Live from Wonder of the Seas! March 4 to 11, 2022 Inaugural Cruise!

[twangster]

8 minutes ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

Mike S was my first Royal CD (Liberty) and still probably my favorite.  Thanks for the deck 17 pictures.  I like the look of CK/SL.  I'd rather have the SL bar seats facing out, but that probable takes away from window seats/tables.  And we all know how important those window seats can be. 😉

 Mike is very good and taking over the float out CD role for new builds from Bobby Brown who is retiring.  

[twangster]

Boleros

 

 

 

 

 

[Ocean Boy]

22 minutes ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

Mike S was my first Royal CD (Liberty) and still probably my favorite.  Thanks for the deck 17 pictures.  I like the look of CK/SL.  I'd rather have the SL bar seats facing out, but that probable takes away from window seats/tables.  And we all know how important those window seats can be. 😉

Mike S is an awesome CD. Great to see he is still at it. He is one of the very few that I like.

[Cel_cruise]

Mike S was our CD on Symphony in 2019 and I could not be more excited about having him as our CD in April!   He is hands down my favorite!! 
 

I saw @KCJarvis has a YouTube tour of his owners suite for those of you asking about those…

[4everAfamily]

You're amazing, twangster! Thank you for sharing your videos and photos with us. I am currently on Odyssey and will board Wonder on 3/11. While you are walking around tomorrow, can you please check if the “29” Central Park balconies are double wide? Many thanks! 

Kristen

[HBE4]

On 3/4/2022 at 4:50 PM, Sunshine3601 said:

Not so sure I like the see thru hot tubs.

 

Maybe to discourage any underwater hanky-panky?

[twangster]

4 hours ago, The sea calls my name said:

I have a Bed mattress question. I understand that like food, mattress comfort is very subjective. That being said, I much prefer a medium firm mattress to a very firm one. This pass December on the Symphony, I actually had hip pain from the firmness of the mattress.  Your assessment would be beneficial in letting me know if on our TA sailing if I may need to request some type of mattress topper if it is overly firm.  Probably a strange question, but would appreciate your opinion.

 

As always, your reviews are a daily highlight, and your photos are unbeaten. Thank you for taking so much time away from your cruise to answer all of the many questions and to share your thoughts and photogenic views with us , 

My bed definitely feels less hard.  I’ve always been okay with Royal’s firmness level but the mattress in my balcony cabin definitely has more give when sitting on it.  I sink in more when sitting on the bed.  
 

So far I sleep just as sound but the late night in the pub may have contributed to that.  

[twangster]

12 hours ago, bobmacliberty said:

@twangster - Is there any padding on the Aquatheater benches?  I much prefer the chair rows on the other O ships.

No.  All bench seating from what I saw.  

[ScubaCat3]

@twangster Thank you for the Coastal Kitchen/Suite Lounge photos. Is there only one entrance to both venues on the starboard side? The deck plans on Royal's website for deck 17 are unclear. 

[twangster]

1 hour ago, ScubaCat3 said:

@twangster Thank you for the Coastal Kitchen/Suite Lounge photos. Is there only one entrance to both venues on the starboard side? The deck plans on Royal's website for deck 17 are unclear. 

Correct.  Single entrance.  

[twangster]

 

 

I know you are asking yourself why did he post a picture of the towel?

 

It feels more plush compared to other ships.  

Maybe because it hasn’t yet sailed around the world several times or maybe it’s a better quality towel. 
 

Edited March 6, 2022 by twangster

[twangster]

Battle of the Sexes tonight in Studio B

 

 

 

[twangster]

Spotted at the Schooner Bar… USB charging ports.   
 

[Jimbo]

20 minutes ago, twangster said:

 

 

I know you are asking yourself why did he post a picture of the towel?

 

It feels more plush compared to other ships.  

Maybe because it hasn’t yet sailed around the world several times or maybe it’s a better quality towel. 
 

Maybe the detergent and hot water hasn't hit it enough times yet.

[NSnewcruiser]

1 hour ago, twangster said:

 

 

I know you are asking yourself why did he post a picture of the towel?

 

It feels more plush compared to other ships.  

Maybe because it hasn’t yet sailed around the world several times or maybe it’s a better quality towel. 
 

I thought the same thing when I used one earlier today.lol

[twangster]

Back to the top tier event from the morning of day two...

 

Here is CD Mike and part of Captain Rob's address to the Crown and Anchor Pinnacle and Diamond Plus members on board.

 

 

Edited March 6, 2022 by twangster

[twangster]

Since that video worked I'm going to try to post the sail away time lapse that wouldn't embed earlier in post 276.  

 

 

[Djvince]

What’s the stateroom television brand ? Can you change the input or it’s blocked / not available on the remote ?

 

wondering if a universal remote would work out to change the input. 

[twangster]

Good morning Labadee!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 6, 2022 by twangster

[deliver42]

Enjoy yourself. Thanks for the pics

[twangster]

With posting being wonky I’ve going out of order.  
 

Day two lunch at Giovanni’s Table courtyard of the site we aren’t allowed to mention here. 

Meatball appetizer 

 

Mozzarella Ball  

 

 

Stromboli

 

 

Pizza, half Truffle and Egg, half meat lovers. 

 

 

Calamari 

 

 

 

[twangster]

Chops Breakfast is a Pinnacle perk to avoid overcrowding Coastal Kitchen when Pinnacle numbers are high.  

It works very well and is a great way to start the day.  
 

 

 

 

Omelet exactly as I ordered it.   

 

 

Yesterday I had Eggs Benedict.  

 

This is a good example how Royal is adapting to protect the Suite product while providing a great breakfast experience for Pinnacle guests.  

[twangster]

I’m excited to be back at Labadee but also hoping to get some ship pictures today with fewer guests on board. So I’m going to try to squeeze both in today. 
 

 

So much to take in an do on this Wonderful ship!

[twangster]

Earlier in the thread someone asked about the double “29” balconies in Central Park.  They remain on Wonder.  

 

 

[twangster]

On some of the ships in this class there are small seating areas on the end of Central Park.  
 

Not so on Wonder.