Ironically, I'm not shy about my disdain for cruises.
I don't like feeling stuck and bored on a ship with nowhere to go.
I'm definitely a picky cruise goer. But only one ship fielded less complaints than the others.
From 2021 to 2022, I sailed on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, Norwegian's Prima, Celebrity's Apex, and Margaritaville at Sea's Paradise.
And the Wonder of the Seas mega cruise ship was by far my favorite vessel.
Whenever I go on a cruise, I judge my experience based on my stateroom, the common spaces and activities, the food and beverage program, and the nighttime entertainment.
Here's how all four ships compared to each other. And here's why the Wonder of the Seas is the only one I'll be recommending to traveling families.
Let's start with the staterooms. Despite my previous compliments, Royal Caribbean's mega-ship didn't have my favorite stateroom.
Its 2,867 staterooms can accommodate up to 7,084 guests.
However, my balcony stateroom left much to be desired.
It had all the bare essentials and minimal decor. There wasn't even a separate body wash and shampoo in the bathroom.
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