Wonder of the Seas – The Inaugural Cruise Live

[Diver2014]

That's it!!!  You've convinced us, TravelBird.  We put a deposit down for January after looking at your photos and it's only your 3rd day!  Our last cruise was January 2020 on Harmony so we're chomping on the bit!

[BirdTravels]

Greetings San Juan. (Let’s hope that no one has a fire on a ship). 
 

[BirdTravels]

The world premiere of the Royal Caribbean “Opening Night” documentary on the installation of The Effectors during a pandemic. And a live performance of the drone technology that will be used for The Effectors 2 on the Wonder. 
 

Edited March 7, 2022 by BirdTravels

[FionaMG]

4 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

When you are out on the ocean, what kind of food should you eat? Seafood! And Hooked is the pace to get it. 

 

 

 

That all looks yummy. That's the sort of menu that might just get me considering booking specialty dining, but it's not on very many ships, is it?

Are you going to try it?

[flamingos]

The drones in The Effectors were amazing. Afterwards we found the guidance boxes - we were just a few rows in front of them.  It must have been really cool to see from the balcony.

[BirdTravels]

Fine dining is at its best at Central Park 150. Now a Royal Caribbean restaurant, the menu has changed for the better.

 

[BirdTravels]

Can’t beat a good steak!

[crewsweeper]

31 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

Fine dining is at its best at Central Park 150. Now a Royal Caribbean restaurant, the menu has changed for the better.

 

Menu looks similar to what we had on the Harmony in January.  Liked the old pre-Covid one better.

[BND]

1 hour ago, BirdTravels said:

Fine dining is at its best at Central Park 150. Now a Royal Caribbean restaurant, the menu has changed for the better.

 

Same menu we had on Harmony in Dec.  Absolutely best meal we've ever had in a specialty restaurant.  Worth the upcharge.  Service was wonderful also.

[Ronaldo807]

On 3/5/2022 at 5:23 PM, BirdTravels said:

Traveling with the kiddos? You’re on vacation and you probably want some mommy and daddy time alone, away from the kids. Register them as soon as you embark with Adventure Ocean kids club. It’s important that they go on the first day to make friends.
 

For the babies, remember that there are very limited slots and anywhere between 100-500 babies on a Oasis class ship (pre-pandemic). Come onboard with a plan and reserve all of your slots as soon as you embark. 

 

Do you happen to know if they removed the number of hours that you are limited to each sailing?

[flyguyjake]

3 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

The world premiere of the Royal Caribbean “Opening Night” documentary on the installation of The Effectors during a pandemic. And a live performance of the drone technology that will be used for The Effectors 2 on the Wonder. 
 

 

Looks fun until one of those drones malfunctions and snatches a ladies wig off. LOL

[flyguyjake]

OR, if a drone makes a crash landing into the audience. 🙄

[BirdTravels]

The kiddos can spend time (and money) in the Arcade. The Bird thinks that it is not very impressive for a ship of this size and vintage. 

[Oceansaway17]

On 3/5/2022 at 8:36 AM, BirdTravels said:

Start off your day with a complimentary breakfast at Johnny Rockets on the Boardwalk. 

 

 

thanks- Bird for including this.  I am on in 4 weeks and will be staying above J Rockets.  I do plan on going down early for my free breakfast which I think is great idea so folks who do not want burgers can try this place.

[Oceansaway17]

On 3/5/2022 at 1:59 PM, BirdTravels said:

The whole setup makes you not want to spend any time there. 

and I usually do not either.  I like the studio lounge for solos on NCL ships better.

[Oceansaway17]

On 3/6/2022 at 10:58 AM, BirdTravels said:

Zip down or Coast down from the hill top. Beautiful day on Labadee. 

 

 

 

nice to see they still have the zip line.  Always fun to watch since too scared to do.

[Oceansaway17]

8 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

When you are out on the ocean, what kind of food should you eat? Seafood! And Hooked is the pace to get it. 

 

 

 

thanks for showing menu.  I have this place as one of my two speciality using OBC for lunch,

decisions decisions!!!!!!!

 

[BirdTravels]

33 minutes ago, Oceansaway17 said:

thanks- Bird for including this.  I am on in 4 weeks and will be staying above J Rockets.  I do plan on going down early for my free breakfast which I think is great idea so folks who do not want burgers can try this place.

On other ships, the hamburger and eggs was complimentary. Now, there is an up charge. 

[BirdTravels]

The Wonder of the Seas on her maiden call to San Juan. 

[Oceansaway17]

1 minute ago, BirdTravels said:

On other ships, the hamburger and eggs was complimentary. Now, there is an up charge. 

you mean even from breakfast.  I thought is was free?

[Havin'fun]

loving the review and the pictures

[BirdTravels]

4 hours ago, Oceansaway17 said:

you mean even from breakfast.  I thought is was free?

Yes. If you look at the menu above, the “free” hamburger and eggs breakfast now costs $4.99

[BirdTravels]

Solarium serves a dinner buffet. We have done this on other ships and the food is consistently bad. Sorry. Royal hasn’t figured out maximum hold time and cooking fresh. All of the food was dehydrated. The salmon was served over rice that was crunchy because it was totally dried out. 

 

[BirdTravels]

Beautiful San Juan

[BirdTravels]

Been watching rock climbing competitions on the TVs at Playmakers? Time to show them how fast you can get up the wall. (Paths with many holds are easier. But prove yourselves on the paths with a few holds).