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Login Utopia of the Seas — the ship that’s transformed holidays for good. We’re talking bigger flavours. Bolder play. And better chill days than you’ve ever imagined. No craving goes unsatisfied with over 40 ways to dine and drink. New chart-topping showstoppers to blow your mind on stage, ice, water and air. You’ll earn bragging rights daily with 18 adrenaline-pumping slides, and pool hop till you drop with countless ways to make a splash, onboard and onshore at our award-winning private island Perfect Day at CocoCay. Whether you’re ending an epic holiday in Florida or looking for a spectacular standalone escape, this is not a routine recharge. This is a blockbuster holiday experience; sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida
This was a 4 night family and friends cruise (me, DH, and 11 yr old son are from GA and flew in). We have sailed Royal, Celebrity, and NCL previously for context. This ship lived up to the hype of “World’s Biggest Weekend” and to be honest I didn’t even get to see every area of the ship in the short 4 days because it’s so big. There was ALWAYS music, energy, and something going on for each one of us. The ship itself is beautiful and clean. The passenger was primarily 55 and younger. LOTS of families as you can expect and we met people from all over the country. We took Uber from Orlando airport to the hotel and that was over 100 dollars from the airport. A transfer to the hotel would have been cheaper so price it out. We stayed at an area hotel (Hilton Cocoa Beach) the night before and we used a transportation company to get to the ship (10 dollars per person) That was very organized and while the hotel didn’t offer the service, they recommended it. Embarkation was a breeze with express embarkation. Do your check in early, complete your safety drill, upload your photos all before you sail and you’ll get express entry. Our board time was 1130 and we were on the ship in 10 minutes. There’s no shortage of bars in this cruise so for the deluxe beverage crowd you won’t have a wait. The favorite Lime and Coconut bar had a little wait out at sea, same with Pesky Parrot in the promenade but nothing crazy. The bartenders were very friendly and they follow the rules of one drink at a time. Every bar had their own special menu and I felt the drinks were strongest at the el Loco Fresh bar and at Bolero’s. Don’t miss playmakers sports bar out on the boardwalk if you have a favorite team playing. No frozen beverages here but drinks were strong and I’d argue the bartenders were the best on the ship. As for food, we ate at specialty, main, and buffet. Here’s the thing. Later in the cruise (day 3) waiters were walking the ship offering 40 and 50 off specialty dining which was a better rate than if you booked pre-sailing. We reserved hibachi pre-sailing and I am glad we did because that was fully booked all cruise. It was awesome. Loud, fun, HUGE portions and so good, and the chefs were funny. It was better than any hibachi we had on land but it was expensive at 70 for each adult but we knew our son would love it and he did. Lobster tail was included in menu without up charge! We got Chops at 50 off cover price because a waiter found me in the promenade. We took advantage. It was probably the best meal of the week and one of the best I have had on a cruise. The 21.99 up charge for the lobster was so/so, but the steaks were perfect and the service was outstanding (ask for waiter Edison if you can). It was a 2.5 hour dining experience because it was very busy but the experience was as good as the top notch steakhouses in land. Easy to see why it’s a favorite. Okay on to the main dining room for dinner. This was not very good. Our service was excellent but the flavor and menus were just not there. We ate here twice and simple things like chicken breast and pasta were missing the mark. The menu we had on both nights was Caribbean themed and one night had an Indian theme. You can order a filet from chops (20 Dollar up charge and a lobster tail from chops 17 dollar up charge) and my son did it once because the menu was blah. Windjammer buffet was the typical buffet, I found it to have a ton of options and we ate breakfast here 3 of the 4 days. Pastries and breads were excellent, food always warm, tables were a challenge if you went right at peak time. However, embarkation day don’t skip the windjammer for lunch as the cold seafood (half lobster tails, clams, mussels, shrimp cocktail) were plentiful and we definitely indulged. We hit sorrentos pizza almost every day and it was always busy. Playmakers sports bar had food for purchase which I wish wasn’t the case but it had all the typical bar food and the wings looked really good as did the nachos. We just didn’t want to pay for it. As for entertainment, we saw the 80’s themed water show which I thought was great, DH felt they should have included more popular 80s songs. My 11 year old enjoyed it but we had to see the 1030 pm showing bc when I reserved pre-cruise it was the only one available. He was tired by that point so keep in mind for kids. You should reserve this pre cruise because the line for non-reservations was VERY LONG. if you don’t want to get splashed a little, sit in rows 4 and higher. We did. It see any other shows on the trip so I can’t speak to it. There was a band in the music hall the last night who did a rock and dance tribute and they were very good. We stayed in a Central Park view cabin and I probably won’t do that again. Being right under the pool deck and the acoustics, you couldn’t escape noise during the day and it started around 830 am. But the cabin itself was spacious, cabin attendant was available but not intrusive. I had no idea about the “find a duck” mission everyone was on but there were little rubber ducks hidden all over the ship. My son was looking for one all cruise and because I mentioned it to our cabin attendant, one “mysteriously” was left on our bathroom sink. If you like the paper copy of the daily agenda on the ship, just ask for one because it’s now digital. Getting off the ship was very smooth as well. No clunky passport and customs process. Everything is digital. Getting in line to disembark to getting off the ship was less than 15 minutes. Very organized. We carried our own bags off the ship. We chose Go Port as the transfer company to get back to the airport (11 per person and well worth it). Ports of call- we did not go to the Royal Beach club in Nassau. I couldn’t justify the price since we were going to Perfect Day the next day. The drink package wasn’t honored on the island and we skipped it. No one was trying to upsell it so we chose to shop a little and spend the rest of the day in the ship. That was great because the pool deck was not busy, water slides had no wait, buffet was not crowded and it felt like you had room and time to do what you wanted. Perfect Day at Coco Cay was good. The island has a lot of different areas and venues to pick from. We purchased a cabana in the water park (water park admission was included) and my son enjoyed the slides and the wave pool. We took the tram over to south Beach and enjoyed the beach there. The tram system was confusing and I don’t know why they don’t just make one big loop. We had to ask several times which tram was going where and there were long waits at times. Weather was not the best here, it rained a little which is the gamble. However, people seemed to enjoy it as well. We were in port with Vision of the seas and even with almost 10k ppl on both ships, Perfect Day was never crowded where you couldn’t get a chair anywhere. I wouldnt pay for the cabana at the water park again though. We weren’t in it a lot but the service was good and it did provide cover from the rain when a storm came through. My son and his friend went to the kids club 3 times and my only complaint is that they should have a middle school age group. They are 11 and being grouped with kids as young as 6 made no sense. If there was a group 10-13, they would have loved that. They were too young for the teen club and too old for the youth club. But, it was very secure and well run. They did enjoy the evening session 7-10 the best. If you wanted to stay from 10pm to 1am it was 15 dollars per hour and we took advantage one night as they had a sports tournament. They do not leave the kids area and you have the option for your children to do self check in or out which we did not choose. We checked them in and out and I am glad we did. There were kids all over this ship and it’s so big, I was fearful. Overall, 4 nights was not enough time for us. If Utopia did 4 and 5 nights, I would choose the 5. One more sea day would have allowed us to explore a little more. It was a great cruise and I really loved the ship.
This was our second cruise within a On the ship, we occasionally encountered crowds, especially on our sea day at the pool deck. It was a workation for me and there had always been areas that were quiet to get work done. The ship is well maintained and we constantly saw cleaning staff around the ship. The restrooms in the public areas were really clean, and tables were cleaned regularly, so even during busy times we always found a seat to eat at the popular venues like Sorrento's. There were a lot of families, mostly from the US and Canada. It was quite balanced, and felt like a good mix too. There were a lot of teens. I firstly thought why a curfew was needed, but I realized it was there for a reason. It didn’t seem to be well enforced though. While I don’t mind them hanging out in places like the Arcarde where they don’t bother anyone, I certainly do when they disrupt the night. We were woken up around 2 am once since a group of loud teens ran through Central Park, where our cabin was located. This was audible even with locked door. A security guard once had to kick them out of the Solarium Hot Tub at night. We chose a park view balcony on deck 11. The cabin was also spacious. The storage amount was great too, the only negative thing was the USB and power outlets on the reading lights did not work which couldn’t be fixed during our cruise. One thing to note is that during pool party hours, there’s a lot of noise and even with locked doors, the music is bursting into your room. Overall we really enjoyed the cabin. The steward was always present and approachable during the day, the room was clean, the bed comfortable and we got surprised several times with new towel animals! The food was quite good in the MDR. While not really impressing, there were only a few dishes we didn’t like and were also recommended some by our waiters. We had my time dining and planned it according to our showtimes. One of the first things to do once on board is to walk to the desk and catch reservations for dinner. Since we had shows and the Solarium reserved, we couldn’t do it in the app but the MDR staff was helpful and assigned us tables in the same area every night. The service on both cruises was outstanding in the MDR! The waiters were attentive, quick when we needed to head to a show, and gave us enough time to enjoy when we had time. One thing that impressed me the most was our UT waiter was working at the Windjammer entrance the second day during lunch, and we came pretty late. Even after telling probably thousands of guests to wash their hands, he still greeted me by my name „Hello Mr ...“, which was impressive. One thing we did not enjoy was the Solarium. For some reason, the food didn’t taste as good as on a previous cruise on Ovation there. It was still okay, but not impressive enough. The windjammer food also was a hit or miss, with some dishes we did not enjoy. Johnny Rockets was a great choice for breakfast, despite having a wait which was not too long due to good staffing and quick waiters. They did not close at the closing time but accepted new guests until that time, and we felt never rushed. Also, the Indian food in the MDR was sub par. Not that it didn’t taste good but the level of spiciness did not meet our expectations. The lamb was announced as “spicy” which was a 2/10. The korma was kinda bland. When we asked a Indian waiter he said that the dishes fit the taste of the passengers and that they can’t offer spicy food. We had a good laugh it. We had the Refreshment package, which was great for us since we only occasionally drink. The mocktail menu was good and the bartenders were always creative and helpful in making the cocktails of the day non-alcoholic. One thing I noticed was the availability of non-alcoholic wine. In the solarium, the waitress told us it is not available. They should really make it a standard item in all venues that serve main meals, given the rising popularity of non-alcoholic alternatives. While all bars were busy during our cruise, they were staffed well and therefore wait never exceeded one or two minutes, except the Cafe Promenade in the morning, but the staff there was amazing and quick too and made sure we started our day in a good mood. The staff overall impressed us! No matter which devision, they were always friendly, approachable and seem to love their job. I even got a duck from one of the cleaners I met inside the elevator! I observed some Karens, giving the crew a hard time, which was really unnecessary. A thing we noticed was that they seem to be under some kind of pressure for good reviews, given how often they mentioned the survey. This shouldn’t be the case. One thing I really disliked was the spa staff. They were friendly, but seemed under a harsh pressure for ancillary sales. When we tried to check out the gym right after boarding, we were approached by solicitors several times, trying to sell us spa services. This is against the „royal standards“, which specifically state that first encounters are not the right time for a hard sell and that upsells must come at the right time, not distracting guests. It was really disturbing. This was completely different with the photo staff: they were always present and friendly, but never pressured us into taking photos when we showed no interest. That’s the way to do it! The best time to go for the popular activities is during dinner times. For the zip line (you can go as often as you want once in the harness) there was almost no wait and it was fun! The abyss was also great fun (and a good way to reach your milkshake at Johnny Rockets) but it got busy during the sea day. Guest services were great! They always had an answer ready or found one within a short time. We had a billing problem with a wrong charge for a drink and it was solved in our favour in less than a minute. The shows were top notch. We did not get any seats in advance but since we boarded early, we secured seats for our desired time slots thru the app, I would suggest to do it right away after boarding. Our favourite was the aqua show, which was simply impressive! The water was moving all around and they almost cancelled the show but went on. Wow! A not to miss. The ice show was also amazing with a great cast. The All In show was great, and we enjoyed it too! Great cast. I was able to participate as a contestant in the Name That Tune show so I can’t give a rating from a viewer’s perspective. The entertainment team did a great job briefing us, making us less nervous and giving us a great time participating! I was also able to see what it’s like down the stage, which was cool. Once again, great cast! The daytime entertainment was also fun and a lot of the passengers were taking part, which made it a great experience. Karaoke was always fun at night and the crazy quest was not to miss. The escape room which comes at an extra charge however was fun, the instructors great but it was only about 20 minutes. Compared to other escape rooms on shore I would say it was not worth the price. RC got a new license for “the price is right”. They advertised the game as “everyone is a contestant” and that you could even win a car. Turns out, not everyone is a contestant, but only those who pay. We were given no info on what the rules and odds are to win the car. Only prices which start at 15 USD for one chance for the car. Don’t get me wrong, watching it was very entertaining, but there should be an option to participate without payment. For those inerested, these were our estimates: 1000 usd and some casino free play were handed out to contestants in the main game. The capacity of the theatre is about 1400, with about 95% load factor and at least 20-30% actively playing for at least 15 USD per play. A real cash cow for RC. The rules to win a car are: 3 participants spin the wheel with 20 options. Whoever closest to 1 USD gets the price. The audience gets one chance to bet on what the 3 contestants get on their first spin. Whoever gets 2 rights wins 50 USD (a lot of people won). This is a 0,7125% / 57:8000 Chance so there must be a lot of money in the pool. Those who guess 3 amounts correct (a 1:8000 chance) get “the chance” to win a car on stage. So I would say it is not really worth it, but 15 USD do not hurt. It’d just be nice to make the rules more transparent without having to buy in blindly. One thing we loved was the live music! All the bands and musicians were great. The showband was amazing! The music in the schooner bar was also great! Nassau: we did a self guided walking tour which took about 3 hours. We felt like the city mostly lives off tourists, and the traffic is horrible. It was still nice. After that we enjoyed our time on the ship. Embarkation and disembarkation was efficient. We could only get a 1 pm check in time but tried to show up early. There were lines before opening the terminal so we did a walk around the port and came back 15 mins later to walk right on board. The terminal was not busy at all so it was a breeze. We got to reserve all desired shows once on board but forgot there was laser tag, which we had missed. The porters aggressively asked for “a small donation” even before we could grab our wallets. But this is out of the hands of RC. Disembarkation was quick and efficient, with biometric entry. For the last day, I booked the space center transfer. The guide and organisation were great, but we lacked time at the center. We got in at 9.30 and had to be at the bus by 1.30. I barely managed to do the highlights, but I would still consider it worth it. Unfortunately the discount was gone when I booked so it was 199 USD. If there’s a discount I would do it again. We had a great time! While sometimes crowded, there’s enough space to do whatever you like - adrenaline, relaxing, music, entertainment, or get some work done in peace. In our view the cruise line offered a good balance of all of them. The staff seemed well trained, passionate and really did a great job.
On the new Utopia of the Seas℠, you’ll always slay in your weekend stay. From luxurious suites to convenient connecting rooms and value-friendly options, you’ll find the ideal accommodations for everyone in your crew — whether you’re bougie or on a budget.
On Utopia of the Seas℠, no weekend craving goes unsatisfied. Swoon over soul food staples for brunch. Catch dinner and a whoa over Japanese hibachi theatrics. And go all-in on globetrotting with international theme nights at our best, most indulgent buffet ever.
Indulge in an authentic taste of Italy with homemade pastas and Old World-inspired entrees at the newly reimagined Giovanni’s℠ Italian Kitchen. Set out on an epicurean adventure east with exotic Asian flavors and tasty teppanyaki prepared tableside at Izumi. Savor captivating and creative culinary delights designed to spirit you away with every bite at Wonderland Imaginative Cuisine. Or taste your way around the world with global goodness served buffet-style at the Windjammer. From top-notch free cruise dining included in your fare, to specialty cruise restaurants that dish up plenty of delicious flavor, we go bolder than any other cruise line when it comes to the best food onboard.
Don’t just see the world, experience it! Royal Caribbean shore excursions can help you discover even more at each incredible destination.
TIME TO SET A NEW BAR
Step your bar crawl way up, across 23 bottle-popping spot onboard Utopia of the Seas℠. Five live music venues pull out all the stops with chart-toppers night after night. Jaw-droppingly spectacular shows will blow your mind. And you can bet on big-time thrills at two action-packed casinos.
18 Slides
Boost your inner daredevil on 17 adrenaline-pumping slides - onboard and onshore at our award-winning private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay. From the longest, fastest dry slide at sea to the tallest waterslide in North America - adventure is in the fast lane with rushing tides and thrill-inducing slides.
10 Pools
Pool hop till you drop with countless ways to make a splash. Take your pick of ten pools — or try them all on the weekend's splashiest bash. The top deck is popping with two resort style pools or you can keep things low key at the Solarium Pool. Onshore, DJ-spun beats set the vibe at Oasis Lagoon.
7 Beaches
Max-out your beach day with six sun-kissed beaches at our private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay. Amp up the excitement with a pick-up game of volleyball or paddleboarding at South Beach. And level up your lounge game at Coco Beach Club®, with the first overwater cabanas in The Bahamas, and dedicated service as stellar as the views.
There's no better way to excite every member of your family than with a Royal Caribbean cruise vacation. We offer a huge variety of activities onboard and excursions on shore, so you can explore and have fun as a group or break out and do the things you each love most.
Onboard, our Adventure Ocean Youth Program offers adventure (and education) for kids ages 3-17 with different activities and programs for different age groups.
Many of the shore excursions offer the excitement and wonder that appeal to all ages. Be sure to check the descriptions to pick the ones your family will enjoy.
