The reporter took her first cruise on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, one of the world's largest cruise ships.
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With 18 decks to wander, I felt like I was in a small town in the middle of the ocean.In April 2022, I took my first cruise on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.Back then, Wonder of the Seas was the largest cruise ship in the world. Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas took over the title in January 2024. Then, in July 2026, the cruise line debuted an even larger ship, Legend of the Seas.Step aboard the Wonder of the Seas, complete with eight "neighborhoods" full of activities.
Wonder of the Seas is nearly 1,200 feet long and 210 feet wide with 18 decks. It can hold about 7,000 guests.
Wonder of the Seas in Costa Maya, Mexico.
