ROYAL Caribbean International is saying “cheers to the weekend”, as Utopia of the Seas, billed as the “ultimate short getaway”, officially joins its fleet.
Chantiers de l’Atlantique handed Royal Caribbean the keys to Utopia at its shipyard in Saint-Nazaire recently, following more than two years of construction; the vessel is now getting ready for her debut from Port Canaveral next month.
Royal Caribbean Group President & Chief Executive Officer Jason Liberty, Royal Caribbean International President & Chief Executive Officer Michael Bayley, and Chantiers de l’Atlantique General Manager Laurent Castaing hosted more than 1,600 crew members and workers, who came together to mark the handover in Utopia’s signature AquaTheater.
Utopia will now make her way to the United States as the Royal Caribbean team makes the finishing touches to get her ready, before she begins sailing three-night weekends and four-night weekday getaways from 19 July.
“Taking delivery of Utopia of the Seas is an incredibly important milestone, as it marks yet another evolution of our game-changing ships and our mission to create the best vacation experiences responsibly,” Liberty said.
“From the ultimate multigenerational vacation on this year’s earlier debut of Icon of the Seas to now the ultimate weekend getaway on Utopia of the Seas, we are laser-focused on delivering a variety of vacation options and priceless memories for our guests.”
