Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas

When I started planning our first family vacation with my adult kids and their significant others, I knew I needed a ship that could handle four very different personalities without anyone having to compromise. Wonder of the Seas was my answer.
Despite being touted as one of the largest ships at sea, it felt surprisingly familiar. If you have sailed Royal Caribbean before you will recognize the familiar spots immediately:  Johnny Rockets, the pools, the atrium, the casino, the ice rink, the water show. The scale is impressive but it never felt overwhelming or impersonal, which I think surprises a lot of people who assume bigger means more chaotic.

​The real standout of this sailing wasn't the ship itself, it was our time in Nassau at Royal Caribbean's Royal Beach Club, and it genuinely exceeded expectations.

We used to visit Atlantis when in Nassau, which meant hailing a taxi, watching the clock and always feeling a little rushed to get back in time. The Royal Beach Club is a completely different experience. A short ferry ride from the ship, run by Royal Caribbean, so you never have to worry about missing your sailing. The food and drinks were fantastic, and despite two large ships being in port during spring break, we found chairs for 6 people with umbrellas. We did have to walk to the far end of the island to find available spots, but it turned out to be a great location. Chill Beach was quieter than both Family Beach or Party Cove and our chairs were close to the bar, the food, the bathrooms and a relaxed stretch of beach. The beach itself is nothing dramatic, but the water is easy to get into and it's exactly the kind of unhurried, enjoyable beach day that Nassau used to make difficult.

​We also spent a 'perfect day' at Coco Cay, Royal Caribbean's private island and a longtime favorite in our family. If you haven't been, put it on your list.

One more highlight worth mentioning was the drone show, Effector II. It was really different and pretty impressive! A nice surprise for a group that thought they had seen everything a cruise ship had to offer. The water show was also a highlight, with an all female cast and very impressive divers.

I would definitely sail Wonder of the Seas again. It did exactly what I needed it to do, kept four very different people happy, gave us plenty of time together and plenty of space apart, and delivered a genuinely fun and stress free vacation.

If you are curious about whether Royal Caribbean might be right for your next trip, I'd love to help you figure it out!