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Print each travelers’ cruise boarding pass and COVID test result. Bring passports and COVID vaccination cards. Not only does this speed up the process, but the agents appreciate it.

Yes, bottled water is available for purchase at the bars.

The speciality restaurant waiter does not get the 18% gratuity. If you leave an additional cash tip, he/she gets to keep it. I want the actual waiter to get a gratuity to show my appreciation for service, so I leave cash.

I love a Boardwalk balcony and my dad loves a “29” Central Park balcony. But neither of us like them on the Wonder. If we sail on her again, we’d choose an Oceanview balcony. The reasons are the aqua theater has the air pillows wrapped around the back of the stage blocking the view of the ocean. The ambiance of Central Park, especially in the evening, was ruined by the massive movie screen. Movies played until 2 am. Now, some have reported, due to complaints, that movies have stopped playing at 5 pm. But, I can’t confirm that information.

#2 - Teen evening activities usually begin at 8 pm. My DS (17) and I plan on earlier dinner reservations, so he doesn’t miss them.

I purchase the surf and stream package for my DS. Not only to keep in touch with me but to keep in touch with the other teens onboard. They’ll use Snapchat, Instagram, etc. in addition to texting to make plans to meet up.