Know what, let's get something off the table:
one thing is still missing in this cruise.
The packages do not include drinks, and you can "settle" for drinks offered by the dining rooms and restaurants, or purchase packages for tens of dollars.
But this is it.
Besides, there's everything here.
We're really not kidding.
A few hours separated my humble home in Moshav Nahala in the south of the country from the magnificent deck of Wonder of the Seas, the largest and most expensive passenger ship in the world.
For two days I was able to live another, carefree life, in which I enjoyed all the indulgences the world, or rather the ship's crew, had to offer me.
And as mentioned, there were a lot of those.
This is not a joke.
Water park on the ship, Photo: Royal Caribbean
The impressive ship (not for nothing chose the Royal Caribbean as the "Wonder of the Days") is spread out over 362 meters, equivalent to three and a half adjacent football pitches.
It has 18 decks that can accommodate close to 7,000 guests and 2,300 staff.
On the ship are climbing walls, a water park, a special pool used as a surfing simulator, an ice skating rink, a laser tag maze, an omega ten decks high and quite a few other activities suitable for children and families.
Not just a buffet.
Invested and special restaurants,
The many attractions do not miss even the adults, whose of course are offered casinos, spas, sports complexes and entertainment shows.
And this without mentioning the variety of entertainment venues - restaurants, special bars, karaoke rooms and a variety of activities for a variety of ages.
It is highly recommended to connect to the dedicated app of the ship's guests, which includes a detailed and accessible schedule for all activities and events. You can pre-select your activities for that day and indicate them in your private schedule in the app.
Pampering meals around the clock,
Most of the attractions are already included in the price of the cruise, including dozens of restaurants spread out on the ship where you can eat pizza, hamburgers, breakfasts and a huge buffet buffet with dishes from around the world.
In most restaurants you will also find solutions for vegans, vegetarians and those who are sensitive to gluten.
In addition to the restaurants, there is also a central dining room, where breakfast and dinner are served.
Meals come in the concept of a restaurant, with a waiter attached to each table who will serve you a first course, main course, dessert and unlimited drinks.
Dozens of exotic bars along the deck,
Indeed, as I have already mentioned, the cruise packages do not include drinks.
You can settle for a drink in restaurants or a dining room, or upgrade to a soft drink package that costs $ 12 per day per person, or a premium package that includes all types of alcohol that costs $ 90 per day per person, thus enjoying the variety of cocktails the dozens of bars have to offer.
In addition, the internet is not included in the holiday price and you will have to pay for a separate internet package.
Cruise packages start at $ 684 per person for the entire period and can reach up to $ 1,400 per person.
Of course it all depends on the type of room, the drinking packages you choose and the booking dates.
Sea, pool, Jacuzzi.
Dream vacation,
Soon in Haifa
It should be noted that Royal Caribbean will start operating cruises from the port of Haifa starting this August.
The cruises will pass through Cyprus and the Greek islands, and will be possible in a format of two to eight nights, with the number of nights affecting the number of destinations to visit.
The cruises will be on the ship Rhapsody of the Seas - a luxury ship of the Royal Caribbean from the Vision series.
It is 297 meters long and can accommodate about 2,000 vacationers and 765 staff members.
The writer sailed in Wonder of the Seas as a guest of Snorama, the exclusive sales representative of Royal Caribbean in Israel
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