Royal Caribbean International’s newest ship is finally complete and making its way from France to Florida.
According to a press release, the Utopia of the Seas has set sail from the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, after more than two years of construction.
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The Oasis class ship will be headed to Port Canaveral, near Orlando, with more than 1,400 crew members.
Three- and four-night itineraries will take guests from Port Canaveral in Orlando to Royal Caribbean’s private island in The Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau.
“Vacationers are looking to make every moment count by celebrating and recharging with their friends and family, and Utopia of the Seas makes all that possible in more ways than one,” said Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean International.
A new section of the island will be available for adults only, Hideaway Beach, in early 2024.
The ship will also feature a new restaurant concept, The Royal Railway, inspired by the turn-of-the-century rail journey with two 24-seat train cars. The interior has LED screens dressed by window frames and a team of actors will play their roles. The chef’s menu will match the destinations.
The experiences may vary from the family-friendly Old Wild West adventure, a romantic Silk Road journey through Asia, hot chocolate time at the North Pole, and wine tastings in Napa Valley.
According to Royal Caribbean, the new ship has a total of 18 decks, 2,834 staterooms, a capacity for 5,668 guests and weighs 236,860 GT.
The ship is expected to arrive on July 19.
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