Royal Caribbean has revealed it will operate three and four-night Caribbean sailings on new ship Utopia of the Seas.

From July 2024, the ship will sail from Port Canaveral, Florida, and visit Perfect Day at CocoCay – Royal Caribbean’s private island in the Bahamas – including the new adults-only Hideaway Beach, opening in early 2024.

Utopia of the Seas will feature a number of “firsts and reimagined experiences”, the line said, such as a new Caribbean tiki bar, a “first-of-its-kind immersive dining experience”, and the longest dry slide at sea.

Bookings open on 23 June, while Crown & Anchor Society loyalty members can book on from 22 June.

Royal Caribbean combines ‘best of the best’

Royal Caribbean International president and CEO Michael Bayley said: “Vacationers are looking to make every moment count by celebrating and recharging with their friends and family, and Utopia of the Seas makes all that possible in more ways than one.

“With the variety of dining, bars, pools, entertainment and thrills that make Oasis-class ships revolutionary and the experiences to match on our private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay, we’ve combined the best of the best to create the world’s biggest weekend for everyone.”

Utopia of the Seas will be the first Oasis-class ship to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), and the cruise line’s second LNG ship overall, following Icon of the Seas.