Royal Caribbean International’s Wonder of the Seas has arrived in Barcelona, Spain. The fifth in the cruise line’s Oasis class of ships will depart on a series of seven-night cruises from Barcelona and Rome beginning May 8. The ship will offer summer adventures in the Mediterranean, calling at Florence, Naples and Capri, Italy; Provence, France; and Malaga, Spain.
Wonder of the Seas has eight neighborhoods, including the Suite Neighborhood. It is the new, eighth neighborhood onboard and offers a private Suite Sun Deck with a plunge pool and bar; Coastal Kitchen restaurant; and the Suite Lounge, with the Ultimate Family Suite that can accommodate a family of 10. Facilities include an in-suite slide, a cinema and karaoke area, among others.
The Mason Jar Southern Restaurant & Bar will offer Southern staples and new twists on classics for brunch and dinner. At night, guests can enjoy live country music, a collection of whiskeys and Southern cocktails.
Wonder Playscape is an underwater-themed play area complete with slides, climbing walls, puzzles and an interactive touchscreen mural. Returning favorites onboard include the FlowRider surf simulator; The Ultimate Abyss, the tallest slide at sea; the 10-story-high zip line; Adventure Ocean, the area dedicated to kids, besides Social100 and The Patio for teens; neighborhoods including Central Park, which has over 20,000 plants, and the Boardwalk, which offers family-friendly activities at the Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade.
Additionally, guests can enjoy new shows including “inTENse,” featuring the first all-female cast of aerialists, high divers, slackliners and more in the AquaTheater; and “The Effectors II: Crash ‘n’ Burn”.
Wonder’s western Mediterranean sailings will continue through October, rounding out a summer adventure in Europe with eight ships, including Odyssey of the Seas – also marking its inaugural season in Europe. In November, Wonder will return to the U.S. to sail from its new year-round home in Port Canaveral, Florida, to explore the Caribbean and the Bahamas, including the line’s private island destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay.
For more information, visit www.royalcaribbean.com.
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