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The world's largest cruise ship just launched, and Royal Caribbean's next giant vessel is only months away. See the upcoming Utopia of the Seas.
The world's largest cruise ship just launched, and Royal Caribbean's next giant vessel is only months away. See the upcoming Utopia of the Seas.
Brittany ChangFeb 13, 2024, 17:23 IST
Royal Caribbean's rendering of its upcoming Utopia of the Seas shows a colorful mega-ship with amenities like a sports court and a surfing simulator.Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean is preparing for the July debut of its next mega-ship, Utopia of the Seas.
Utopia will enter service six months after the debut of its wildly popular predecessor, Icon of the Seas.
Royal Caribbean has been basking in the wild booking frenzy of its newest ship: the Icon of the Seas, officially the world's largest cruise ship.
But behind the scenes, the cruise line is already prepping to debut its next giant vessel: 1,188-foot-long Utopia of the Seas.
In July — only six months after Icon's debut — the upcoming mega-ship will join its fleet with a series of three- to four-night cruises from Florida's Port Canaveral, Royal Caribbean says.
And it's sure to add more traffic to what's already one of the world's busiest cruising hubs: Royal Caribbean says Utopia will accommodate up to 7,958 people, including 5,668 guests.
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Utopia won’t be part of Royal Caribbean's new Icon class, which includes the cruise line’s recently launched Icon of the Seas.
Royal Caribbean says Utopia of the Seas, shown in a rendering, will join its fleet in July.Royal Caribbean International
The Oasis class includes some of the world’s largest cruise vessels.
Royal Caribbean's renderings of Icon of the seas, left, and Utopia of the Seas, right.Royal Caribbean International
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Despite this slightly smaller size, Royal Caribbean still plans to pack the 211-foot-wide Utopia with kid-friendly activities.
As is customary with most Royal Caribbean ships, the Lime and Coconut bar will be located near one of Utopia's pools, according to a rendering.Royal Caribbean International
Cruisers who’ve sailed on Wonder of the Seas might recognize some of Utopia’s planned amenities, like the Ultimate Abyss slide and a carousel.
Royal Caribbean's rendering shows Utopia's 259-foot-long Ultimate Abyss, which it says is the longest dry slide available on a cruise ship.Royal Caribbean International
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The youngest travelers could frolic around Splashaway Bay, the children’s water playground.
Royal Caribbean says its food truck, as shown in a rendering, will serve "handheld" options.Royal Caribbean International
Fan-favorite AquaTheater would also make an appearance on Utopia, giving cruisers a unique show of swimmers, divers, slackliners, and acrobats.
Utopia's entertainment destinations would include Music Hall, the go-to destination for cover bands and dancing, as shown in a rendering of the concert venue.Royal Caribbean International
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Of the ship’s over 20 dining venues, less than half will be complimentary. But don't worry — the soft serve station is included.
New-to-brand Pesky Parrot bar would serve up tropical drinks, as shown in the rendering.Royal Caribbean International
Tired of traveling by sea? Eat dinner on a train instead.
Royal Railway would be a first for the cruise brand, as shown in a rendering.Royal Caribbean International
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Izumi, Royal Caribbean's sushi and teppanyaki restaurant, isn’t new.
A rendering shows what would be Utopia's dark and moody Japanese-inspired Izumi restaurant.Royal Caribbean International
The upcoming mega ship’s three-night cruises currently start at $481 per person
Royal Caribbean has poured $350 million into Perfect Day at CocoCay.Brittany Chang/Insider
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Utopia’s short itineraries contrast against Icon of the Sea’s week-long inaugural sailings this year.
Royal Caribbean and France's Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard began construction on the 236,860 gross-ton ship in April 2022.Royal Caribbean International