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Royal Caribbean and Meghan Trainor celebrated the arrival of Utopia of the Seas with a grand party in Port Canaveral
Royal Caribbean International and GRAMMY-winning singer and songwriter Meghan Trainor hosted the party of the summer for the new Utopia of the Seas in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida. This spectacular event marked the beginning of the short getaway season, which officially starts on Friday, July 19, with 3-night weekend and 4-night weekday escapes to Royal Caribbean's award-winning private destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay, and Nassau in The Bahamas.
Royal Caribbean International and Meghan Trainor celebrated the arrival of Utopia of the Seas with a grand party in Port Canaveral. Trainor, the godmother of the new ship, led the christening event on board, with over 4,000 guests in attendance, including the legendary Rev Run and DJ Ruckus, along with Royal Caribbean crew members and executives.
The celebration was a special occasion to honor the people and work behind Utopia and the vibrant energy this new offering brings. Trainor, known for her hit "All About That Bass," took the stage at the iconic open-air AquaTheater to bless the ship, its crew, and the millions of passengers who will enjoy Utopia in the coming years. The event reached its peak when Trainor performed live for the audience, including more than 50 of her fans selected from over 20,000 entrants in a contest to attend.
The welcome party marked the start of a 3-night celebration and cruise featuring a series of events, including a live concert by Trainor at Perfect Day at CocoCay. "Being Utopia’s godmother and being here for this incredible celebration with Royal Caribbean is a dream come true," said Meghan Trainor. "From performing on a breathtaking stage in the middle of the ocean to having my fans here to sing and dance with me, and experiencing it all with my family, Utopia truly is the ultimate short getaway. I'm so honored to be part of the memories so many will make here."
This event sets the stage for vacations on Utopia, where friends and families can create more memories on a short getaway than ever before. Utopia offers more than 40 options for dining, drinking, and partying, including exclusive parties, two casinos, and the innovative immersive dining experience Royal Railway - Utopia Station. Additionally, it features numerous pools, stunning shows in the air, on ice, water, and stage, and much more.
"We set out to create a utopian playground at sea that offers the perfect short getaway and ultimate vacation," said Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group. "I am immensely proud of our dream team that turned this vision into reality. Utopia of the Seas embodies our commitment to push boundaries and deliver the best vacation experiences responsibly."
The festive vibes of Utopia extend to Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. This private island boasts 14 water slides, the largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean and The Bahamas, the newly opened adults-only oasis Hideaway Beach, featuring a private beach, pools, bars and food, exclusive cabanas, and a live DJ.
"Every day on Utopia will feel like the weekend. The unmatched energy and ways to create memories – between the pools, thrills, and more, and our award-winning Perfect Day at CocoCay – will bring friends and families together on a short getaway like never before," said Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International. "This epic party, the vacation of celebrations, is just getting started!"
Starting Friday, travelers can explore Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau, Bahamas, on one of Utopia's 3-night weekend and 4-night weekday escapes. This ultimate short getaway will offer a variety of experiences, from more than 40 options for dining, drinking, and partying, to two casinos and the first immersive dining train car, Royal Railway - Utopia Station, plus numerous pools, thrilling adventures, and top-notch entertainment in the air, on ice, water, and stage.