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4 hours ago, edrussell said:

We just disembarked Wonder on Feb 18, and dined every single night of our 7 nights in the MDR.  We aren't picky, we will be honest with food quality and while we also don't expect 5 star in the MDR on RCCL we do expect good food.  We received that in spades.  Of the 7 nights maybe 1 each of app/main/dessert was not up to par.  Food was hot, seasoned well and perfectly timed.  One in particular (I know this isn't food related, but it does relate to our overall experience) I arrived with my trademark whiskey already in hand and asked our server to have a replacement drink arrive right after our mains.  Well it did just that, almost to the minute.

 

Food elsewhere was fine, note that I say fine.  Not fantastic, not awful, just fine.  Windjammer for breakfast was OK.  Our only disappointment was the pizza in Sorrento's.  Just not good.  Then again I am not a pizza lover anyway.   

 

We've noticed a distinct uptick in the food on Wonder comparing it against our last RCCL which was Grandeur in May of 2023.  If we compare Wonder to Oasis on our last sailing on her there was no comparison, Wonder comes out ahead by a million miles.  Food is so subjective though.  Then again some come on here just to whine and complain no matter what they are served.  To each their own I suppose.

Was on the same cruise. Did you feel like it was too crowded? Unlike my Wonder cruise last year, this one had lines everywhere. We went to MDR after 8pm with reservations and the line was to the elevator. Multiple days they had us go down to deck 3 where it was even more chaotic. WJ had a dozen people always lined up at the grill area where burgers and fries are. Unsupervised kids were running all over the place on day 6, pushing all the elevator buttons. One kid slammed into me coming around a corner sprinting at full speed and knocked a drink out of my hand, never stopped to apologize, kept running. 

55 minutes ago, theotherchad said:

Our upcoming cruise is all that shows on the app. There is some general information, but I can't find a search function. Even on the full PC website, I'm not aware of any entertainment info specific to a particular ship and sailing. They just show the venues and not the specific performers or shows. I'm looking for info from people who have sailed on this ship recently. Thanks for the reply, though, I appreciate it. 

These are the steps on the app to look at live cruises. #1 Tap on “Select a different cruise” #2 Scroll down. Tap on “Don’t see your cruise? Let’s add it now” #3 Scroll down. Tap on “browse our ships” #4 Pick a ship and current cruise. Look at all the activities on the calendar, menus, etc. When you’re done go back to select a different cruise and load your upcoming cruise again. 

1 hour ago, CCWineLover said:

Agree with telling the driver, also add what baggage you have checked.  We just recently arrived in Rome and from landing to getting our bags was about 90 minutes.  Reason - so many flights arriving at same time and baggage took forever.

90 minutes sounds close to what I was estimating. It’s been 13 years since I’ve been to Rome. Last time we took the train to Rome, and walked 20 minutes to our hotel with luggage. I remember it was doable but certainly an inconvenience. I think I prefer to spend extra on a transfer after arrival and from the hotel to cruise port. Also reduces the risk of getting passport stolen by avoiding trains. 

Arriving at FCO 8:15am. Factoring in time to get off plane, pickup luggage, and any delays, would 10:15am be reasonable? Plan on using Romeinlimo for FCO to Rome hotel.

3 hours ago, Ripon84 said:

Are you sailing on this date?

No

Got off Wonder a few days ago, food was great overall. The few items I didn’t like weren’t THAT bad, but were bland. Really enjoyed food I don’t eat often at home like arancini, baked alaska, risotto, falafel, vegetable tempura, stuffed peppers, curry, pistachio eclairs, banana pancakes, polenta, fried plantains, etc.

2 hours ago, Arzeena said:

Thank you for your thoughts. Much appreciated.

Is the food included in the pass, if not,

What is the price of the food options available?

Food is included. Pizza, salad, fruit, fries, funnel cakes, mozzarella sticks, sandwiches, empanadas. 

Enter the exact name of the excursion in Google, YouTube. Popular excursions usually have reviews on YouTube, Reddit, or boards like this.

On 2/18/2024 at 12:17 PM, Andrea Dee said:

I have sailed RC Oasis class ships before, this will be my first on Wonder.  I hope to get a little more insight into the routines on Wonder.

1.  Is there a parade?  What day?  Best viewing spot?

2.  Are there any plugs by the bed?

3.  Is there a themed party on promenade (usually first night) ?

4.  Is there a place other than starbucks and promenade to get specialty coffee?  I usually get it at Park cafe but I understand wonder does not serve specialty coffee at ParkCafe.

5.  Is there a smoking area?  Where?

6.  I read a post about cappucino in solarium lounge.  Is this true?

7.  Are there "small wonders" on this ship?  They are those viewmaster posts around ship.  My grandaughters love to find them all.

8.  I watched a youtube video that had a blow up castle type play area set up on ice rink.  Any information?

Thank you for any information.

Andrea

1. Check the app a couple weeks before the cruise, it should load activity dates & times. Anchors Away Parade was 12:30pm on a sea day, but don’t remember which one. 
2. Plenty of plugs by the bed.

3. There’s many themed parties on the promenade, throughout the week, typically starting at 10:30pm. 80’s night, Caribbean night, 70’s disco inferno. 
4. Vitality cafe and windjammer have an expresso machine, and can make a variety of coffees. 
5. Starboard deck 15, and casino. 
6. No.

8. Laser tag can be reserved on the app, once you’re onboard and connected to ship Wi-Fi. Adults and children are welcome to participate. 

I agree about the vegetarian moussaka. It was bland and almost the same as the stuffed eggplant from the previous nights menu. Both used eggplant and couscous. Totally uninspiring dish. 

I was at Hideaway last week. It was the best heated pool I’ve been to. In the morning the DJ played classic reggae. By noon it was more modern music, remixes, techno, etc. There was plenty of chairs on the far end of the beach where it’s quiet. 
 

We just got off Wonder. Ricky was fantastic, had a presence at every show and was very funny. 

Just now, gkbiiii said:

If it was, we wouldn't have city ordnances and inspections for restaurants. 

That’s about the temperature it reaches while being cooked for safety. Being too hot or too cold while you’re eating it is different, it’s a personal preference just like flavor.

4 minutes ago, gkbiiii said:

Excuse me, "I think the correct temperature is subjective," NO, IT IS NOT! 

All of what you said (without exception), is total nonsense! 

Too hot or too cold isn’t subjective? Seriously?😂 

I watched the video, it wasn’t THAT negative except the end. At the end they said dishes were too salty or sweet. It’s subjective, maybe the person at a table next to them enjoyed it. Keep in mind they get revenue based on views, calling something controversial gets them more clicks. They come off as entitled rather than unbiased critics. They praised many dishes for the flavor. Main complaint was temperature and portion size. I think correct temperature is also subjective, it’s like having a thermostat in a house, often people can’t agree on a comfortable temp. When you’re recording a video and talking, instead of eating, naturally food is going to get colder every second it goes untouched…

7 minutes ago, TheHawk1 said:

I've been on all 5 Oasis ships and now that you mention it, our cruise on Wonder last fall was the first time I've ever heard my next door neighbours talking (and talking) at all hours. I thought they were just particularly loud, but now that others have noticed, I'm glad I wasn't imagining it.

 

Other than the completely enclosed Solarium and the giant screen shining on Central Park area, which I was not a fan of, I thought the Wonder had several improvements over earlier Oasis class ships that should be a good reason to put it on your cruise list.

I really liked the solarium. Many windows were open so there was a breeze. And it was protected from rain. There’s plenty of other areas on the ship that aren’t enclosed.

4 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

Consider the price of eggs. Pre-pandemic, we could buy a dozen eggs for $0.79. Earlier this year, it was over $6.00/dozen. Now about $4.50/dozen. Consider every product on the ship that take eggs,,, let alone the eggs consumed at the buffet each morning 😞. But, people expect the cruise line to continue to sell cruises at pre-pandemic prices. Even our local McD has jumped the price of an egg mcmuffin by 75% over the past few months. 

It’s more than just eggs. Prices of a lot of food items are up 100%-300%. Salsa, chips, oatmeal, almost everything is up significantly. 

5 hours ago, lovrccl said:

We are on Wonder now. We are 83, 73, 72, 67.  Wouldn't do her again. We prefer Celebrity. This ship is just too big, too many people, too noisy, food is not that great. They skimped on sound proofing as our cabin is noisy. We have done all the Oasis ships and more.  Bar service stinks, our room steward is wonderful. Shows are amazing.  This was our 42nd cruise with Royal. FYI...Formal night is a joke, it's mostly casual. 😕

 Surprised to hear you had poor bar service. I had the drink package on Wonder and it was excellent. Never had to wait, great drinks, friendly staff.

Never had a problem getting water bottles from bars. After a couple days bartenders were familiar with us and knew we had the drink package, didn’t even scan our card, they just handed us water.

Did you enjoy it? Already have been to Capri in the past.This looked like the best option for a ship sponsored excursion. 

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Frozen mojito if you like mint, it’s very refreshing. Lava flow. Chocolate martini. Old fashioned.

Walmart is expensive now, the term “Walmart of the seas” needs to be retired. 

Is the food there changed when it’s pinnacle only? 
 

I recall a few years ago lunch at Solarium Bistro was unique and different than WJ, it had a Mediterranean theme. Now it’s the exact same food as WJ scaled down.

Starbucks at Cafe Promenade is included in drink packages. Limited menu compared to an actual Starbucks. Quality was good.