We usually like to book cruises when the ship is new, so after all the time waiting for things to get back to normal, we were anxious to start another adventure.

Like all Royal Caribbean Ships, this one is stunning because of its size and many features, but to me it doesn't live up to expectations. My favorite class within Royal, had always been the Oasis class, therefore I expected Wonder OTS to be great. The physical aspect of the ship met my expectations, but there are other factors that are important if the ship is to have an overall excellent rating. If it had been my first cruise, I would have found it the best, if I was to compare it to ships from other cruise lines, I would not have seen any fault, but I am comparing the experience to that found on other Royal Caribbean ships.

The most noticeable factor were the staff and crew, they did not look happy nor comfortable. Looking at their faces some looked tired, unhappy, worn out, and seemed like they would rather be somewhere else. They were still helpful or courteous, but they were not giving or doing their best. The human aspect of the cruise was deficient. Read more