I really love how much you cherish your wife! I have a great husband and we respect each other but there’s not many people left who show so much respect for each other in their marriage! Love your videos !
You know what would be a cool feature on a cruise.... A lazy river that goes around the entire ship (preferably around the outer edge so you can view the ocean).
1:22:02?! Sorry, I don't have the time or patience. ;-) We're simple cruisers and prefer the older ships without the bells and whistles, but I'm sure that people who are thinking of cruising on the Wonder of Seas will watch and be thankful. I did watch a full tour of a ship we are booked on in the future on another line than our Carnival tradition. Keep up the good work!
I am probably in the minority, but I have no desire to cruise on one of these mega ships. I cruise to relax and unwind. These ships with big crowds, numerous food venues (many of which are difficult to reserve), shows that often are sold out, huge distances to get anywhere, etc. seem to offer anything but a relaxing vacation. If I were younger (much younger), perhaps I would feel differently. I only hope that the cruise lines will not send their older and smaller ships to the scrap heap; some of us are still looking forward to sailing on them.
The ship looks fantastic. Thanks for the tour. Personally I am starting to enjoy smaller ships. I have been on many of large ships and they hold to many passengers for me.
I really liked the two-closet set up. One for my wife and one for her shoes. :-) The cabin is really one of the best designs I've seen. More storage than almost any cabin of the same size.
I sure hope you and Don have a fabulous time! And glad Jenny is feeling better. She's smart not to push herself when she's under the weather. I would NOT want a balcony over looking Central Park and neighbors. Thanks for the tour!!!
Fellow offspring fan! Good to hear your using a CPAP. Too many folks need one and avoid using them. That's a life threatening choice. Most ships carry distilled water for the CPAP machines. We carry a non-surge powerstrip so we can run a cord from the vanity to the bed. Can't wait till it's common to have a plug in beside the bed.
I'm glad I watched this video and thanks for making it. That said, it confirms my impression that this class of ships just isn't for us. But, as they say, different strokes...
It's a very attractive looking ship, with the few passengers that were visible in your video. I don't think I would care for it with over 6000+ passengers to compete with. We probably would never sail on a cruise ship this size, mainly because it is too many people.
I cant wait for ICON of the SEAs and its 8 neighborhoods. And in Central Park I stayed 1 deck up and my favorite place breakfast n lunch or snacks was the Park Cafe
Amazing tour Tony! Love the boardwalk and Central Park idea… so much to do on board! But I couldn’t handle such a large ship - too much walking. To be young again…😊 “Fairwinds and following seas”
It’s been since Feb 2019 - almost 4 years - since I’ve been on an Oasis class. I had forgotten HOW BIG these ships are. Excited to try one out again, maybe in 2024 (already have 3 cruises planned for 2023)
I love the Oasis of the Seas. I wanted to book the Wonder of the Seas but it’s very expensive and I’m not sure it’s worth it when you have other really great ships to choose from.
I'm thinking that the Wonder cruises will become less expensive when the hoopla turns to the Icon class... then I will book Wonder... right now, it's just too expensive..
We were on the Wonder in April and it was really expensive but worth it. We booked again for May 2023 and it was $2000 less for the 3 of us. You just have to keep checking prices or have a good travel agent that does. Usually we don't go on a ship during the first year because of the pricing.
Sometimes it works the opposite way, too.. we booked our cruise on the Carnival Celebration earlier in the year, and our Ocean Suite’s price has more than doubled since… we also sailed the Celebrity Apex this year and the price was more reasonable than last year… I usually wait a year for the processes to be worked out and a newer ship to launch..
Pretty soon, these ships will be about the only places we'll be able to find anything close to the glory days of malls. These ships a are freaking massive! Central Park looks amazing! I do like how the ships are kind of doing away with many of the inboard cabins, and providing sky access to more cabins, with the new architectural designs. Not sure I like that the neighbors across the way can look right into your cabin, if you're not careful. LOL I did see where some of the inboard cabins now offer a virtual porthole screen. Very cool. Thanks for sharing! :)
Magnetic bathroom door hack: fold a small towel lengthwise and thread it through the each door handle. Use a clothespin if wrapping it in the handle does not hold well enough. The door won't be as hard to open or loud slamming shut.
Here's what impresses me, the signage! I have the worst sense of direction. Signs saying, this way aft and this way forward are priceless for me! 9 times out of 10 if I'm supposed to right, I go left and viceversa. I might just try out this big ship!
Thanks so much for the tour…would love to know how many steps you got in doing that! Have to admit, I got anxious just seeing how large that ship is! Now I know I am OLD! 😂
It's too big for me. I like small-to-medium ships. I don't like crowds. I like to be able to see, recognize, and get comfortable with new people you meet. I'm from a big city and being surrounded by too many people changes my attitude and makes my automatic defenses go up. Again, that's just me. I go on a cruise relax. I don't need to vacation to recreate what I'm trying to escape
I have cruised extensively on smaller ships with approximately 400 passengers. After viewing this video, I will continue to do so. Have fun with your choice.
Great video and so thorough! We were on the Wonder from November 20 to December 4. 2 weeks. We were supposed to get off the ship and get on the Jewel Nov 27, but because of the delay of the Wonder getting back to Canaveral, the Jewel had left so we stayed on. The huge ship was packed Thanksgiving week, I mean shoulder to shoulder, elevators jammed, shows completely filled. It is beautiful and enormous but can still feel confining with so many people. BTW, there is another astronaut on the port aft climbing wall. I heard there were four hidden but I only found three. Thanks!
That’s cool that they have a track but looking at all the waking you did you can get your steps in just by walking around touring the ship. And going back-and-forth to your room.😂
Gold room is just a separate non-smoking area. Great for people sensitive to smoke because in the regular casino even the non smoking side periodically gets a wiff.
I was in a Central Park stateroom on Harmony of the Seas January, 2022. I loved all the greenery. However, there was a night when I was really tired and wanted to sleep. They had music, loud people, etc. which made sleeping impossible.
My wife and I will be on WOTS this coming September. It'll be our first cruise since the pandemic shut down and our first cruise aboard an Oasis class ship. We are really looking forward to the experience.
The power outlet at the beside for CPAP is a boon for me. I'm surprised you could choose to leave it at home. I was just on Discovery Princess and there was no power at the lamps, just USB. My steward had to bring a long extension cord to string over to the desk - always a trip hazard.
Those were our thoughts exactly in regard to the interior balcony above Central Park. Never again! Would rather have an ocean view. There is something to say for peace and privacy.
Great video! Surely made it make my decision to stay off these gargantuan ships easier! Having mobility issues the time it would take to get from one side to the other in time to do/see things would be miserable for me.
Thanks Tony. Been trying to describe the size of an Oasis class ship and its hard to do with words. This really helps. The shot of Anthem of the Seas really shows it too. Really complete video, walking it in almost a single shot help show the size also.
Great video Tony! Me and my Wife just got off of Wonder last Sunday, yes our cruise lost a day :( but it was a great time and spent the extra day in Tampa testing the fates at the Hard Rock. The Gold room is a non-smoking mini casino with normal bets, no high limit. It is very quite in there and cooler air temps as not many people know about the Gold room. The Gold room was set up for the China market as a Baccarat room but Royal changed it when the decided to keep the Wonder state side instead of home porting it in China. Mason Jar was going to be a Hot Pot but they changed that as well. Enjoy Sky Princess and that cruise life down under. Fair winds and following seas my fellow cruiser!
Wonderland was cool when we tried it a few years ago. I will try it again IF the menu has changed from when we had it the first time. We had a great time. Just want to change things up. That being said, I will ALWAYS go to 150 Central Park. I love that restaurant. They introduced me to Bordelaise sauce and I am forever changed. 😜😜
We sailed Wonder on its 3rd sailing, earlier this year. Great tour, makes me want to book another trip. About the only thing you missed was the Astronaut on the climbing wall.
At the 40'ish minute mark, when Tony is on decks 15 and 16, the live music is good. The singer sounds a lot like Susan Tedeschi. I wouldn't think it was actually her, though. Wait, this wasn't a Blues Cruise, was it?
Good job with the tour. Although this ship has some cool features, I am not a fan of mega cruise ships. They feel too much like floating theme parks, than a cruise ship (especially when they’re sailing at full capacity). Much prefer small-medium cruise ships. Although we have no desire to sail on her, it was a fun peek.
PS on MSC divina, there's a light outside above the door that lets the steward know when you've left the cabin. It only works if you've removed that card from that pocket near the door. Can you check whether there's a little light above your RC Wonder cabin door?
Another trick to keep the empty hangers from clanging: bunch them together and drape a towel through them.
Oooooo I like that!
Thank you for this great tip! I especially appreciate tips that don’t involve bringing additional items onboard:)
I really love how much you cherish your wife! I have a great husband and we respect each other but there’s not many people left who show so much respect for each other in their marriage! Love your videos !
You know what would be a cool feature on a cruise.... A lazy river that goes around the entire ship (preferably around the outer edge so you can view the ocean).
Tony! Your heavy breathing is worrying me … are you ok??
😮😮hes like me...hes fluffy!
“Fair Winds and Following Seas” is a gesture of good luck to those we will miss and sailors who have served with honor and courage.
Great job! Hey my wife, my nurse, said your finger nails looked blue and that is NOT a good thing. Get that heart checked. Love the ship!
1:22:02?! Sorry, I don't have the time or patience. ;-) We're simple cruisers and prefer the older ships without the bells and whistles, but I'm sure that people who are thinking of cruising on the Wonder of Seas will watch and be thankful. I did watch a full tour of a ship we are booked on in the future on another line than our Carnival tradition. Keep up the good work!
I am probably in the minority, but I have no desire to cruise on one of these mega ships. I cruise to relax and unwind. These ships with big crowds, numerous food venues (many of which are difficult to reserve), shows that often are sold out, huge distances to get anywhere, etc. seem to offer anything but a relaxing vacation. If I were younger (much younger), perhaps I would feel differently. I only hope that the cruise lines will not send their older and smaller ships to the scrap heap; some of us are still looking forward to sailing on them.
RC will provide an extension cord and distilled water for your CPAP at no extra cost. You just need to fill out a form before the cruise.
The ship looks fantastic. Thanks for the tour. Personally I am starting to enjoy smaller ships. I have been on many of large ships and they hold to many passengers for me.
Same....
Same
I really liked the two-closet set up. One for my wife and one for her shoes. :-) The cabin is really one of the best designs I've seen. More storage than almost any cabin of the same size.
I sure hope you and Don have a fabulous time! And glad Jenny is feeling better. She's smart not to push herself when she's under the weather.
I would NOT want a balcony over looking Central Park and neighbors.
Thanks for the tour!!!
Fellow offspring fan! Good to hear your using a CPAP. Too many folks need one and avoid using them. That's a life threatening choice. Most ships carry distilled water for the CPAP machines. We carry a non-surge powerstrip so we can run a cord from the vanity to the bed. Can't wait till it's common to have a plug in beside the bed.
I'm glad I watched this video and thanks for making it. That said, it confirms my impression that this class of ships just isn't for us. But, as they say, different strokes...
It's a very attractive looking ship, with the few passengers that were visible in your video. I don't think I would care for it with over 6000+ passengers to compete with. We probably would never sail on a cruise ship this size, mainly because it is too many people.
Fair winds and following seas Tony!
This is THE BEST TOUR IVE EVER SEEN!!!
I cant wait for ICON of the SEAs and its 8 neighborhoods. And in Central Park I stayed 1 deck up and my favorite place breakfast n lunch or snacks was the Park Cafe
Drying wet clothes tip (referencing clothesline): bring towel clips and clip your wet stuff to your balcony chairs. Works like a dream.
It’s great that there is a plug by the bed, especially if you have a CPAP.
Amazing!! But why can’t it leave from NY?!?!
Amazing tour Tony! Love the boardwalk and Central Park idea… so much to do on board! But I couldn’t handle such a large ship - too much walking. To be young again…😊 “Fairwinds and following seas”
It’s been since Feb 2019 - almost 4 years - since I’ve been on an Oasis class. I had forgotten HOW BIG these ships are. Excited to try one out again, maybe in 2024 (already have 3 cruises planned for 2023)
I went on this cruise and had the balcony like this over the Ferris wheel. It was a lot of fun
Tony you are doing an amazing job showing these cruise ships. Hopefully you can do it for every ship you are cruising on!! 👌🏻
Hey hey hey, Tony! Luv your updates and sneak peaks.
I just bought my La Lido Loca Ca-Roo-Zing T-shirt. I love the cruise news Tony!!!
I love the Oasis of the Seas. I wanted to book the Wonder of the Seas but it’s very expensive and I’m not sure it’s worth it when you have other really great ships to choose from.
I'm thinking that the Wonder cruises will become less expensive when the hoopla turns to the Icon class... then I will book Wonder... right now, it's just too expensive..
We were on the Wonder in April and it was really expensive but worth it. We booked again for May 2023 and it was $2000 less for the 3 of us. You just have to keep checking prices or have a good travel agent that does. Usually we don't go on a ship during the first year because of the pricing.
Sometimes it works the opposite way, too.. we booked our cruise on the Carnival Celebration earlier in the year, and our Ocean Suite’s price has more than doubled since… we also sailed the Celebrity Apex this year and the price was more reasonable than last year… I usually wait a year for the processes to be worked out and a newer ship to launch..
loved seeing cruise compass. hope they stay available in paper form
The fourth astronaut is in a piece of art. I was there from 10/30 -11/20.
Late to the party but that was an excellent tour! Stable camera work, just the right speed and amount of useful commentary. Well done.
Pretty soon, these ships will be about the only places we'll be able to find anything close to the glory days of malls. These ships a are freaking massive! Central Park looks amazing! I do like how the ships are kind of doing away with many of the inboard cabins, and providing sky access to more cabins, with the new architectural designs. Not sure I like that the neighbors across the way can look right into your cabin, if you're not careful. LOL I did see where some of the inboard cabins now offer a virtual porthole screen. Very cool. Thanks for sharing! :)
Magnetic bathroom door hack: fold a small towel lengthwise and thread it through the each door handle. Use a clothespin if wrapping it in the handle does not hold well enough. The door won't be as hard to open or loud slamming shut.
30:20- 30:25 Chris and Amanda Provost from Provost Park Pass. The tie gives him away.
Great channel! I just started watching recently.
My daughter and I were on Anthem next to the Wonder at CoCoCay when you were there. I never saw such a big ship! A great vacation place for families.
Oh my goodness!! We need a wonder of the Seas Lego set! Can you imagine how freaking cool that would be
I DO APPRECIATE THIS KIND OF CRUISE SHIP TOUR. I LOVE TOO.
Here's what impresses me, the signage! I have the worst sense of direction. Signs saying, this way aft and this way forward are priceless for me! 9 times out of 10 if I'm supposed to right, I go left and viceversa. I might just try out this big ship!
I’m a chap user as well, make sure you take it with you everywhere, I don’t have any problems traveling with it thru airports domestic or abroad
Your jazz hands are my favorite :)
Loved this ship tour! Great to watch.
Thanks so much for the tour…would love to know how many steps you got in doing that! Have to admit, I got anxious just seeing how large that ship is! Now I know I am OLD! 😂
It's too big for me. I like small-to-medium ships. I don't like crowds. I like to be able to see, recognize, and get comfortable with new people you meet. I'm from a big city and being surrounded by too many people changes my attitude and makes my automatic defenses go up.
Again, that's just me. I go on a cruise relax. I don't need to vacation to recreate what I'm trying to escape
I'm sailing on the Wonder tomorrow (12/11) looking forward to it. Thanks for the tour, Tony
Great video as always, Tony! Subtle shout out to Offspring and Beck; Baby's in Reno with the Vitamin D!
I have cruised extensively on smaller ships with approximately 400 passengers. After viewing this video, I will continue to do so. Have fun with your choice.
44:34 Hey Don! He's touching the bread!
I am so happy I finally caught one of your vlogs during the first hour! Love your silly songs and dad jokes!
Fair winds and following seas
Great video and so thorough! We were on the Wonder from November 20 to December 4. 2 weeks. We were supposed to get off the ship and get on the Jewel Nov 27, but because of the delay of the Wonder getting back to Canaveral, the Jewel had left so we stayed on. The huge ship was packed Thanksgiving week, I mean shoulder to shoulder, elevators jammed, shows completely filled. It is beautiful and enormous but can still feel confining with so many people. BTW, there is another astronaut on the port aft climbing wall. I heard there were four hidden but I only found three. Thanks!
This was a great walkie talkie. Can't wait to be on this ship next summer. I'm glad the shows are up and running completely now.
Thanks Tony
That’s cool that they have a track but looking at all the waking you did you can get your steps in just by walking around touring the ship. And going back-and-forth to your room.😂
We were on the Wonder back in April, shows were not ready, so watching you now, has make us realized that we have to do it again, thank you!
i love that view
Gold room is just a separate non-smoking area. Great for people sensitive to smoke because in the regular casino even the non smoking side periodically gets a wiff.
I was in a Central Park stateroom on Harmony of the Seas January, 2022. I loved all the greenery. However, there was a night when I was really tired and wanted to sleep. They had music, loud people, etc. which made sleeping impossible.
58:37 Ah come on, Don, you're from Canada, It's ALWAYS snowing up there!
That room looks awesomeness !!! I've just borded Symphony of the seas now! Lol
Thanks for the wonderful tour of the Wonder of the Sea. My wife likes central park where I like the board walk.
I’ll be on her September 2023 and will be hitting Diamond on her as well. I am so excited!! September 2024 I’ll be on Icon and again so excited!
My wife and I will be on WOTS this coming September. It'll be our first cruise since the pandemic shut down and our first cruise aboard an Oasis class ship. We are really looking forward to the experience.
Excellent tour, great info & humor 🤣 👍🏾
Shortly after you left the pong pong area, you walked right past Chris & Amanda Provost, from Provost Park Pass!
The power outlet at the beside for CPAP is a boon for me. I'm surprised you could choose to leave it at home. I was just on Discovery Princess and there was no power at the lamps, just USB. My steward had to bring a long extension cord to string over to the desk - always a trip hazard.
Fair winds and calm seas
NCL's two private islands are Great Stirrup Cay in Bahamas and Harvest Cay in Belize
I believe it’s Great Stirrup Cay as Harvest Cay is in Belize. Someone probably already answered this for you though. :)
Thanks for showing all the nooks and views, such as Wonderland, that we don't see on other tour videos.
Those were our thoughts exactly in regard to the interior balcony above Central Park. Never again! Would rather have an ocean view. There is something to say for peace and privacy.
Great video! Surely made it make my decision to stay off these gargantuan ships easier! Having mobility issues the time it would take to get from one side to the other in time to do/see things would be miserable for me.
Awesome tour! Absolutely gorgeous ship with a lot of non-fat people friendly seating.
We loved Hooked, have done it on every ship that has it!
Thanks Tony. Been trying to describe the size of an Oasis class ship and its hard to do with words. This really helps. The shot of Anthem of the Seas really shows it too. Really complete video, walking it in almost a single shot help show the size also.
Carnival is gonna have to step up their game.
This is a great video. A lot of information.
I almost thought you were gonna forget to say hi to Wendy, lol! You're a nice guy Tony! No Wonder for me until it gets older and cheaper.🤑
Love your toyr..I'll gonna book this ship
The ship is huge. Not good if you have two bad knees. I give you credit for doing all that walking..
Great video Tony! Me and my Wife just got off of Wonder last Sunday, yes our cruise lost a day :( but it was a great time and spent the extra day in Tampa testing the fates at the Hard Rock. The Gold room is a non-smoking mini casino with normal bets, no high limit. It is very quite in there and cooler air temps as not many people know about the Gold room. The Gold room was set up for the China market as a Baccarat room but Royal changed it when the decided to keep the Wonder state side instead of home porting it in China. Mason Jar was going to be a Hot Pot but they changed that as well. Enjoy Sky Princess and that cruise life down under. Fair winds and following seas my fellow cruiser!
Bring your CPAP everywhere. It will extend your life. Cheers
Wonderland was cool when we tried it a few years ago. I will try it again IF the menu has changed from when we had it the first time. We had a great time. Just want to change things up.
That being said, I will ALWAYS go to 150 Central Park. I love that restaurant. They introduced me to Bordelaise sauce and I am forever changed. 😜😜
Looking good Tony😊!
I MISSED YOU. SO BUMMED. Was on Anthem when you were docked at CocoCay! Your tours are the funnest!
Yay!!! I spy your passport cover!!! So glad you like it and that it’s useful!!!
We sailed Wonder on its 3rd sailing, earlier this year. Great tour, makes me want to book another trip. About the only thing you missed was the Astronaut on the climbing wall.
I believe you’re looking for “Fair winds and following seas”. Glad to be of service 😂
Ncl private island is called Grand Stirrup Cay, and yes, that was it.
Fair winds and following seas!
Wow that couch was very dirty looking. I'm amazed RC would let that go.
Thank you, good memories! We were on it for the TA last spring…
Thanks for the tour. It’s been a few years since going on a large Royal Caribbean cruise.
Leave it to you to clean your own toilet and make your own bed. You are one of a kind.
At the 40'ish minute mark, when Tony is on decks 15 and 16, the live music is good. The singer sounds a lot like Susan Tedeschi. I wouldn't think it was actually her, though. Wait, this wasn't a Blues Cruise, was it?
Good job with the tour. Although this ship has some cool features, I am not a fan of mega cruise ships. They feel too much like floating theme parks, than a cruise ship (especially when they’re sailing at full capacity). Much prefer small-medium cruise ships. Although we have no desire to sail on her, it was a fun peek.
thanks for the great tour of the ship Tony. I think Chris Wong is on the ship too. AS A PASSENGER. Have fun.
PS on MSC divina, there's a light outside above the door that lets the steward know when you've left the cabin. It only works if you've removed that card from that pocket near the door. Can you check whether there's a little light above your RC Wonder cabin door?
I thought you were gonna say "let's walk about it" love the content!!
We had the same room, but on deck 10, last week on the Wonder of the Seas. I did not know that the desk moved.
Hey Tony, great pro tip about the free arcade games and power outlets in Playmakers. Keep up the great work. Love you and Jenny
We had to take down thirty coat hangers on sky princess in a storm at 2 am drove me batty i through the empty ones on the Floor