Royal Caribbean International officially welcomed the Utopia of the Seas during a celebration in Saint-Nazaire, France, with the delivery by the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard to Royal Caribbean five weekends before its July debut in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida.
After two years of work, approximately 1,600 employees and crew members gathered to commemorate the milestone at the exclusive AquaTheater. Royal Caribbean Group Chairman and CEO Jason Liberty, Royal Caribbean International Chairman and CEO Michael Bayley, and Chantiers de l'Atlantique CEO Laurent Castaing hosted the celebration at the Utopia, the first of manyto recognize the achievements of the ship's engineers, designers, architects, and others.
“Welcoming Utopia of the Seas marks a new evolution for our game-changing ships and our mission to create the best vacation experiences in a responsible way,” explained Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group.
In the weeks leading up to its summer debut on July 19, the Utopia will be en route to the United States as Royal Caribbean teams put the finishing touches on preparing the ship for the festivities. The latest addition to the Oasis Class, it's the first of its kind to debut with 3-night weekend getaways and 4-night midweek escapes. Enjoy a combination of over 40 ways to dine, drink, and celebrate; more pools than days to enjoy them; and experiences for both thrills and relaxation.
“With the launch of Utopia of the Seas, we have the key to the perfect weekend getaway,” explained Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International. “The unparalleled combination of Utopia and Perfect Day at CocoCay will deliver it.
The Utopia of the Seas includes highlights such as:
Ways to relax and experience strong emotions
- Pool days for every mood – From lively to tranquil, and adults-only, there's something for everyone at the five pools. For a party atmosphere, there are resort-style pools and sloped pools with beach entry, three Lime & Coconut bars, the Perfect Storm trio of waterslides, and several places to grab a bite and refuel, including Spare Tire, the new food truck . A little more secluded are the adults-only Solarium pool and the exclusive Sun Deck Suite, tranquil spaces perfect for relaxation.
- The Ultimate Abyss – like the FlowRider surf simulator and the 10-story zip line, the longest dry slide at sea reaches 79 meters.
- Perfect Day at CocoCay – the private island offers everything from the newly opened adults-only oasis, Hideaway Beach, with a private beach, pools and places to drink and have a drink, a live DJ and more; to 14 amazing water slides and the largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean.
Dining options
- Royal Railway – Utopia Station – with over 20 dining options on deck, the new experience combines adventure, food and technology to transport travelers to any place and time period.
- Izumi – present for the first time on an Oasis Class ship, with sushi, Japanese-inspired street food, and more. Next door is the Izumi restaurant in its new Central Park location, offering a private, multi-course omakase experience guided by the chef; it also features teppanyaki tables and outdoor seating.
- Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar – now in a new location spanning two floors, and debuting the first Gio's Terrazza.
Entertainment
- Pesky Parrot – The new Caribbean tiki bar sets the tone for vacations with its island vibes and fruit-based cocktails made with rum, tequila and gin, and other iced drinks.
- Live music and entertainment: Day and night, musicians and DJs play live music of all genres, from rock 'n' roll to Latin hits, on five live music and party stages at Utopia. And for breathtaking entertainment, large-scale productions take center stage on Royal Caribbean's signature stages: air, ice, water, and theater.
- Casino Royale – Doubling down on the celebration are two casinos that boast over 370 slot machines, nearly 30 table games and more.
Also included are perennial favorites, including The Mason Jar Southern Restaurant & Bar, serving Southern dishes along with live country music; the twin climbing walls, Utopia Playscape for children, with slides, a climbing wall and games; and the Splashaway Bay children's water park, among others.
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