The ultimate short getaway gets ready for its
July debut from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida
MIAMI, June 14,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- It's time to gear up for weekend
energy any day of the week. Royal Caribbean International
officially welcomed the next big thing in vacations to the
family: Utopia of the Seas. A celebration
fit for the ultimate short getaway was had in Saint-Nazaire,
France, as the Chantiers de
l'Atlantique shipyard handed Royal Caribbean the keys to
Utopia just five weekends before its July debut
in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida.
More than two years of construction culminated in the new
vacation's final building milestone, the delivery, when 1,600-plus
crew members and workers came together to mark the moment in the
signature AquaTheater. Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO
Jason Liberty, Royal Caribbean
International President and CEO Michael
Bayley and General Manager of Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Laurent Castaing hosted Utopia's first party of many to
recognize the achievements of the nautical engineers, designers,
architects and more.
"Taking delivery of Utopia of the Seas is an
incredibly important milestone, as it marks yet another evolution
of our game-changing ships and our mission to create the best
vacation experiences responsibly," said Jason Liberty, president and CEO, Royal
Caribbean Group. "From the ultimate multigenerational vacation on
this year's earlier debut of Icon of the Seas to now
the ultimate weekend getaway on Utopia of the
Seas, we are laser-focused on delivering a variety of
vacation options and priceless memories for our guests."
In the weeks leading up to the debut of the summer on
July 19, Utopia will make its
way to the U.S. as the Royal Caribbean teams make finishing touches
to get the ship party ready. The latest in the lineup of the
original gamechangers – the Oasis Class – is the first of its kind
to debut with 3-night weekend and 4-night weekday
getaways. The combination of more than 40
ways to dine, drink and celebrate; more pools than the days
to count, ways to thrill and chill; and more of all the
above at Perfect Day at CocoCay – Royal
Caribbean's private island in The
Bahamas – introduces unmatched
weekend energy for everyone and every day of the week.
"With the delivery of Utopia of the Seas, we have
the keys to the ultimate weekend," said Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal
Caribbean International. "This is the short vacation that packs
every way to make amazing memories in a 3-night weekend or 4-night
weekday getaway. Vacationers want every minute to be a minute well
spent, and the unmatched combination of Utopia and Perfect
Day at CocoCay will deliver that. We are proud and excited to soon
debut Utopia in a big way!"
Friends and families celebrating any occasion or just getting
away have in store their pick of ways to cheers to weekend energy
across the board, including highlights like:
Ways to Chill and Thrill
- Pool days for every mood – From upbeat to lowkey and
adults only, there are vibes of all kinds across five pools.
Dialing up the party are the resort-style and sloping
beach-entry pools, three Lime & Coconut bars, The Perfect
Storm trio of waterslides and more than a few spots to grab a bite
to refuel, including Spare Tire – the new poolside food
truck. Tucked away is the adults-only Solarium pool and
the exclusive Suite Sun Deck, both tranquil escapes to
chill.
- The Ultimate Abyss (and longer) – Headlining the
thrills, like the FlowRider surf simulator and the 10-story zip
line, the longest dry slide at sea is 43 feet longer at 259
feet. Adventurers will plummet 10 decks as they speed through with
new zoom booster rollers, transparent racing windows
and surprising twists and turns.
- Perfect Day at CocoCay – Packing more weekend energy
into the ultimate short getaway, the private island features more
of everything. The lineup spans from the newly opened
adults-only oasis, Hideaway Beach, with a
private beach, pools and spots for drinks and bites, a live DJ, and
more; to 14 jaw-dropping waterslides and the
largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean.
Ways to Dine
- Royal Railway – Utopia Station – Vacationers can add
another destination to their getaway, and the 20-plus dining
options on deck, with a first-of-its-kind experience. From
the Wild West to far-flung destinations, the new venue combines
adventure, food and technology to transport travelers – by
"train" – to any place and time period.
- Izumi – The convenient Izumi in the Park pickup
window makes its Oasis Class debut, with sushi,
Japanese-inspired street food and more. Next door is the staple
Izumi restaurant in its new Central Park location,
with a private omakase multicourse experience, guided by the
chef; double the teppanyaki tables and al fresco
seating.
- Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar – The Italian
eatery is now in a new location, spanning two stories, and debuts
the first-ever Gio's Terrazza. Al fresco, vacationers can
overlook the lively Boardwalk as they enjoy the fan-favorite menu
of quintessential Italian dishes, varietals and cocktails with
Royal Caribbean twists.
Ways to Celebrate
- Pesky Parrot – The new Caribbean tiki bar sets the vacation tone
with its island vibes and fruit-based cocktails made with rum,
tequila and gin, alongside frozen drinks. Vacationers have in store
surprise and delights, too.
- Live music and entertainment – Day and night,
vacationers can vibe to weekend energy. Musicians and DJs playing
live music of all genres, from rock 'n' roll to Latin hits, hit a
high note at five live music venues and parties throughout
Utopia. And for jaw-dropping performances, full-scale
productions take center stage across Royal Caribbean's signature
stages of air, ice, water and theater.
- Casino Royale – Doubling down on the
celebration are two casinos that feature more than 370
slot machines, nearly 30 table games and more.
Also lighting up Utopia is a lineup of more favorites,
including The Mason Jar Southern Restaurant & Bar
that serves up Southern staples alongside live country music;
twin rock climbing walls, Utopia
Playscape for kids, with slides, climbing walls and games; and
kids aqua park Splashaway Bay to name a few. *
*NOTE TO EDITOR: More
on Utopia, including images and video, is
available to media on the Royal Caribbean press center
at www.RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com/Utopia.
About Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean International, part of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:
RCL), has delivered memorable vacations for more than 50 years. The
cruise line's game-changing ships and private destinations
revolutionize vacations with innovations and an all-encompassing
combination of experiences, from thrills to dining and
entertainment, for every type of family and vacationer. Voted "Best
Cruise Line Overall" for 21 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly
Readers Choice Awards, Royal Caribbean makes memories with
adventurers across more than 300 destinations in 80 countries on
all seven continents, including the line's top-rated private
destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.
Media can stay up to date by following @RoyalCaribPR on X and
visiting www.RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional
information or to book, vacationers can visit
www.RoyalCaribbean.com, call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN or contact their travel advisor.
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