There was a lot of buzz when Wonder of the Seas, took over from Symphony of the Seas to be the new biggest cruise ship in the world. Of course she now has a bigger newer sister, but still Wonder of the Seas has the ability to pull a crowd. Of course she does, she has so much to do and some incredible itineraries. In this post we are going to look at Wonder Of The Seas Size And Capacity. We do love to know all the facts when choosing the right ship for our next cruise.
Wonder Of The Seas Size, How Big Is She?
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Wonder of the Seas was launched in 2022 as the fifth of the Oasis Ultra Class ships, behind Symphony of the Seas, launched in 2018. Oasis Class Ships hold between 6,771 and 6,988 passengers. However, Wonder of the Seas also brought an exciting new suite district.
The ship is 236,857 Gross Ton, 1,188 feet long and 210 feet wide. Gross Ton is the calculation used to measure a ship’s internal volume. Thus gross tonnage is calculated based on the volume of all of the enclosed spaces of the ship and cruises at a speed of 22 knots.
Knots, are how speed is measured at sea and equal to one nautical mile per hour. Thus, if a ship is sailing at 22 knots it is traveling as fast as a land vehicle traveling at just over 25 mph.
Facts About Wonder Of The Seas
Wonder of the Seas has…..
- 18 decks, 16 of those are passenger decks. The other 2 decks are service and crew deck.
- These decks are service by 24 guest elevators
- And a whopping 30 staircases, thats counting continuous staircases, not by each floor.
- Wonder of the Seas has 2,867 Cabins and suites.
- With 175 suites and a dedicated suite deck, lounge and restaurant.
- She took just over 3 years to build at a cost of $1.35 Billion.
Activities You Will Find On Wonder Of The Seas
Being one of the biggest cruise ships in the world means there is lots of entertainment and dining space; it’s an exciting ship with so much going on. To give you an idea, these are some of the activities you will find on board.
- Wonder playscape
- 8 Neighbourhoods
- Aquatheater
- Carousel
- Casino Royale
- Conference Center
- Flowrider
- Jogging Track
- Laser Tag
- Medical Center
- Mini Golf
- Music Hall
- Outdoor Movie Screen
- Pools
- Rock Climbing Walls
- Royal Theater
- Solarium
- Sports Court
- Studio B
- The Perfect Storm
- Ultimate Abyss
- Vitality Spa & Fitness Center
- Voom
- Whirlpools
- Zip Line
The Different Neighbourhoods On Wonder Of The Seas
The neighbourhoods are dedicate spaces offering sports, dining, spa and activity options. They are well designed and have something to suite everyone.
- Suite Neighbourhood
- Central Park
- Boardwalk
- Pool and Sports Zone
- Royal Promenade
- Entertainment Place
- Youth Zone
- Vitality Spa and Fitness
The Passenger Capacity
Wonder of the Seas has 2,759 Cabins and suites. Which at full capacity can hold 6,988 guests, full capacity means when every cabin is full whether its 4, 6 or 8 berth. And at double occupancy Wonder can hold 5,734 passengers.
Is Wonder Of The Seas Bigger Than Symphony Of The Seas
Wonder of the Seas is bigger than Symphony of the Seas, but there’s little in it. Although Royal Caribbean has managed to squeeze a couple of hundred more passengers, this will be due to an increased gross tonnage and clever planning and design of internal spaces.
| Ship | Crew | Passengers At Double Capacity | Passengers At Full Capacity | Length | Width | Gross Tons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wonder Of the Seas | 2,300 | 5,734 | 6,988 | 1,188 ft | 210 ft | 236,857 |
| Symphony of the Seas | 2,200 | 5,518 | 6,680 | 1,188 ft | 215.5 ft | 228,081 |
Crew Ratio
There are around 2300 crew onboard Wonder of the Seas. Thus meaning the crew ratio at at full capacity is 1:3 or if sailing at double capacity that ratio goes down to 1:2.4.
Wonder of the Seas is an Exciting Ship
Offering 16 decks of fun slides, water parks and activities for the whole family. Add to that the endless dining options this really is the ultimate floating resort. However with the addition of the Suite District Wonder of the Seas also offers a wonderful ship within a ship experience. It really is the perfect ship for a family cruise vacation for all ages.
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