Neesa Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 Lots of dining open for our Utopia sailing but I can't find a tentative menu or a way to book this immersive experience. Any idea? Cost? Royal Railway is not on my cruise planner, does anyone have it yet? @Matt @Sharla @AshleyDillo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 Not seeing it in any of the 4 Utopia sailings we have booked. Neesa and Snotarni 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK2793 Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 On 2/17/2024 at 2:36 PM, Neesa said: Lots of dining open for our Utopia sailing but I can't find a tentative menu or a way to book this immersive experience. Any idea? Cost? Royal Railway is not on my cruise planner, does anyone have it yet? @Matt @Sharla @AshleyDillo We have both Labor Day weekend and Columbus Day weekend booked and both of those only show the same picture you posted. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey79 Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 I’m curious on the “western” theme as well as the pricing. Hopefully, it’s not gimmicky. I wouldn’t be surprised if pricing wasn’t around the cost of ESC on Icon. I’m hoping it’s not but I wouldn’t be shocked at all. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mperkins6 Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 I’m going in September also. Hopefully they’ll start railway reservations soon! I think it’s going to be incredibly popular and making a reservation will be difficult at best. The only solution I can see will be to check frequently and make your reservation as soon as it becomes available. If RC makes a general notification of reservations availability, there will be a great rush to book and it’ll fill up in minutes LOL. Good luck to all of us! Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey79 Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 Just wanting to say the only “new” thing I’ve heard is it’ll be 48 seats per meal. That may be public knowledge by this point but I did get that from the Genie last week. No word on pricing yet. PPPJJ-GCVAB and Neesa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxrunner Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 Hoping the pricing will be more along the lines of specialty dinning not the Empire or Chef's Table level. We just had an opportunity for a very nice wine all included dinner at one of our favorite local restaurants. The problem was the price at $250 for a couple, we did attend when it was $150 a couple. When on the cruise I also factor in that we have paid $20ish each as part of our cruise fare. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlena Posted April 2 Report Share Posted April 2 Wondering if the 4 dollar signs indicate anything. How many do most specialty restaurants have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted April 2 Author Report Share Posted April 2 @Marlena I believe that means PRICEY! Super expensive, top dollar, prepare yourself for the worst!!! I jest, but definitely the highest pricing of the specialties. DDaley, foxrunner, OCSC Mike and 4 others 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted April 3 Report Share Posted April 3 i just figured it was utopia’s version of the empire supper club. looking forward to seeing more about this concept! WAAAYTOOO, Neesa and foxrunner 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey79 Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 Since we’re all still wondering what exactly they’re going to end up doing with this concept, I’ve been playing what’s the menu going to be with my wife. The European version seems a bit straight forward. Pick a dish from each country you’re traveling thru with a drink pairing. However, “western” is more intriguing to me. Personally, I’m leaning towards a wild game centered menu with bison, rabbit, venison dishes and most likely a Waygu or similar steak option. Something similar to what would might have been available on a luxury dining car in the late 1800s traveling cross country. Neesa and Sweety 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted April 6 Report Share Posted April 6 I envisioned it something like this NYC restaurant..the Journey 360 part. https://journeyexperience.nyc/ Neesa and PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottD Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 On 4/5/2024 at 8:28 PM, AshleyDillo said: I envisioned it something like this NYC restaurant..the Journey 360 part. https://journeyexperience.nyc/ Also, like Princess 360 dining experience... https://www.princess.com/en-us/ships-and-experience/onboard-experience/360-experience Neesa and AshleyDillo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in me Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 Would love to know pricing for Jan 31 - Utopia sailing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryansox Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 2 hours ago, Kid in me said: Would love to know pricing for Jan 31 - Utopia sailing 96 days until the first public sailing of Utopia, I would think we would be getting an official announcement soon and the bookings will go live on the affected sailings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert_Noelle Posted April 23 Report Share Posted April 23 I am on the first sailing (Jul 19) and there are no bookings available yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jscott24 Posted April 23 Report Share Posted April 23 104 days until we sail and it is not available for me either, can't wait to see what it offers menu and price wise. I did notice that on the app it only has two $$ like all the other specialty dining. PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General350 Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 Booked on 8/12 sailing and customer service swears it will be available soon to book - though they can't give an exact date. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 5 hours ago, General350 said: they can't give an exact date Shocker. If they gave you a date, I wouldn't trust it anyway. As a general rule, if you're waiting for anything to open (besides check-in), I'd just keep checking as often as possible. PPPJJ-GCVAB, Neesa and Doug_Texas 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey79 Posted May 13 Report Share Posted May 13 Just posting a non update. lol Just got off the phone with CS and there is still no pricing or availability and they could not/ would not even attempt to say when it would open up. They did say that the earlier cruise dates will have visibility first when it does become available. Since my b2b is in October, I’ll be checking here for updates now. Neesa and SplashOfWater 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SplashOfWater Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 We're still waiting too. We have several Utopia sailings booked, our first on July 22nd. I wish there was more info on the menu, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_Texas Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 This waiting process is exactly what happened on inaugural Icon sailing with Empire Supper Club. The blog had a number of users flag it the moment it opened up and I booked the same day. Keep a daily eye on the blog, sign up for thread notifications, and check cruise planner (web) often. SplashOfWater 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey79 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 How close to the inaugural sailing did ESC info drop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 I wonder if Nick Weir's departure will impact the timeline for this. If I'm not mistaken his team plays apart in this dining tech just as it did on X with Le Petit Chef. Neesa and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butchera Posted Wednesday at 05:58 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 05:58 PM Saw something yesterday on Facebook (take it with a large grain of salt....) The railway will be similar to the ESC. 48 seats with two seating per night. Starting out with the Western theme. Cost will be $150 - 200. Waiting to see what actually happens. Neesa, SplashOfWater and WAAAYTOOO 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted Wednesday at 08:03 PM Author Report Share Posted Wednesday at 08:03 PM While it was something I was interested in experiencing IF it's that costly it would sadly be a hard no for us. I hope this is incorrect but honestly wouldn't be surprised. Oh man, possibly priced out....hum, maybe I could write a song? OCSC Mike and SplashOfWater 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted Wednesday at 11:01 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 11:01 PM 2 hours ago, Neesa said: While it was something I was interested in experiencing IF it's that costly it would sadly be a hard no for us. I hope this is incorrect but honestly wouldn't be surprised. Oh man, possibly priced out....hum, maybe I could write a song? I’m thinking of using NextCruise OBC for a star cruise hoping star does maybe something. Otherwise I agree. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SplashOfWater Posted Thursday at 01:39 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 01:39 PM That pricing would be a no for us too. And if the dress code requires jackets for men, that would definitely be a "no" from my husband! Neesa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted Thursday at 01:45 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 01:45 PM 5 minutes ago, SplashOfWater said: That pricing would be a no for us too. And if the dress code requires jackets for men, that would definitely be a "no" from my husband! I would have to agree... with both of you, lol. Neesa and SplashOfWater 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted Thursday at 07:34 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 07:34 PM I’m right with you! Nope Neesa, OCSC Mike and SplashOfWater 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey79 Posted Friday at 12:28 AM Report Share Posted Friday at 12:28 AM Ok, I’m trying to be open minded on what might be the worst possible route they could go on what’s been marketed as The Ultimate Weekend. Hey let’s go party and then dress to the nines to go eat at this one place that costs 3 or 4x everywhere else on the boat. That menu better be amazing and not a high end Taste of Royal (looking right at you Chefs Table). They have a chance with me on the following conditions: they actually try with the menu/drink pairing, no dang jackets (I decided against it for CT so I’m not going to willingly wear it on Thomas the Train. Last and the only non-negotiable one is this western theme better not be Wild West. If I see one Sheriff Andy I’m out. Neesa, CruzOnBye and SplashOfWater 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted Friday at 12:49 AM Author Report Share Posted Friday at 12:49 AM OMG, Thomas the train and Sheriff Andy! Thanks your post made my night!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General350 Posted Sunday at 07:16 PM Report Share Posted Sunday at 07:16 PM I had one customer service rep tell me they thought the reservations would open 30 days prior to sailing, like entertainment. WAAAYTOOO, Smokey79 and Neesa 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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