Royal Caribbean’s newest ship is the incredible Utopia of the Seas – but how does she compare to one of the most famous ships of all time, the Titanic?
One ship was designed for elegant crossings of the Atlantic Ocean, while the other aims to provide the ultimate weekends – they really couldn’t be much different in their aims!
Let’s take a look at just how different these ships really are!
Size Comparison
Utopia of the Seas is around five times the size of the Titanic when you’re looking at Gross Tonnage – a measurement of the internal volume.
That’s the typical measurement used for comparing ship sizes, because it takes into account length, width, height and more.
Indeed, Utopia’s only around 33% longer than Titanic, but she’s more than twice as wide, and she has nearly double the number of decks. That’s a serious upgrade in terms of the space available for everyone onboard!
Of course, there are a lot more people onboard Utopia – over twice as many passengers and over twice as many crew too.
Utopia of the Seas is not the biggest ship in the world – that’d be Icon of the Seas, part of Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class. But she’s not far off, so it’s no surprise that she’s so much bigger than Titanic.
Titanic
Utopia of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
46,328 GT
236,860 GT
Length
882 feet
1,188 feet
Width
92.5 feet
211 feet
Guest Decks
9
16
Guests
2,435
5,668
Crew
892
2,290
Which is faster?
Surprisingly, not much has changed in the 110+ years between Titanic and Utopia of the Seas when it comes to sailing speed. Titanic would’ve cruised somewhere between 21 and 22 knots on average which is the same as Utopia of the Seas. That works out at around 25 mph.
That’s because speed doesn’t really matter for modern cruise ships. As long as they can get to the next port in time for the next day, that’s enough – there’s no need to invest in turbo-charged engines which would be super expensive to run.
Even the fastest cruise ship – Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 – only has a top speed of 30 knots and it rarely pushes the limits on that.
Utopia of the Seas has WAY more facilities (obviously!)
Life onboard the Titanic was not dull – the ship did have some leisure facilities that guests could use. However, compared to modern ships like Utopia of the Seas, it really was nothing – the difference in modern ships is crazy!
Activities
Utopia of the Seas has loads of exciting things for guests to enjoy including a zip-line, mini-golf, rock climbing, surfing simulators, a carousel, and an AquaTheater.
Titanic had a squash court, a gym and some deck games such as quoits and shuffleboard, but to pass the time guests would’ve spent more time playing games such as chess, dominoes or card games.
Swimming pools
You might not realise that Titanic did have a swimming pool onboard – although it was only for the use of guests in first class, and it had set times for men and women to use it. Here’s what it looked like:
Utopia of the Seas has a pool too. And another one. And another one. And… well, there are 10 in total! It also has a water park with lots of slides.
So you really shouldn’t struggle to find one to relax in, though strangely none of them are really suited to proper swimming, unlike the Titanic’s was.
Where to eat on board
Titanic had four restaurants onboard for guests to enjoy – the A la Carte restaurant, the Dining Saloon, the Verandah Cafe, and Cafe Parisien. Not a bad amount of choice for a ship back then.
Cafe Parisien on Titanic
Utopia of the Seas offers slightly more flexibility though with a huge 20 dining venues, including some debuting concepts such as the immersive train car dining experience and an omakase-inspired restaurant. Plus every cruise will visit Perfect Day at CocoCay with another 5 dining venues to choose from.
Izumi sushi on Utopia of the Seas
Considering how Utopia of the Seas is marketed as the ultimate weekend getaway, you’re going to need several weekends to try everything!
Accommodation
Utopia of the Seas has a huge range of accommodation options to suit all budgets, from comfy Inside cabins through to the very best suites. As an Oasis-class ship, there are some balcony staterooms which overlook the internal promenade or Central Park, instead of facing the sea.
The top suites include the Ultimate Family Suite, a vibrant two-storey room aimed squarely at kids (and big kids) with its own slide from the bedroom to the living area!
Titanic had suites too, with the top suites being the two-bedroom Deluxe Parlour Suites. These had two spacious bedrooms, two walk-in wardrobes, a sitting room with a fake fireplace and a private bathroom.
First Class cabin on Titanic
Of course, a private bathroom was a luxury then, and the vast majority of passengers onboard would’ve used shared facilities.
Third-class cabins were pretty basic with many not even having a washbasin, but they were seen as being relatively more comfortable than third-class rooms on other ships at the time.
Huge advances in safety
I don’t think it’s a surprise to anyone these days that the Titanic was not the safest ship in the world – the fact that it sank on its maiden voyage, despite being branded as “unsinkable”, is a testament to that.
But how do modern ships like Utopia of the Seas compare?
They are a lot safer, don’t worry. Technically Utopia of the Seas could sink in extreme conditions such as with a rogue wave, or with a hurricane or iceberg, but it’s extremely unlikely.
The biggest risk to modern ships, according to a ship pilot I spoke to, is running aground – just like what happened to Costa Concordia. And since that happened, captains are even more careful about where they sail.
Utopia of the Seas also has enough lifeboats for every passenger, unlike Titanic, so if the worst did happen, there would be enough boats to get everyone to safety. Titanic only had 20 lifeboats – a capacity for around half the people onboard.
Lifeboat for a Royal Caribbean Oasis-class ship
How Does The Cost To Build Compare?
Utopia of the Seas is expected to have a final build cost of around $1.35 billion, which is around the same as sister ship Wonder of the Seas. It’s a lot more than the Titanic’s cost to build, which was $7.5 million.
And inflation still doesn’t make a difference – even accounting for that, Titanic would only have cost around $200 million to build today, so less than a sixth of the cost of Utopia.
Titanic did have higher suit costs for sailing though – the most expensive suite would’ve cost £870, which is around the same as $104,000 now. The Ultimate Family Suite will cost around $15,000 per person for a weekend, so around $60,000 for a typical family.
But Titanic was cheaper on entry-level fares. A third-class cheap ticket would be the equivalent of $900 today, and that was for a journey of around a week. Doing back-to-back cruises on Utopia of the Seas for a total of 7 nights would cost around $1,100 per person.
While there are some surprising similarities between Utopia of the Seas and the Titanic, these are few and far between. Utopia is the ultimate weekend party ship for families, whereas Titanic was more of a luxury ocean liner.
Utopia is much bigger in every way, and she’s packed with amazing things to keep you busy for every second of your voyage.
Comparing Titanic to modern cruise ships shows just how far things have advanced, and how different the cruise industry is now that it is more focussed on shorter itineraries – with Utopia of the Seas the perfect example with its 3-night and 4-night sailings.
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Cruise ships are pretty impressive – even the smaller ones are stunning, epic works of engineering genius. And they’re hardly empty shells – they’re packed with cabins, restaurants, places to relax and things to do. None of which comes cheap.
Imagine the cost of your average hotel – now factor in making sure that the hotel can float, has powerful engines (and fuel) to move it between destinations, and the ability to power every room without being constantly plugged into the power network.
It all sounds terribly expensive – but how much does a cruise ship actually cost to build and operate?
Let’s take a look at the costs involved, as I think you’ll be impressed by the scale of it all.
The cost of building a cruise ship (they aren’t cheap!)
The cost of a cruise ship varies depending on its size and complexity, but many break the $1 billion level, especially the latest mega-ships. The average cost of an ocean cruise ship sailing today is $496 million (or £380 million).
So, on average, how much is a cruise ship? Well, this table shows the world’s most expensive cruise ships in order:
Even though Icon of the Seas launched quite a while ago now, we haven’t had confirmed figures for her final build cost. But she’s likely the most expensive ship ever built even if the $2 billion estimation ends up being an exaggeration.
In comparison, the cruise ships sailing in 2024 that cost the least amount of money to build are SeaDream Yacht Club‘s SeaDream I and SeaDream II. They were built in 1984 and 1985 respectively and cost a mere $35 million each.
An alternative comparison you can make is to look at the most expensive cruise ship per berth. Most cruise ships cost in the region of $100,000 to $350,000 per passenger to build, but there are a few anomalies below and above that range.
The most expensive cruise ship ever built when you look at the cost per berth is the luxury expedition cruise ship Hanseatic Nature, which is operated by Hapag Lloyd for the German market. At $155 million, the ship wasn’t so expensive overall, but as she only has a capacity of 199 passengers that works out at a huge $779,000 per person.
That’s a lot of cruises that the ship needed to operate to make back her money!
Hanseatic Nature
Of the cruise ships to have a maximum capacity of at least 1,000 guests, the most expensive are the Oceania Marina and Riviera, which each has a capacity for 1,258 passengers at a cost of $380,000 per person to build.
Of course, building a cruise ship is only the first step. Most of the cost of running a cruise line comes from operating and maintaining the ships.
The cost to operate a cruise ship varies depending on the size of the ship and where it’s sailing. As a guide, Royal Caribbean ships cost an average of $240 million per year to operate.
There are six main areas of expense for cruise ships:
1. Commission and transportation
This is a broad area that covers everything to do with getting passengers onto a ship. So that’ll be the cost of producing tickets, any commission fees paid to travel agents, and the costs involved in using a port for embarkation and disembarkation.
Port costs are normally calculated based on the capacity and tonnage of a ship – a bigger ship means more passengers will be boarding, which in turn means more space is needed, more security staff must be hired or paid for longer, and even just the cost of power for the terminal goes up too.
2. Onboard expenses
This area covers the cost of any facilities or features on the ship that cost money to run. So think entertainment, spas, shops and activities. These all need special insurance too, so that’s covered in this section of expenses.
3. Payroll
A really simple one – the staff on the ship need to be paid. Again, depending on the size of the ship this will vary pretty dramatically. Often the larger ships will have as many crew as some smaller ships will have total passengers.
Unsurprisingly, the cost of cruise ship food is high – cruise ships get through a lot of food, and so this expense gets its own category. There are all the upmarket meals that guests eat, including snacks and drinks, while the crew also needs to be fed while they’re on board.
Fish & Ships on Independence of the Seas
5. Fuel
Fuel costs include the cost of buying the fuel, but also the cost of getting the fuel delivered to the ship and any costs involved with storing it. Fuel is expensive, and cruise ships spend huge amounts on it – more on that below.
6. Other expenses
The final category of expenses covers ‘everything else’, such as general repairs and maintenance, and the cost of insuring the ship as a whole.
Fuel is one of the biggest costs for ships
The amount of fuel used by a cruise ship depends on its size and cruising speed. The largest ships will use around 250 tonnes of fuel per day, which means a cost of around $187,500 per day.
Just like all fuel costs, the price of ship fuel has continued to climb, and ships can now expect to pay between $700 and $750 per tonne, depending on the port that they buy it from. Based on using 250 tonnes per day at $750 per tonne, that’s a mammoth sum, working out at over $68 million per year on fuel – for one ship!
Smaller ships will likely use between 100 and 150 tonnes per day. If we take an average of 125 tonnes per day, then a small cruise ship would spend just under $95,000 per day or $34 million a year on fuel. Still pretty pricey!
Maintenance matters too – ships need a lot of TLC
It’s been reported that around 7% of a cruise line’s revenue goes into ship maintenance. That averages out at around $19 million a year per cruise ship, although that figure fluctuates as cruise ships will do larger refurbishments every three to five years.
Ships go through a lot of wear and tear, but cruise lines don’t want guests to know about that. It’s important that everything is properly cleaned, repaired and maintained so that every guest gets the same high-quality experience.
Cruise ships are cleaned very thoroughly
This means there are ongoing costs to keep on top of smaller issues, and then larger refurbishments when features start to get tired and need an update.
These refurbishments often cost huge sums. Here are some examples:
Celebrity Revolution
Celebrity Cruises undertook a massive refurbishment programme towards the end of the 2010s, spending $500 million to modernise the entire fleet of nine ships and bring them in line with Celebrity Edge, at the time their newest ship. Suites and public areas were given an ‘epic makeover’ as part of the investment.
The newly revolutionised Celebrity Equinox
Norwegian Spirit
In one of the largest ever single-ship refurbishments, NCL spent $100 million to upgrade the Norwegian Spirit in 2020, carrying out a number of major enhancements.
I visited Norwegian Spirit just before the makeover, and she actually looked fine! A little dated, yes, but still in good condition as you can see from my ship tour.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Regent spent $125 million to upgrade the Seven Seas Navigator, Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Mariner from 2016-to 2017, following the launch of the Seven Seas Explorer. Compared to the $100 million NCL spent on one ship it doesn’t seem like an incredible sum, but these ships were already exceptionally luxurious.
Ships still make money (of course)
So, given the huge costs of building and maintaining cruise ships, you may now be interested to know how much profit cruise lines are making.
Owning a cruise ship is profitable, providing the ships sail with enough passengers – likely around 70% capacity. While there are huge expenses involved, cruise fares are designed to cover these costs while still being affordable to passengers.
Even deals like drinks packages are carefully planned out based on the data that cruise ships record. They’ll look at how many drinks they’re selling on average by passenger, and then offer a package that covers that cost.
Passengers who drink a lot will probably get value for their money but there’ll be a lot of passengers who take out a drinks package but don’t consume their share – extra profit for the cruise line.
A decent chunk of profit comes from casinos, spas, speciality dining and guests booking suites. As a general rule, if you book an inside cabin and decline the drinks, speciality dining, spa services and casino, the cruise line will make a loss on your stay.
So the Royal Caribbean made twice as much money, which is even more impressive when you consider that Hilton has almost a million rooms in its hotels, whereas Royal Caribbean has around 70,000 staterooms on its ships.
In years since the global shutdown of 2020, many cruise lines have lost money rather than being profitable, but year-on-year things are improving again.
Per ship, it’s a decent chunk of change
A cruise ship will usually generate around $200 million to $300 million in revenue every year. The amount of profit that a cruise ship makes every year will vary but it’s usually between $20 and $40 million annually.
As I said above, Royal Caribbean Group made around $1.8 billion in profit in 2019, the year before the global pause. When you divide that between all the ships operated by the group at that time (across Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Silversea Cruises and other smaller lines) that averages at $40 million per ship each year.
Ships will eventually need to be sold or scrapped
On average, a cruise ship tends to last for around 30 years if properly maintained, and they will usually undergo some refurbishments or a refit during that time to keep them updated.
That can vary though – some ships have a much longer lifespan. The longest-surviving cruise ship still sailing is the Sea Cloud, owned by Sea Cloud Cruises operating as an independent cruise ship for up to 64 passengers. She was first built in 1931 as a private yacht and served during World War II as a weather ship for the US Navy.
Hebridean Princess is another ship that’s had a long life – she was first launched in 1964 as MV Columba, serving as a car ferry and Royal Mail ship. She now serves as a cruise ship for Hebridean Islands Cruises around the islands of Scotland.
Here are some notable ships that no longer operate, and their lifespan:
Cruise Line
Ship
Year Launched
Year Ended Service
Years Active
Notes
Carnival/Century
Carnival Fascination/Century Harmony
1994
2022
30
Spent most of her life as Carnival Fascination for Carnival, until 2020.
Carnival
Carnival Sensation
1993
2022
31
After being retired in early 2022 by Carnival, she was scrapped immediately.
Fred.Olsen
Black Watch
1972
2022
50
Never returned to service after the global shutdown of 2020.
Fred.Olsen
Boudicca
1973
2021
48
Began life as Royal Viking Sky. Various operators including Princess from 1993-97.
NCL
Norwegian Star
1973
2021
48
Originally built for Phoenix Reisen, bought by NCL in 1997.
Cunard
Queen Elizabeth 2
1969
2008
39
Cunard’s longest-serving ship, now operating as a floating hotel in Dubai
P&O Cruises
Arcadia
1988
2021
33
P&O’s second Arcadia also served for Princess, and Cruise and Maritime
Royal Caribbean
Sovereign of the Seas
1988
2020
32
Served as MS Sovereign for Pullmantur Cruises from 2008 to 2020
Carnival
Mardi Gras
1972
2003
31
Carnival’s first ship was sold on in 1993
MSC Cruises
Melody
1982
2013
31
Sailed for MSC from 1997-2013. Started life as the Atlantic.
Carnival
Carnival Fantasy
1990
2020
30
Served its whole life with Carnival.
Celebrity Cruises
Horizon
1990
2020
30
Sold by Celebrity in 2005, served for Island, Pullmantur and CDF since
Royal Caribbean
Monarch of the Seas
1991
2020
29
Served as MS Monarch for Pullmantur Cruises from 2013 to 2020
Princess Cruises
Princess Patricia
1949
1978
29
Princess’ first ship when bought in 1965.
P&O Cruises
Arcadia
1954
1979
25
Built as a passenger ship originally, began cruises in the 1960s.
The bottom line
Phew – quite the stat-heavy guide there, but hopefully you can see now just how big the numbers are when dealing with how much cruise ships cost, both when being built and to be maintained, and how much money they make.
Are the numbers what you expected? Or are they bigger, or smaller?
The numbers will only get bigger again, especially now that capacity is getting back to maximum levels and new, feature-packed ships are launching.
It’s an exciting time to be a cruise passenger with some of the epic ships on the horizon – that will no doubt cost a pretty penny.
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Booking a cruise on a ship as impressive as the Wonder of the Seas is always going to be extremely exciting.
It can also be nerve-wracking – after all, you’re spending a lot of money on this cruise, so you want to make sure you get the right package, and that includes choosing the right accommodation for you.
But relax – nobody said you have to make the call alone. I’m here to help! In this guide, I’ll take you through all of the different stateroom and suite options on this incredible ship (and there are a lot), and I’ll tell you which ones are the best, and which you might want to avoid.
Between this, and my checklist, you’ve got everything you need to book the Wonder of the Seas cruise of your dreams.
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The different room options on Wonder of the Seas
You really are spoiled for choice on Wonder of the Seas – there are 2,867 rooms in total, including 2,693 staterooms and 174 suites.
That’s split across an impressive 32 cabin types. I know, that might seem a little overwhelming, but they’re grouped together at least so you can narrow your search down a little easier.
Here’s a look at all of the cabin options on Wonder of the Seas:
Room
Type
Max. guests
Decks
Average Size (sq ft)
Average Balcony Size (sq ft)
Interior
Inside
2
3, 6-14
172
N/A
Interior Accessible
Inside
4
6
258
N/A
Interior with Virtual Balcony
Inside
4
6-14
172
N/A
Interior with Virtual Balcony Accessible
Inside
4
6
258
N/A
Promenade View Interior
Inside
4
7
172
N/A
Connecting Interior
Inside
2
7-11
172
N/A
Central Park View Interior
Inside
4
9
199
N/A
Spacious Interior
Inside
6
11
260
N/A
Ocean View
Outside View
4
3, 7-11
179
N/A
Ocean View Accessible
Outside View
4
3
264
N/A
Ultra Spacious Ocean View
Outside View
6
11
271
N/A
Ocean View Balcony
Balcony
4
6-14
182
50
Ocean View Balcony Accessible
Balcony
4
6, 9-14
272
80
Ocean View with Large Balcony
Balcony
4
6-14
182
80
Ocean View with Large Balcony Accessible
Balcony
2
6
272
80
Connecting Ocean View Balcony
Balcony
2
7, 9-14
182
50
Boardwalk Balcony
Balcony
4
8-14
182
52
Central Park View Balcony
Balcony
4
10-14
182
52
Boardwalk Balcony Accessible
Balcony
4
14
274
73
Central Park View Balcony Accessible
Balcony
4
14
274
86
Ultra Spacious Ocean View with Large Balcony
Balcony
6
11
271
82
Ultra Spacious Ocean View with Large Balcony Accessible
Balcony
6
11
374
108
Junior Suite
Suite
5
6-14
287
80
Junior Suite Accessible
Suite
4
14
390
107
Grand Suite – 1 Bedroom
Suite
4
17
371
105
Grand Suite – 1 Bedroom Accessible
Suite
4
17
371
105
Owner’s Suite
Suite
4
18
556
243
Crown Loft Suite
Suite
4
18
545
114
2 Bedroom AquaTheater Suite
Suite
8
8-10
823
772
1 Bedroom AquaTheater Suite
Suite
4
11-14
604
589
Royal Loft Suite
Suite
6
18
1,524
843
Ultimate Family Suite
Suite
10
18
1,134
212
A quick note on room sizes
It’s important to bear in mind that the sizes given above are all averages. While a lot of the rooms are built to this standard size, there may be some slight variances even within a category.
It’s a good idea to browse the Wonder of the Seas deck plans if you’re getting used to the ship for the first time, because that’ll show you every stateroom and suite to scale. This context might be really useful when deciding which room you want.
Cabins to avoid on Wonder of the Seas
There aren’t really any bad staterooms on an Oasis-class ship like Wonder of the Seas. But there are some that might be a bad fit for you. It depends on a load of different factors, including your budget, how good a sleeper you are, how close to you want to be to amenities and so on.
Bear in mind that the ship is huge – if you don’t think carefully about where you’re going to book, you might have a very long walk ahead of you every day either for breakfast or to get your children to the kids’ clubs etc.
Here’s a look at some of the cabins that you might wish to steer clear of, depending on your personal situation and preferences:
1. Internal Balcony Staterooms
The Oasis-class ships (along with some others in the fleet) have internal balcony staterooms – as in, a room that has a balcony, but that faces the interior of the ship instead of facing out to sea.
These are fun, as they overlook the Boardwalk and Central Park neighbourhoods. But the problem with them is that they also directly face other staterooms across the way.
When you have a regular cabin, you don’t have to worry about people seeing into your room – but you do with an internal balcony. If you want to avoid keeping your curtains drawn every time you want to get changed, you might want to book elsewhere.
When I had one of these rooms, we hardly ever went out on our balcony. Sure, it might be good if you like people-watching. But on a ship like Wonder of the Seas, you’ll have so many more fun things to do instead.
2. Expensive Suites
There are some fantastic suites on Wonder of the Seas, including some with two levels. They’re extremely spacious, beautifully appointed, and they offer a range of benefits depending on which suite you book.
But they’re also pretty expensive – these rooms are in high demand, and Royal Caribbean can charge a pretty penny. The Ultimate Family Suite can cost $20,000 per person, per week – Yikes!
I get the feeling that at this point, Royal Caribbean is just putting ridiculous prices out there, knowing that there are enough people for whom money is no object that they’ll sell out fairly quickly anyway.
Even the entry-level suites are a decent jump in cost above a Balcony Stateroom, so it’s important to consider how much time you’re actually going to spend in your room, and how much you’ll use the extra benefits.
With a ship that has so much to do, a lot of people will be just as happy saving money and choosing a smaller stateroom.
3. Rooms that might be bad for seasickness
Wonder of the Seas is one of the biggest ships in the world, and also one of the most contemporary. This means she has the best stabilizing technology on the ocean to help prevent movement, and she will rock less because she’s huge.
Still, that doesn’t mean she’s completely immune to motion, and if you’re particularly sensitive then you should avoid the cabins on a higher deck towards the bow (front) and aft (rear) of the ship. The accommodation on the highest decks is all in a mid-ship location but there are some on Decks 12 and 14 you might wish to steer clear of.
4. Connecting cabins if you don’t need them
Wonder of the Seas, like most cruise ships on the ocean, has connecting cabins. These are side-by-side cabins with a connecting door that can be unlocked by the cabin stewards, if you book both rooms together. They’re good for larger families who want the space of two staterooms, but the option of sharing access.
However, the connecting doors are thinner than a cabin wall. So, you can hear through them. If you aren’t booking both staterooms, try not to book one with a connecting door so that you can’t hear what your neighbours are doing.
5. Loud cabins
There are some cabins that run the risk of being in a louder location on Wonder of the Seas. These include:
Deck 14 staterooms 14162 to 14240, and 14562 to 14640 – directly below the pool deck, which can be loud in the morning.
Deck 6 staterooms 6130 to 6160 and 6530 to 6560 – directly above the Royal Theatre, which can be loud in the evening.
Deck 7 staterooms 7270 to 7334 – directly above the Playmakers Bar, one of the noisier parts of the ship at night.
There are also some of the internal balcony rooms on higher decks around Central Park where guests have complained about noise from the large screen. Of course you might enjoy having the view of the screen from your balcony instead!
The best rooms on the ship
While there are plenty of great room choices on Wonder of the Seas, here are just a selection of the best for you to choose from:
1. Ultimate Family Suite
I know I’ve already flagged this as being extremely expensive, and it is. For most people on Wonder of the Seas, this isn’t going to be a realistic option.
But I have to include it in a list of the best rooms on the ship because it’s just so fun. It’s a room with its own slide – how many kids have dreamed of that?
It also includes an in-suite cinema, gaming tables, video games and so much more, as well as a quieter space where parents can relax. And you’ll get the services of a Royal Genie too, making the entire experience truly magical.
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2. AquaTheater Suites
AquaTheater Suites are another premium option, but again their unique feature means they are definitely worth of being included on this list. In their own rights, they are spacious accommodations in a prime location at the aft of the ship, with a heap of benefits too.
But the real reason to book these suites is the epic view you have of the AquaTheater. Never mind front row – this is a unique high-angle that lets you relax in the comfort of your own space with incredible entertainment right outside your balcony.
3. Virtual Balcony Staterooms
One of Royal Caribbean’s best features for cheaper staterooms is included on Wonder of the Seas – the virtual balcony. These staterooms are inside rooms, meaning normally you’d be stuck without any window at all. But these rooms have a giant screen that acts as a digital balcony for you.
OK, you’re not actually getting the benefits of sunlight, or the breeze. But you do get to see the live view, which can be handy for waking up or falling asleep, and it just brightens up the space too.
On many of the other ships, the virtual balcony rooms only sleep 2, so they’re no good for families. But on Wonder, many of them sleep up to four guests in comfort.
4. Deck 14 staterooms (if you have kids)
Deck 14 is not the place to book if you want a calm, peaceful escape. But if you have kids and want to make the most of the entertainment onboard, it’s a fantastic spot.
Firstly, you’re on the same deck as the kids’ clubs. This is a huge benefit – it’s easier to drop them off, and pick them up at the end of the day too, especially if they’ve fallen asleep and you need to carry them back to your stateroom.
Then, the pool deck is directly above, so you never have to travel far for a fun time splashing around. And towards the aft of Deck 15 is the Windjammer Buffet too, so you’re only one set of stairs away from a snack when you’ve a grumpy child feeling hungry.
The best deck varies
There is no single best deck on Wonder of the Seas – it depends on the type of cruise you want. If you want the best suites, you’ll need to look at Decks 17 and 18. To be close to the pool deck and kids’ clubs, choose Deck 14. If you want to be in between all the features, and enjoy peace, choose Decks 9 to 12.
The best room on Wonder of the Seas is the Ultimate Family Suite, if you’re travelling with kids. For adults, the Royal Loft Suite is the next-best choice, offering similar suite benefits but without the kid-focussed features.
Should you choose your own room or opt for a ‘Guarantee’ stateroom?
When you book your cruise with Royal Caribbean, you’re given the choice of deciding on a category, and then letting the cruise line pick your exact room, or paying a little extra to pick the exact stateroom you want.
Choosing a category, and then letting the cruise line pick the room, is called a ‘Guarantee’ room. It’s a little riskier, since the cruise line could put you in a cabin of your chosen category but in a less appealing location, such as a noisier spot.
Benefits of choosing your cabin number:
Choose your preferred location on the ship
Book two cabins next to each other
Avoid undesirable cabins
If that worries you, pay the extra to choose your own. If it doesn’t, save the cash.
Booking multiple cabins on Wonder of the Seas
One quick note to add – I’ve mentioned connecting rooms already, but you don’t need these if you’re travelling with family. It’s OK just to book adjacent rooms that aren’t connecting too.
However, if you’re opting for the Guarantee rate, you can ask for adjacent rooms but it’s not certain that you’ll get them. If adjacent rooms are really important, pay the extra to pick the rooms yourself.
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The price of drinks on some cruise ships will be similar to your local pub, but on other cruises, the drinks prices can be pretty steep with $10 for a glass of wine being the norm.
If you’re on a budget you may be tempted to try to sneak liquor on your cruise ship to save yourself some money.
Sneaking booze on a cruise is strictly prohibited. However, a study by Cruzely.com showed that 19% of passengers admitted to smuggling alcohol onto a cruise ship at least once.
You should know that there’s no foolproof way to sneak alcohol on a cruise. However, there are many different ways that people have tried.
Disclaimer: I have never smuggled drinks on a cruise myself and am in no way encouraging you to do it. I am just showing you how others have done it in the past so that you can make your own decisions.
1. Use a disguised umbrella flask
If you hide your booze in a sneaky umbrella flask, there’s pretty much zero chance of anyone suspecting anything. This handy flask holds 9 oz (255 ml) of your favourite drink and is easy to pour out into your glass. It looks and feels like an umbrella rather than a hard bottle.
This type of hidden container isn’t likely to be discovered, particularly on Northern European cruises where rain is likely. Take it to the Mediterranean in summer and it may seem slightly more suspicious!
2. Hide your booze in a fake tampon
If you’d like another virtually foolproof way to smuggle booze on a cruise, then tampon flasks may be it. These fake re-sealable tampon wrappers contain refillable mini flasks. Each one can hold one shot of alcohol.
Even if someone had a really good rummage through your luggage, they’d be unlikely to open a tampon to check in there.
The downside to these is that each one only holds 1 oz (30ml) which is slightly larger than a single measure of spirits. Therefore you’d need a lot of tampons to cover a week-long cruise!
This product may be better for smuggling small amounts of booze into the onboard bars, rather than for bringing a booze haul to drink in your cabin.
3. Re-use shampoo bottles (or buy fake ones)
Putting alcohol in shampoo bottles for cruise holidays sounds like an interesting idea, but it has many flaws. The first is that the design of shampoo bottles makes them very difficult to clean so you’ll never fully get rid of all of the shampoo residue. This will make your drink taste horrible.
The second reason why you shouldn’t use a shampoo bottle to hide alcohol is that shampoo and conditioner bottles aren’t watertight. I once had a bottle of shower gel explode in my suitcase and it was messy. Imagine the same but with red wine. No thanks!
However, you can buy shampoo bottle flasks on Amazon, which are made to conceal alcohol. These leak-proof bottles even include six ‘factory seals’ so that if a security guard opened the bottle, they wouldn’t be able to smell the alcohol.
These are a good option because each bottle fits 8 ounces of liquor. Hidden alcohol bottles are also available to buy in the form of fake sunscreen bottles or deodorant cans.
4. Buy a binocular flask
Some of the things to hide alcohol in for cruise vacations are just genius. This binocular flask would be unlikely to show up as anything suspicious on an X-ray, and even with a manual search, it may go undetected.
Each side of the binoculars holds 8 oz (230ml) of liquor, and it comes with a little funnel that allows you to fill it up without spilling a drop. The two sides aren’t connected, so you could have gin in one half and vodka in the other if you wish to create your own cocktails.
5. Try cleaned-out mouthwash bottles
Another of the popular things to hide alcohol in on a cruise has, for many years, been mouthwash bottles. Mouthwashes such as Listerine come in bottles of up to one litre.
The idea is that you would add a clear spirit such as white rum, gin or vodka, and blue or green food colouring to make it look like mouthwash.
In reality, cruise port staff are familiar with this old hack and know that if they find a huge bottle of mouthwash, it’s likely to be suspicious. Because who needs a litre of mouthwash on a one-week cruise?
The first thing they’ll do is open it and smell it to see what’s really inside.
6. Push the limit on wine bottles
This is probably the most common way to sneak wine on a cruise. Most cruise lines allow you to bring one bottle of wine per person on board. So what people do is they put one bottle of wine in their checked luggage and another in their carry-on bag.
The bags are checked at different times by different people, and it’s virtually impossible for cruise ship staff to match them up and see that you’ve brought more than the allowance.
As there’s no limit on how much luggage you can bring on a cruise ship (unless you also have to take a flight), you could easily bring two small cases per person, as well as some more cases for the kids.
One thing you do want to be wary of is wine bottles smashing in your checked luggage. If you are planning on putting glass bottles in there, you should always buy inflatable wine bottle protectors.
7. Try classic rum runners
Rum runners, also known as alcohol bags or plastic flasks, are specially-made alcohol containers for cruises. Thousands of cruisers report having had success in using a rum runner to sneak alcohol on cruise ships.
You can buy rum runners on Amazon. They are essentially reusable plastic bags that come with a funnel so that you can decant wine, vodka, tequila or any other liquor that you wish to bring on your cruise. Each one holds up to 32 oz (one litre) of liquid.
The idea behind alcohol bags is that on an x-ray, they don’t look like a bottle, so they won’t be detected when your bag is scanned.
However, if your bag was manually checked for any other reason, it would be obvious what’s inside these booze bags.
8. Give yourself a fake beer belly
An interesting method that may be used to hide alcohol when you embark on your cruise ship is the ‘beer belly canteen’. This polyurethane container looks like a beer belly when worn under clothing and holds 32 oz of booze.
If you wear this, you might have to sacrifice looking slender in your embarkation photos!
9. Boost your bust with a wine rack bra
For women, there’s a similar product to the fake belly, in the form of a bra known as the ‘wine rack bra’, which could actually boost your appearance if that’s what you desire.
If you set off the x-ray scanner with something else, such as your watch, and called over for a pat-down, a wearable flask will easily be detected.
As port staff won’t know whether you’re carrying booze or something much more dangerous, you’ll likely set alarm bells ringing and could get in serious trouble.
10. Wear a boozy bladder
This strange-looking device ties around your waist. There’s a tube that pops out through your fly so that you can refill your glass when nobody’s looking!
This is probably one for the gents rather than the ladies. And you should probably head to a bathroom stall to refill your glass – as you may get some very funny looks from your fellow cruisers otherwise!
The good thing about this device is that it fits a massive one litre of alcohol. If you fill it with spirits, that could keep you going all cruise long.
11. Carry a wine handbag
Now, another one for the ladies – The PortoVino wine purse is a beach tote with a hidden, insulated compartment that holds two bottles of wine.
This stylish handbag comes with a secret zipper with an insulated pouch inside which keeps your wine cool for hours. This bag probably isn’t ideal for bringing booze onto a cruise ship as it may show up solid on the scanner when filled with liquor.
However, it could be an ideal way to enjoy wine from your room by the pool. Whilst some cruise ships allow you to bring your own wine on board, you have to drink it in your room. With this device, you could fill your bag with chilled wine from your in-room refrigerator and sneakily pour it into a glass by the pool using the hidden tap.
12. Hack a box of Capri Sun or water cartons
Here’s a tip from Reddit – why not empty out Capri Sun pouches and refill them with booze?
It might be a lot of work but that’s a lot of alcohol you can sneak onboard!
You can even do the same with water cartons – just use a small hole to pour out the water before re-sealing it with glue, without breaking the cap seal.
I would of course not recommend this if you actually wear contact lenses and need the solution to look after them! I’d rather pay for my drinks and be able to see, after all.
14. Just pack minis
According to one cruise guest, if you just pack miniature bottles and distribute them around your luggage, they won’t be detected and you’ll be able to enjoy them onboard.
I’d be a little wary of this one personally – I’d be surprised if they didn’t check your luggage if they saw a lot of small bottles – but apparently it can work, so it’s up to you if you want to try it.
Where to hide alcohol when you check in
When you’ve decided what type of container to hide your liquor in, your next decision will be where to stash it. Your options are:
In your checked luggage
In your carry-on luggage
On your body
The best place to hide alcohol for a cruise is in your checked luggage. You can drop off checked luggage as soon as you arrive at the port. If something is detected on the scanner and your case is opened, you won’t be around to witness the embarrassment of being called out in public.
Checked bags can be tossed around so always make sure that whatever you’ve packed in there is properly protected from damage.
Sneaking alcohol onto a cruise on your body
Sneaking alcohol on your body is the riskiest way to do it. You’ll have to remove any bulky items and walk through an X-ray scanner. If it beeps for any reason (including for a random check), then you’ll be patted down, and your stash will be discovered, no matter how well it’s disguised.
Bringing alcohol on board in foreign cruise ports
Bringing alcohol on board midway through your cruise is easier than trying to sneak it on as you embark.
When you get back on board the ship you’ll have to pass your bags through a scanner. However, if you have a bottle of something which looks like water, even if it has been opened, it’s very unlikely that anyone would inspect it more closely.
Getting caught with alcohol when boarding a cruise
If you’re caught bringing alcohol on a cruise, the worst-case scenario is that you could be denied boarding.
“Alcoholic beverages seized on embarkation day will not be returned. Security may inspect containers (water bottles, soda bottles, mouthwash, luggage etc.) and will dispose of containers holding alcohol. Guests who violate any alcohol policies, (over-consume, provide alcohol to people under the legal drinking age, demonstrate irresponsible behaviour, or attempt to conceal alcoholic items at security and or luggage checkpoints or any other time), may be disembarked or not allowed to board, at their own expense, in accordance with our Guest Conduct Policy. Guests who are under the permitted drinking age will not have alcohol returned to them. “
However, other cruise lines simply state that if you are caught with prohibited alcohol they will confiscate and discard it.
“Guests are prohibited from bringing alcoholic beverages on board with the following exception – at the beginning of the cruise during embarkation day only, guests (21 years of age and older) may bring one 750 ml bottle of sealed/unopened wine or champagne, per person, in their carry-on luggage. Outside this exception, all liquor, beer, other forms of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited in both carry-on and checked luggage and such items will be confiscated and discarded and no compensation will be provided.”
Even when cruise lines reserve the right to refuse embarkation, that doesn’t mean that they will do that in practice.
What REALLY happens when you get caught smuggling booze on a cruise
There are many online cruise forums where people have discussed their experiences in getting caught sneaking alcohol on a ship.
Here, I’ve seen numerous photos of orange confiscation slips inside suitcases in place of missing alcohol. As far as I could see during my research, nobody has reported that they weren’t allowed to board the ship. Interestingly, many people reported that they were even allowed to pick up their confiscated alcohol at the end of the cruise!
How to sneak whiskey on a cruise
Cruise lines don’t allow guests to bring spirits on board. If you want to bring whiskey on board then you’ll need to disguise it. Many people use a rum runner, a rinsed-out tinted bottle of mouthwash, or just decant whiskey into a wine bottle, where wine is permitted.
How to fill a sealed water bottle with alcohol
To fill a sealed water bottle with alcohol: • Cut the neck off a bottle • Place it in boiling water until soft • Pull off the intact cap and ring • Open a second water bottle and cut off the plastic ring • Swap the water for clear alcohol • Screw the intact sealed cap onto the bottle of alcohol
Alcohol allowances on cruises
Many cruise lines allow you to bring a certain amount of alcohol on the ship.
The following table shows the alcohol allowance for each cruise line.
Cruise Line
Alcohol allowance per passenger
Carnival
One bottle of wine
Celebrity
One bottle of wine
Costa
Not allowed
Cunard
One bottle of wine
Disney
Two bottles of wine or six beers
MSC Cruises
Not allowed
NCL
Unlimited wine – $15 fee per bottle
P&O Cruises
One litre of wine or Champagne
Princess Cruises
One bottle of wine for free. ($15 per additional bottle)
Most cruise lines also offer drinks packages which can be great value for money. And wouldn’t you much rather have a freshly-made cocktail than try to sneak your own spirits into soft drinks?
If you’re undecided about whether to buy a drinks package or not, my free calculator will work out whether it’s good value for money, based on what you like to drink.
Cruise lines will check for alcohol (and other things)
All cruise lines will check luggage for alcohol as well as drugs, weapons, irons, drones and other prohibited items during the embarkation process. They will check all checked and carry-on luggage with scanners as well as manual spot checks.
In fact, they’re wising up to some of the hacks on this list. There’s one that I haven’t included in the list above because cruise lines caught onto it very quickly, even though it was quite a clever hack.
It involved taking a multipack of soda, opening the cardboard carefully, swapping out some cans for alcoholic cans, then re-sealing the box using super glue so it doesn’t look tampered with.
Unfortunately, clips of the hack went viral and so cruise lines quickly learned to check the boxes!
If bottles, cans or other containers are detected on the x-ray scanner, port staff will open the bag to have a closer look.
Some cruise lines, including Costa Cruises, MSC Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line prohibit all drinks including water (unless it’s needed for medical reasons) to be brought on-board. This speeds up the process of having to check every bottle to see if it’s water, soft drinks or alcohol.
The last word
Of course, I’m not recommending that anyone try to sneak alcohol, or anything else, onto a cruise ship. Selling drinks on board is one of the ways that cruise lines cover their costs and if everyone tried to cheat the system by sneaking alcohol on board they would inevitably have to put up the ticket prices.
Plus, getting caught with alcohol is embarrassing. Whilst you may be lucky enough to get away with finding a ticket in your case, if your case is locked, you’ll be summoned to a location on the ship and asked to open it.
If you get caught with excess booze in your carry-on bag, you’ll have to suffer the humiliation of all the passengers in the line behind you, seeing you get busted.
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A new cruise hack for sneaking alcohol onboard a cruise was shared across social media, meaning it no longer works as cruise staff have caught onto it.
The hack was shared by several different cruise guests across TikTok, which caused a problem as it turns out cruise line crew also have access to social media…
As a result, they now know what to look for and have been filmed catching guests trying the hack.
The hack involved using a razor blade to carefully open a multipack of soda cans without tearing it, and then replacing the cans with alcoholic cans.
The trick could be taken one step further by leaving a couple of soda cans in the middle of the pack and poking out the carry-holes so that it looked like it was just regular soda.
Then, you would use super glue to stick the cardboard box together again, so that it looked like it had never been opened.
But the crew have wisened up to the trick, and the new video shows them opening up multipacks of soda and checking all the cans are inside, before then taping them closed again.
So there’s a lesson here – be careful if you have a good drinks hack, because if you share it too widely on social media, the crew will soon find out about it!
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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has appointed Sebastian âSebâ Seward as the Vice President and General Manager, Asia Pacific, coinciding with the introduction of new itineraries in the region aboard its upcoming third ultra-luxury superyacht, Luminara. Slated to debut in July 2025, Luminara will embark on its inaugural season in Asia Pacific in December 2025.
Sebastian âSebâ Seward Appointed Vice President
Sewardâs appointment marks a significant development in the companyâs growth and continued commitment to bringing exceptional, immersive experiences to its travelers.Â
In this new role, Seward will spearhead the expansion of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection across the Asia Pacific region, focusing on strategic commercial initiatives and sales strategies to bolster the companyâs footprint.
Based in Sydney, Australia, Seward will report to Kristian C. Anderson, Senior Vice President of Global Sales, and lead a support team dedicated to strengthening key relationships across Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, with a particular emphasis on developing brand awareness and engagement.Â
âAs we continue to expand our global presence, Sebâs appointment underscores the strategic importance of the Asia-Pacific market to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection,â said Kristian C. Anderson, Senior Vice President of Global Sales. âImmense interest has already been demonstrated in this diverse regionâone that shares a passion for the ultra-luxury yachting experience offered by The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. Sebâs extensive experience and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to elevate our offerings and presence in this key market.â
Seward brings over 12 years of experience in the travel industry, encompassing key roles in sales, revenue management, and strategy. Most recently, he served as Head of Joint Business, overseeing significant multi billion-dollar joint ventures involving British Airways and oneworld Alliance partners American Airlines and Japan Airlines.Â
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Celebrates Float Out of Much-Anticipated Second Yacht, Ilma
With the imminent launch of its second superyacht, Ilma, in September 2024, and preparations underway for the introduction of Luminara in July 2025, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection continues to set new standards for luxury experiences at sea, strategically positioning itself for ongoing growth and success.
Luminara will offer 10 enchanting journeys across Asia Pacific, exploring 28 ports in 10 countries between December 2025 and May 2026, including destinations such as Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, and beyond.
For more information about The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, please visit ritzcarltonyachtcollection.com.Â
Princess Cruises has set a new Guinness World Record for the “World’s Largest Pizza Party,” celebrated across multiple venues aboard its fleet.
The event, in partnership with Chef Tony Gemignani, a 13-time World Pizza Champion, saw guests indulging in over 60,000 slices of pizza.
It was held across July 12th and 13th, across 16 ships in the fleet. This meant that the party was held across three continents at once, over eight different time zones.
Chef Tony Gemignani introduced two exclusive pizzas featuring ingredients like Soppressata sausage, hot honey, agave pesto, and fresh goat cheese. These gourmet pizzas were a highlight of the event.
Overall, the event involved over 6,500 lb of pizza dough and over 2,300 lb of cheese!
“Princess is about delivering great experiences, and there is no more important element than pizza. While Princess has long been known for having the best pizza at sea, we decided to take it up an entirely new level with legendary Tony Gemignani and also set a Guinness World Record title in the process.“
John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises
The event was verified by an adjudicator from Guinness World Records, meaning that it took the prize from the previous winner – a pizza party held in Tulsa, Oklahoma in early 2023.
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P&O Cruises has announced a change to the onboard schedule due to the men’s England team appearing in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday night.
Sunday 14th July was due to be Celebration Night onboard the ship, which sees a range of special events including booked meals at the Chef’s Table and Beach House.
But as many onboard are expected to be watching England take on Spain at 8 pm, the cruise line has decided to move the Celebration Night to Wednesday 17th July instead.
Any bookings that had been made for the Chef’s Table or Beach House on 14th July have already been automatically moved to 17th July.
Also, the times for shows at the Headliners Theatre have been adjusted. The 6:45 pm and 8.30 pm shows will now be combined in a performance at 6 pm, while the 10.30 pm performance will take place at 7.30 pm.
The match will be shown in locations around the ship, and across other ships in the P&O fleet, live for guests to enjoy.
There will be several locations onboard where guests can still avoid the football, if they aren’t interested!
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Princess Cruises set a new GUINESS WORLD RECORDS Title this week then they held the world’s largest pizza party on their cruise ships.
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During the record breaking pizza party, Princess Cruises served more than 60,000 slices of pizza across their fleet. The pizza party was a celebration of the cruise line’s new partnership with pizza guru Chef Tony Gemignani.
“There was great excitement on board as Princess Cruises set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the World’s Largest Pizza Party at multiple venues,” said Callie Smith, Adjudicator from Guinness World Records.
Stats from this record breaking pizza party by Princess Cruises included the following:
Total Weight of Dough Used: 6,512 pounds
Total Weight of Flour Used: 3,417 pounds
Total Weight of Pepperoni Slices Used:1,393 pounds
Total Weight of Cheese Used: 2,323 pounds
John Padgett, Princess President, said the following:
“Princess is about delivering great experiences and there is no more important element than Pizza. While Princess has long been known for have the best pizza at sea, we decided to take it up an entirely new level with legendary Tony Gemignani and also set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title in the process. Tony is the ‘GOAT’ with unparalleled world championships, expertise and passion for crafting the perfect pizza.”
Chef Gemignani has won 13 World Pizza Champions and he’s created brand new pizzas for Princess Cruises.
Chef Gemignani gave the following statement:
“Princess is the original Love Boat and its magnificent ships are known to all the world. Bringing my original recipe hand-crafted pizzas inspired by the destinations Princess visits, to the world-class line up of culinary offerings onboard their ships is not only exciting but an honor.”
This isn’t the first GUINESS WORLD RECORDS that Princess Cruises has won. Four years ago, they set the record for the largest marriage vow renewal at sea with 1,443 couples across three cruise ships.
