Royal Caribbean just launched the world's largest cruise ship and its next giant vessel is only months away. See the upcoming Utopia of the Seas. (2024)

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Utopia won’t be part of Royal Caribbean's new Icon class, which includes the cruise line’s recently launched Icon of the Seas.

Instead, the upcoming floating resort would join Royal Caribbean's previous Oasis class — the same group as the runner-up in the world's largest cruise ship competition, Wonder of the Seas.

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The Oasis class includes some of the world’s largest cruise vessels.

But Utopia won't outgrow its enormous predecessor.

Icon is 1,198 feet long, 20 decks tall, and weighs 250,800 gross-tons. Utopia is set to be 10 feet stubbier, two decks shorter, and 13,940 gross-tons lighter.

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Despite this slightly smaller size, Royal Caribbean still plans to pack the 211-foot-wide Utopia with kid-friendly activities.

Why have one pool when you can have five? The cruise line says it's adding five swimming holes, eight hot tubs, and three water slides to the upcoming vessel.

While not family-friendly, gamblers will be overjoyed to see two casinos, totaling more than 370 slot machines, in the plans. Because what's a cruise vacation without spending more money than you anticipated?

Cruisers who’ve sailed on Wonder of the Seas might recognize some of Utopia’s planned amenities, like the Ultimate Abyss slide and a carousel.

Guests who are quickly bored of the pool could instead spend their afternoons ziplining, laser tagging, escape room-ing, and rock climbing.

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The youngest travelers could frolic around Splashaway Bay, the children’s water playground.

Meanwhile, their parents could grab a bite at what Royal Caribbean is calling a “poolside food truck.”

We doubt it’ll drive too far.

Like most cruise ships, the Solarium will serve as these parents’ adult-only haven when they need some time by a pool and away from their nagging children.

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Fan-favorite AquaTheater would also make an appearance on Utopia, giving cruisers a unique show of swimmers, divers, slackliners, and acrobats.

The cruise ship's ice skating rink would also host shows. As would the more traditional theater, which plans to put on Broadway-esque performances.

If it counts, the karaoke bar could be as entertaining as these formal venues.

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Of the ship’s over 20 dining venues, less than half will be complimentary. But don't worry — the soft serve station is included.

Specialty options, including on-land classics like Starbucks and Johnny Rockets, will cost travelers extra. The same goes for fun beverages at the more than 20 bars and lounges.

Tired of traveling by sea? Eat dinner on a train instead.

Royal Caribbean hasn't revealed much about the new Royal Railway restaurant but said the dining experience will use tech "to travel to any place and time."

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Izumi, Royal Caribbean's sushi and teppanyaki restaurant, isn’t new.

But the one on Utopia will debut an additional "omakase-inspired" menu, according to the cruise operator.

Travelers on the go can instead indulge in takeout sushi at Izumi’s grab-and-go window, a concept first introduced on Icon of the Seas.

The upcoming mega ship’s three-night cruises currently start at $481 per person

Utopia's 2024 and 2025 itineraries will soon sail from Port Canaveral — just outside Orlando — to Nassau, Bahamas, and Royal Caribbean’s private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay.

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Utopia’s short itineraries contrast against Icon of the Sea’s week-long inaugural sailings this year.

But that's the point: Utopia's itineraries were designed to target travelers craving a fast getaway."

Royal Caribbean has noticed an "exponential rise" in quick weekend vacations while more companies have implemented return-to-office mandates, a spokesperson told Business Insider.