Royal Caribbean’s Utopia Visits Nassau Cruise Port for the First Time
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Nassau Cruise Port (NCP) welcomed Royal Caribbean International’s “Utopia of the Seas” on its inaugural call on July 21, as announced in a press release.
The newly-entered service vessel was greeted with lively celebrations, including live music, trivia games, and a customized photo booth for passengers.
“The arrival of ‘Utopia of the Seas’ created an incredible buzz here because of the significance of this unique event to our community,” said Mike Maura, CEO of Nassau Cruise Port.
“This Oasis-class ship, dedicated to the Bahamas, means potentially 16,000 passengers are coming straight to Nassau each week, pouring into our economy. This is a call to action for entrepreneurs and business owners to get creative with their products, services, and brands to share our Bahamian culture, history, identity, and experiences. This will not only allow us to sustain the increase in passengers but also increase those numbers and expand to other islands in The Bahamas,” he added.
On the day of Utopia of the Seas’ arrival, Nassau saw over 26,000 cruise passengers, thanks to six vessels docking at the port.
In addition to the “Utopia of the Seas,” the cruise terminal also hosted the “Carnival Conquest,” the “Carnival Sunshine,” the “Carnival Freedom,” the “Disney Fantasy,” and the “Allure of the Seas.”
Guests from all ships were invited to join the welcome event, which featured performances by two bands from Falcon Entertainment playing live in the Port Plaza, and DJ Kenny spinning tracks in the Port Marketplace.
The NCP team also organized Bahamian trivia games with prizes curated from port vendors and Authentically Bahamian luxury brands.
Passengers could also capture the moment with photos at the colorful Focus 360 Photo Booth, which included branded “Utopia” pier signage and a custom step-in photo frame.
The festivities concluded with a Bahamian concert at the amphitheater, sponsored by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism. The concert featured performances by DMac, Funky D, Nishie LS, and more, backed by Shad Collie and the VIPs.
“Even though the weather tried to dampen the mood, it didn’t stop the show at Nassau Cruise Port,” said Shawn Gomez, Marketing & Communications Manager of Nassau Cruise Port.
“We love to go the extra mile to celebrate grand achievements in the Bahamian cruise sector. It’s one of the reasons why NCP is nominated for the best Arrivals Terminal in the Caribbean. Nassau Cruise Port is not just a port; it’s an experience.”
With “Utopia of the Seas” now making regular calls to Nassau, the island is set for a significant boost in tourism and economic activity, according to NCP.
