Everybody waved bye-bye as almost 1,000 people gathered
Friday for a mass cruise-related send-off. They bid “Bon Voyage” to Royal
Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas as she embarked on her first revenue sailing
from Port Canaveral.
“The World’s Biggest Wave Out” party was hosted by the Port
for the local community, campground guests and beachgoers to enjoy a festive,
family-fun afternoon with a DJ, bubble machine, fun giveaways, and homemade ice
cream and hot dogs provided by local vendors.
A special parade of ships included Carnival Cruise Line’s
Glory, Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas, and Disney Cruise Line’s Wish.
The brand-new Utopia of the Seas was led out of Port by the Brevard County
Sheriff’s Marine Unit, Canaveral Fire Rescue’s Fireboat 2 with her impressive
water cannon display and flanked by two of the Port’s resident tugs.
“Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas is one of the most
anticipated new cruise ships in the industry,” said Capt. John Murray, Port
Canaveral CEO. “We’re proud to be Royal Caribbean’s partner for this industry
first experience and excited to support the strong market demand for short
itineraries.”
“Our team is ready and committed to providing high-quality
experiences to help all cruise guests launch their memorable journeys from our
Port,” Murray continued.
Port Canaveral is homeport for two of the three largest
ships in the world. With Utopia’s arrival, she joins Royal Caribbean
International’s sister ships, Wonder of the Seas and Adventure of the Seas.
A fourth Royal Caribbean ship, Voyager of the Seas, will
homeport at Port Canaveral beginning in November 2026.
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