What is Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas like? — featuring Royal Caribbean Blog

0:00 Wonder of the Seas is the fifth Oasis class cruise ship and you're probably wondering what does it look like? Well, I've got a full tour of everything there is to see, eat, and do on board this amazing cruise ship up next. Hey everyone, it's Matt from royalcaribbeanblog.com and Wonder of the Seas is the fifth

0:24 Oasis class cruise ship, but hold on, it's not like any other Oasis class ship you've seen before and we've got a full look at everything there is on this ship. Royal Caribbean has really outdone itself with Wonder of the Seas because while it is the fifth ship in the fleet, it is not a carbon copy of other Oasis

0:41 class ships. If you've seen or been on Harmony of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas, or Symphony of the Seas, these this is a departure. This is different than what we've had before. So, let's start off with the pool and sports zone. This is on the top deck and Royal Caribbean has completely revamped the pool deck on the

0:58 Wonder of the Seas. So, what they've really done is taken a resort style feel to the entire pool deck and really reworked the structure of it entirely. So, while you're still going to find course well, pools and hot tubs and plenty to splash around in, if you've seen other Oasis class ships, you're

1:14 instantly going to recognize that it's very different. Certainly, Splashaway Bay is on board, but it's in a different location now. And Splashaway Bay is where you can bring your kids and obviously they're going to get super wet. There's fountains and geysers and drench buckets and even water slides as

1:29 well. Splashaway Bay is complimentary, so there's no cost for them to enjoy this and this is the place as a parent where you bring them, you maybe sit down on the outside and have a drink and watch them and supervise, but they get to just go back and forth over and over again. Mom, did

1:43 you see me? Yeah, I saw you and enjoy their experience. And I love it also that there's plenty of seating. That's something so nice to have because again, whether you're at Splashaway Bay or anywhere on the pool deck, lots to find a spot and be able to enjoy whether you want to be in the shade, in the sun,

1:58 either way. Now, there are water slides on the Wonder of the Seas. This is the Perfect Storm water slides and there are three slides on Wonder of the Seas. The water slides are complimentary as well and whenever they're open, you get a chance to go down either the racer slides or the super cell slide and these

2:14 are a lot of fun, a great CD activity. Actually, pro tip, if you get on board the ship on the first day, pack your bathing suit so you can either hit up the pools or the water slides. They are open and there's far less lines for these experiences. We've also got of course many different pools on Wonder.

2:29 So, there's not just one main pool, there's many pools on Wonder of the Seas. So, that way you don't have overcrowding at one giant pool, it helps break up the crowds and make it a little more manageable. You're also going to notice a giant movie screen right by the pools. This is something else that's new

2:43 for Wonder of the Seas, the Oasis class in general because you've got that movie screen right by the pool as opposed to being maybe in the AquaTheater on the other Oasis class ships. There's also elevated seating in the pool area and I love this change here because it just adds a little more space and more

2:57 separation and I like the fact that also there's more of a breeze up here because you're higher up on the pool deck and these seats are available to anybody to check out. Lots of seating on board the Wonder of the Seas on the pool deck and I think that's a really nice change. I appreciated having these options, not

3:12 just pool deck seating as well. And you may notice of course there is an astronaut here. It's one of four astronauts hidden around Wonder of the Seas. So, this is one. Maybe we'll show you all four, but you got to look for them while on board, take your photos there. And the nice thing about the

3:26 seating also is there are if there's events, if there's sail away, this is a great spot. A lot of times people want to know, where should we go for sail away? I think this area might be the best spot as of right now. Something else you're going to notice on the pool deck is the cantilevered hot

3:43 tubs and these almost have like an infinite pool view. I'm not sure if you can say infinite pool with hot tubs, but you know, it's a nice touch. Lots of hot tubs around and of course you have something brand new to any Oasis class ship is the View Bar. The View Bar replaced what would have been just

3:57 another hot tub on board and the View Bar is an ocean facing bar and the idea is to just you know, connect passengers with the ocean with a fantastic view. You know, it's obviously a bar, but I think really the views, hence the name the View Bar, is phenomenal and at night it lights up, it's absolutely beautiful.

4:15 If you're looking for having a drink with a view or be able to enjoy the sunset or sail in, sail out, this is a hot spot on board and definitely worth your time. I love this change. Of course, also on Wonder of the Seas is the Lime and Coconut. The Lime and Coconut is the resort style pool bar

4:32 you're going to find all around the pool deck and this has a very much of a Caribbean vibe to it, a hey, we're on vacation and they have specialty drinks here that are really tasty. Different options for you. So, if you're looking for something different, say, you know what, Matt, I don't want just a pina

4:45 colada, nothing wrong with pina colada, that's there. Oh, hang on a second guys, we got to talk about ice cream. That's right, Sprinkles ice cream is complimentary ice cream on the Wonder of the Seas, available throughout your cruise. You can stop by, grab a cone or two or three and it's a great spot. kids

5:00 love it, I love it and they have different flavors and it's free ice cream. How can you possibly go wrong with that? So, walking around the upper pool deck, you're going to notice obviously more seating up here. So, this is a good spot if you're trying to get away from the crowds a little bit, get some more

5:15 seating. There are also casitas you can rent on the Wonder of the Seas. These casitas do have an additional cost to them, but they're yours for the day and you know, if you don't want to compete with for seats or you want to have a little bit of shade or a home base of operations, this can be a great choice

5:29 for you. As I mentioned, there was also Lime and Coconut locations up here on the upper pool deck as well. So, you know, plenty for you to kind of you know, find a spot for you. Some people like being on lower deck, on the upper deck, more of a breeze, less of a breeze, in the shade, in the sun. You've

5:42 got plenty of choices here on the Wonder of the Seas and my advice is try some of the specialty drinks on here, look the menu, ask the bartenders for recommendations. You're going to find some good variety at the Lime and Coconut and great seating. I love that Royal Caribbean has been adding better

5:56 seating, more improved seating and just like fun seating if you will. All right, let's head upstairs. I didn't realize we're going to have a lot of walking on this, but here we go. In fact, on an Oasis class ship, there is still plenty of walking. There is also some seating even above the pool deck.

6:10 And again, if you find these little nooks and crannies, you're going to discover some options for you, places you can go away from the crowd where do you want to read, take a nap, just talk you know, quietly, not have the music behind you. This can be a great choice for you. All right, next up is the Solarium. The

6:25 Solarium is the adults only area on the Wonder of the Seas. Solarium is for guests 16 and above. Don't worry, your kids can walk through this area, they just can't hang out in this area. And one big change for Wonder of the Seas is the Solarium is totally enclosed, meaning that it is not open air, it's

6:41 climate controlled and I love this change. First of all, it is massive. It is a very large space, lots of seating, so you're not feeling like you're in a very constricted area, but by being fully enclosed, this allows the ship and the Solarium to be a little more comfortable. If it's super hot outside,

6:58 they can turn up the air conditioning just a little bit. If it's cooler outside, if you're cruising in January or February, it can get a little chilly in the Caribbean, relatively speaking of course, but they can control those temperatures and that really helps make this place amazing. And of course, it is

7:10 the Solarium. A lot of people love going here because hey, it's a place for adults only, it's a little more relaxed, you're not going to have the live music that you're going to have elsewhere in the pool deck and of course there are hot tubs, there's a Solarium bar, there is a pool area here. So, you can get

7:25 wet, you can relax. A lot of people just like just spending their days kind of just enjoying time in the Solarium. For a lot of people, the Solarium is the place to go. What I like about the Solarium is of course you have comfortable seating, you have those plush lounge chairs and additional

7:40 seating options, but on top of that, number one, it's beautiful. Number two, I got to say I really like the fact that this is totally enclosed. It really helps keep this comfortable throughout the day no matter the time of year. And this pool is really impressive. This pool reminds me a lot of the Quantum

7:53 class Royal Caribbean cruise ships pool. They're just pretty. I mean, they're probably fun to go in the pool as well, don't get me wrong, but it's really nice being able to enjoy the Solarium area and there's hot tubs. You also got a cantilevered hot tub in here, which by the way, if my mother-in-law was here,

8:07 she would not want to go in there, she's scared of this, but I think it's great. I love the TVs here as well. You can get you know, see what's happening, watch the game or whatever movie's on and enjoy time in the hot tub. There's just nothing like CD hot tub fun. It's just amazing. I love it. Here's a little

8:21 secret on Wonder of the Seas. There are Solarium bridge wings. These are the bridge wings that take you kind of over the side of the ship and it's great to be able to see all around you. If you have a camera, want to take a selfie, this is a really good spot for you as well. If your ship is coming in for sail

8:35 in or sail away, this can be a wonderful spot as well. Inside the Solarium also is the Solarium Bistro. So, the Solarium Bistro is a complimentary dining venue. This is a hidden gem because quite frankly, a lot of people are unaware that it exists. The Solarium Bistro is open for

8:54 breakfast, lunch, and dinner and it serves up a variety of different foods. If you're a vegetarian, if you want to eat a little bit healthier, or you just want a little variety. Forget healthy or not, you've got that as well. Also, Chef's Table is located in the Solarium Bistro. In fact, what you're seeing

9:07 right here with these look birdcage looking seats is where the Chef's Table is held, but Solarium Bistro is a great spot because number one, most people don't even know about it. If you go here on the first couple days of the cruise, you're going to have it to yourself probably. And the nice thing is it's

9:20 kind of this buffet {slash} served to you, but it's a wonderful option, it's included in your cruise fare and I just like there's a little more of a variety when it comes to the food. Sometimes you just want something a little bit different. Speaking of something different, you also have Hooked

9:33 specialty restaurant on the upper part of the Solarium area. So, Hooked is a seafood New England seafood style dining venue. This is a specialty restaurant with a cover charge associated with it, but if you're looking for lobster rolls or mussels or clams, fish, even a chicken sandwich, this is the place for you.

9:50 They've got a lot of good food. A lot of people who love a good lobster, this is probably your best bet on board because Hooked just stands apart for the great selections. All right, with all that food we got to walk around here. Let's go to the sports zone, of course the back end of the pool

10:05 deck here on the Wonder of the Seas Titan Trails where you can get perhaps some aquatic materials maybe you're looking to go scuba diving or or just snorkeling later on. This is for you. But, you know, since it's been about 45 seconds we ate something, we're going to check out El Loco Fresh. El Loco Fresh

10:21 is the Mexican complimentary grab-and-go restaurant. You're going to find burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and there's also some tequila coming up here in just a second, but I love El Loco Fresh because of the variety of food. And you know what? There's just nothing wrong with tacos. Everything's better

10:37 with tacos. And right here the fictions bar, that's what it's all about because I love the fact that you can have different toppings. You can load it up or not load it up, your preference. My kids love it as well. And we have also Cantina Fresca which is a part of El Loco Fresh. So, this is

10:52 well, it's a tequila bar and you can get plenty of Mexican inspired drinks. If you want a margarita, this is the place for you. You're going to find some good ones here. So, make sure you try them all in the name of research, right? You got to report back to your friends and family. How was it? Well, I tried them

11:04 all and I can report that this particular one was my favorite. The Wonder Playscape is also a brand new area to any Oasis class ship. This is a kids inspired area. This is kind of like a blend of well, mini golf as you can see here. There's also some slides and some things for kids to do. So, it's

11:20 meant as this kind of just open air playscape for children to be able to and families of course to be able to go and enjoy some time and they can go you know, down some of the slides, climb around, play some mini golf. If you're like my kids, cheat at mini golf, make up the rules as they go. But in the

11:36 meantime you got to get some fun activities for the kids. It definitely lends a little bit towards the younger children out there, but that doesn't mean that all kids you know, of all ages can't enjoy the space and something else to do and I appreciate Royal Caribbean really having more for children to do on

11:51 board. After all, Royal Caribbean family cruise line, we all know that, but it's nice to have some more options, more variety, and more space dedicated to kids. On other Oasis class ships this would have been the second FlowRider location. Not to worry, there is a FlowRider. We'll see that in a minute,

12:06 but this is something brand new and I love the colors and the idea that again, Royal Caribbean trying to make sure that families have plenty to do on board. Lots of fun here. Something else fun to do on board any Oasis class ship is the zip line. The zip line is a complimentary activity and

12:23 this is a really a good chance to try out the zip line. If you've never done one before or done it many times, well, that's even better. But this is a good choice to be able to try it out for the first time and it's included in your cruise fare. You've also got the sports deck, so you've got basketball courts

12:35 and the basketball court also doubles as a soccer court, pickleball court, and a variety of other activities. You have dodgeball sometimes. So, check out the cruise compass for different activities and things to do here, but you're going to find it's a multi-purpose although of course well, it's a basketball court in

12:48 its heart. Ping pong tables also available on the Wonder of the Seas. Sometimes there's also a ping pong tournament available. Check the cruise compass for that. And as I mentioned, as I promised, there is a FlowRider on board. FlowRider surf simulator is included with your cruise

13:02 fare. It's first come, first surf. See what I did there? And you get a chance to try it out and you can do stand up surfing, you can do boogie boarding. The guy who's here is amazing. I would just flop on my face almost immediately, but you can try it out, get some practice, and maybe in between FlowRider sessions

13:22 try out the Wipe Out Bar. This is where you can find of course well, cocktails and drinks. And you know, if your kids are at the Wonder Playscape, maybe go over here, grab a drink, and then come back and check them out. I also love the Adirondack chairs you can find on the back end. This is also a little bit of a

13:35 hidden gem. If you're looking for a good sail away spot, these Adirondack chairs that face to the back of the ship have wonderful views. I like grabbing a drink and you know, seeing what's available here cuz you know what? It's just a beautiful view and not all people know about it necessarily, but it's just

13:51 something different to be able to see. Also on Wonder of the Seas is the Ultimate Abyss. The Ultimate Abyss is a dry slide. It's not a water slide and you go down 10 stories. I know it sounds scary, it looks scary. It's really not that bad. It doesn't go nearly as fast as you might think, but it's a totally

14:06 enclosed slide and it's a really fun activity and I would recommend trying it out even though it might look a little scary. Not too bad. Something else brand new to Wonder of the Seas is the suite neighborhood. This is actually the eighth neighborhood on Wonder of the Seas. So, unlike other Oasis class ships

14:22 where there's suite area, this is a totally new neighborhood. And we're starting out with the Coastal Kitchen and suite lounge. Coastal Kitchen is the complimentary restaurant just for suite guests. If you're staying in a grand suite or above, it's available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If you're

14:36 in a junior suite, well, it's only dinner only for you, but this is a complimentary restaurant. The menu changes every night. It's kind of like the main dining room, but for suite guests. And you get a little more variety here and quite frankly, there's some elevated dining experiences

14:48 available in Coastal Kitchen that a lot of suite guests who go often will tell you it was absolutely worthwhile. A lot of people who go in suites will only eat at Coastal find the suite lounge connected to Coastal Kitchen and the suite lounge is a complimentary venue for suite guests. So, this is where you

15:03 can go to enjoy the amenities of being in a suite. There are hors d'oeuvres and drinks in the evening. There's also going to be different food in the morning for you to enjoy. Also the concierge is also in the suite lounge. You're also going to find the pièce de résistance of the suite neighborhood and

15:20 that is the suite sun deck, a new dedicated area just to suite guests. And this is I think an incredible space because it offers lots of seating, it offers shade and sun which something that I think was lacking in other ships. And it's just an it's an enclave for suite guests that is absolutely

15:39 worthwhile. I love this area with if and when I can ever stay in a suite, this is where I'm going to be going a lot because it's relaxing and I love the fact they've dedicated so much space to this. You can see here I snuck in here a little bit. Oops, don't tell anybody. But it's great space. They have their

15:55 own bar, right? The suite sun deck bar. And of course you've also got a pool area which you'll see in just a little bit. But the nice thing is you have this space reserved just for suite guests and I think it really stands out as a true home run. You've also got the pool area and I love

16:11 this infinity pool looking area. I think it's just really nice. The aesthetics of it are just phenomenal and you've got the in pool loungers, you can be in the pool itself. I got to say as looks as good as it is, it's actually better in person. I'm really impressed with what Royal Caribbean did with the

16:28 suite sun deck and I got to say if you're staying in a suite, plan on spending a lot of time up here. Now of course if you're staying in a suite, there's many different options for you. Royal Caribbean has a few different suite varieties and depending on which suite you choose, you know, there going

16:41 to be different options and reasons to book one. I'll tell you if you're trying to decide between a suite or maybe not a suite, it really has to do with you know, whether you want to splurge or treat yourself and of course what your budget is. Staying in a suite is well, really really nice. Don't get me wrong,

16:54 it's a wonderful way to spend your cruise vacation. But of course if it's not in your budget, well, you could say that money could be spent elsewhere, you know, on a lower room but more activities, more experiences, more for you to do there. So, for a lot of people it's really just a matter of what your

17:07 budget allows and how much you want to kind of treat yourself. You're on vacation and splurging can be part of that, but staying in a suite is pretty darn nice and the amount of space you get, the living space both inside and outside on your balcony is truly impressive. And that's what really

17:21 stands out. When you're booking a suite, you are reserving a lot of extra space to be able to spread out and enjoy it. Of course on Wonder of the Seas you're going to find a lot of art. Royal Caribbean has always embraced art on board its cruise ships and whether you're in the elevator lobbies or

17:36 walking around the hallways, you're going to find a lot of interesting and unique art on the Wonder of the Seas. Let's check out the Boardwalk neighborhood. This is another neighborhood on the Wonder. Of course Boardwalk is part of all Oasis class cruise ships. This is inspired by the

17:50 seaside boardwalks if you will, of New England and even England. And this area is a whimsical area. You're going to find dining, things to do, and Zoltar wish to be big. You can maybe make that happen as well. But I love the ambiance here because the Boardwalk is just pretty. You of course got a carousel. This

18:09 carousel is complimentary to ride. You guys can do it as many times as they want. And it's just beautiful. I mean you got the music, you've got, you know, the the wooden horses. I really appreciate this area and I think it's such a nice touch to the Boardwalk area. Of course you also have the Boardwalk

18:24 Dog House which is a complimentary hot dog spot. Whether you like your hot dogs with loaded up with kraut or mustard or plain, you have a lot of different options for you to do here. And it's a great afternoon little snack. Boardwalk Dog House is for you. Sugar Beach is another area on Wonder of

18:42 the Seas. Sugar Beach is a well, candy store that you can go to to purchase some candies and bulk candies and all the stuff that is sure to set your kids off on a sugar rush for the rest of your cruise. But there's a lot of different choices here if you so choose. You're also going to find the kids logo

19:03 store in here. So, this is a little shop specifically for younger children and find different Royal Caribbean and Wonder of the Seas logo branded items. You're also going to find toys in here. And this is really where you get souvenirs for kids whether they're with you on the cruise or maybe back home.

19:17 This is a good spot for you and lots of different choices. Maybe bring something back so that way you can give a gift to the people who weren't there or remember the cruise. I really like the you know, branded stuff, the Royal Caribbean branded stuff so that way you can remember the trip.

19:30 Playmakers is also available on the Wonder of the Seas. Playmakers is a sports bar as you can see, lots of TVs, lots of seating, and lots of ways to really celebrate any sport event that you can think of. Or maybe you just want to enjoy a drink outside. And I love the fact that Playmakers has a lot to do, a

19:47 lot of seating. It's a fun spot and I love the food in here by the way. Playmakers offers well, bar food, nachos, burgers, wings, and you've got billiards tables to play in. I mean, this is a sports bar at its heart, and I really like this space because it's just so fun and so much

20:04 energy, especially when there's a game on. Man, if it's March Madness or NFL football or baseball, you're going to have a lot of people checking this place out. The owner's box has a different area that you can enjoy kind of an elevated experience at the Playmakers. And what's nice about it is it's a spot to really

20:21 kind of kick back, relax, and Royal Caribbean upped this up quite a bit. You're also going to find on the Boardwalk Johnny Rockets. Johnny Rockets is a specialty restaurant open for lunch and dinner, and this is the classic American diner food, burgers, hot dogs, chili, fries, cheese on top of all of

20:40 it. Johnny Rockets is the place for you to enjoy that kind of American style '50s diner. It's a classic. Also, a little tip, Johnny Rockets is open for breakfast as well, and when it's open for breakfast, it has pancakes and eggs and omelets. So, it's complimentary for breakfast, but does cost extra for lunch

20:57 and dinner. You're also going to notice some rooms here on the Boardwalk. So, these Boardwalk-facing cabins are balcony cabins, but they face into the Boardwalk as opposed to the ocean. So, something else you can book, maybe save a little bit of money. It's great for people watching. You're going to find the Chips

21:10 Climbers on here, which is an area to for really kids who want to go and explore and climb, get some energy out. And we mentioned the Ultimate Abyss earlier, and this is where the Ultimate Abyss ends. You start up on the pool deck, and you end up down on the Boardwalk. It's a great activity. Again,

21:24 I know it looks scary. It's really not that bad. Try it out. Another really signature feature on Wonder of the Seas is the Aqua Theater. The Aqua Theater is a little more enclosed compared to other Oasis-class cruise ships. The Aqua Theater, you're going to find the high-flying acrobatics in the evening.

21:39 They have the Aqua Theater shows, which are not to be missed. You're going to find divers and acrobats and really all sorts of performers that put on a wonderful show. It is absolutely worth seeing, and if you sit close to the stage, you might get a little wet, but if you sit a little further back, no

21:55 problem at all. But, the Aqua Theater is a signature activity on any Oasis-class cruise ship. There's also rock climbing walls on the Wonder of the Seas. There's two different rock climbing walls, and the nice thing is, number one, this is complimentary, included with your cruise

22:10 fare. Number two, you're also going to find different paths. So, there's a little more advanced, a little more easier path. So, whether you want to try it out or you've done this many, many times, there's options for you, and it's a fun thing to do. Try it out. If you get all the way to the top, you can ring

22:23 a bell and celebrate and let everybody know that you made it all the way up. Let's head down to the walking/jogging track on the Wonder of the Seas. So, there is a dedicated jogging track on Wonder and all the Oasis-class ships. It's nice because you're not competing with other pool deck guests while here.

22:39 Also, a little tip, this is one of the best spots for an aft view. If you enjoy watching the wake, somewhere a little quieter, this is a great spot. Just go to the back here. Certainly, it's okay if you're walking over here and there's other people jogging, but if you're looking to get some laps in and jog,

22:53 run, or walk, this is a good spot for you to so that you can close all the circles on your Apple Watch or whatever they call it. You're also going to find some really hidden spots here on the jogging track. There's ping pong tables, additional seating. I swear if you run into the people here, it's going to be

23:06 kind of a surprise. Let's check out the Central Park. This is another signature Oasis-class neighborhood. Central Park is, as the name implies, a park in the middle of the cruise ship. Central Park is a beautiful area. Chief among them, you're going to find, well, plants and shrubs.

23:22 It is a beautiful area with lots of dining options as well. 150 Central Park, Chops Grille is here, and you're also going to find Giovanni's Italian Kitchen, Park Cafe. It's really impressive. You got to try these places out, especially if you have a dining package. If all these restaurants look

23:36 great, Hooked, Chops, you want to try them all out. My advice is get a dining package. It will save you money compared to trying to go to all these restaurants on your own. Chops Grille, of course, is the signature steakhouse on any Royal Caribbean cruise ship. You're going to find filet mignon and ribeye and lots of

23:52 other cuts of meat. Also, they have lamb, they have salmon, they have chicken, but but I think if you're going to Chops Grille, you're probably going because you want to get a good cut of steak, and you know what? It does not disappoint at Chops Grille. Something else that's nice about Chops,

24:10 you're going to have outside dining, and so whether you want to sit inside or outside, this can be an option for you. It's a little glass-enclosed, so that way you're protected from the elements as well, not to worry about that. One of my favorite restaurants on any Oasis-class ship is 150 Central Park.

24:23 This is a American nouveau type restaurant. It's hard to describe the cuisine here, but you're going to find a lot of different choices, including steak, of course. In fact, I think the best steak on the ship is right here at 150 Central Park with the beef tenderloin, but there's lots of good

24:37 choices, and it definitely is a great date night spot. I don't mean to think all the restaurants are great for date night, but this certainly has that air of something a little more elevated, a little more sophisticated, but 150 Central Park is a great spot because, you know, it just offers something

24:52 different. I like variety, and sometimes you feel like a little bit different kind of food altogether. Heading back out to Central Park, you're going to notice, of course, it's a really beautiful area. I in fact encourage you to go here in the evening time just as much as the daytime. It's

25:10 really pretty. They'll light it up nice. There's also live music at night. So, don't miss Central Park as not just a thoroughfare, but it's something where you can go to to enjoy. Lots of seating. You just enjoy and, you know, relax. Rising Tide Bar is also in the Central Park. So, Rising Tide is a bar that

25:25 moves between Central Park and the Royal Promenade very slowly, of course. Check that out. More on that in just a little bit. The Trellis Bar is in Central Park as well. So, if you're looking for a drink where you want to take with you, stop for a drink, this is an option for you.

25:39 If you want to enjoy the ambiance of Central Park in the evening, I'd recommend getting a drink at Trellis Bar because, well, it's just the spot for you, and you can grab your drink, sit back, enjoy everything around you. It's really pretty. Let's check out our next restaurant in

26:03 Central Park, and that is Giovanni's Italian Kitchen. This is a new concept that first debuted on Freedom and Odyssey of the Seas, and Giovanni's Italian Kitchen is the next generation of the established Giovanni's Italian Table that we found on other Oasis-class cruise ships, but this is hearty Italian

26:21 food. Lots of great choices, and so, they also have pizza on board, and that's something different you're going to find compared to other restaurants, and it's really good. I know you're saying, "Well, isn't there pizza like elsewhere?" Yeah, but this is really good pizza. And the nice thing about

26:33 Giovanni's Italian Kitchen is there's lots of great choices, something for everybody, and I love the breadth of the menu because sometimes you feel like maybe chicken parm, sometimes you feel like a giant meatball, sometimes you feel like something else in between, pastas. It is so good and one of my

26:47 favorite specialty restaurants now on any Royal Caribbean cruise ship. I highly advise checking it out. Looking at it next door to Giovanni's Italian Kitchen is also Giovanni's Wine Bar. So, instead of having vintages, which is the usual wine bar in Oasis-class ships, this is a Giovanni's

27:08 Wine Bar. So, you're going to find, well, of course, wine here. And also, you can order food from Giovanni's Italian Kitchen at the wine bar, something different to do. In fact, if you can't get into the restaurant or you just want a little more relaxed experience, a little bite to eat,

27:22 Giovanni's Italian Wine Bar is available to you. And the nice thing about the wine bar, again, is the seating that you'll find here, the wine, of course, wide wine selections, and, of course, you can order food. So, a nice little tip, something different to try out. Just like the Boardwalk, there are

27:36 balcony rooms that face inwards here. This is the Central Park balconies, where it's great for people watching. Well, if we haven't had enough to eat yet, Park Cafe is available as well. This is a complimentary restaurant, and it's open for breakfast, lunch, and I would say late afternoon snacks. I don't

27:56 really call it dinner, but this is a great grab and go. In fact, I love going here for breakfast because it's just easier than the Windjammer, and you just grab something quickly, be on your way, especially if you're doing a shore excursion. You just want something quick to eat. Central Park is also about kind of

28:15 enjoying the ambiance of the area. And something I really like is being able to walk around and kind of just take it all in. There's some great seating. In the evening, there's actually live music performed here. Sometimes you're going to find jazz music, you're going to find instrumentalists, but it's very relaxing

28:30 and a great spot if you want to take your food with you and kind of enjoy it. You're also going to find shopping in Central Park, some high-end jewelry, Effy Regalia. So, if you want to find a watch or a necklace or a ring, a memento from your experience on board the ship, this might be a good spot for it.

28:50 Little fun fact about Central Park is you can see down to the Royal Promenade from Central Park. Again, the Rising Tide is on one end, and over here on this end, you get a little preview of what's going on. But, as I mentioned, night time at Central Park is really when this area shines. I love being able

29:04 to walk here in the evening, especially in the summertime. It's a little cooler out, a little more enjoyable. So, whether you have dinner in Central Park at one of the restaurants or you just want to go for a walk, you want to take romantic photos or fun photos, doesn't have to all be romantic, this is a great

29:18 spot for it. So, take your selfies in Central Park at night, you'll definitely come out with some good results. Well, let's move down to the Royal Promenade. Royal Promenade is another neighborhood on Wonder of the Seas. The Royal Promenade is really the heart of the ship. This is the main thoroughfare

29:33 that runs from one end of the ship to the other. You're going to find, well, shopping, dining, and a lot of activities. Throughout the day, there's different things happening, live music. So, it's not just a one-trick pony, if you will. Starting with the port and shopping desk, if you have questions

29:48 about where you want to go shopping on one of the ports you're visiting, or of course you have an issue with Voom, you can also go over there. There's the internet on board. And the shore excursion desk is also here where you can book a shore excursion. My advice is book your excursions before your cruise

30:00 via the cruise planner website. But if you're on board and you're looking for options or you have a question, maybe something sold out and you want to get something else, this could be a spot for you. The Bionic Bar is the robot bar on Wonder of the Seas. You heard right. This is where robots will actually make

30:15 drinks for you. You place your orders via the iPad and then they make the drinks for you. These are two robotic arms that are programmed to make the drinks exactly as you like them. You can specify the types of drinks you want or you can use a pre-arranged menu already. And the Bionic Bar drinks are included

30:32 with a drink package and it basically as advertised will make your drinks, show you how it's going to have a progress along the way. It's pretty cool. I mean, I'm not saying this is my favorite bar in the whole world, but it is nice to be able to see them making it and it's just a nice spectacle.

30:46 You're also going to find some shopping on the Royal Promenade starting with The Collection. The Collection is, you know, some souvenirs and primarily some higher-end gifts. Guest Services is also on the Royal Promenade. So if you have any questions, billing, issues with your room, anything in between really, if you

31:01 need help, this is a good place to start because Guest Services is available 24 hours a day and can handle any kind of issues you have along the way. Here is the Rising Tide Bar. The Rising Tide Bar is, as I mentioned earlier, a bar that goes between the Central Park neighborhood and the Royal Promenade

31:16 neighborhood and it moves slowly. It usually goes up mostly in the evenings. In the afternoons it takes a little more of a break, but it very slowly rises and falls between the two decks and it's really cool to be able to have a drink on here. A lot of people just go here for the experience and, you know, the

31:31 ambience changes and it's a fun little bar. I love this idea. This came out with the Oasis of the Seas at the very beginning and ever since it has been a staple of the Oasis class because, quite frankly, it's a really cool thing. It's um it's a bar that moves. Anytime a bar that moves, sign me up. I love it.

31:48 You're also going to find the Schooner Bar. So the Schooner Bar is located right next to the loyalty desk. Schooner Bar is the signature Royal Caribbean nautical-themed bar. This is where you're going to find trivia, you're going to find live music in the evening. There's a pianist that plays over here

32:02 and it's a fun time. If you like Billy Joel, Elton John, Alicia Keys, this is for you. In fact, they'll pretty much play anything over here quite frankly, but it's a lot of fun and you have a bar that will serve you plenty of drinks. Schooner Bar is also a great spot if you're really looking for like almost

32:16 any drink Royal Caribbean can make, this is a good spot for you. There's a couple bars that fit into that category, Schooner Bar, the pool bar and a couple of others, but this is definitely a good spot. And nice thing about the Schooner Bar on Wonder is it's on deck six, so it's right above the Royal Promenade,

32:30 but it's great for people watching cuz you can look down and see everybody below you while you enjoy your drinks from the Schooner Bar. Here is the shore excursion desk. So if you have to book a shore excursion, if you have questions about excursions, you can go here. And located right beyond

32:46 the shore excursion desk is also the photo area. If you want to purchase a photo, we'll get that in a second. But first you've got the shore excursion area. Again, if you have questions, if you want to book something at the last minute, this is a spot for you. The photo gallery is where you can pick up

32:59 the photos that you took around the ship. Every evening you'll find photographers on the Royal Promenade and maybe in some other places as well taking your photos and there's no obligation to take the photos, but you can go here and they can purchase the photos, provide them for you. You get

33:12 different framing and you get to pick and choose which ones you want to pick. Photos start at $19.95 per photo, but depending if you get a photo package or an array of photos, there's different studio options. The Picture This Photo Studio is a place where you can get a private setting. So

33:27 if you want to be able to have a series of photos in a more of a sitting scenario, this is an option for you. Of course, this costs extra and you can inquire about the fees for this, but a lot of families like doing this because you just get obviously more controlled environment for your photos. Now, it

33:40 wouldn't be a Royal Promenade without a signature classic car on the promenade. This is a Ford Mustang as you can see here and on every Royal Caribbean ship on the promenade, there is a classic vehicle that you can find on there. And the nice thing about the classic cars is it's just really cool, great photo

33:55 opportunity. You know what? All this walking has made me a little hungry again. Time to go to Cafe Promenade where you can get coffee. There's complimentary coffee and premium coffees that cost extra as well. You're also going to find snacks and sandwiches, so something to keep you going on your way.

34:13 Now of course, with all these amazing ships to go on a Royal Caribbean, not just Wonder of the Seas, Next Cruise is where you can go to book another cruise. Next Cruise will give you basically a free bonus for booking on board. So the price of the cruise is exactly the same whether you book it at Next Cruise or at

34:26 home. The difference is by booking it on board, you'll get extra onboard credit and a lower deposit, which can be really helpful for folks to, you know, pull the trigger on that. If you're sitting at home watching this video, I would tell you you're still better off booking your cruise now because prices go up over

34:40 time. But if you happen to be on the ship and say, "You know what? This is a wonderful time. Let's do another one." Then book on board. The Regalia Fine Watches store is where you can find, well, watches and more jewelry. And in the evenings and sometimes in the afternoon as well, you

34:51 find live music performed over the Royal Promenade. So it gives it this little party vibe. Now, I'd be remiss if we didn't talk about the pub. I love the Cask and Clipper on board the Wonder of the Seas. I'm a big fan of the English-style pubs. I love the guitarists at night, the good drink selections and the fun

35:08 times. It's just a very lively area. You're going to find a lot of good conversation, great music to sing along to and I just it's just my kind of a place cuz it's songs I know all the words to or I think I know all the words to and you can sing along to it and usually the guitar singer that performs

35:24 here in the evening is very talented and does a great show. So if you're looking to find Matt on a cruise ship after 10:00, there's a good chance I'm at the pub. Now, whether it is 9:00 a.m. or noon or 2:00 a.m., Sorrento's Pizza is where you're going for that snack. Sorrento's Pizza is complimentary, so you can get

35:44 free free pizza uh throughout your cruise and this is really a cult classic, if you will, of Royal Caribbean. People that cruise a lot know all about Sorrento's because it is a go-to spot to get a slice or three of different pizzas. Usually there is cheese, pepperoni and then one or two

36:01 other varieties that changes daily and you can go here and get as much as you want. Also, the Coca-Cola Freestyle machines are available not only in Sorrento's, but other locations as well. And the pizza is, yep, that darn good. Definitely worth trying out. Now there's also plenty more shopping on

36:15 the Royal Promenade, whether it's the logo store, the Port Merchants where you can pick up liquors, cigarettes and some other toiletries you may need during your cruise. If you pick up liquor during the cruise, it'll be brought to your room at the end of the cruise, so you can't keep it with you during the

36:28 sailing, but at the end it'll be delivered to you. And the nice thing about the liquors that are available to purchase on board, they are duty-free, so you may be saving a little bit of money compared to buying them at home. There's also some souvenirs and some different snacks and whatnot you can

36:40 have in your room. The food is fine to bring back to your room, but the liquor not so much. But these are also some different foods you may find from around the world and maybe save some money. There's also a Solera Beauty store if you want to pick up makeup while on board. And you're also going to find a variety

36:56 of perfumes you can purchase while on board. In the logo store you're going to find all things Wonder of the Seas and Royal Caribbean branded. So if you want a Wonder of the Seas t-shirt, coffee mug, sweatshirt, backpack, this is where you go. I love that Royal Caribbean has really kind of increased the amount of

37:11 branded stuff. In the past it was just really generic Royal Caribbean merchandise, but I think they picked up on the fact that really want to have I was on Wonder of the Seas, I want to have Wonder of the Seas merchandise and the variety of options available is way better than it used to be as well. And

37:25 it's really good stuff. It really matches I think the styles of what's popular these days or at least popular that I can perceive them to be, but I think it looks pretty darn good, I got to say. In the Royal Promenade you're also going to find a central art piece. This has become kind of a staple of the promenade

37:38 and in the case of the Wonder of the Seas, it is a giant cowboy hat. Perhaps it is a different type of hat. I'm not familiar with all kinds, but appropriately enough, they do have the country band we'll be seeing in a little bit from a different venue here, but the country crew trio performs on the Royal

37:53 Promenade and they might have some other live music there as well. Again, Royal Caribbean is so big on live music. Spotlight Karaoke is where you can go to, yep, you guessed it, karaoke. Sing your hearts out or try your best at it. Some people are really good, some people are not so good, some people think

38:07 they're really good, but they're not so good. Either way, it's something fun and the nice thing about the Spotlight Karaoke is not only is it a karaoke bar, they also have private venues, little areas, little rooms, private rooms you can rent out to go to and sing to your heart's content

38:21 without as many people judging you on your performance. You'll find a bar in Spotlight Karaoke. They sometimes also use this venue during the daytime for other things like maybe trivia, but in general, it is a dedicated karaoke venue. So if you got friends in low places, this might be a new spot spot

38:37 for you. And just like so many Royal Caribbean cruise ships, you've got a Starbucks kiosk on board. Starbucks is where you can find, well, all your favorite Starbucks drinks. Starbucks drinks are not included with the drink packages, they do cost extra. If you have a Starbucks card from home, you can use

38:52 that to pay for your drink and you'll also earn rewards with Starbucks. You just can't redeem your Starbucks rewards over here. Next to Starbucks is Boleros. This is a Latin-themed bar. This is a staple of every Royal Caribbean cruise ship and Boleros offers, well, first of all, some

39:09 amazing piña coladas, mojitos and other fantastic drinks. But of course, if you're going to Boleros, well, you might be there for the drinks, but you're probably also there for the live Latin music, salsa, merengue, many more varieties of music and it's live. Again, love that live music on any Royal

39:25 Caribbean cruise ship and it's really nice that you've got different stand styles and it's every night. It's a party in here. So if you like that kind of stuff, this is the place for you. All right, let's head down to the next neighborhood, the entertainment place. This is on deck four and this

39:43 encompasses a few different parts of the ship that have different entertainment aspects to them and of course some more art, flamingos, who doesn't love pink flamingos? And entertainment place is really kind of a conglomeration, if you will, of different things you can do during your

39:58 cruise. And you're going to find a variety of different venues as you walk down into deck four and you've got the comedy club, you've got the diamond lounge, you've got the casino, the Royal theater and oh look, here's the Stowaway Piano Player. This is a pop-up piano player who can perform almost anywhere,

40:13 even sometimes in the elevator. So, check out the Stowaway Piano Player, a lot of fun. Now, here's the Golden Room. This is something new for Wonder of the Seas. This is a VIP high roller casino area. It's something that's new. Usually on other Oasis class ships, this was Jazz on 4, but Royal Caribbean is trying out

40:29 a high roller room, so that way you can maybe try your luck at it, especially if you're looking for something a little more contained away from the hustle and bustle of the primary main casino. And on our sailing, this is open to everybody, but I think the idea is they want to have this essentially a high

40:44 roller room. There you've got slots, you've got blackjack, you've got poker and even roulette in here to enjoy. So, whether or not you're a high roller or you aspire to be one, this might be a different area for you. And it remains to be seen if this will be a hit and spread around to other ships or be

40:57 converted over something else, but it is something different on Wonder of the Seas. Across you're going to find the Diamond Lounge. The Diamond Lounge is a dedicated lounge just for suite guests. The Diamond Lounge is a place that if you are a diamond, diamond plus or pinnacle member in Royal Caribbean's

41:15 Crown and Anchor Society, you can go here. It's open throughout the day and in the afternoon and evening, you're going to find some hors d'oeuvres and some drink service available as well. For a lot of people who are diamond or higher in Crown and Anchor Society, I think a lot of them view this as kind of

41:29 a social gathering. It's a their own private club where you can go, meet other people who are of that ilk of the diamond ilk, that is, and really obviously if you are a diamond member or higher, you probably cruise a lot. And a lot of times people that cruise a lot like to meet other people that cruise a

41:43 lot. So, it's a great spot to be able to go. You're also going to find the Attic. The Attic is a combination of comedy show, club area, but this is a place to go for in the evening to enjoy lots of live entertainment. The comedy clubs are really nice and you can see a lot of different comedians and the comedians do

42:01 change from sailing to sailing. So, it's not the same comedian all the time. And then at night you'll have things like the silent disco, you'll have the dance party, the oomph oomph oomph that I am and I don't go to that place, but I'm too old for that. But, you know, a lot of people love that kind of a party

42:16 atmosphere and you're going to find that at the Attic. Studio B is a wonderful spot for great ice skating entertainment. This is where you're going to find ice skating shows on the Wonder of the Seas. In addition, you can also go here during certain times for free skate where you actually you can

42:31 put on skates and go. Both the shows and the free skate are complimentary on Wonder of the Seas, no additional cost and I got to tell you even if you're thinking, "Matt, do I really want to go see an ice show?" Yes. Yes, you do. It is that good. It's really impressive because these people, the performers

42:45 that are in the show, are amazing. Many of them were national skaters, they performed even sometimes in the Olympics. I mean, these are not, you know, amateurs by any means. This is really impressive the type of skating they do, the tricks, the triple axles. Look at that. Oh my goodness, I can't

43:00 even do anything like that. I can barely move around the ice. So, it's really cool and it's usually a good show, great music along with it, not to be missed. If you're feeling lucky, Casino Royale is our next stop and along the way you can walk through the hallway. This is also where you're going to find the art

43:17 auction artwork. So, if you're interested in the art auctions on board, you can preview some of the artwork here and talk to some of the auctioneers about different auctions they're going to have during your sailing. All right, Casino Royale, yes. We had the Golden Room before, but this is the

43:33 main casino. This is where you go if you want to play every game Royal Caribbean has to offer. There's different types of games, different limits and there's really something for everybody who enjoys gambling, whether it is slots or table games. You're going to find the casino open anytime the ship is in

43:47 international waters. So, when you first board it'll be closed, but as soon as you get into the international waters, it opens up and the same is true on sea days and in some ports, Coco Cay is one of them, they're actually open there. But, regardless, this is a spot for you to kind of go and well, you know, try

44:01 your luck. I hope you win some money. I generally go here and tell my wife every time, "Oh, I'm definitely doubling our money, honey. This is not a problem at all." And you know, believe it or not, that doesn't always come to fruition, but I do enjoy going into the casino and you know, it's you know, it's good

44:15 entertainment for me. All right, let's head to the Royal Theater, another place to see some more entertainment. This is entertainment place for a reason and the Royal Theater is the massive theater where you're going to find stage production shows. Also sometimes comedy shows and some

44:31 other headliner entertainment will be performed on the Royal Theater like Tap Factory, which is a well, tap show and really I mean, the the incredible talent that Royal Caribbean has with these shows, I think in general, you always have to give them the benefit of the doubt to go see it. Sometimes you read

44:46 that cruise company say, "Oh, do I really want to see a show about that?" Uh this isn't some hokey show that you might see, you know, in a small town. This is a real Vegas style production show. So, I'd recommend checking it out cuz it is that darn good. Well, if you have kids on board your

45:06 cruise ship, Adventure Ocean is not to be missed. This is really impressive space. Adventure Ocean is available for kids as young as 6 months all the way up through the teenage years and Adventure Ocean is where you can go to drop them off. This is supervised, complimentary, you heard that right, free child care on

45:22 board. And this isn't just them sitting in a room staring at each other. There are games, activities, video games and lots of social interaction in between. You know, my children do enjoy Adventure Ocean because there's just so much to do and what I love about the this new Adventure Ocean on Wonder of the Seas is

45:39 it gives the kids a little more choice into what they can do. If they're feeling artsy, if they want to read, if they want to play games, if they want to engage in, you know, different activities the staff is holding, they have all those choices for them and it really stands out to me that there's

45:53 that much variety and that much space for the kids. When I say the new Adventure Ocean, by the way, Royal Caribbean started revamping its Adventure Ocean program on select ships beginning with Navigator of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas, but you can see a clear difference here on Wonder compared

46:07 to maybe some older Royal Caribbean cruise ships. Nothing wrong with those, but this is just a step above and I really like the space and the fact that they give the kids a little more free freedom, for a little leeway in choosing what they want to do next. And I got to say that for my kids, they really do

46:23 enjoy going here and just sometimes they feel like doing one thing, another night something different. Now, Adventure Ocean is complimentary throughout the morning, day and evening. After 10:00, there is an hourly charge for it. As a parent, I will tell you it's the best money you could spend on a cruise ship

46:37 because the kids have a great time in it. There's also a theater in here for the kids, they can watch movies and do performances on here. I am truly impressed by Adventure Ocean on Wonder of the Seas because it is a just I I think it really gives Royal Caribbean so much more credence, if you

46:52 will, into their kids programming. Now, what we just saw was the 6 to 12-year-old group. We're going to now check out the Aquanauts, which is the 3 to 5-year-olds. So, because obviously 6 to 12 and 3 to 5 are pretty big age gap there, Royal Caribbean dedicated more space to the younger kids at the 3 to 6

47:08 years old group, so that way the programming can be aimed at their level. You're also going to find Play Place in Adventure Ocean. This is not a supervised area. This is kind of an open play area for kids. You know, when my kids were younger, this is a great spot when they just need to burn off energy,

47:22 they just want to run around and be rambunctious and play, but you can't really do that in a lot of other places on the ship. So, this is where you go. You can sit there on those yellow things as a parent and relax and the kids go up and down the play area and tumble and fall and play and yell and scream and

47:36 they can do that all in here. If you have younger children on board, the 6 to 36-month-old set, well, the nursery is for you. Now, the nursery does cost extra and there's an hourly charge for the nursery, but it is amazing the level of service that you have here in the nursery because they take care of your

47:52 little toddlers and they make sure they have a great time. They can feed them, put them down for a nap and engage with them obviously, let the kids play together. It's a wonderful space and I know that it costs money, but I'm here to tell you that it's definitely worth it, especially maybe in the evenings if you

48:07 want to have a dinner without the toddlers, that can be really, really helpful. Or if your kids about to go down for a nap, you know, bring them over and drop them off, that could be an option for you. Make reservations for the nursery, it's definitely the way to go. So, let's have the teen area. Social 100

48:22 is a teen club and they call it Social 100 cuz it just sounds cooler than teen club, I think. And it's also an area for the teenagers to kind of hang out. Unlike Adventure Ocean, which is a little more programmed, teen club is meant to be a little more free flowing, allowing the teens to kind of do their

48:37 own thing. It is supervised still, but it's a place for them to go and hang out, be social, do things together or not. And you know, it's just more, you know, teenagers, right? I pretend I do. And they, you know, kind of want to do their own thing sometimes. Sometimes they want to do events together, but this is their

48:53 own special area and I got to say this teen club is truly impressive, especially when we get up to the outside teen deck area in just a little bit, but there's a lot for the teens to do and you know, kind of just hang out. I think for a lot of them, it's a matter of being together, not necessarily doing

49:08 everything together. Next up is the arcade and well, the arcade is an extra cost place to bring your kids and try to play all these games in here. Actually, it's more like the kids want to play every single game and then you tell them they can only play a couple games and then of course

49:22 you go back and forth and fight with them on that, but they're on vacation, too. And there is a cost to use the arcade. You can buy credits before the cruise or you can buy it on board. I think quite frankly, it's just fine to buy them on board because it's just a little more easier in the case you don't

49:33 know how much time you're actually going to spend in the arcade, but there's a variety of different games you can play and depending on, you know, how much time you have, how much money you have, that can be a fun activity for the kids. You're also going to find next to the arcade some self-service vending

49:46 machines. This can be really good if you need extra supplies and things you forgot at home. You should definitely take a look at this because you might find something that you don't need right now, but later on, ah yes, I need more of the toothpaste or a battery that you don't have. This can be a great place

49:59 for that. So let's go back outside for a second because, you know what? In addition to the teen club, they also have a patio area. So this is a dedicated outside deck just for teenagers. And I have to say after seeing it, I wish I could go in here, whether it's a teen or not. They have their own hot tub, they have

50:19 their own play area, they have their own Instagram spot, and their own bar. What? Right? It's so good. Yeah, this is a really cool spot. I mean, again, this used to be the sun deck for suite guests, but they moved them to your own suite, which is even better now. But here on the teen sun deck, they have

50:34 their own space to kind of hang out, do their thing. I got to tell you, if you've got a teenager on board, it looks to be amazing. I am sure that my daughter, who's not quite a teen yet, is already complaining, "Why can't she go there?" Well, now that we've talked about the kids, let's talk about the parents, and

50:49 now we're going to the spa. Vitality Spa is where you can go for the salon and spa services. Of course, yes, this is an extra cost as well, but the spa services are about splurging, about treating yourself, and, you know, enjoying your time on board. You'll also find the Vitality Cafe on here. So this is a

51:04 place where you can get drinks including shakes and different protein powders and whatnot if you're looking to augment your exercise regimen, the Vitality Cafe is the place for you. There's also in the Vitality Spa a salon where you can go to, obviously, book up any hair appointments. Also for men as

51:29 well, it's not just ladies who can go here. You can get your shave, you can get a haircut, uh you can get your nails done, pedicures, manicures, other things that my wife does and I say, "Okay, honey, no problem at all. Love you." This is the place at the spa. I do recommend making appointments, whether

51:42 you're talking about the salon or the spa. You can do it before the cruise or while on board. They offer free tours, by the way. There's no obligation to go take a tour of the spa and the salon. It's not a bad idea on the first day of the cruise to kind of see what's available. But if you're specific on the

51:55 times you need, you really need to get that manicure on day two, then make sure you get in here and make that reservation ahead of time, so that way you're you've got your times locked up. So if you have a spa appointment, the first thing they'll do is bring you to the waiting room. This is the kind of

52:08 the place you can kind of chill out, relax, start to, you know, mellow out a little bit, and then it'll be time for one of the treatment rooms to bring you into, depending on which treatment you're doing, whether you're doing a massage or, you know, some sort of a therapy. There's different options

52:21 available at various prices. Also, during the cruise, there will be different specials for the spa, so inquire about different specials and deals you may be able to get, including access to the thermal spa. Thermal Spa is a pass you can purchase only on board the ship, and it provides you unlimited

52:36 access to the thermal spa area, which includes things like these thermal loungers, the steam room, the sauna room, and a variety of other things. This is really you buy the pass for the duration of your cruise. There's only a limited amount of passes, they're not giving this to everybody, and once they

52:49 sell out, they sell out. But it gives you, you know, maybe your own little place to relax. Next up is the Vitality Fitness Center. Yes, there is a gym on board, and gym is not just a guy's name, it's a place for you to go work out if you'd like to. The fitness center is complimentary in many

53:04 cases. They have treadmills and bikes and machines and free weights to use. It's a pretty impressive space. It's a large space as well, and it's really nice that you have this much equipment you're able to pick from on a ship like Wonder of the Seas. I think some people just assume the gym's got to be really

53:19 ratty or just, you know, very small, but there's a lot to do here. In addition to the, you know, stuff on your own, there are also fitness classes like spin and Pilates. These classes usually do cost extra, but if you'd like to do those kinds of things, it's going to be a great activity for you.

53:36 All right, so now we've seen all the neighborhoods, but, you know what? There's even more to this ship than just the neighborhoods that Royal Caribbean has. So we're going to take a look at some of the areas around Wonder of the Seas because, again, there's just a lot more that you can see and experience on

53:50 Wonder of the Seas. And I got to say, the impressive thing about an Oasis class ship is just how much you've got. And when you say how much, we're going to start off with the Windjammer. The Windjammer or the Windjammer, as I prefer to call it, is the buffet area, and a big change, emphasis on big, that

54:07 Royal Caribbean made with the Windjammer here on Wonder of the Seas, it is massive. On other Oasis class ships, the Windjammer wasn't actually that large because they didn't want everybody just going to one area. They wanted people to go to other venues that we kind of looked at earlier. But instead here,

54:19 they said, "Listen, what's why why fight this? Let's give people what they want, a giant buffet with lots of seating." And that is exactly what you'll find in the Windjammer. In fact, this is the largest Windjammer in the fleet, assuming that this information is still correct as of 2022. If you're watching

54:34 this video 10 years from now, thank you for checking out future YouTube, uh but in the meantime, this is the largest Windjammer at sea at the time of this launch of this ship. And if you walk in here, you'll quickly notice why it's the largest one. There's a lot of stations, a lot of variety. It's open for

54:50 breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It's complimentary for each of them, and you'll have different food. And the breakfast is pretty much the same every day. There might be a variation or two. But for lunch and dinner, the menu does change, although you will find favorites in here. There's always hot dogs and

55:02 burgers and whatnot. But the Windjammer offers a lot of seating. It actually wraps around the entire deck up here. It's really impressive. I think this is one of the best changes Royal Caribbean has made with the Windjammer. I'm I'm very pleased with it, and I think if you've been on other Oasis class ships

55:16 and are used to the Windjammer on there, you're going to find this is a breath of fresh air cuz quite frankly, it's just that nice to have all that extra space and not have to competing for seating. Now, one of the big changes, and I love this, is the Mason Jar on Wonder of the Seas. The Mason Jar is a brand new

55:32 restaurant concept. It's for Southern cuisine, so Southern American, you know, from the South, and this is a new idea, and I got to say, having eaten brunch and dinner here, it's a home run. The idea behind Mason Jar is to offer food from different regions of the South, not just one particular area, but

55:50 you got food from New Orleans, South Carolina, you've got Tennessee, and everywhere else in between. Different of the best of the best you're going to find in Southern food. And what I love about it is that it's half restaurant, half bar. So you have the restaurant area, which is a traditional

56:06 specialty restaurant, which of course costs extra. There's a cover charge to eat here. The price does vary if it's brunch or dinner, but if you go here at the bar, well, then you've got the options for drinks, and you've got live music in the country band we saw a little bit earlier on the promenade.

56:19 They perform here most nights of the cruise, and the the the vibe of music, great food, and even better drinks is a home run. You got to try out the peanut butter and jelly old-fashioned, you've got beignets, you've got cornbread, uh you know, I think when you're going to Mason Jar, there's a couple things that

56:37 really stand out, and that is number one, the food, obviously. Try different things. I'm some not someone who's like, "Oh, I always want to have Southern food." I don't need a Cracker Barrel by any means, but this is really good stuff. Some stuff I've known, some I've not known, but whether it's the chicken

56:51 pot pie or the hot chicken or the the brunch offerings, my goodness, the cinnamon roll, eggs, oh, it's so good. And I love that there's a brunch option. Check out the Mason Jar, it is a must-eat. Speaking of must-eats, you got the main dining room on Wonder of the Seas. This is a complimentary venue, and the main

57:11 dining room is a staple of any Royal Caribbean cruise ship. I love the look of this. It's not as just bright white as you find on other Royal Caribbean cruise ships. The main dining room here is absolutely beautiful, and this is where you can go for meals for breakfast and dinner every day, and lunch on sea

57:26 days. What's visit next is Izumi, one of my favorite restaurants on any Royal Caribbean cruise ship. Izumi is Japanese cuisine, so you have a combination of sushi and, of course, hibachi, teppanyaki dining. So depending on what you're looking to eat, there's good choices for you. Starting off with the

57:49 sushi side, and as a big fan of sushi, I've got to say that the Izumi on Wonder is fantastic. This is actually the creation of uh Chef Travis, and he has done a great job with coming up with this really authentic Japanese menu, and you've got different choices, and you don't have to just eat sushi, by the

58:07 way. They have other foods that are not just fish-based or crab-based or whatnot. There's a lot of good variety here. Even something my wife, who's not who's a picky eater, can still find something to enjoy on the sushi side, and it's just really, really good stuff. But in addition, no matter how picky you

58:22 are, I am sure you will find something you like at hibachi. This is the teppanyaki dining on board Wonder of the Seas, and the Wonder's hibachi is just so good. There I am, look at that. You see that? I'm not even looking at the camera. My eyes are on good Look at that. Matt, you're you're so good. How

58:37 talented could you be? I'm just kidding on that. Uh but I love the show. I love the food here because it is just so satisfying. Something about hibachi is you never leave hungry, number one, or number two, feeling like you missed out on anything. It is that good. I would tell you, if

58:53 there's one specialty restaurant you got to try, well, maybe it's Mason Jar, but number two is here at hibachi. There's something for everybody, and I absolutely love it. Another fun specialty restaurant is Wonderland. Wonderland is a specialty restaurant that is loosely themed on Alice in

59:06 Wonderland, and the idea behind it is they take foods that we all know and make it very creative. So they take special care to prepare each of these meals and drinks so that it just looks different than what you might find at any of the specialty restaurants. The idea is it's really an experience and a

59:24 restaurant like food experience in addition to the schtick, if you will, of being in Wonderland. It's really fun one and very different than what you'll find at most other specialty restaurants and not only just on Royal Caribbean, but other cruise lines altogether. My advice for Wonderland is come hungry

59:45 and be open to just trying stuff. I know it looks weird, but it actually tastes pretty darn good. Another new venue on Wonder of the Seas and maybe some other Oasis class ships is the addition of Music Hall. Music Hall is a place where where you're going to find well, a lot of live music in the

60:04 evening and sometimes the afternoon as well. Music Hall is a place where you're going to go and you're going to find live band performances. There's going to be rock bands, there's going to be jazz bands and some other things in between in fact, but the really fun thing about Music Hall is it's that it's not just

60:18 the live music. It's that it feels like a party. You're at a concert. That's what Royal Caribbean sought to deliver and that is what you get when you go to Music Hall. And you also have the card room on Wonder of the Seas. This is a place where you can go for a quiet spot to well, play your favorite game of cards,

60:37 cribbage and chess and checkers and sometimes it's just a social area as well. But if you have a board game you'd like to bring, this is a good spot for that. And of course, you're probably going to be going to your stateroom eventually on board Wonder of the Seas. You may notice

60:52 that the hallways are very blue. That is certainly new to any Royal Caribbean cruise ship. I don't mind it at all, but your rooms are going to you know, depend on which type of cabin to get. And which cabin should you get on your cruise? Well, really again, it depends on your budget. You're going to have interior

61:04 rooms, ocean view rooms, balconies and suites as I mentioned earlier. And I think for a lot of people, this is what you should think about. Number one, what's your budget? Number two, how many people do you have in your party? And number three, how much space do you want? If you have, you know, two people,

61:17 there's an argument to be made for a nice balcony room, an inside room. There isn't a bad choice. It's more about just I think what you're comfortable with and what you can afford. Because the money you spend in your room could also be spent on other experiences throughout the cruise. There's an argument that

61:30 that most of the time spending in your room is really just sleeping, changing and showering. So, if you're out and about so much, why invest so much money in a room? That's also true, but at the end of the day, it's just nice having, you know, some extra space and a balcony as well. Most people I think generally

61:45 gravitate towards balcony cabins because they offer you, you know, just enough living space. You have your own private balcony, fresh air and for a lot of people that's like a good price point. It's a good mix of value and space. And so, it's not going to break the bank. It's also not going to, you know,

62:02 feel like you're constricted in a very small space either. And lastly, we have the conference center on deck three. I like to say that if you're going to the conference center, it's because somebody told you to go there cuz you're there for well, a conference or a meeting. Otherwise,

62:17 there's really no reason you might actually go to the conference center, but it is available on board. So, there you have a look at Wonder of the Seas. This is an amazing cruise ship. This has quickly become my favorite Royal Caribbean cruise ship in the entire fleet because of the advances and the

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