Cruise Guides

Illustration of the lively pool deck and waterslides on Utopia of the Seas

Utopia of the Seas Weekend Getaway Guide

Leo Sotropa

How to plan the perfect weekend getaway on Utopia of the Seas: making the most of a short Bahamas cruise, the best of the ship, CocoCay, and Orlando.

Illustration of guests boarding Utopia of the Seas on embarkation day

First-Time Cruise on Utopia of the Seas: A Guide

Leo Sotropa

A first-time cruiser's guide to Utopia of the Seas: booking, the Orlando arrival, embarkation, your first hours aboard, dining, and mistakes to avoid.

Illustration of a seasoned cruiser sharing advice beside a deck map on Utopia of the Seas

Utopia of the Seas Tips: 20 Insider Secrets

Leo Sotropa

Insider Utopia of the Seas tips: what to book early, beating the lines on a short cruise, dining and packing tricks, and the mistakes first-timers make.

Illustration of Perfect Day at CocoCay with beaches and a lagoon near Utopia of the Seas

Utopia of the Seas: The Short Bahamas Cruise Guide

Leo Sotropa

A guide to Utopia of the Seas' short 3- and 4-night Bahamas cruise from Port Canaveral, with Nassau, Perfect Day at CocoCay, and how to plan a weekend.

Cutaway illustration comparing interior, ocean view, balcony, and suite cabins on Utopia of the Seas

Best Cabins on Utopia of the Seas (and Which to Avoid)

Leo Sotropa

Which cabins on Utopia of the Seas to book and which to avoid for noise, motion, and blocked views, with a deck-by-deck guide for a short cruise.

Illustration of the Royal Promenade and atrium aboard Utopia of the Seas

What to Expect on Utopia of the Seas

Leo Sotropa

What to expect on Utopia of the Seas: the crowds, seven neighborhoods, 40-plus ways to dine and drink, the tallest slide at sea, and a huge CocoCay day.

Illustration of Utopia of the Seas at the pier with travelers looking up at the ship

Utopia of the Seas Cruise Guide: What to Know

Leo Sotropa

A complete guide to Utopia of the Seas, the newest and largest Oasis-class ship, sailing short Bahamas getaways from Port Canaveral near Orlando.

Illustration of guests walking up the gangway to board Legend of the Seas on embarkation day

First-Time Cruise on Legend of the Seas: A Guide

Leo Sotropa

A first-time cruiser's guide to Legend of the Seas: choosing a season, booking, getting to the port, embarkation, dining, packing, and mistakes to avoid.

Illustration of a seasoned cruiser sharing advice with a guest beside a large deck map on Legend of the Seas

Legend of the Seas Tips: 22 Insider Secrets

Leo Sotropa

Insider Legend of the Seas tips: what to book early, beating the lines, dining, packing for the Med vs the Caribbean, and the mistakes first-timers make.

Illustration of a port seen from Legend of the Seas, with a gangway down to the quay

Legend of the Seas Ports and Best Shore Excursions

Leo Sotropa

Legend of the Seas ports and shore excursions: what to do in Barcelona, Rome, Naples, CocoCay, Jamaica, Curacao, and Aruba across both seasons, plus tips.