When it comes to cruise vacations, it can pay to go big. From big meals, to big drinks and big attractions, vacationing on the high seas is a time when many don’t want to hold back. 

If this describes you, maybe the ship you’re sailing on should be the largest as well. Royal Caribbean has the answer. Its latest ship, Wonder of Seas, continues the line’s reign as operator of the world’s biggest cruise ship. 

Everything about Royal Caribbean’s latest Oasis-Class ship is massive. It measures 1,187 feet in length, weighs an astonishing 236,857 gross tons, and can hold up to 6,988 passengers at maximum capacity. 

However, there’s more to this floating city than just size. Wonder of the Seas offers onboard neighborhoods that include a “Central Park,” the southern-themed Mason Jar restaurant, a bar with robot bartenders, and the tallest onboard waterslide ever to take to the ocean. 

If that’s not big enough, RC’s next Oasis-Class ship, Utopia of Seas, is rumored to be even larger. It’s under construction, and scheduled to launch sometime in 2024. If you want bragging rights for your next vacation, one of these two ships should be on your radar.  

Big Fun Can Come with Big Expenses

While you may be chomping at the bit to step aboard these floating palaces, we’d caution you to remember one important thing before you go: cruise insurance. If your flight to the port city gets cancelled or delayed, or you cannot make your trip due to an unavoidable reason that’s covered by the policy, your cruise travel insurance can help you get reimbursed for your prepaid, nonrefundable expenses. And once onboard, that same policy can help protect you from large medical bills if you unexpectedly become ill or get injured after the effective date of the policy. 

Don’t need travel insurance coverage? Then consider cruise medical insurance. Did you know that emergency medical evacuation from a cruise ship can cost tens of thousands of dollars? If you don’t have medical coverage, you could be stuck paying that bill yourself. The same goes for any medical condition that occurs at sea. There’s no quicker way to sink your dream vacation than being saddled with an unaffordable medical bill. Get travel medical insurance to ensure that you’re covered. 

The ocean is calling. Book your tickets on the biggest ship in the world, get the right insurance, and prepare to be amazed. You’ll have an unforgettable experience, and bragging rights that can last a lifetime, or at least until the next largest ship comes along…