05/17/2025
🚢✨ Next stop on my trip recap: boarding Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas for what’s been dubbed the World’s Largest Weekend—and let me tell you, it delivered. 🎉
I set sail with about 30 fellow Share the Magic Travel agents, and we kicked things off the right way… with the Deluxe Beverage Package in hand. 🍹 First stop? The ship’s lively tiki bar, The Pesky Parrot—the perfect place to raise a glass and toast to adventure. (Fun fact: Utopia has over 20 bars and lounges onboard, so you’ll never go thirsty! 🍸)
Next, we explored the Boardwalk area—such a fun space filled with arcade games, shops, a Johnny Rockets Diner, and yes, even a carousel. And you know we had to hop on for a quick ride. 🎠
After that, we escaped to the peaceful adults-only Solarium to grab lunch and relax until our rooms were ready. This is when I snuck away for the ultimate indulgence: a 2-hour deep tissue massage. 💆♀️ It was everything and then some. If you’re cruising soon—treat yourself. Your body (and mood) will thank you.
Later, I rejoined the crew for dinner in the Main Dining Room, followed by an ice-skating show called Youtopia that was stunning—so much talent and energy on that ice! ❄️⛸️
To cap off the night, we wandered the ship some more and stumbled into my new favorite spot: The Mason Jar. Southern vibes, amazing food, and cocktails that are chef’s kiss. My personal fave? The Apple Pie Old Fashioned—served with an actual apple turnover. 🥧 Other standout sips included the Mint Julep, The Stubborn Mule, Far From Manhattan, and the Mississippi Moonlight.
🍽️🍸🎶 From spa time to sips to skating shows, it was the perfect kickoff to an unforgettable weekend!