Live from Wonder of the Seas! March 4 to 11, 2022 Inaugural Cruise!

[twangster]

I never tried to book the UDP for this cruise and I suspect the primary specialty venues will be pretty busy.  UDP is so much food.  I haven't been doing it lately and I've had a number of Chops and Giovanni's meals on other ship recently so I'm giving my waistline a break.  

 

I may try The Mason Jar assuming it's easier to get into and a Playmakers Burger is always worth the money so that may be the extent of my extra cost dining.

 

I'm a Windjammer dinner kind of cruiser and I'm really interested to see how this new WJ design for this class works out so that will fulfill a few dinners for me.  I'll try the MDR once or twice to check out the venue decor more than the food which I expect to be standard Royal MDR food.

[twangster]

9 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

Lots of pics of decks 17 and 18 please😁

 

Not sure how much access I'll get this time.  No pins allowed in the SL.  

 

I'm back in a few weeks and I'll test the new access rules after March 15 if the numbers work out in my favor.

[Tall-Cruiser]

Following and looking forward to your usual great reviews.

 

Have a a great time and cruise on Wonder.

[DeputyDawg46]

I'm on the Wonder starting on 11 March 22, then again 25 March 22, and then the TA on 20 April 22.  Can't wait!!.  Thanks for the reports.

[DeputyDawg46]

4 hours ago, twangster said:

 

I've seen way too many people fumbling through their phone trying to find test results and the setsail pass holding up the line for everyone else so I print everything.  Even the terminal workers are shaking their heads.  I walk up to that first checkpoint and I'm through in under 10 seconds.  Passport card, vax card, test results and SetSail all ready to go.

 

 

I'm with you on this one thing.  I like to have paper and everything in hand.  Sure makes it easier for all that need to see it.  Moves the process along much better.

[sweetgirl26]

Twangster- your reviews and photos are great!

 

I see that Phoenix will be the cover band for 2 weeks. Their website has them cruising on the high seas this summer but does include the ship. If you could ask one of the band members if they are scheduled for the Wonder, I would appreciate it!  My husband really enjoys their music!  TIA. 😀

 

 

 

 

[John&LaLa]

19 minutes ago, twangster said:

 

Not sure how much access I'll get this time.  No pins allowed in the SL.  

 

I'm back in a few weeks and I'll test the new access rules after March 15 if the numbers work out in my favor.

 

You should score some time in CK. Assuming they are connected and open to each other.

 

And the suite deck on rest of fleet is Pin friendly 😉

[twangster]

Just now, John&LaLa said:

 

You should score some time in CK. Assuming they are connected and open to each other.

 

And the suite deck on rest of fleet is Pin friendly 😉

 

Game plan is a direct line to CK upon boarding.  I only want one night so it's not like I'm trying to impact CK in a significant way.   

[John&LaLa]

7 minutes ago, twangster said:

 

Game plan is a direct line to CK upon boarding.  I only want one night so it's not like I'm trying to impact CK in a significant way.   

 

We board Symphony on Saturday. Always go to CK first, it's just a habit😁

 

BTW, are you worried about parking

Edited March 3, 2022 by John&LaLa

[John&LaLa]

36 minutes ago, poocher said:

And I look forward to an in person account on Harmony 3/13!!

 

I'm betting its going to be loud😉

[John&LaLa]

21 minutes ago, DeputyDawg46 said:

I'm with you on this one thing.  I like to have paper and everything in hand.  Sure makes it easier for all that need to see it.  Moves the process along much better.

 

The wife is in charge of transporting all paperwork, passports, etc.

 

Even my Pinnacle Pin. 

 

She has trust issues😉🤣

[DeputyDawg46]

1 minute ago, John&LaLa said:

 

The wife is in charge of transporting all paperwork, passports, etc.

 

Even my Pinnacle Pin. 

 

She has trust issues😉🤣

Still waiting on my Pinnacle Pin...been almost 4 months.  I've had 7 cruises since then without it. Would be nice to have.

[John&LaLa]

1 minute ago, DeputyDawg46 said:

Still waiting on my Pinnacle Pin...been almost 4 months.  I've had 7 cruises since then without it. Would be nice to have.

 

Definetely missed mine when I lost it for a month.

 

Hence the trust issue🤣

[Wink87]

4 hours ago, twangster said:

Tested negative of course, printed my SetSail and test results. 

 

I've seen way too many people fumbling through their phone trying to find test results and the setsail pass holding up the line for everyone else so I print everything.  Even the terminal workers are shaking their heads.  I walk up to that first checkpoint and I'm through in under 10 seconds.  Passport card, vax card, test results and SetSail all ready to go.

 

Absolutely!

[twangster]

I guess I should start packing. This time tomorrow I hope to be in the terminal and/or boarding the ship.   

[Maitaivegas]

Have a great trip, can’t wait for report.

[sdrocks]

17 hours ago, twangster said:

Some notes from an event earlier today.

 

6988 max capacity 5734 double occupancy, 2184 crew, 30’ draft

• Country Crew Trio - first country band on board a ship
• Starbucks branded coffee will be served everywhere
• Laser tag is back, Promenade parades will be on the 2nd or 3rd cruise. 98 person parade
• Jacuzzi and Mocktail Bar on teen sun deck
• KidJammer - Food station within the Windjammer at kids level.  May be coming to more ships in the fleet soon.
• Effectors2 will begin to be shown this summer
• Phoenix cover band for the first 2 weeks
• Windjammer will be full service by crew
• Golden room, high roller casino, will stay high rollers as a test for US market
• Enhanced sail away party with a Caribbean theme
• Wonder is coming back to PC in the fall despite rumors

Hoping to go on this ship soon.  Will be following.

[sdrocks]

15 hours ago, DeputyDawg46 said:

I'm with you on this one thing.  I like to have paper and everything in hand.  Sure makes it easier for all that need to see it.  Moves the process along much better.

Me too.

[twangster]

I tend to blend into the crowd.  This time I might stand out a bit.  360 camera on my hat.  

 

My boarding look.  Hope to post the video of boarding later tomorrow night or Saturday.  

[barbeyg]

15 hours ago, DeputyDawg46 said:

I'm with you on this one thing.  I like to have paper and everything in hand.  Sure makes it easier for all that need to see it.  Moves the process along much better.

I do too, but on our next cruise, we won't be home to print the test results.  I guess I will just snap screenshots of our negative results, so they can be pulled up quickly on the phone, one after the other.  Unless I haul our printer to the AirBnB and leave in the car for 10 days.......hmmm, that's a thought.  🤣

 

Back to the cruise, thanks for taking us along, @twangster!  Have a great time!!

[barbeyg]

1 minute ago, twangster said:

I tend to blend into the crowd.  This time I might stand out a bit.  360 camera on my hat.  

 

My boarding look.  Hope to post the video of boarding later tomorrow night or Saturday.  

My brain just flashed to Wilson on Home Improvement. 🤣  Then I noticed the cap.  Cool! 😀

[ocean sounds]

Thanks for doing this!  Looking forward to reading from someone onboard. 

[Guest BigRoger]

Brilliant thank you for doing this…. Will be following with great interest…. Please keep her safe for the transatlantic!
 

The early RC staff and press videos show she is a real beauty…. Then again all the Oasis class ships are just simply amazing…. 

[Sadebud]

Love your Lives/reviews, and your pictures are always phenomenal!  Thanks for taking the time to do another live aboard this brand new Wonder!  Bon Voyage!

[DesireeC03]

Excited for your fab photos!

thanks