Wonder of the Seas: The Mediterranean Cruise Game-Changer
By Evelyn Uslar-Pietri | Published on - March 7, 2022 at 4:00 pm
Live large on the biggest cruise ship in the world, the mind-bending Wonder of the Seas℠, coming to Rome and Barcelona in May 2022. Packed with a next-level lineup of thrills and chills, this fleet feat is a Mediterranean cruise game-changer. Catch a sneak peek of the bold experiences you can expect on Wonder of the Seas℠ –and get ready for the sail of a lifetime!
Amp up your definition of amazing with this award-winning Oasis class cruise ship, a wonder that is reshaping the cruising seascape. With can’t-miss new adventures–from the underwater world of Wonder Playscape℠ to the stunning AquaTheatre–as well as tried-and-tested fan favorites, like FlowRider® and Ultimate Abyss℠, these daring decks are lined with the most activities on a cruise ship .
More than 20 dining options, including low country fare at the all-new The Mason Jar℠ Southern Restaurant & Bar and inspired trattoria cuisine at Giovanni's℠ Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar, will have you relishing the delicious array of eats. Enjoy show-stopping entertainment, jaw-dropping views and top-luxe accommodations at the exclusive Suite Neighborhood. Read on for the inside scoop on the best ways to stay, play and foray on Wonder of the Seas℠, and turn your European cruise into a maxed-out Med marvel.
LEVEL UP YOUR STAY
Revel in the Royal treatment at the first-ever Suite Neighborhood, where your personal concierge, the Royal Genie, handles your reservations and keeps you up-to-date on the best of everything onboard. Chill at the wow-worthy private infinity pool and bar, with breathtaking ocean views. Tuck into a farm-fresh seasonal menu at the Coastal Kitchen restaurant and discover first-hand the reason for its five-star rating–an experience reserved for Suite Neighborhood guests only. Indulge in unforgettable accommodations, so luxurious you may never want to leave your rooms. And for a fully decked out stay with the kiddos, choose the two-storied Ultimate Family Suite, featuring your own game room, slide, jacuzzi, balcony and more.
VIEWS AT THE VUE. AND BEYOND
What beats sailing the Mediterranean on the world’s biggest ship? Nothing, really–but soaking in its marvels from the vantage point of the Vue Bar℠ is part of the unrivaled experience! Order your favorite cocktail and drink up the striking scenery which, after sunset, also includes the bar’s beautifully lit mosaic canopy. When you’re ready to root for your home team, head over to the all-new Playmakers℠ Sports Bar and Grill with dozens of screens for front-row views of the action. Or face off with friends at the arcade, then test your fire power in The Playmakers Challenge, eating 100 hot wings in 45 minutes! Tame the flame with ice cold brews or the five scoop Touchdown Sundae while sporting your commemorative t-shirt–it’s all part of the all-new adventure on Wonder of the Seas℠.
High Marks for New Thrills
Edge-of-your-seat thrills await at the amazing AquaTheater, where 30-foot platforms, striking ocean views and 137,000 gallons of water are the backdrop for out-of-this-world entertainment. Watch Olympic-level divers perform seemingly impossible aerial acrobatics, twisting and spinning through space before plunging into the deepest pool at sea. It’s an experience your crew will never forget. For younger adventurers, the new Wonder Playscape℠ is an underwater world filled with climbing walls, caverns, slides, games and puzzles. In the evenings, special effects light up the night, spotlighting sea creatures in a wondrous, immersive seascape.
Flavors to Fuel Your Journey
Cooking up a delicious new spin on soul-soothing southern fare, The Mason Jar℠ is a definite must-try. Vibe to live country music while feasting on creole-style gumbo, Gran’s Fried Chicken or finger-licking BBQ–whatever you choose, this is cravable comfort food at its best. When mouthwatering Mexican food calls your name, kick up the heat at El Loco Fresh®. Pair your spicy bites with a Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita, served up at the eatery’s all-new bar, Cantina Fresca℠–it’s a fiesta of flavors to go muy loco over! And if you are looking for amore in every delectable mouthful, wander over to Giovanni's℠. One taste of the savory ossobuco or decadent pappardelle and you’ll be feeling the love, trattoria-style.
All Kinds of Cool. At the Pool
Wonder of the Seas℠ has redefined pool deck chills, with four swimming pools and a reimagined space that adds private casitas to the mix. Stir in The Lime & Coconut℠–a tropical two-story poolside bar-–and you have the perfect recipe for chillaxing on your 2022 cruise. Jam out to a live calypso band, basking in that cool island feel. Sip on an icy Lime and Coconut, the bar’s signature cocktail, or stick with the classics, like a Mai Tai or Rum Runner. Then snag yourself a hammock or in-pool lounger, or catch some zees in your covered casita. After all, at the pool you’re on island time: no schedules, no duties, no worries, just a chillin’ state of mind.
Iconic Come-Backs
Some experiences defy tampering. They’re fleet favorites fans can’t get enough of. Like the Ultimate Abyss℠, the tallest slide at sea, looming 10-stories high and challenging the brave to take the adrenaline-pumping plunge. Or hang ten on FlowRider®, the surfing simulator that will have you riding waves like a pro. Weather the waterslide trio of The Perfect Storm℠ and win top-deck bragging rights. Try ziplining for a bird’s-eye-view of the ship, flying far above the fray. On Wonder of the Seas℠, you’ll find all these attractions and more, family thrills that stretch your courage to uncharted heights.
When you book a cruise on Wonder of the Seas℠, you experience the Mediterranean a whole new way. Onboard the world’s largest ship. With brand new over-the-top adventures and bold perennial favorites. More than two dozen eateries and restaurants. Incredible entertainment. Eight distinct neighborhoods, including the exclusive Suite Neighborhood. And so much to see and do that a seven-day Western Mediterranean cruise will only have you scratching the surface. This isn’t just cruising reimagined, it’s cruising transformed.
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