Royal Caribbean Officially Names Another Massive Cruise Ship

A giant disco ball circled the outer deck with the help of drones, purple and blue pieces of paper rained down on passengers in such great numbers that it was hard to see, and recording artist Meghan Trainor raised a glass of 90-degree champagne to the audience. With that, Trainor, the godmother of Royal Caribbean’s new ship, Utopia of the seawas named the ship – the 28th in the line’s fleet, now the largest in the industry.

The naming ceremony was held at Port Canaveral, Florida, near Orlando on Monday at the ship’s sun-drenched outdoor AquaTheater. The ceremony kicked off with a set by DJ Ruckus and Rev Run of Run DMC fame, followed by a performance by the ship’s AquaTheater cast and a blessing from a local clergyman.

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“This is an incredible ship,” said Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean. “… eight neighborhoods… 40 restaurants, endless pools and hot tubs, amazing entertainment… that’s why Utopia of the Seas is called ‘The World’s Greatest Weekender.’”

The term is very appropriate, as Utopia of the Seas will focus on short trip – something cruise lines typically reserve for older ships. Royal Caribbean has recently started using some of its flashiest ships for shorter trips, with the aim of attracting first-time cruisers who might not feel comfortable sailing for a full week.

“It’s not about size,” Bayley said of what is now the world’s second-largest ship (after Royal Caribbean’s newly launched ship). Symbol of the Sea). “Because you can make the most of every minute in more ways than ever before.”

The 5,668-passenger ship is the sixth in the line. Oasis Class of the ship. Nearly 15 years after the class was launched, it still Caribbean Royalmost popular. This line has evolved over time to include updated amenities, innovative cabin types, and the latest technology.

New features on Utopia of the Seas include a train-themed movie theater called Royal Railway Utopia Station, a mobile food truck called Spare Tire, and an indoor tiki bar called Pesky Parrot.

The ship also has an expanded version of Giovanni’s Italian, an Italian restaurant found on some other Oasis Class ships. It now has two floors instead of one and is located in an outdoor entertainment area of ​​the ship called the Boardwalk. On previous Oasis Class ships, it was located in the garden. Central Park area.

Like previous Oasis-class ships, Utopia of the Seas is designed with multiple “neighborhoods” including Boardwalk and Central Park.

Among the venues found on previous Oasis Class ships that are returning are the Rising Tide Bar, which “floats” on hydraulics between the ship’s Royal Promenade and Central Park neighborhoods; the Boardwalk neighborhood’s Ferris wheel and Abyss Slide Ultimatespiral down 10 floors; and the amazement Superior Family SuiteIdeal for parents with young children, offering separate bedrooms, a play space with games and a slide that takes children from the bedroom down to the living room below.

Expected to launch at least through 2026, Utopia of the Seas will offer three- and four-night sailings to the Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay and the Western Caribbean from Port Canaveral.

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