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First time on a Royal Caribbean mega-ship (Wonder of the Seas)

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Editorial Summary

Skyler and Jamie document their first 36 hours aboard the Wonder of the Seas, a massive Royal Caribbean mega-ship. The creators explore various neighborhoods, beginning with Central Park, where they review the complimentary Park Cafe roast beef sandwich. They navigate the Royal Promenade, testing out specialty coffee options and visiting various bars and retail shops. The video covers diverse activities including the Flow Rider surf simulator, the Ultimate Abyss dry slide, rock climbing, and the zipline. The duo also provides food reviews for the main dining room, the Salarium Bistro buffet, and various quick-service options like Sarrentos pizza and a boardwalk hot dog station. They share their experiences with onboard entertainment, such as an ice skating show and an acappella performance. Throughout the journey, the creators emphasize their commitment to transparency by noting they are paying full price for the cruise and are not sponsored by the cruise line. They conclude the initial segment by previewing upcoming content, including a tour of their controversial stateroom and a final assessment of the ship's pros and cons.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

This review is in line with the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Fall · 5 nightsFrom MiamiFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We're not partnering with Royal Caribbean, aren't being paid by Royal Caribbean, and paid full price for this cruise

The Wonder of the Seas is a 1200 ft long city on the sea, has 8 distinct neighborhoods & spans across 18 decks

We would recommend it especially if you're looking for a more relaxed setting when compared to the Wind Jammer

The Flow Rider was definitely a bit more physically exerting than I thought it was going to be

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Purchase a specialty coffee card online to save money on coffees
βœ“Head to the back of deck 5 for great views without crowds
βœ“Use Planin to check for travel discounts before booking

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

State room type is controversial β€” We will give a full tour later to share our honest opinion

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise on the Wonder of the Seas for the first time?
QWhat are the best neighborhoods and activities on board?
QIs the ship worth the cost for a first-time cruiser?

Topics Covered

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