<strong>Record-breaking ship: </strong>Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, is finally ready to welcome passengers.
Record-breaking ship: Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, is finally ready to welcome passengers.
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<strong>Maiden journey: </strong>A rendering of the 1,188-foot vessel, which can accommodate up to 6,988 guests, and is due to begin its debut voyage from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to the Caribbean on March 4.
Maiden journey: A rendering of the 1,188-foot vessel, which can accommodate up to 6,988 guests, and is due to begin its debut voyage from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to the Caribbean on March 4.
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<strong>Top amenities:</strong> Its on-board features include what's described as the "tallest slide at sea," a 10-deck-high zip line and bars such as The Vue, pictured in a computer generated image.
Top amenities: Its on-board features include what's described as the "tallest slide at sea," a 10-deck-high zip line and bars such as The Vue, pictured in a computer generated image.
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<strong>Huge vessel: </strong>The 236,857-ton vessel was built at Royal Caribbean's Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, over three years.
Huge vessel: The 236,857-ton vessel was built at Royal Caribbean's Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, over three years.
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<strong>Welcome addition: </strong>"We're excited to introduce guests across the world to Wonder of the Seas and its world-class features after a six-year-long process," Mark Tamis, senior vice president of hotel operations at  Royal Caribbean International tells CNN Travel. This rendering of the pool deck shows what life could be like on board Wonder of the Seas.
Welcome addition: "We're excited to introduce guests across the world to Wonder of the Seas and its world-class features after a six-year-long process," Mark Tamis, senior vice president of hotel operations at  Royal Caribbean International tells CNN Travel. This rendering of the pool deck shows what life could be like on board Wonder of the Seas.
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<strong>Floating city:</strong> A rendering of the 18-deck cruise ship, which was delivered last month.
Floating city: A rendering of the 18-deck cruise ship, which was delivered last month.
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<strong>Innovative vessel:</strong> "From planning to delivery, we've utilized our expertise across Royal Caribbean, as well as incorporating our guest's suggestions and travel partner feedback to create something truly awe-inspiring," adds Tamis. 
Innovative vessel: "From planning to delivery, we've utilized our expertise across Royal Caribbean, as well as incorporating our guest's suggestions and travel partner feedback to create something truly awe-inspiring," adds Tamis. 
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<strong>Covid disruption: </strong>The ship was originally scheduled for delivery in 2021, but this was pushed back due to delays brought about by the global pandemic.
Covid disruption: The ship was originally scheduled for delivery in 2021, but this was pushed back due to delays brought about by the global pandemic.
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<strong>Impressive features: </strong>Wonder of the Seas features eight on-board neighborhoods spread over 18 decks.
Impressive features: Wonder of the Seas features eight on-board neighborhoods spread over 18 decks.
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<strong>Setting sail:</strong> Wonder of the Seas will begin operating five- to seven-night cruises from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to the Caribbean in March before launching Western Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona and Rome in May.
Setting sail: Wonder of the Seas will begin operating five- to seven-night cruises from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to the Caribbean in March before launching Western Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona and Rome in May.
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