为什么皇家加勒比海对海洋的奇迹卖掉
经过布列塔尼·克鲁斯切尔(Brittany Chrusciel)/
皇家加勒比公司首次海洋的奇迹——它的fifth Oasis-class vessel — this week, after the monumental undertaking of building the world’s largest ship during a global pandemic. The ship is an impressive sister to Symphony of the Seas, which debuted in March 2018, with a few new offerings. First-in-class features to Wonder include an expansion of the Lime and Coconut bar concept; the addition of Cantina Fresca, a bar at El Loco Fresh; a Southern-style restaurant called Mason Jar; an outside deck area for kids called the Wonder Playscape; and a reconfiguration of Royal’s popular and comprehensive suite class, which gives guests in the 188 onboard suites more of a separate complex to enjoy their own restaurant, lounge, and wraparound sun deck.
开球巡游是从劳德代尔堡(Fort Lauderdale)航行的,尽管该船将在夏季重新定位到巴塞罗那,然后再去奥兰多(Canaveral Port),于2022年11月。距中国很长一段路,该船最初被定于首次亮相;目前,共同的19日大流行延迟了太平洋的一艘绿洲级船,但关于绿洲6和7的谈话正在进行中。
谁想知道?
这一切都是关于手头选择的选择,对于挑剔的家庭或注意力不足的成年人,一艘装有活动的乘客甲板的船可能意味着妥协的良好假期与每个人都可以找到完美平衡的假期之间的区别。话虽如此,这是一个很好的船对每一个人;在我们看来,它仍然是有点雷oved from the destinations it visits in terms of onboard programming and featured entertainment that invites cruisers to look inward toward the ship rather than out.
The vibe aboard Wonder of the Seas is very Caribbean, but you don’t actually have to set foot there to complete your vacation. On our itinerary, half of the ports are Royal Caribbean private islands, which is essentially a land-based extension of the ship. You also don’t have to interact with the ocean in any meaningful way if you wish to avoid the sailing aspect of the trip — nestled in Central Park, with trees, park benches, and about 10 decks about you, it can be easy to forget you’re at sea. But that’s a perk for hesitant cruisers, anyone particularly sensitive to motion sickness, and for first-timers looking to ease their way into a cruise.
Photo: Brittany Chrusciel
What’s for sale?
Of course the additional bars, the new dining venue, and some of the most spacious suites at sea will cost cruisers — but it’s all built toward the luxury of the option. Wonder of the Seas and its Oasis siblings offer guests, and especially groups, the beauty of choice. You do not have to pay for the bells and whistles to eat or enjoy the ship (but of course bells and whistles are what clients are here for). So it’s possible not to overdo the budget if expectations are set, but with 17 public bars, 14 restaurants, arcades, an escape room (set to debut in July due to supply chain issues), shops, and a sprawling spa — it’s silly to not expect a few added expenses. If you’re perusing the Boardwalk area with kids, focus their attention on the free carousel in the center; in the periphery, there are blinking arcade games, a fortune teller, a souvenir shop just for kids, and a dazzling candy store. Sugar Beach offers an impressive array of sweets, but at prices that might hurt your teeth. There is a lot to take advantage of onboard — and even more, is available for the right price.
Why is it worth the price?
我们特别喜欢在邮轮票价中包括船上娱乐和表演,因此滑冰表演,舞台作品,喜剧,魔术,音乐和高空飞行的潜水员都是公平的游戏,并在应用程序上快速预订。仅傍晚娱乐的价值就使皇家成为一个引人入胜的选择 - 然后添加带游泳池,悬臂热水浴缸,水滑道,令人垂涎的干式滑梯,岩石墙,电影等的开放式甲板,然后您开始如何进行计算正是如此之多的几代人可以一起航行,每个人都感觉到船的设计。
What’s new?
Oasis ships are a top pick for all the reasons we’ve mentioned, but if you’re wondering where Wonder of the Seas stands out, we’ve toured and tried some of the ship’s all-new features to see what’s worth its rim salt.
New shows in the Royal Theater, Studio B ice rink, and AquaTheater
我们已经看到了世界首映和海洋制作三个奇迹的预览。
“Voices” is one of the featured stage shows, and the voices were not the problem, with exceptional vocalists and a range of popular music from across the decades. But when anything starts with a definition, especially when it includes the words “vocal folds” in the first 20 seconds, it raises a flag. Visual choices continued to be questionable, with a background that was almost too busy competing with hydraulic platforms lifting and lowering the singers, then a sprinkling of dancers, and of course the prerecorded vocalists who make up the rest of the musical ensemble but are present in larger-than-life video recordings of their studio sessions. We began to tune out with a number that felt very “We Are the World,” which seemed to insinuate if we band together and sing, humanity could cure hunger and injustice. Please bring back the Broadway-style productions.
The “365” ice skating show drawing from the concept of the four seasons is ever more impressive knowing the performers put it together in three weeks and it’s missing 90 percent of the show’s props. You wouldn’t know by the level of talent and the energetic performances. The music is pumping, the costumes are chaotic, and there is even a number glorifying selfies and emojis. As someone in their 30s, I felt borderline “too old,” for some of the vignettes, but by the end, it all came together, and you can’t help but be won over by the exuberant skaters.
加州皇家加勒比海的娱乐产品加冕是“强烈的”,这是其新的Aquatheater节目。观众对皇家加勒比海娱乐副总裁尼克·威尔(Nick Weir)贴上了标记为“预览”的观众。不管是不是采样器,它都是我见过的最令人赞叹的节目之一,我的意思是真正的。照明效应相当于IMAX的四倍。音乐是现代而引人注目的。当然,这位20名全女性表演者表现出无所畏惧的技巧,翻转,潜水,踢和平衡的表现,这使我的下巴牢牢地扎在地面上,以完成整个例程。更不用说Aquatheater作为一个场地仍然是海上最具创造力的表演空间之一。
扩展的石灰和椰子 - 包括Vue棒
The Lime and Coconut concept came about with the Royal Amplified refurbishment program, first on Navigator of the Seas. On Wonder of Seas, it’s at the equivalent of four bars spread across Decks 15 and 16. You’ll likely first find the round Lime and Coconut bar perched colorfully on Deck 16 overlooking the pools. But there are two shadier, typically more quiet outfits in the middle of the pools on Deck 15. They are well-sized and not afterthoughts, offering the delicious signature Lime and Coconut cocktail in a tiny, amusing plastic bucket.
如果您一生中无法获得足够的热带鸡尾酒,那么海洋特色酒吧的奇迹是船前15号甲板上的Vue Bar,该酒吧取代了海洋交响曲中发现的悬臂热水浴缸。它提供了上述景色,尤其是在船上停靠时,晚上,它的粉彩悬垂物变成了颜色的发光。这不是一个特别大的空间,但我们认为它需要自己的专业混合物。毕竟,船上的每个酒吧都有饮料,您在其他任何地方都无法获得饮料。虽然它仅在此帆船上提供石灰和椰子菜单,但我们被告知,一杯鸡尾酒会被称为“完美的Vue”。
Photo: Brittany Chrusciel
Mason Jar: Brunch, Cocktails, and Barbecue
Mason Jar是一炮,明亮,佤邦rm space that is supposedly modeled after grandma’s house on the weekend, but we felt it was more akin to a country chic brunch venue somewhere in Charleston. Either way, it works. Brunch is a pretty new concept for Royal, offering sweet and savory Southern-style dishes from 10 to 2, and dinner from 5 to 9:30. The space is inviting and the food is on point; our table ordered some very shareable deviled eggs, country biscuits in gravy, a giant cinnamon roll, and blueberry johnnycakes with pulled pork and chicken skin (there were two small portions with coleslaw that we felt were just enough). Dinner has a bit more of a focus on entrees like gumbo, catfish, and of course a fried chicken platter. For the price, we much prefer the variety and atmosphere of brunch ($24.99) to dinner ($39.99).
We also think the bar at Mason Jar is one of the best venues on the ship to grab a drink. It’s well separated to the left of the dining room with ample seating and a small stage for a country group who performs occasionally throughout the sailing. Kentucky bourbon barrel ale is served on tap — a fantastic dessert beer — along with an inventive menu of cocktails that include smoke, sandwich garnishes, and a healthy dousing of powdered sugar. Try the PB&J Old Fashioned. Drinks are $13 and included in the deluxe beverage package.
套房社区
Of the 2,867 cabins onboard Wonder of the Seas, 188 are suites spread across Decks 17 and 18. Seven percent of cabins doesn’t sound like a lot — but considering how sprawling some of the staterooms can be, with multiple levels and rooms, it’s a bit more of a believable number. There is still an over-the-top Ultimate Family Suite with a few original touches to Wonder and tons of suite categories. But whether you’re considered Sea, Sky, or Star Class, the all-new neighborhood concept invites anyone in the Royal Suite Class to take advantage of Coastal Kitchen, their own dedicated restaurant inspired by the flavors of California and the Med, with an adjacent bar, lounge, and concierge desk. Perhaps the best feature of this reimagined space is the suite sun deck, which features a bar, loungers, clamshell beds, and a fantastic half-moon pool that offers shallow waters to cool down with in-water loungers.
While your cabin category still determines certain suite perks, like breakfast in the restaurant or access to the Royal Genie, it’s never been a better time to consider the suite life with more dedicated space to the upper echelon of cruisers.
Photo: Brittany Chrusciel
Wonder Playscape
Wonder of the Seas is the first ship with an underwater-themed play area for all ages, now on Deck 16 near Wonder Dunes mini-golf course and right above the pools and splash park so kids can easily walk-not-run back and forth. It features a cavern with climbing walls and interactive puzzles and games that respond to touch. Parents love it because they can grab the same loungers and set up camp on deck, not having to move their belongings in a zigzag across the ship just to access the various play areas on deck.
坎蒂娜·弗雷斯卡(Cantina Fresca)
Another venue with a custom cocktail menu is the new bar adjacent to El Loco Fresh on Deck 16 aft. Mexican-themed drinks include premixed frozen margaritas and sangria, but we recommend the “handcrafted margarita” without the mix. Agua frescas at $3.50 are a fun nonalcoholic option in watermelon, pineapple, and cantaloupe.