Kingdom and Cruise Travel owners Lori Vogt and Juliana Grohman went on the Utopia maiden voyage! They were among the FIRST to tour this gorgeous Royal Caribbean ship and have everything you need to know about Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas. They dined in all the specialty restaurants, enjoyed some spectacular live entertainment. And of course, they had a “Perfect Day at CocoCay,” Royal Caribbean’s private island the Bahamas! We are answering all your questions about this ship and sharing ALL we learned about why Royal Caribbean calls this the “World’s Biggest Weekend.” Kingdom and Cruise Travel agents are standing by – because after you read about this ship and its itinerary, you will want to give us a call and book a sailing ASAP!
Everything to Know About Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas
What to Know About Utopia of the Seas the Ship
Utopia of the Seas is Royal Caribbean’s brand new Oasis class ship that sails out of Port Canaveral. They call it the “World’s Biggest Weekend” because it’s the second largest ship in the world and the itineraries are 3 and 4 night sailings. Big ship + short sailings = the perfect fit for your family’s quick getaway! Who doesn’t have a long weekend to spare for the ultimate vacation?!
What to Know About Utopia of the Seas Itinerary
Utopia of the Seas stops at Nassau, Bahamas and Royal Caribbean’s private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay! Nassau is the Bahamas capital city and offers beautiful beaches, waterpark adventures, dolphin encounters and more. Perfect Day at CocoCay features a water park for thrills and adventure, beautiful stretches beach for some relaxation in the sun, and gorgeous pools with a swim-up bars ! I know you’re ready to get in line at the port. But there’s more!
What to Know About Utopia’s Staterooms
Utopia of the Seas has 2,834 staterooms and holds up to 5,668 guests! There are several categories of staterooms to choose from including interior, ocean view and balcony. One of my favorites is the Ultra Spacious Ocean View, which comes at a great price point and sleeps 6!
Then, there is the “suite life.” Choose a junior suite for a little extra space OR bring up to 10 family members and find everything you need for fun and comfort in the 3 bedroom Ultimate Family Suite. Whatever room you choose, it’s all brand new, bright, modern and comfortable!
What to Know About Things to Do Onboard
Outdoors
What isn’t there to do? There are 10 pools, 8 whirlpools, 18 water slides, FlowRider surf simulators, a sports courts, mini-golf, and two kids play zones. By the Boardwalk, there is a zipline, a rock climbing wall, and the Abyss, the tallest dry slide at sea!
Picture yourself walking along the deck with a friend. You see the Abyss. Your eyes widen as it beckons you. You hop in saying, “hold my beer…I’ll be right baaaaacccckkkk,” as you echo all the way down to the Boardwalk.
You emerge exhilarated 10 decks lower and hop on the carousel for a quick spin, then grab two hotdogs at the Dog House (one for your friend). Then you run back up to whiz across Deck 16 on the zipline. Someone will have to hold your beer again, and you will need to hold down the hotdog. And this is only Day 1.
Spa and Fitness
You only have a few days to fit it all in, but you will need to take it easy at some point. Stretch your legs out in the Solarium, the adults-only section of the ship. Nearby you will find the Vitality Spa! Did you wake up with a crick in your neck after tensing up on the Abyss? Not to worry. There’s a massage for that. When you feel better, hop over to the fitness center to work off the beers!
Nightlife and Shows
Later in the evening, catch a diving show at the AquaTheater, the deepest pool at sea. Or head to the ice skating rink to catch a world-class performance! Later, check out some live music at a dinner venue like the Mason Jar, or enjoy some comedy at the Attic. Feel like dancing? Then get your groove on at the Silent Disco party! Or, YOU can take center stage at Spotlight Karaoke! Does this sound like a party ship? If you’re into that, you can find a dozen ways to party onboard. If not, there are a dozen ways to spend a quieter evening.
What to Know About Dining on the Utopia of the Seas?
There are 40 onboard dining options! From casual and quick to immersive and unique, there is once again something for everyone! Free options include the Main Dining room, Cafe Promenade, the Windjammer buffet, Sorrento’s pizza in the promenade, the Spare Tire (an onboard food truck serving sandwiches and flatbreads), El Loco Fresh featuring Tex-Mex, and my fave…Sprinkles (for the ice cream lovers).
Is the Utopia of the Seas a Good Fit for Families?
Onboard
There is no shortage of kid-friendly spaces and activities on the ship! Royal Caribbean has an award-winning youth program, Adventure Ocean. Ages 3-12 have a dedicated club space on the ship with trained youth staff leading structured activities throughout the day. Teens and tweens also have their own space, Fuel Teen Club. The Royal Babies and Tots program accepts babies ages 6 – 36 months and offers nursery drop-off sessions with age appropriate toys and activities.
Families have plenty of gathering spaces as well. Play a round of mini-golf together, hang on the Boardwalk and grab some candy at Sugar Beach. Take the kids to the arcade. Grab some board games from the library. Bring them to the live family friendly shows or splash in one of the many pools and water slides.
In Port
Finally, everything to know about Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas isn’t complete without its port days! Port days bring a wealth of opportunity for families to enjoy the beach, the marine life and even more pools and waterslides. Perfect Day at CocoCay has some amazing INCLUDED experiences for families like the largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean. There’s also Captain Jill’s Galleon loaded with slides and water cannons and Splashaway Bay aqua park. Or, head to the beach and grab some chairs with umbrellas. In between adventures, feast at one of the five complimentary dining venues located throughout the island.
You have everything you need to know about Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, and all you need now is a booking! Give a call to your Kingdom and Cruise Travel Agent today and we will help you plan for the ultimate Royal Caribbean cruise vacation!
- By Kingdom and Cruise Travel Advisor, Alli Matthews