Semi-live Wonder - Jan 22 - snippets - our 2 cents

[FlatFooted Freda]

On the Wonder now. Brief snippets , as this is day 3 . 
This is our 3rd Royal sailing - previously on Mariner and Odyssey. 7th or 8th cruise overall - Disney, HAL, Carnival, Norwegian.

Traveling with DH & 80yo mama, who is somewhat mobility impaired. 

Port out of Canaveral. Orlando is an easy flight. We use Cruise Control transport as a shuttle. Reasonable. Only drawback was with group shuttle ( less $), not on ship as early as we have been in the past.  But only by hours. Jammer was crowded by 1. 
The Wonder is big and beautiful. Mama wears a Fitbit, and has noticed that just walking from room to dinner , solarium is getting her way more steps than she normally makes in a day ( hopefully a good thing). 
Appears to be a conference onboard. More of an international crowd than I’ve noticed on previous Caribbean sailings. Also many school aged kids for late January. 
Day 2 was CocoCay. I love Coco Cay. Odyssey was docked beside us. Was worried about grabbing chairs with shade. Shouldn’t have been. They just put out more chairs and umbrellas. It was indeed a lovely day. 
Today is day 3. Nassau. We’ve been here several times in past so staying onboard. I’d actually prefer a second day at Coco Cay. Started out in the solarium, which is bigger than on the other ships. But it’s a bit stuffy ( hence the name, duh). So we moved to pool area, where there is plenty of shade. No  problem at all finding chairs thus far. Tomorrow is sea day, so we’ll  see.  
Overall loving it. Will try to post more as we go. Feel free to ask questions. I’m IT challenged but will do my best. 😉

[Thisguylikestocruise]

I’m boarding Wonder 2/5. First time going to Coco Cay, getting an ocean view balcony and drink package. Hope it lives up to my expectations.

[NanaPam00]

There are so many kids because it's a Yeshiva Week cruise for Jewish families. There's a fairly popular Jewish TikTok-er onboard who is posting videos of the kosher food in Solarium Bistro.

[FlatFooted Freda]

23 minutes ago, NanaPam00 said:

There are so many kids because it's a Yeshiva Week cruise for Jewish families. There's a fairly popular Jewish TikTok-er onboard who is posting videos of the kosher food in Solarium Bistro.

Solarium Bistro closed for private function so far. 
it’s been interesting to see the Kosher food sections in WJ & Sorrentos. 
- I’m going  to try to post some pics of ship in general. 🤞

[Diver2014]

We were on Wonder last week (Jan 15-22).  Huge 'international' group of people (and their young kids) sound like same ones that were on our cruise.  Solarium Bistro closed last week as well for Jewish group but that was fine with us.  Solarium was also stuffy for the first 2 days but it got better as the week went along or maybe we just got used to it.  Still, nice to get away from all the kids (yeah, we're older folks). 

[swoopy2110]

Looking forward to this...

Our turn to get on this Sunday 😄

[pittnh]

Unknowingly went on a Yeshiva week cruise, no issues except that I think the pool side restaurant was closed for exclusive use (it was their Kosher kitchen)

[firts]

Hi Freda... Great pics, Thank you.! I will be sailing on the same itinerary as you are now.  If you happen to eat in the MDR and if wonder is using the new menus, can you send info about which theme night is on day 3,4, and 5 ? I would appreciate that. Thanks again

and have a great time !

[FlatFooted Freda]

29 minutes ago, firts said:

Hi Freda... Great pics, Thank you.! I will be sailing on the same itinerary as you are now.  If you happen to eat in the MDR and if wonder is using the new menus, can you send info about which theme night is on day 3,4, and 5 ? I would appreciate that. Thanks again

and have a great time !

Hey firts.

We tend to skip MDR. But I can tell you that day 2 was Caribbean, and tonight ( Day 3) is Mediterranean. I’ll try to keep you posted as to further.

 

Below is interesting accidental find. Deck 16 in sport  zone ( wrong door for me). Sunscreen in a vending machine. 

 

[FlatFooted Freda]

DH is a runner. I prefer walking. One thing we are loving about the Wonder is the Promenade deck. Deck 5. Circles the entire ship. I recall 2.4 laps make a mile. Best promenade deck of any ship we have been on 

[FlatFooted Freda]

Day 4. Sea day. En route from Nassau to Falmouth Jamaica. Dining - Mexican day. 
Definitely having issues with internet today. Very spotty. 
But as of noon, no trouble finding chairs near pool. Many are taken, so may not be able to find a favorite chair by this time

Of day, but could snag a chair. 

[Thisguylikestocruise]

10 minutes ago, FlatFooted Freda said:

Day 4. Sea day. En route from Nassau to Falmouth Jamaica. Dining - Mexican day. 
Definitely having issues with internet today. Very spotty. 
But as of noon, no trouble finding chairs near pool. Many are taken, so may not be able to find a favorite chair by this time

Of day, but could snag a chair. 

There’s a member here saying there’s a huge soot problem onboard Wonder, and many clothes are getting ruined near the Aqua Theater due to the oil droplets. Have you witnessed that at all?

[FlatFooted Freda]

1 hour ago, Thisguylikestocruise said:

There’s a member here saying there’s a huge soot problem onboard Wonder, and many clothes are getting ruined near the Aqua Theater due to the oil droplets. Have you witnessed that at all?

Have not witnessed this problem. But have not been to that area since day 1 Aqua show, which we loved BTW. I’ll try to keep an eye out and update. 
 

8 foot seas today. We feel it a bit.  The first we’ve noticed any real rocking. 

[topanga49er]

4 hours ago, FlatFooted Freda said:

Day 4. Sea day. En route from Nassau to Falmouth Jamaica. Dining - Mexican day. 
Definitely having issues with internet today. Very spotty. 
But as of noon, no trouble finding chairs near pool. Many are taken, so may not be able to find a favorite chair by this time

Of day, but could snag a chair. 

Hi. Can you tell me if Wonder has Starlink yet?  We are very excited to be on the 3/19 sailing and hoping that they have upgraded...  thank you

[topanga49er]

Hi.  Has anyone on this thread tried the Wonder's excursion of horseback riding in Jamaica?  Trying to figure out if it is worth it.

thank you

 

[FlatFooted Freda]

4 hours ago, topanga49er said:

Hi. Can you tell me if Wonder has Starlink yet?  We are very excited to be on the 3/19 sailing and hoping that they have upgraded...  thank you

No Starlink on Wonder yet. Voom. 
 

On 1/24/2023 at 5:27 PM, firts said:

Hi Freda... Great pics, Thank you.! I will be sailing on the same itinerary as you are now.  If you happen to eat in the MDR and if wonder is using the new menus, can you send info about which theme night is on day 3,4, and 5 ? I would appreciate that. Thanks again

and have a great time !

Day 4 is Tex Mex. I attempted a photo from the sign outside the MDR. The menu is on the app but I’m not talented enuf to consolidate to 1 photo 

[FlatFooted Freda]

Day 5. Docked Falmouth Jamaica. Another beautiful day. Pac already disembarking before 8 am. But back on board by 3:30 today. 
Good morning Falmouth! 
(sorry - saw touring company of Hairspray just before we left, so now that song is lodged in there )

 

[JeffT237]

On 1/24/2023 at 8:42 AM, FlatFooted Freda said:

Overall loving it. Will try to post more as we go. Feel free to ask questions. I’m IT challenged but will do my best. 😉

Thanks for posting and I'm glad you're enjoying your cruise! We will be on the Wonder in March and we're looking forward to it, it's nice hearing a firsthand positive experience, enjoy!

[FlatFooted Freda]

Some general pics. 
 

Looking into the aqua theater from the walking track on deck 5. 

[FlatFooted Freda]

Amazingly beautiful carousel on the Boardwalk. Do other ships have this?

[FlatFooted Freda]

On 1/24/2023 at 5:27 PM, firts said:

Hi Freda... Great pics, Thank you.! I will be sailing on the same itinerary as you are now.  If you happen to eat in the MDR and if wonder is using the new menus, can you send info about which theme night is on day 3,4, and 5 ? I would appreciate that. Thanks again

and have a great time !

Royal night

[TYMAN]

30 minutes ago, FlatFooted Freda said:

Amazingly beautiful carousel on the Boardwalk. Do other ships have this?

Yes, all Oasis class ships have the Carousel on the Boardwalk. Great pic!

[firts]

Thanks so much Freda!!   very nice of you to take the menu pics in order. much appreciated. Looks like your having a great time. Your pics are amazing .

[FlatFooted Freda]

On 1/24/2023 at 5:27 PM, firts said:

Hi Freda... Great pics, Thank you.! I will be sailing on the same itinerary as you are now.  If you happen to eat in the MDR and if wonder is using the new menus, can you send info about which theme night is on day 3,4, and 5 ? I would appreciate that. Thanks again

and have a great time !

Royal night

[maggieq]

7 hours ago, FlatFooted Freda said:

Some general pics. 
 

Looking into the aqua theater from the walking track on deck 5. 

Are there only bench seats available at the aqua theatre on the wonder?