Wonder of the Seas
IMO 9315575 · passenger · built 2022 · Bahamas flag · In service
Summary
Wonder of the Seas is a 2022-built Oasis-class cruise ship (235,600 GT, 6,988 passenger capacity), the fifth in the Oasis class and — at launch — the world's largest cruise ship. Built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique for Royal Caribbean International; Bahamas-flagged. Delivered in the pandemic recovery era, she was originally designated for the China market before rerouting to Fort Lauderdale + Barcelona. Distinguished from sisters by an extended Suite Neighborhood and a Wonder Playscape kids area on Deck 15.
Crew perspective
Wonder crews serve the largest passenger platform at Royal Caribbean until Icon (2024) — 2,300 crew across 25 dining venues and 12 pools. Bridge officers preparing to command Oasis-class hulls typically log 6-12 months as OOW aboard Wonder or Symphony. The vessel routinely posts >100% occupancy for consecutive cruises, stressing housekeeping and catering pipelines.
Sister ships
Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, Symphony of the Seas, Utopia of the Seas
See also
- · Full ship record — IMO 9315575 — flag, class, PSC history.
- · Wikipedia article — the source of many facts in this spotlight.
- · Other spotlights