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Wonder of the Seas to Make 2022 Debut in U.S. and Europe

Published September 2021

September 2021 – Paving the way for the biggest adventure yet, Royal Caribbean has announced Wonder of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, will debut in the U.S. and Europe. Wonder’s first cruise is set to sail to the Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale, Florida in March 2022 before kicking off vacations in the Mediterranean from Barcelona and Rome in May 2022. Families and travelers of all ages have a wave of possibilities across Wonder’s eight distinct neighborhoods, a Royal Caribbean first. There will be 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. Returning favorites are also in store, like The Ultimate Abyss, the tallest slide at sea; Central Park, the neighborhood filled with real plants from end to end; the vibrant Caribbean-inspired pool deck experience and much more.

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August 2021 – A look at the latest update on the construction of Wonder of the Seas in Saint-Nazaire, France, at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard. Wonder will be the fifth ship in Royal Caribbean’s game-changing Oasis Class when it debuts in March 2022, building on the signature features and experiences the unmatched ships have touted since first revolutionizing the cruise industry more than a decade ago. Families and travelers of all ages can look forward to favorites and new adventures, including the renowned neighborhoods concept, the Ultimate Family Suite, complete with an in-room slide and more; immersive, interactive spaces dedicated to kids and teens; the Ultimate Abyss – the tallest slide at sea; and Italian trattoria Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar.

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August 2021 – Four days, 1,550 nautical miles, 500 workers and the world’s largest cruise ship – Royal Caribbean’s ship Wonder of the Seas is one step closer to completion. Here’s an exclusive look at the fifth ship in the cruise line’s iconic Oasis Class successfully carrying out its first set of sea trials to ensure it’s in ship shape. A key milestone in the construction process for new ships, the trials entail pushing the ship to its limits during a series of performance tests across the propulsion, navigation, engine performance systems and much more. Debuting in March 2022, Wonder is set to build on the signature features and experiences the game-changing class of ships have touted since first revolutionizing the cruise industry more than a decade ago.

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