| Royal Caribbean arrives at Utopia

ROYAL Caribbean International is saying “cheers to the weekend” as Utopia of the Seas officially joins its fleet.

The new ship, billed as “the ultimate short getaway”, is getting ready for her debut next month from Port Canaveral.

The Chantiers de l’Atlantique handed Royal Caribbean the keys to Utopia at its shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, following more than two years of construction.

Royal Caribbean Group President & Chief Executive Officer Jason Liberty, Royal Caribbean International President & Chief Executive Michael Bayley, and Chantiers de l’Atlantique GM Laurent Castaing hosted more than 1,600 crew members and workers, who came together to mark the handover in Utopia’s signature AquaTheater (pictured).

The ship will now make her way to the United States as the Royal Caribbean team makes the finishing touches to get her ready.

Utopia will sail three-night weekends and four-night weekday getaways when she debuts on 19 Jul.

“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 multi-generational 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.” MS