- I spent three nights on Royal Caribbean’s new Utopia of the Seas in mid-November.
- The world’s second-largest cruise ship is operating short voyages to appeal to first-time cruisers.
- It’s overwhelming, overstimulating, and great for cruise-curious travelers who might like action-packed ships.
Utopia of the Seas’ list of amenities sounds like a holiday carol: 27 eateries, 18 bars, eight hot tubs, five pools, three waterslides (and a partridge in a pear tree?).
The new 5,668-guest ship’s activities are the gifts that keep giving — maybe overwhelmingly so.
Royal Caribbean launched its 28th cruise ship, the world’s second-largest, in July. Despite its gargantuan stature and equally sized list of amenities, Utopia is only operating three- and four-night cruises from Port Canaveral, Florida.
If you’ve traveled on Royal Caribbean’s giant Oasis-class vessels, the new ship should feel familiar. If it’s your first time on a cruise, Utopia will have succeeded in luring new guests — and you’ll likely be overwhelmed.
