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Utopia of the Seas hosts Port Canaveral party ahead of maiden sailing

Royal Caribbean International’s newest ship Utopia of the Seas threw a shipshape summer party in Florida with Godmother singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor entertaining more than 4,000 revellers on board before sailing for the first time on 19 July 2024.

Royal Caribbean International’s newest ship Utopia of the Seas threw a shipshape summer party in Florida with Godmother singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor entertaining more than 4,000 revellers on board before sailing for the first time on 19 July 2024.

Utopia of the Seas arrived in Port Canaveral (Orlando) on 11 July, marking the run-up to her debut with the official naming event with Godmother Meghan Trainor and the launch party on 16 July 2024.

Trainor was then joined by Rev Run (Run DMC) and DJ Ruckus on the turntables in the AquaTheater for a live performance.

The Grammy-winning popstar will also perform a live onboard concert during the first three-night getaway while the ship is at RCI’s private island Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Utopia of the Seas naming ceremony in the AquaTheater.
Utopia of the Seas naming ceremony in the AquaTheater.
Crowd shot of people at ship party on board.
Partygoers watch Meghan Trainor perform in the ship’s AquaTheater.

Trainor said: “Becoming Utopia’s Godmother and being here for this incredible celebration with Royal Caribbean is a dream come true.”

“From performing on a breathtaking stage while we’re 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 really is the ultimate short getaway.”

Aerialist on board Utopia of the Seas' naming ceremony
DJ, aerial performances and more mark the official debut of RCI’s newest ship.
Dancers and performers at the AquaTheater on board Utopia of the Seas.
Dancers and performers at the AquaTheater.

Utopia of the Seas offers three-night weekend getaways and four-night weekday getaways to Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau in the Bahamas.

Utopia aims to bring “big weekend energy to every day of the week” with more than 40 drink, dining and partying options; two casinos and thrilling experiences such as the longest dry slide at sea plus exclusive entertainment.

Royal Caribbean International President & CEO Michael Bayley added: “Every day on Utopia will feel like the weekend. The unmatched energy and ways to make 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.”

For more info, head to royalcaribbean.com