We just got off the Utopia of the Seas at Port Canaveral on Friday, 7/25. The 4 night cruise met our expectations and we are excited to return to the ship, having scheduled a few Utopias over the next few months. Highlights of this cruise included:
- Opening night Production Show “All In!” This high energy production kept us engaged from start to finish (just 45 minutes), and looking forward to seeing it again. That’s a rare endorsement from someone who does not watch any movies a second time. The music was upbeat, somewhat familiar rock/pop songs, featuring a few soloists and nearly two dozen dancers.
- Music at multiple venues, including a country trio in the Mason Jar restaurant/bar, guitar and vocal artist at the Bell & Barley pub, jazz band in Central Park.
- Lunch at “Hooked.” We will splurge for one premium meal per cruise, and Hooked is a favorite. The lobster and steak combo was superb. Note that lunch is about half the price of dinner ($20 to $25 each).
- The newly expanded non-smoking casino option offered a more enjoyable experience to make our ‘donations.’