Royal Caribbean celebrated Utopia of the Seas’ debut final Monday, July 15, with a lavish affair that featured singer and songwriter Meghan Trainor. The Port Canaveral, Florida occasion kicked off a three-night cruise with back-to-back events as the newest mega-ship launched into its preview crusing.
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Touted by the cruise line as a “blowout summer time celebration,” the naming occasion hosted over 4,000 friends. Disc jockeys Rev Run and DJ Ruckus had been on the turntables whereas the vessel’s godmother, Trainor, serenaded the viewers with “All That Bass” at Utopia’s Aqua Theater.
“Turning into Utopia’s godmother and being right here for this unbelievable celebration with Royal Caribbean is a dream come true,” mentioned the “Lips Are Transferring” vocalist. “From acting on a panoramic stage whereas we’re in the midst of the ocean to having my followers right here to sing and dance with me and experiencing all of it with my household–Utopia actually is the last word quick getaway. I’m so honored to be a part of the recollections so many will make right here.” |
Royal Caribbean’s sixth Oasis-class ship was designed to supply quick and activity-packed cruises. It formally enters service on Friday, July 19 with a collection of 3-night weekend and 4-night weekday itineraries to Good Day at CocoCay within the Bahamas.
The 236,860-ton vessel boasts 22 eating places, 13 bars, and lounges, two casinos, 5 swimming pools, a line-up of events, the longest dry slide at sea, eight themed neighborhoods, over 2,800 staterooms, and different facilities.
Royal Caribbean Worldwide President and CEO Michael Bayley described the onboard expertise, saying, “On daily basis on Utopia will really feel just like the weekend. The unrivaled power and methods to make recollections—between the swimming pools, thrills, and extra and our award-winning Good Day at CocoCay—will convey associates and households collectively on a brief getaway like by no means earlier than.”
“This epic celebration, the holiday of celebrations, is simply getting began,” he introduced.