
Ice Skating	Included
Kid's Play Area	Included
Laser Tag	Included
Mini golf	Included
Pool-side Movies	Included
Shows - musical review	Included
Spa	A la carte
Splash park	Included
Thrill Slide	Included
Water slides	Included
Zip Line	Included

Cruise Costs

Royal Caribbean is a mainstream cruise line. Mainstream cruise lines cater to a variety of guests, hoping to provide something for everyone. These typically cost about $100 - $350 per person per day.

Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year.

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Wonder of the Seas Onboard Costs

Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.

Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.

The table below will help you understand what you might spend onboard a Royal Caribbean ship.

	Royal Caribbean
Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day)	$18.50
Tip added to drinks & services	18%
Soda Price	$3.50
Domestic Beer Price	$8.25 See drink menus
Drink Package Price	$77 - $118 Learn more
Internet Plan	$19 to $30 per device per day
*Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates.

Royal Caribbean uses dynamic pricing, which means the pricing for many things will vary per sailing. The daily gratuities and tip are consistent across the fleet, but the pricing for the drink package, internet, and excursions will change. The only way to know your price is to consult the Royal Caribbean cruise planner once you're booked.

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