Wonder of the Seas embarks on inaugural cruise

Royal Caribbean International's fifth Oasis-class ship will be sailing weekly through April before heading back to Europe for a summer of Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona and Civitavecchia (Rome).

The 'grandest' Ultimate Family Suite yet

Wonder of the Seas sports a new Suite Neighborhood, making the eighth neighborhood up from seven on the other Oasis sisters, and what Royal Caribbean called the 'grandest' Ultimate Family Suite yet, for a family of 10.

New restaurant The Mason Jar serves Southern comfort food

Among the more than 20 restaurants, bars and lounges is The Mason Jar Southern Restaurant & Bar, with Southern comfort food, live country music, farmhouse-style decor, 19 American whiskeys and other Southern libations.

New underwater-themed play area Wonder Playscape

Wonder Playscape is a new underwater-themed play area with slides, climbing walls, games, interactive activities that come alive by touch, puzzles and light shows. Nearby is mini-golf course Wonder Dunes, with a new look and features.

The pool deck sports the new cantilevered Vue Bar, along with the Lime & Coconut, waterslides trio The Perfect Storm, kids' aqua park Splashaway Bay and the adults-only Solarium.

After its inaugural European summer, Wonder of the Seas will head to its year-round home, Port Canaveral in Central Florida.