We’re 5 weekends away from the official launch of Royal Caribbean’s latest ship, Utopia of the Seas.
The brand-new get together ship will concentrate on brief getaways to The Bahamas, specifically Royal Caribbean’s award-winning personal island, Excellent Day at CocoCay.
Company onboard the 5,668-passenger vessel can take pleasure in an thrilling array of facilities, from exhilarating waterslides to mesmerizing high-diving exhibits and the cruise line’s first immersive practice automobile eating expertise.
“With the supply of Utopia of the Seas, now we have the keys to the final word weekend,” mentioned Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean Worldwide.
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“That is the brief trip that packs each solution to make wonderful recollections in a 3-night weekend or 4-night weekday getaway. Vacationers need each minute to be a minute nicely spent, and the unequalled mixture of Utopia and Excellent Day at CocoCay will ship that. We’re proud and excited to quickly debut Utopia in an enormous means!”
This is a primary take a look at the brand new Utopia of the Seas.
Resort-style pool deck
The expansive pool deck is designed to be a haven for company to absorb each second of the Bahamian solar. With 5 swimming pools—greater than the times to depend—, eight sizzling tubs, three waterslides, and a devoted aqua park for youngsters, there are many methods to calm down and play aboard Utopia of the Seas.
Plus, with the addition of the brand new “meals truck” eating venue, passengers needn’t journey far for a fast chew to eat. Dishing up “handheld favorites” like pulled pork sandwiches, cheeseburger flatbreads, each day rotating desserts, and extra, the brand new eating idea is a handy solution to gasoline up with out straying removed from the poolside enjoyable.
Royal Caribbean designed the pool deck to cater to all ages and preferences, which is why you may discover three thrilling Excellent Storm waterslides, a kids’s aqua park, and three Lime & Coconut bars. Whether or not you are searching for an adrenaline-filled afternoon or a tropical poolside cocktail, the pool deck aboard Utopia of the Seas will not disappoint.
“From the final word multigenerational trip on this yr’s earlier debut of Icon of the Seas to now the final word weekend getaway on Utopia of the Seas, we’re laser-focused on delivering quite a lot of trip choices and priceless recollections for our company,” mentioned Jason Liberty, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group.
Different onboard actions embrace the zip line, ice skating rink, FlowRider surf simulator, miniature golf course, mountain climbing partitions, and Utopia Playscape for teenagers.
Revamped Final Abyss
Utopia of the Seas’ Final Abyss will not be solely the cruise line’s longest but, but in addition the longest dry slide at sea! Measuring 259 toes lengthy, Royal Caribbean reclaimed the title after it was stolen by MSC World Europa’s 250-foot Venom Drop.
It is 43 toes longer than the Final Abyss slides on different Oasis Class ships and about 10 occasions longer than a London double-decker bus.
These courageous sufficient to plummet down the 10-story slide will start their journey on Deck 16, rushing via the brand new clear racing home windows and zoom booster rollers for a “shock exit” on the Boardwalk.
Adults-only Solarium
Discovered on the entrance of the ship on Deck 15, the Solarium is a Royal Caribbean staple obtainable to passengers 18 years and older. This adults-only space is a sanctuary of tranquility for individuals who may not need to be in the course of all of the motion on the pool deck.
Whereas complimentary, Hideaway Seashore, the adults-only seashore at CocoCay, prices further. Nonetheless, it is well worth the splurge for these searching for a kid-free day on the island.
Relocated Izumi
Although not a brand new eating idea, Izumi onboard Utopia of the Seas will likely be relocated to Central Park, a primary for an Oasis Class ship. With six teppanyaki tables, Utopia’s Izumi would be the largest within the fleet.
Moreover, there will likely be three completely different eating types: teppanyaki, sushi, and, for the primary time, a personal multicourse omakase-inspired eating room. There may also be a to-go sushi window to seize scrumptious rolls, sizzling gyoza, or soft-serve bubble cones for an additional cost.
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Sushi is not everybody’s favourite, although. With greater than 40 methods to dine and drink, there’s one thing for everybody on the latest ship in Royal Caribbean’s fleet, whether or not you might be craving a juicy steak, recent piece of pizza, or poolside Mexican fare.
It is going to even be the one ship with the new immersive practice automobile eating expertise, Royal Railway – Utopia Station. The distinctive dishes, specialty cocktails, and general ambiance promise to ship a memorable meal whereas “transporting” you thru completely different occasions and locations, together with America’s Wild West.
Followers of Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar will respect the revamp, because the restaurant will span two tales and have a terrace overlooking the Boardwalk.
Utopia of the Seas will welcome paying company onboard for the primary time on July 19
With Utopia formally within the fingers of Royal Caribbean, the anticipation for the ship’s inaugural voyage continues to develop.
Departing from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, Utopia of the Seas will name at CocoCay on July 20 and Nassau on July 21 earlier than returning to Florida and welcoming a brand new set of passengers onboard for a 4-night cruise, which incorporates one sea day.
The ship introduces a brand new period of cruising, because it’s the road’s first ship coming into service catering to the brief cruising market. Moderately than reserving older vessels for 3- and 4-night sailings, these loyal to the model or interested in cruising can expertise cutting-edge facilities and world-class leisure not discovered on every other brief cruise on the earth.