Royal Caribbean International, the world-renowned cruise line, is set to raise the bar for adventure and dining experiences with the launch of its latest ship, Wonder of the Seas. The ship, which sets sail in March 2022, boasts a collection of over 40 restaurants, bars and lounges, each offering a unique and varied experience for travelers and families alike. The lineup is headed by the much-anticipated debut of The Mason Jar Southern Restaurant & Bar.
The Mason Jar is a specialty restaurant that captures the essence of Southern hospitality, comfort, and charm. It invites guests to share a meal, drinks, and memories in a warm, casual setting. The decor is farmhouse-style and rustic, with live country music, a cozy porch decked out with a swing for lounging and a photo op, and a dedicated bar at the center of it all. The menu features Southern staples and new twists on classics, including freshly baked buttermilk biscuits, jalapeno cornbread, fried green tomatoes, authentic southern fried chicken, crab beignets, shrimp and grits, and a selection of traditional pies, spiked floats, and shakes. The bar boasts an extensive collection of more than a dozen American whiskeys, as well as southern libations, such as the classic mint julep and the Mississippi Moonlight, made with blackberry moonshine, blackberries, and lemonade. The Mason Jar is sure to be a hotspot day and night, whether for family dinner or a nightcap and live music.
In addition to The Mason Jar, Wonder of the Seas also offers a variety of dining options across eight signature neighborhoods. From Central Park to the all-new Suite Neighborhood, travelers can indulge in a range of experiences, including Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar, which serves up authentic Italian staples, Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade, a popular venue for catching the big game, El Loco Fresh and Cantina Fresca, a grab-and-go spot for Mexican delights, and The Lime & Coconut, the signature pool deck experience. Other dining highlights on the ship include Wonderland, Asian-inspired flavors at Izumi, American steakhouse Chops Grille, American seasonal dishes at 150 Central Park, Johnny Rockets, Starbucks, Sugar Beach, and more.
In addition to the impressive dining options, travelers on Wonder of the Seas can complement their meals with a unique set of Caribbean-inspired drinks, bold and spirited classics, and even zero-proof cocktails, as part of Royal Caribbean’s reimagined beverage menus.
Wonder of the Seas will call four marquee destinations home during its inaugural year, including Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Barcelona, Spain, and Rome; and Port Canaveral, Florida. The new ship will offer adventure, dining, entertainment, technology, and more, as travelers sail to destinations in the eastern and western Caribbean, including Royal Caribbean’s private island destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay, as well as Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas; and Cozumel, Mexico. In Europe, travelers can head to the western Mediterranean and visit must-see places, such as Naples and Florence, Italy; Palma de Mallorca, Spain; and Provence, France.
In conclusion, Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas is set to raise the bar for adventure and dining experiences, offering travelers a unique and varied lineup of restaurants, bars, and lounges, headed by the much-anticipated debut of The Mason Jar Southern Restaurant & Bar. Whether for family dinner or a nightcap, Wonder of the Seas promises to be a culinary journey like no other.