Florida has been the first home for each of Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-class vessels since Oasis of the Seas debuted in 2008, but was set to lose out to China for the fifth ship in the class, Wonder of the Seas. But the cruise line announced some changes that will bring the ship to the Sunshine State early next year.
What will inherit the title as world’s largest cruise ship will sail out of Fort Lauderdale beginning March 4, 2022 for two months of Caribbean voyages before shifting to Europe for a summer sailing season, and then eventually making its way to China.
“The momentum taking off across bookings and our returning ships in the U.S. and Europe is significant. With half of our fleet sailing again, we are encouraged by what we’re seeing. These regions are in the position to welcome a brand-new, innovative ship like Wonder of the Seas,” said Royal Caribbean International President and CEO Michael Bayley.
