Utopia of the Seas
Scheduled to launch in Port Canaveral (Orlando) In July 2024, Utopia of the Seas is the sixth cruise ship in Royal Caribbean International's Oasis Class, following on from Wonder of the Seas. Carrying more than 6,700 passengers, Utopia of the Seas will be the first ship in its class powered by environmentally-friendly Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), and the second overall Royal Caribbean ship to boast this feature, following Icon of the Seas. Utopia of the Seas will become the joint-second-largest cruise ship in the world together with its sister ship Wonder of the Seas.
Passengers can expect to see the usual line up of industry leading Oasis class facilities in several neighbourhoods onboard plus some all-new features including a "railway at sea" known as the Royal Railway. This is a new dining concept that will draw inspiration from the romance of classic train travel and iconic dining cars. Among Utopia of the Seas’ 20 plus dining experiences will be The Spare Tire - a new poolside food truck will serve quick bites and handheld meals, including pulled pork sandwiches, cheeseburger flatbread, and daily rotating desserts. Royal Caribbean's staple Asian restaurant Izumi will be located in Central Park and will feature twice as many teppanyaki tables and new al fresco seating. Next door, Izumi in the Park will serve sushi and Japanese-inspired sweets to-go.
Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar will also be available on Utopia of the Seas. The restaurant will span two stories, and will feature a new outside terrace -- named Gio's Terrazza -- that will overlook the ship's signature Boardwalk. Other dining venues set to return include The Mason Jar Southern Restaurant & Bar, Windjammer, Hooked Seafood and Chops Grille, which will also now be connected to Trellis Bar. Speaking of bars, Utopia will have more than 20 different bars and entertainment spots, including live music venues and two casinos.
Among the activity newcomers is Pesky Parrot, a Caribbean-themed bar in the Royal Promenade that will specialize in fruit-based cocktails and frozen drinks. Some of the live music venues set to appear on Utopia of the Seas include Spotlight Karaoke, Boleros, Music Hall, Bell & Barley and the classic piano bar, Schooner Bar. Entertainment venues include Royal Caribbean classics like the AquaTheatre, Studio B and the Royal Theatre.