Wonder of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Wonder of the Seas is one of Royal Caribbean's 30 active ships and first entered service in 2022. In terms of size, it comes in at 236,857 gross tons, 1,188 feet in length, and 16 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 5,518 guests and approximately 2,394 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $1,350 million and is flagged in Bahamas.
Wonder of the Seas
Ship Stats
Year Built
2022
Tonnage
236,857 GT
Length
1,188 ft
Capacity
5,518
Crew
2,394
Cost
$1,350 million
Decks
16
Oasis Class
Oasis Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Royal Caribbean. The first ship introduced in this class was Oasis of the Seas (2009), followed by Allure of the Seas (2010), Harmony of the Seas (2016), Symphony of the Seas (2018), Wonder of the Seas (2022), and Utopia of the Seas (2024).
Wonder of the Seas Ship Age
Wonder of the Seas entered service in 2022. Across Royal Caribbean's active fleet, the average build year is 2009 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 5 of 30 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Wonder of the Seas
Current ship
Wonder of the Seas Renovations
Renovation details
The Wonder of the Seas (a 2022-built Oasis-class ship) has not undergone any significant renovation or major dry dock since entering service. Delivered in January 2022 and debuting commercially in March 2022 with all modern Oasis-class features—including The Mason Jar restaurant, Ultimate Abyss slide, and an expanded suite area—the vessel launched as one of Royal Caribbean's most advanced ships at the time. As a relatively new megaship, it has only received routine technical maintenance and class-required inspections during any unscheduled or minor stops, with no guest-facing overhauls, amplifications, or additions of new venues reported through 2025.
Wonder of the Seas Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Royal Caribbean's fleet
Wonder of the Seas measures 1,188 feet (362 m) (vs Royal Caribbean fleet average of 1,081 ft) and has gross tonnage of 236,857 GT (vs fleet average of 160,100 GT). It ranks 6 of 30 by length and 5 of 30 by tonnage in Royal Caribbean's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Wonder of the Seas vs Royal Caribbean fleet averages
Wonder of the Seas carries 5,518 passengers (vs Royal Caribbean average of 3,708) and has 2,394 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,400). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.30:1 compared with Royal Caribbean's overall 2.65:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
5,518
passengers
Crew Members
2,394
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.30 : 1
Royal Caribbean Avg
2.65 : 1
Wonder of the Seas
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Wonder of the Seas.
Deck 15buffetWindjammer
Deck 8cafePark Cafe
Deck 15cafeSolarium Bistro Restaurant
Deck 5cafeStarbucks
Deck 6cafeVitality Café
Decks 3, 4 & 5main dining roomMain Dining Room
Deck 5quick eatsCafé Promenade
Deck 6quick eatsDog House
Deck 16quick eatsEl Loco Fresh
Deck 5quick eatsSorrento's Pizza
Deck 8specialty150 Central Park
Deck 8specialtyChops Grille
Deck 17specialtyCoastal Kitchen
Deck 8specialtyGiovanni’s Italian Kitchen
Deck 8specialtyGiovanni’s Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Deck 16specialtyHooked Seafood
Deck 4specialtyIzumi Hibachi & Sushi
Deck 6specialtyJohnny Rockets
Deck 15specialtyThe Mason Jar
Decks 11 & 12specialtyWonderland
Deck 6sweetsSugar Beach
Deck Plans
The Wonder of the Seas has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 3. The highest passenger deck is Deck 18. Click below to access deck plans for the Wonder of the Seas. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Deck 3 of 15
Cruise Director
On duty now · Katy McCullagh
The cruise director is the heartbeat of the ship... the person responsible for onboard entertainment, activities, and guest engagement from embarkation to farewell. Think emcee, social director, and morale officer rolled into one. Below you'll find the current cruise director's bio, followed by a full historical timeline of every director who has served aboard Wonder of the Seas.
Katy McCullagh
Katy McCullagh is a Royal Caribbean cruise director known for her upbeat personality, confidence on stage, and strong guest engagement.
Katy McCullagh Full ProfileCruise Director Schedule
- Current
Cruise Director
Frequently Asked Questions
Wonder of the Seas quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Wonder of the Seas Casino on Deck 4 of the ship.
You will find the Wonder of the Seas buffet on Deck 15 of the ship.
The Wonder of the Seas (a 2022-built Oasis-class ship) has not undergone any significant renovation or major dry dock since entering service. Delivered in January 2022 and debuting commercially in March 2022 with all modern Oasis-class features—including The Mason Jar restaurant, Ultimate Abyss slide, and an expanded suite area—the vessel launched as one of Royal Caribbean's most advanced ships at the time. As a relatively new megaship, it has only received routine technical maintenance and class-required inspections during any unscheduled or minor stops, with no guest-facing overhauls, amplifications, or additions of new venues reported through 2025.
The ship belongs to the Royal Caribbean class of ships known as the Oasis class.
The ship features 24 restaurants, 18 bars, 47 activities, 0 shows and 12 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Wonder of the Seas has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 3. The upper most passenger deck is Level 18.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Wonder of the Seas. The ship's capacity is 5,518. When comparing the occupancy to the average Royal Caribbean passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,070 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Royal Caribbean ships.
The Wonder of the Seas was built in 2022. Royal Caribbean includes 30 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2027. The average Royal Caribbean ship is 17 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2008
Each of Royal Caribbean's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Wonder of the Seas is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Wonder of the Seas length equals 1,188 feet (362 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 30 active vessels in Royal Caribbean fleet, measuring 1,081 feet (329 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.