There’s a model new get together cruise ship that’s now crusing three and 4 night time cruises to The Bahamas. It’s from Royal Caribbean, the world’s largest cruise line.
Royal Caribbean’s latest ship, Utopia of the Seas, is the cruise line’s sixth Oasis class ship and it’s the second largest cruise ship ever constructed. However there’s one factor that units this ship aside from the remainder of the cruise line’s fleet, it’s a celebration ship.
Earlier than Utopia of the Seas set sail on its maiden voyage, I took a 3 night time preview/shakedown cruise on the ship exploring every part that it needed to provide.
A shakedown cruise is a crusing held earlier than the maiden voyage so the cruise line can work out the kinks earlier than paying passengers come on board.
Throughout our crusing, members of the media, together with myself, attended a press convention with Royal Caribbean’s President and CEO, Michael Bayley.
In the course of the press briefing, Bayley bought proper to the purpose, Utopia of the Seas is a celebration ship. He even used the phrase “excessive” get together. You’ll discover DJs on the pool deck and events that don’t begin till midnight.
They’re calling Utopia of the Seas “The World’s Greatest Weekend” because it sails three and 4 night time cruises to The Bahamas. The three night time weekend cruises will depart each Friday and return on Monday.
He mentioned it’s the proper ship for weekend getaways because it’s not solely the world’s latest cruise ship, however all cruises go to Excellent Day at CocoCay. It’s additionally nice for many who need a getaway however don’t wish to commit loads of time away.
Utopia of the Seas is loaded with leisure. You received’t discover lengthy manufacturing reveals like on different Royal Caribbean ships. The manufacturing reveals are shorter (45 minutes) and there’s extra stay music than ever earlier than. In spite of everything, most individuals most likely don’t wish to go to a 90-120 minute present on a brief three night time cruise.
After strolling across the ship for 3 days, I noticed much more late night time leisure than on any of my earlier 13 Royal Caribbean cruises. There’s a complete of 10 events on each cruise.
Utopia of the Seas has every part from a silent disco toga get together to ice skating reveals to the cruise line’s signature AquaTheater reveals.
Studio B became a nightclub one night time for a celebration that didn’t begin till midnight. The ReZolution Dance Occasion provided an early get together for households after which a late night time one for these 18 and older. For the entire late night time events, SeaPass playing cards have been scanned to maintain kids out.
9 places across the ship have stay music and for those who’re fortunate sufficient, yow will discover your self in an elevator with The Stowaway Piano Participant.
The cruise ship is similar to sister ship Surprise of the Seas however with some nice modifications and enhancements. The Solarium is enclosed and there’s a play space (Playscape) for households with babies that changed one of many Flowriders.
Royal Caribbean cruisers will discover many acquainted options together with Central Park, Boardwalk, Studio B, Boleros, Schooner Bar and Music Corridor.
Nonetheless, the ship has some new drink and eating venues which can be new to Royal Caribbean.
The Pesky Parrot goes to be an enormous hit. It replaces the robotic bartenders within the Royal Promenade and it’s among the best themed areas you’ll discover on any ship on this planet.
Royal Railway is a eating expertise like no different that takes place on a “practice”.
There are greater than 40 eating and drink choices on board. From a meals truck on the pool deck to an enormous Izumi in Central Park, there are extra choices than ever earlier than.
There’s one thing for everybody on Utopia of the Seas.
Despite the fact that it’s a celebration ship, it’s additionally an awesome ship for households. I took my spouse and three yr outdated son on the cruise and so they cherished each second of it.
We took him to from Journey Ocean (Child’s Membership) one night time and he began to cry after we picked him up. He simply cherished it.
My son actually loved the interactive characteristic with the whale on the mini golf course. I received’t get away any secrets and techniques however each child there was obsessive about it.
One of many nice issues about this ship is that because it’s so big, you may get away from the events and have quiet time within the Solarium or have a soothing dinner in Central Park.
Utopia of the Seas sails out of Port Canaveral on three and 4 night time cruises to The Bahamas. All cruises go to Royal Caribbean’s non-public island, Excellent Day at CocoCay. View Costs on Cruises on Utopia of the Seas
Every cruise can even go to Nassau with the 4 night time sailings including in a single sea day.