Jen and her extended family (5 adults and 4 teens aged 14-17) sailed on Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas for a week out of Port Canaveral over the winter break. At the time, this was the largest ship in the world, and it did not disappoint! The ship made four stops at CocoCay in The Bahamas, Cozumel and Puerto Costa Maya in Mexico, and Roatan in Honduras. At CoCoCay, RCCL’s private island, part of the group went to the large and impressive water park. Unfortunately, the weather was overcast and chilly, so their time there was shorter than expected. In Cozumel, the family stayed together for a snorkel, beach, and island jeep tour which included a delicious lunch of fajitas and a tequila tasting. The snorkeling was short but exhilarating, as was the rest of the day. They loved exploring this compact island. At the next stop in Roatan, they split up into three groups – Jen and her family went ziplining and to a beach. The ziplines were long and fun through the dense forest mountains. The whole operation was run efficiently and there was a ton of staff. The beach area was busy, and the water was beautiful. They enjoyed a most delicious lunch of fresh paella at a restaurant right on the beach. Some of the others went on a horseback riding excursion and the rest went on a wildlife tour where they saw monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and other animals.  Holding the sloths was a big highlight. At the last port in Costa Maya, part of the group rented a golf cart and toured around town, making many stops along the way to soak up the culture, try different foods, visit the beaches, and of course, more tequila-tasting. All small group excursions were booked through Shore Excursions Group except the cruise line’s waterpark. 

Everyone loved the ship, service, amenities, and food and remarked how easy the boarding process was (this ship can sail with up to 6,988 guests!). They found the staff to be hardworking, friendly, and super accommodating. The ship was huge and there was so much to explore. There were always tons of activities and things to do and see – you could never be bored. Even just walking around the ship was fun. There was live music and entertainment everywhere and the artwork on the ship was striking. Their days at sea were busy and fun lounging at the many pools. The pool water was warm and there were plenty of lounge chairs (although the staff didn’t clear away cups and plates very often).  There were also slides, surf rider, rock climbing, basketball, and mini golf. They also enjoyed an art auction, trivia events, and watching the Eagles game and other NFL games in the sports bar. The shows at night were great – high energy, always packed and the performers were very talented. The casino provided additional entertainment and they spent plenty of time there too. The food was delicious and plentiful, with so many options for every meal and snacks.  They ate in the main dining room for most nights – the service was great and there were always vegan options that Jen loved, especially the desserts. The lobster night was especially amazing! They went to two specialty restaurants, the Italian restaurant (Giovanni’s) and the steakhouse (Chops Grille) where both meals were excellent. The taco restaurant may have been their favorite for lunch, and everyone loved the candy store. Their cabins were a nice size and well-appointed. There was so much storage! The group had both ocean view and Central Park balcony cabins. Having an ocean balcony made the room feel bigger. Overall a fun multi-gen vacation with fond memories for all.