Does Utopia Live up to THE HYPE? First Impressions of Royal's Newest Mega-Ship - Honest Review!

I like the elevator concept a lot. I just got off the MSC Seascape and they have them. You need to press the floor for as many times as the number of people with you. On at least a couple of occasions the door opened up for me to get in to a designated elevator and it was chock-full of people traveling together. I had to put in my floor again after the doors closed. If you press the button for a particular floor once but there are four people with you, the elevator thinks there's only one person waiting.

that elevator system is also on the new Carnival ships (Carnival Horizon and newer)

The first time we saw the upgraded elevators is when MSC's World Europa came on-line. So amazing!

Never thought I would be able to compare a cruise review to the cruise itself. But since I was on that cruise too, I can say the biggest differences were: - for me the cabin was a spectacular upgrade from past experiences (I also had a balcony) but my past experience is all in much older ships. - I didn’t think the food at Windjammers was great. Definitely edible, but not as good as I expected. I think the review is spot on. Thanks for all your hard work!

How fun to have the opportunity to see a ship that new!

Maybe run the Railway experience at additional hours, brunch, matinee, early and then late dinner. Adjust number of offerings based on number that sign up

We noticed how loud it was on Symphony, 5 years ago, compared to the Royal cruises we had been on 2007-2011. The pool band was always loud, but this time, everything felt loud. The ship was packed to max.

Good morning from Newfoundland!

Thanks Morgan we are looking at that now for a quick get away.

Hi Morgan. I was on your sailing. I really wanted to do the Utopia Railroad. I was told they only book online to half and the rest onboard. About an hr after boarding I remembered and headed over to the Train. I was able to book 2 for that night. Any other night they said I would be waitlisted. They may have had openings for 4. Several talked to were able to book onboard on day one. I loved it! Had to remind myself I was on a ship.

All great information. Thank you Morgan ❤

The folding beer pong table with a RC logo made me laugh! Definitely not what I would've expected on a new ship. But overall it looks like it slightly enhances the previous Oasis ships.

Awesome! Thanks for doing this. Thumbs up X2.

I so agree about Wonderland. The food was average at best.

They have those elevators on the MSC Seashore too. They are really great.

... did it again... :) Morning Morgan! Entertainment Bubble Gum!! Railroad Experience... with such limited availability, they should conduct a lottery for the seats.

I went on a ship tour of MSC Seascape and it has smart elevators, too.

Enjoyed your ship review. Morgan. We have seen the elevators at Holiday Inn in downtown Seattle.

How fun to be invited by your friend. It is an incredible looking ship but not what I am looking for at all. I agree with you about the railroad restaurant/show. Too small a venue for the number of cruisers onboard. Yes...that was a camera on the edge of your balcony. My daughter cruised on an older NCL ship in April in a family style cabin (slept 5) and was really annoyed about the curtain not being there. The track was there, but the curtain was absent. Was challenging for the kids trying to get dressed etc.

Wow! Excellent vlog with so much insight! You really do have your finger on the pulse of cruisers! You covered so much in a short time and then promised more later! Did you sleep at all on this cruise?