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5 THINGS I HATED ABOUT WONDER OF THE SEAS

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The Shiplife
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πŸ‘οΈ 221K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 21:40

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Editorial Summary

The creator shares his critical perspective on his inaugural sailing aboard Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas. While he notes that the ship is a close second among his favorite cruises, he highlights five specific areas of dissatisfaction. First, he criticizes the expensive and unreliable Wi-Fi, noting that video uploads took many hours despite paying for the fastest tier. Second, he mentions that many free dining options are difficult for guests to find due to a lack of clear advertising. Third, he describes the onboard vibe as lacking energy and guidance, particularly during the sail away party. Fourth, he expresses frustration with various up-sells, including the high cost of drink packages, specialty restaurants, and excursions at the private island. Finally, he provides a detailed critique of the entertainment, describing certain shows as underwhelming or poorly executed due to missing props and limited performance times. Despite these grievances, the creator concludes that he still enjoyed the cruise overall and encourages others to experience the line for themselves.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Wonder of the Seas
Slight Frown
All-time creator consensus for Wonder of the Seas
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

i recently sailed on the largest cruise ship on planet earth royal caribbean's wonder of the seas

i absolutely hated the overall vibe on board wonder of the seas

i was legitimately blown away and not in a good way when it came to wonder of the seas because i've always known royal caribbean to have some of the most amazing shows

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Research free breakfast options on board to avoid missing out
βœ“Consider buying drink packages for fewer days if available
βœ“Watch for entertainment schedules and be prepared for possible changes

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding free food options β€” Look for solarium bistro, cafe, park cafe, and Johnny Rockets for free breakfast
Understanding ship vibe β€” Expect a variety-focused experience, not a party atmosphere like Carnival

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the most hated things about Wonder of the Seas?
QIs the Wi-Fi worth the price on Royal Caribbean?
QHow is the entertainment on the largest cruise ship?

Topics Covered

Wifi Connectivity4 Sad BaconDrink Package2Β½ Sad BaconEntertainment Shows3 Sad BaconService Crew1 Happy BaconCrowd CapacityΒ½ Happy BaconValue Pricing2 Sad BaconPort Destination1Β½ Happy BaconShip ConditionΒ½ Happy Bacon

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