Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas has reached a major construction milestone. This all new Oasis Class ship had it’s keel-laying ceremony for the first LNG-powered ship in the class. The ceremony took place at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. This big bold new ship is set to debut in spring 2024.
The keel laying for Utopia of the Seas represents the first milestone of an incredible ship and the next step toward a bolder, thrilling future for Royal Caribbean and vacations. Utopia’s debut in 2024, on the heels of Icon of the Seas setting sail in fall 2023, will build on a new, exciting chapter that is set to redefine family vacations and getaways for all ages in ways we’ll soon reveal.
Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean International
During the ceremony, the working teams watched newly minted coins placed on the ship’s first 948-ton steel block. This longstanding maritime tradition calls for coins representing Royal Caribbean and Chantiers de l’Atlantique, to bring luck during the construction process and while the ship is at sea.
Today, we are celebrating with Royal Caribbean International an important tradition and milestone for Utopia of the Seas. The construction of Utopia is an exciting opportunity for the Chantiers de l’Atlantique teams that are aiming to make this cruise ship one of the most environmentally friendly ships in the world equipped with new generation dual-fuel engines.
Laurent Castaing, General Manager of Chantiers de l’Atlantique
This ship will be Royal Caribbean’s second ship to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), and advance Royal Caribbean’s commitment to the environment. Stay tuned as we continue to learn more about Utopia of the Seas as it gets ready to set sail in 2024.
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