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Item: Utopia of the Seas
Rating: 5
Author: ThaOne

Utopia of the Seas Cruise Review

ThaOne

Contributor Level: Second Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 3

Helpful Votes: 20

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

3 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 27, 2024

Ship: Utopia of the Seas

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 30 days ago

Review summary

Strong party vibe for ALL ages (definitely family friendly). Spacious & aesthetically appealing. A lot to do in a limited amount of time, but I enjoyed trying!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

In spite of the havoc & delays caused by Hurricane Helene, the embarkation process was a breeze. The port did not open until 2:30 pm and we boarded the ship within 15 minutes. Please Note - we parked at the pier, arriving shortly after 2 pm.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Very happy to report I noticed major improvements with the food (options & taste) since I sailed on the Wonder of the Seas (December 22’).

Main Dining Room

5 out of 5

First choice for breakfast / brunch!

Solarium Bistro

5 out of 5

Quaint.

Pesky Parrot

5 out of 5

Absolute laid back, Caribbean vibe.

Windjammer Cafe

5 out of 5

Set up like the Windjammer on Wonder of the Seas with the wrap around seating - nice & spacious.

Sorrento’s Pizza

5 out of 5

Always fresh. No long waits.

Royal Railway – Utopia Station

5 out of 5

Trust the waiter & their recommendations! On point with each course! Definitely an experience!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Pool Deck

5 out of 5

It’s a party!

Music Hall

5 out of 5

A total vibe! Our stateroom was on the same floor but we had no issues with the weekend events going on, in our stateroom or even walking to the stateroom.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Friendly, engaging and inclusive in all venues!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

3 days is definitely toooooo short. 4 days isn’t that long either but it’s longer than 3! The option to combine a 3 & 4 day sailing is available for those who really want to experience the ship & don’t care about repeating the itinerary.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

The process for self service guests is usually straightforward and smooth - my expectations were met.

Traveler Photos

5 Comments

ThaOne 30 days ago

Thank You! 2 other notable mentions….. A). There’s limited seating at the Royal Railway & it sells out quickly. I happened to catch an opening. My friend did not. B). The shows book up quickly online, but if you go to the ‘Box Office’ once on board, they do their best to accommodate you & your schedule. As well as provide alternate options. The staff was extremely cool & engaging.

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TiffyTaffy 30 days ago

Glad you had a wonderful time!

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HeavySeas 30 days ago

Awesome......thanks for sharing your cruise experience and glad you enjoyed your cruise

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cruising2004 30 days ago

Glad you had a wonderful cruise! Thank you for your detailed review.

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Gwbigdog 30 days ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us

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Great getaway!!!