As Royal Caribbean Worldwide’s latest ship, Utopia of the Seas, enjoys her maiden voyage, the ship and its passengers and crew have been welcomed in Nassau, Bahamas, in grand type.
Arriving for its inaugural go to to the island nation’s capital metropolis on Sunday, July 21, 2024, the 5,668-passenger Oasis-class vessel was obtained at Nassau Cruise Port with a celebration that included dwell music from two bands on the arrivals terminal and an array of enjoyable on the port’s Market.
Guests have been handled to Bahamian trivia video games with prizes consisting of picks from port distributors and Authentically Bahamian luxurious manufacturers. A photograph sales space additionally allowed visitors to seize the day with selfies branded with “Utopia” pier signage and a customized NCP journal cowl picture body.
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The occasion concluded with a Bahamian live performance on the port’s amphitheater, hosted by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, that includes performances by a number of native bands.
“We like to go the additional mile to have fun grand achievements within the Bahamian cruise sector,” stated Shawn Gomez, advertising and communications supervisor of Nassau Cruise Port. “Nassau Cruise Port isn’t just a port; it’s an expertise.”
Greater than 26,000 passengers joined within the celebration as 5 extra ships additionally referred to as on Nassau concurrently, together with Utopia of the Seas’ 5,484-passenger sister ship Attract of the Seas, one other Oasis-class vessel operated by Royal Caribbean Worldwide.
Maiden Voyage Marks a Milestone for Nassau’s Tourism
The 236,860-gross-ton Utopia of the Seas initially departed on her 3-night maiden voyage to the Bahamas from Port Canaveral on Friday, July 19, 2024. Its sail away was equally celebratory, with a fun-filled afternoon with distributors, giveaways, and dwell music.
Calling the occasion the “World’s Largest Wave Out,” almost 800 folks have been available to wave the ship bon voyage because it headed first to Royal Caribbean Worldwide’s personal island retreat, Good Day at CocoCay on Saturday, July 20.
Constructed fully to offer 3-night weekend and 4-night weekday getaways from its homeport in Port Canaveral, the ultimate Oasis-class ship returned to Port Canaveral on July 22. Then, it started its weekday voyage on a continuous schedule between the House Coast of Florida and the Bahamas.
Utopia of the Seas’ common visits is anticipated to profit Nassau’s Bahamian companies, from distributors and luxurious manufacturers to tour operators and eating places.
The port anticipates a record-breaking 5.6 million passengers arriving in 2024. On the day Utopia and Attract of the Seas referred to as, it additionally obtained Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Conquest, Freedom, and Sunshine, in addition to Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Fantasy.
The collision of big-ship arrivals was not a primary for the port, which witnessed a record-breaking day with 29,316 cruise visitors arriving on December 27, 2023.
The port has been actively working to attract in cruise strains with a $330 million newly renovated port and, most just lately, asserting its plans to construct a $35-million water park.
Royal Caribbean can also be increasing its choices for its cruise visitors with the addition of its Royal Seaside Membership. Situated on Paradise Island close to the Nassau Cruise Port, the 17-acre membership will function personal seashore house, a small water park, and a number of swimming swimming pools.
It’s slated to open in 2025 and can accommodate 2,700 visitors per go to.
