twangster Posted May 31, 2023 Report Share Posted May 31, 2023 Deck plans leaked at CC https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2843213-utopia-of-the-seas-blocks-are-in-the-house/?do=findComment&comment=65474549 AlmondFarmer and DanielMallorca85 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumlee2028 Posted May 31, 2023 Report Share Posted May 31, 2023 Looks like Bionic Bar is now "Pesky Parrot" and Izumi is in Central Park. Giovannis moved to replace Wonderland. Otherwise pretty much like Wonder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted May 31, 2023 Report Share Posted May 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, Plumlee2028 said: Looks like Bionic Bar is now "Pesky Parrot" and Izumi is in Central Park. Giovannis moved to replace Wonderland. Otherwise pretty much like Wonder. Immersive Dining Experience that Matt has referenced. Pool Side Food TrucK cruisellama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 Getting rid of the bionic bar and Wonderland would be great improvements. MarcBerger, Al Miller, AandD and 12 others 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwest Cruiser Posted June 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 Looks like the Ultimate Panoramic Suites are also going on her like on the AMPED Oasis. DanielMallorca85 and asquared17 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonOasis Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 Agreed its pass time for Bi 9 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Getting rid of the bionic bar and Wonderland would be great improvements. Agreed it is pass time for bionic bar to go. While I've enjoy a few meals at Wonderland that space which is humongous could be put to better use as Giovanni's. DanielMallorca85 and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 Ready to book ... just waiting on the window OCSC Mike, JasonOasis, DanielMallorca85 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 Just now, jticarruthers said: Ready to book ... just waiting on the window Me too!!! Hubby credit card is burning a hole in my purse. Wait, I have to get a new purse too. DanielMallorca85, DDaley, OCSC Mike and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 19 minutes ago, jticarruthers said: Ready to book ... just waiting on the window ...and the price. DanielMallorca85, Montemy2419 and Sweety 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJRanch Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 Looks like only one flow rider The Crown and Anchor Life and DanielMallorca85 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 1 hour ago, KJRanch said: Looks like only one flow rider Since Wonder only has one and Utopia is the second in this version that was expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 23 hours ago, OCSC Mike said: ...and the price. True ... figured that would come with the booking window though DanielMallorca85 and Sweety 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonOasis Posted June 3, 2023 Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 This has nothing to do directly with Utopia but I just noticed that for the month of June and July Royal will have 2 Oasis Class ships in port at Port Canaveral, both Wonder and Oasis. Oasis arrival is 1pm and it is a port of call while Wonder of course is returning to its homeport. I'm wondering what berth will Oasis use? Also it is possible going forward for Royal to actually have 2 Oasis Class ships (Wonder and Utopia) homeporting at Port Carnaveral on the exact same day? Does Port Carnaveral have the resources that would allow for 2 Oasis Class ships to homeport and deal with all the craziness that comes along with turn around day not to mention all the other ships that homeport there as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted June 3, 2023 Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 4 hours ago, JasonOasis said: This has nothing to do directly with Utopia but I just noticed that for the month of June and July Royal will have 2 Oasis Class ships in port at Port Canaveral, both Wonder and Oasis. Oasis arrival is 1pm and it is a port of call while Wonder of course is returning to its homeport. I'm wondering what berth will Oasis use? Also it is possible going forward for Royal to actually have 2 Oasis Class ships (Wonder and Utopia) homeporting at Port Carnaveral on the exact same day? Does Port Carnaveral have the resources that would allow for 2 Oasis Class ships to homeport and deal with all the craziness that comes along with turn around day not to mention all the other ships that homeport there as well? For a visiting OA ship from Bayonne that doesn't require a full size terminal with space for luggage and parking. She can use a couple of different terminals for a day visit. Oasis class routinely stops at ports of calls with no terminal such as Cozumel, CocoCay, Labadee, etc. For a day port of call stop a ship can use almost any berth. Long term Port Canaveral is adding a new cruise terminal announced a few weeks ago. https://www.wesh.com/article/port-canaveral-expansion-cruise-terminal/43715177 JasonOasis and DanielMallorca85 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted June 3, 2023 Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 no vintages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted June 8, 2023 Report Share Posted June 8, 2023 On 6/3/2023 at 7:42 PM, asquared17 said: no vintages Second floor of Giovannis maybe? Like where the Wonderland bar is on Wonder? DanielMallorca85 and asquared17 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted June 8, 2023 Report Share Posted June 8, 2023 No vintages on Wonder so not expected on Utopia. I suspect they are moving beyond this partnership arrangement like so many other partnerships. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted June 9, 2023 Report Share Posted June 9, 2023 4 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: Second floor of Giovannis maybe? Like where the Wonderland bar is on Wonder? I would guess Giovanni’s Wine Bar will be where Wonderland bar was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmondFarmer Posted June 9, 2023 Report Share Posted June 9, 2023 Maybe inside the Pearl asquared17 and DanielMallorca85 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted June 9, 2023 Report Share Posted June 9, 2023 Next Wednesday June 14 they just scheduled one of those periodic travel agent Vicki Freed coffee chats with Michael Bayley. There is potential for a Utopia announcement. Keep an eye out for a test load. DanielMallorca85, Jill, Cactus527 and 9 others 8 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielMallorca85 Posted June 11, 2023 Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 https://www.cruisehive.com/crane-falls-at-popular-cruise-ship-construction-shipyard/103573?utm_source=Cruise+Hive+Newsletter&utm_campaign=f26a25be45-CHV_RSS_News_InstantUpdates&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e04b47b456-f26a25be45-666094315&fbclid=IwAR1zqoGp9UwlsTR_M3wandCbe4f7E9aWXFnRjcc8clpWva43Hb5e6EGxvao TessFromFlorida 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Alt Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 On 6/9/2023 at 11:18 AM, twangster said: Next Wednesday June 14 they just scheduled one of those periodic travel agent Vicki Freed coffee chats with Michael Bayley. There is potential for a Utopia announcement. Keep an eye out for a test load. I heard a rumor that theyre going to open reservations for Utopia next week???? Or maybe something along that line as part of the announcement? PPPJJ-GCVAB and OCSC Mike 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 11 minutes ago, D Alt said: I heard a rumor that theyre going to open reservations for Utopia next week???? Or maybe something along that line as part of the announcement? I had just heard June... and half of June is about gone so shouldn't be much longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted June 14, 2023 Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 Test load on website AlmondFarmer, Sweety, TessFromFlorida and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishRobbie Posted June 14, 2023 Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 2 hours ago, twangster said: Test load on website Let's just say there's a discrepancy in pricing depending on where you are in the world. Have attached screenshot of the same cruise from Royal's Australian booking engine. AUD converted to USD, an interior is $766.93, Outside View is $834.62, Balcony is $949.69 and the cheapest suite is 2425.33. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottD Posted June 14, 2023 Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 When I try a search, I can click on Utopia...and it says "1 result found" but nothing actually pops up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RafaellaCG Posted June 14, 2023 Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 3 hours ago, ScottishRobbie said: Let's just say there's a discrepancy in pricing depending on where you are in the world. Have attached screenshot of the same cruise from Royal's Australian booking engine. AUD converted to USD, an interior is $766.93, Outside View is $834.62, Balcony is $949.69 and the cheapest suite is 2425.33. Australia prices include gratuity and the taxes might be different too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted June 14, 2023 Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 2 hours ago, ScottD said: When I try a search, I can click on Utopia...and it says "1 result found" but nothing actually pops up. The test must be over. All traces are gone. PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted June 14, 2023 Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 5 hours ago, ScottishRobbie said: Let's just say there's a discrepancy in pricing depending on where you are in the world. Have attached screenshot of the same cruise from Royal's Australian booking engine. AUD converted to USD, an interior is $766.93, Outside View is $834.62, Balcony is $949.69 and the cheapest suite is 2425.33. If you compare other Nov. 2024 sail dates on other ships how do they convert? Maybe because it was a test for a few hours that applied a crazy exchange rate to discourage booking attempts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted June 14, 2023 Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 8 hours ago, twangster said: Test load on website Pretty decent prices I must say. We’re booked on one of Allure’s first sailings out of PC and paying $2452 for 4 night ocean balcony. I booked back in January PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted June 14, 2023 Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 38 minutes ago, Jill said: Pretty decent prices I must say. We’re booked on one of Allure’s first sailings out of PC and paying $2452 for 4 night ocean balcony. I booked back in January All things considered it didn't appear to be too bad versus expectations. For two guests a 4V Interior on Utopia was $1,089.50 versus Allure 4V interior same week $931.08. That's not a bad new ship premium for an entry level cabin. Faced with that difference I think a number of people would book Utopia. For a 4D ocean view balcony it would be $1,618.50 on Utopia versus $1,360.08 on Allure based on today's Allure pricing for the same week to the same destinations. That's $258 more for a brand new ship in the most popular balcony category. Not bad at all. PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted June 14, 2023 Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 When can we book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted June 14, 2023 Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 Compared to the deck plans leaked earlier on CC they cleaned up the deck plans a bit, removing venue names, for last night's test. Deck 3 Deck 4 Deck 5 Deck 6 Deck 7 Deck 8 Deck 9 Deck 10 Deck 11 Deck 12 Deck 14 Deck 15 Deck 16 Deck 17 Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted June 14, 2023 Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 23 minutes ago, Sweety said: When can we book? There is a travel agent call later today. I'm assuming it will be announced today. PPPJJ-GCVAB and Sweety 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted June 14, 2023 Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, twangster said: There is a travel agent call later today. I'm assuming that will be announced today. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisellama Posted June 14, 2023 Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 On 5/31/2023 at 5:59 PM, Plumlee2028 said: Looks like Bionic Bar is now "Pesky Parrot" and Izumi is in Central Park. Giovannis moved to replace Wonderland. Otherwise pretty much like Wonder. Always thought the bionic bar was a waste of space. Interesting to watch once, but too slow from ordering to delivery. FloatyBoaty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noitsnotatuba Posted June 14, 2023 Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 7 hours ago, twangster said: There is a travel agent call later today. I'm assuming it will be announced today. Nothing was announced in the TA call today but I'm hearing rumors that booking will open on the 20th. PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted June 15, 2023 Report Share Posted June 15, 2023 5 hours ago, noitsnotatuba said: Nothing was announced in the TA call today but I'm hearing rumors that booking will open on the 20th. Time will tell. I'm sure they want to get it right and not do what some other cruise lines do by cancelling early cruises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted June 15, 2023 Report Share Posted June 15, 2023 The countdown will hit zero at 10am et on Tuesday 6/20. Sweety 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted June 15, 2023 Report Share Posted June 15, 2023 I am super out of the Utopia loop, work is nuts, June is such a crazy month for me always I can barely keep up with the news. Quick question, is Utopia likely doing the 3/4 night runs on Fridays/Mondays? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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