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Wonder of the Seas

Oasis Class · Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

BUILT
2022
Refit NA
SIZE
235,600 GT
1,188 ft length
CAPACITY
5,518
guests · 2,204 crew
DECKS
16
passenger decks
CALL SIGNFNAX
MMSI227022600
IMO9838345
FLAGBahamas

// ABOUT THE SHIP

About the Ship

Wonder of the Seas is a Oasis-class cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, originally launched in 2022 (4 years ago). She is one of 31 active ships in the Royal Caribbean fleet and sails alongside 5 sister ships in the Oasis class. The ship underwent her most recent renovation in NA, which included updates to onboard features and spaces.

At 235,600 gross tons and 1,188 feet (362 meters) long, the Wonder of the Seas is larger than the Royal Caribbean fleet average of 1,085 feet. The ship spans 16 passenger decks (Deck 3 through Deck 18) with a beam of 137 feet and a draft of 31 feet. Originally built at an estimated cost of $1,350 million, the ship is flagged in Bahamas.

The Wonder of the Seas accommodates up to 5,518 guests, which is above the Royal Caribbean fleet average of 4,184. There are 2,915 staterooms onboard, averaging roughly 2 guests per cabin at full occupancy. A crew of approximately 2,204 keeps the ship running, resulting in a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.5:1.

Onboard the Wonder of the Seas, guests can choose from 101 venues including 24 dining options, 18 bars and lounges, 47 activities. The casino is located on Deck 4 and the buffet can be found on Deck 15. The current cruise director is Michelle Oliveira, overseeing all entertainment and guest activities.

Cruises on the Wonder of the Seas currently start from $84 per night. Browse all available Wonder of the Seas sailings to compare dates, itineraries, and cabin prices.

// DECK PLANS

Deck Plans – 16 Decks to explore

Wonder of the Seas spans 16 passenger-accessible decks with 2,915 staterooms and 101 onboard venues — including 47 activities, 18 bars & lounges, 24 dining, and 12 shopping. Explore every level from bow to stern using the interactive deck plans below.

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PASSENGER DECKS

16

guest-accessible decks

STATEROOMS

2,915

cabins across all categories

VENUES ONBOARD

101venues

BY TYPE

Activities47
Bars & lounges18
Dining24
Shopping12
// CABINS

Cabins – 2,915 staterooms

Wonder of the Seas has a total of 2,915 cabins throughout its 16 passenger decks. Those are made up of 669 Interior, 156 Ocean View, 1,920 Balcony and 170 Suite cabins. The 29 stateroom categories that make up these 4 cabin types are found below, along with counts for each.

Cabin search
INTERIOR
669cabins
7 CATEGORIES
4VInterior
407
CIConnecting Interior
90
4UInterior with Virtual Balcony
71
2SCentral Park View Interior
70
2TPromenade View Interior
26
1RSpacious Interior
4
2VInterior
1
OCEAN VIEW
156cabins
4 CATEGORIES
4NOcean View
92
1NOcean View - Accessible
56
1KUltra Spacious Ocean View
7
2NOcean View
1
BALCONY
1,920cabins
9 CATEGORIES
4DOcean View Balcony
738
1DOcean View Balcony
511
1JCentral Park View Balcony
256
1IBoardwalk View Balcony
221
2COcean View with Large Balcony
155
CBConnecting Ocean View Balcony
26
3DOcean View Balcony
6
1AUltra Spacious Ocean View with Large Balcony - Accessible
5
2JCentral Park View Balcony
2
SUITE
170cabins
9 CATEGORIES
J3Junior Suite - Accessible
107
GSGrand Suite - 1 Bedroom - Accessible
28
OSOwner's Suite - 1 Bedroom
11
L1Crown Loft Suite
9
JYSky Junior Suite
8
A3Spacious AquaTheater Suite - 1 Bedroom
3
A2AquaTheater Suite with Large Balcony - 2 Bedrooms
2
A1Spacious AquaTheater Suite Large Balcony - 2 Bedroom
1
RLRoyal Loft Suite
1

// SHIP CLASS

Oasisclass

YEARS

2009–2024

AVG SIZE

230k GT

AVG LENGTH

1,188 ft

AVG CAPACITY

5,715

The Oasis Class is famous for having the world’s largest cruise ships and some of the most expensive as well. These 226k ton vessels cost roughly $1.4 billion each and hold nearly 10k passengers and crew in total! The Oasis Class also has RC’s newest ship, the Symphony of the Seas.

// THINGS TO DO

Things to do

Wonder of the Seas features 85 venues across 16 decks, including 40 activity, 15 bar, 21 dining, 3 other and 6 shopping. Explore every onboard experience from dining and entertainment to pools, fitness and more.

// AGE & RENOVATIONS

Wonder of the Seas ship age vs the fleet

Built in 2022NaN, Wonder of the Seas is 4 years old. The fleet average age is 16 years. She is newer than 83% of the 31-ship fleet, ranking #6 from newest to oldest.

THIS SHIP

Age at a glance

BUILT

2022

4 years old today

LAST RENOVATED

NaN

N/A

FLEET AVERAGE

16 yrs

12 newer

NEWER THAN

83%

of fleet

FLEET RANK

#6

of 31

FLEET RANKING

By age, newest to oldest

#6 newest of 31 ships

Out of 31 ships in the fleet, Wonder of the Seas ranks #6 when sorted from newest to oldest by build year.

NEWESTOLDEST

AGE BENCHMARKS

Wonder of the Seas vs the fleet

Newest ship
-1 yrs
Wonder of the Seas
4 yrs
Fleet average
16 yrs
Oldest ship
30 yrs

SHIP RENOVATIONS

Last major refit

LAST RENOVATED

NaN

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.

// SHIP SIZE

How big is Wonder of the Seas?

Compare the Wonder of the Seas ship size with the rest of the Royal Caribbean fleet below. Included, you'll find gross tonnage, length, and the relationship between the two graphed in the scatter plot.

Wonder of the Seas measures 235,600 GT and 1,188 ft in length. The average size of a Royal Caribbean ship is 163k gross tons and the average ship length is 1,085 ft. Wonder of the Seas is 45% larger and 9% longer than the average ship in the fleet.

// THIS SHIP

236k GT

WONDER OF THE SEAS

// AVERAGE

163k GT

FLEET AVERAGE

// LARGEST

251k GT

HERO OF THE SEAS

// SMALLEST

74k GT

GRANDEUR OF THE SEAS

// PROPORTIONAL AREA · 31 SHIPS · TOTAL 5053K GT

Hero251K GT
Legend251K GT
Icon249K GT
Star249K GT
Utopia236K GT
Wonder236K GT
Symphony228K GT
Harmony227K GT
Oasis227K GT
Allure225K GT
Spectrum169K GT
Quantum169K GT
Ovation169K GT
Anthem169K GT
Odyssey168K GT
Freedom156K GT
Liberty154K GT
Independence154K GT
Navigator140K GT
Mariner140K GT
Explorer137K GT
Adventure137K GT
Voyager137K GT
Radiance91K GT
Jewel90K GT
Brilliance90K GT
Serenade90K GT
Enchantment83K GT
Rhapsody78K GT
Vision78K GT
Grandeur74K GT
Hero251k GT
Legend251k GT
Icon249k GT
Star249k GT
Utopia236k GT
Wonder236k GT
Symphony228k GT
Harmony227k GT
Oasis227k GT
Allure225k GT
Spectrum169k GT
Quantum169k GT
Ovation169k GT
Anthem169k GT
Odyssey168k GT
Freedom156k GT
Liberty154k GT
Independence154k GT
Navigator140k GT
Mariner140k GT
Explorer137k GT
Adventure137k GT
Voyager137k GT
Radiance91k GT
Jewel90k GT
Brilliance90k GT
Serenade90k GT
Enchantment83k GT
Rhapsody78k GT
Vision78k GT
Grandeur74k GT

EACH CIRCLE'S AREA IS PROPORTIONAL TO GROSS TONNAGE · HOVER FOR DETAILS

// CAPACITY

Passenger Capacity

The Wonder of the Seas carries up to 5,518 guests and operates at roughly 100% capacity, so you can expect that number will accurately reflect your fellow passenger count. These guests are looked after by a crew of 2,204 staff members, representing a guest-to-crew ratio of 2.5:1. On average, Royal Caribbean ships have 3,708 guests and 1,400 crew, which works out to a fleet-average ratio of 2.6:1.

// GUESTS

5,518

at full occupancy

// CREW

2,204

international staff

// RATIO

2.5:1

service ratio

// 7,722 PEOPLE ABOARD AT FULL CAPACITY

Guests5,518
Crew2,204
EACH FIGURE = 10 PEOPLE

// CRUISE DIRECTOR

Your Cruise Director

Your Wonder of the Seas 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. Here's who's current cruise director for the Wonder of the Seas and the available schedule for past and future sailings.

Michelle Oliveira

CURRENT · ONBOARD NOW

Michelle Oliveira

Cruise Director · Brazil

Michelle Oliveira, widely known by her nickname "Pimentinha" (Portuguese for "Little Pepper"), is a veteran Cruise Director for Royal Caribbean International. Originally from Brazil, Michelle has one of the most remarkable "climb to the top" stories in the industry, having started her career at sea as a waitress before rising through the ranks to lead entire entertainment divisions. She is celebrated for her infectious energy, her bilingual hosting skills, and a genuine, relatable leadership style that resonates with guests from all walks of life.

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// CAME ONBOARD

Mar 27, 2026

3 months ago

// ASSIGNED THROUGH

Ongoing

no end date on contract

// CRUISE DIRECTOR SCHEDULE

CURRENTPAST
JAN '26FEBMARAPRMAYJUNJUL
Katy McCullagh
Nov 28, 2025 → Mar 27, 2026
Michelle Oliveira
Mar 27, 2026 → Present
NOW
VIEW FULL CRUISE DIRECTOR SCHEDULE

// 10 · FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About the Wonder of the Seas

FAQs for the Wonder of the Seas. Here are the most popular questions asked by our community members regarding this Royal Caribbean ship.

01On which deck is the Wonder of the Seas Casino located?

You will find the Wonder of the Seas Casino on Deck 4 of the ship.

02On which deck is the Wonder of the Seas buffet located?

You will find the Wonder of the Seas buffet on Deck 15 of the ship.

03When was the Wonder of the Seas last refurbished?

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.

04What is the Wonder of the Seas ship class?

The ship belongs to the Royal Caribbean class of ships known as the Oasis class.

05What does the Wonder of the Seas offer in terms of things to do?

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.

06How many decks are on the Wonder of the Seas?

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.

07What is the Wonder of the Seas capacity?

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 4,184 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Royal Caribbean ships.

08How old is the Wonder of the Seas?

The Wonder of the Seas was built in 2022. Royal Caribbean includes 31 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 16 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2008

09Is the Wonder of the Seas a good ship?

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.

10How long is the Wonder of the Seas?

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 31 active vessels in Royal Caribbean fleet, measuring 1,085 feet (331 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.

Researched and assembled by Gangwaze Cruise Editorial using daily-refreshed ship and fleet data.

LAST UPDATED · JUNE 2, 2026

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