Second Largest Cruise Ship Ever Built is Ready to Sail!

Cruise news today. Royal Caribbean's next ship, Utopia of the Seas, left the shipyard on Sunday to crew up and take on provisions for its transatlantic voyage. Port Tampa Bay is moving forward with its plans for a fourth cruise terminal to boost its cruise business and support downtown development. Princess Cruises is hosting a special Love Boat-themed cruise featuring the original cast members from the popular 1970s TV show. Cruise line stocks for CCL, RCL, NCLH, and VIK.

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[paulntpa]

Morning Doug, Tampa here. It's sad that we are being overwhelmed by MEGA ships, and the smaller ships that some of us like, will be obsolete. I think it will be sad when these MEGA ships will not be allowed to dock, because of environmental issues, or like Tampa, (and Jax) they will not be able to sail under out bridges. Happy Monday and sail safe !

[larryk.watson]

I Too love the intimate feel of the smaller ships.. this MEGA ship building is enough already!!! Geesh

[eminiarvii]

Hi Doug…yes the love boat started me on this 50 year journey of cruising, would go but i have this 21 day transatlantic on the Sun in2025 and i am pinching my pennies😂 Have a great day🚢

[BillCeller-gpmk]

I remember the first time I cruised and how mad I got at The Love Boat because they misled me as to how big a cabin was 🤣🤣. The ones on the show were huge!

[TheRiverPirate]

Have a great week, Doug! Utopia of the Seas seems to be ahead of schedule coming to Port Canaveral! The "Love Boat" Princess cruise looks to be neat idea with original cast members onboard! Of course, I would be insistent that they wear the original crew outfits from the show when onboard! 😂 Imagine sitting at the bar and Isaac serves you a cocktail!

[gregmctevia]

Another super cruiser on the way. Looks like cruising is catching on as a vacation choice in a big way. Great report, Doug.

[markt.]

Mornin' Doug! Perhaps I'm a cynic, but I thought it was odd RCCL's new ship was dedicated to three and four night cruises... until you mentioned each cruise includes a day at Perfect Day. That schedule doubles the opportunity for guest private island spending. I suspect that's going to be ok with a lot of cruisers and really ok with investors.

[SeaLegJourneys]

Smart move for Tampa! Thanks Doug, happy Monday!

[TripReviews]

Love Boat reruns 24 hours a day. Talk about hell on earth!

[stevelavergne]

It would make more sense to have the Love Boat cruise go to the Mexican Riviera since that's where the ship went during the series.

[kathyjeffrey]

Morning Doug
New Cruise ships new ports
Lol love boat cool
Ty for your updates .Have a wonderful Momday 😊

[laurenschenck]

Yay! So excited for Utopia of the seas! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[georgemaltese]

I grew up watching Love Boat, would love to have been on that cruise! Wonder if Charo will be there? Thanks Doug!

[laurenschenck]

Nice job Tampa bay for building another fourth crusie terminal! 😀💙

[kellymarroquin]

Yes I’m on that sailing will send pics then woo hoo so excited

[MichelleAlexandria-EM]

I priced a 4 night cruise on Utopia earlier this year and RCL is out of their minds and out of control. It was $4, 300 for a Solo in a Balcony. That didn't include gratuities or all the other extra bs you get like WiFi, Excursions, etc.

[kendrac.]

Off subject, but there is currently a Covid-19 outbreak on the Carnival Mardi Gras. Me and my friends tested positive and it was confirmed the day after embarkation that following Monday 25 people tested positive and Carnival did not report it. Can you please gets the news out ASAP!

[laurenschenck]

Princess cruises love boat that is amazing how fun! ❤😊❤😊❤

[andrewsabol]

Good morning Doug Thanks for the updates 👍

[anthonylagano]

Good grief …the Love Boat theme playing during the entire voyage …I’d rather jump overboard lol 😎😎😎