Royal Caribbean’s New Cruise Ship Set for Debut

By: - February 22nd, 2022
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A Royal Caribbean ship.

Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship is ready for its debut. 

The new Wonder of the Seas has arrived in the United States ahead of its March 4 debut in Fort Lauderdale. 

The new ship will have eight distinct neighborhoods, a first for the company, along with new additions like the southern restaurant The Mason Jar and the outdoor play area called The Wonder Playscape.

The ship will be sailing seven-night cruises to the Caribbean (including the company’s Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas) from Port Everglades. 

The ship will return to the Caribbean in November for more Caribbean sailings out of Port Canaveral, Fla. 

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