Port Canaveral Officially Welcomes Utopia of the Sea

Port Canaveral has officially welcomed Royal Caribbean International’s newest ship, Utopia of the Seas, designed for the ultimate short getaway. This ship offers unique 3-night weekend and 4-night weekday cruises, including a visit to the award-winning private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.

“Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas is one of the most anticipated new cruise ships in the industry,” said Capt. John Murray, Port Canaveral CEO. “We’re excited to support the demand for short itineraries and provide high-quality experiences from our port.”

Royal Caribbean International’s Utopia of the Seas Arrives at Port Canaveral — Port Canaveral CEO Capt. John Murray (right), Canaveral Port Authority Commission Vice Chair Wayne Justice (left) and Utopia of the Seas Captain Gus Andersson exchanged commemorative plaques during a ceremony to acknowledge the ship’s historic arrival at Port Canaveral.
*(Photo: Canaveral Port Authority)*

To honor the ship’s arrival, Capt. Murray presented Utopia’s Capt. Gus Andersson and crew with a commemorative plaque.

A New Era for Port Canaveral

With Utopia of the Seas joining the fleet, Port Canaveral now hosts two of the world’s largest cruise ships. Utopia joins Wonder of the Seas and Adventure of the Seas, with Voyager of the Seas arriving on November 26. Port Canaveral has expanded parking at Cruise Terminal 1 by 1,000 spaces to accommodate the increased traffic.

Ultimate Onboard Experience

Built in Saint-Nazaire, France, Utopia of the Seas offers more than 40 dining, drinking, and entertainment venues across eight themed neighborhoods. Highlights include:

FlowRider Surf Simulator
10-Story Zip Line
The Ultimate Abyss: The longest dry slide at sea

Get ready for an unforgettable journey aboard Utopia of the Seas from Port Canaveral, whether for a quick weekend escape or a mid-week adventure. Bon voyage!

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