Royal Caribbean wants you to cruise with its CEO on its newest cruise ship.
While sailing on this year's President's Cruise, Royal Caribbean announced the date and cruise ship for the next annual event.
While onboard the 2024 President's Cruise sailing through the Western Mediterranean, Royal Caribbean International President and CEO Michael Bayley announced the 2025 President's Cruise will be held on Utopia of the Seas on the September 22, 2025 sailing.
This is a 4-night cruise that departs Port Canaveral, Florida and visits Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau, Bahamas.
The past two cruises have been held on Oasis Class ships. The 2023 President's Cruise was on Allure of the Seas, while this year's is on Oasis of the Seas.
Selecting Utopia brings the event back to the United States, and it celebrates onboard the cruise line's new focal point for attracting new cruisers.
Guests onboard the 2022 President's Cruise sailed to Alaska aboard Ovation of the Seas.
The 2020 President's Cruise, which was a European cruise onboard Allure of the Seas, was canceled due to the global cruise shutdown during the pandemic, and a 2021 cruise was never scheduled.
What is a President's Cruise?
A Royal Caribbean President's Cruise is an annual sailing hosted by Michael Bayley, the President and CEO of Royal Caribbean.
Anyone is eligible to attend, meaning you don't have to hold a certain status within the Crown & Anchor Society. It's a great opportunity for Royal Caribbean fans to sail together with exclusive merchandise and special events.
The 2023 President's Cruise included a live performance by the ten-time Grammy winner Chaka Khan, while this year's cruise brought the '80s band Culture Club onboard.
Additionally, there are tons of surprises and commemorative opportunities for those onboard. Since Mr. Bayley is onboard, it's common for some of the most loyal cruises to want to join, making President's Cruises somewhat of a reunion.
"The annual President’s Cruise is one of the most spectacular Royal Caribbean adventures. Set sail with President & CEO Michael Bayley on a special voyage filled with surprises and unique moments at every turn," says the Royal Caribbean website.
"We’re talking celebrity guest entertainment, customized shore excursions, exclusive parties, unforgettable events and so much more. No matter where in the world the President’s Cruise takes you, once-in-a-lifetime memories are always on the itinerary."
What to expect on Utopia of the Seas
The choice of Utopia of the Seas coincides with a couple of initiatives for Royal Caribbean.
First and foremost, Utopia is a brand new ship and the President's Cruise is an opportunity to show off what Utopia offers and what makes this ship stand out from the fleet.
Utopia is all about a fun time, and it boasts more than 40 ways to dine, drink and celebrate.
This particular sailing will also occur once the new beach club opens in Nassau, Bahamas. Royal Beach Club at Paradise Island is a brand new concept, where Royal Caribbean passengers have the choice to purchase admission to a limited-access beach club located on Paradise Island.
The 17 acre property is meant to be a private oasis exclusive for Royal Caribbean, and it will open in summer 2025.
The sailing will also include a visit to Perfect Day at CocoCay, which essentially sets up this President's Cruise to encompass a few of the cruise line's crown jewels in one sailing.
