Port Canaveral hosts ‘Wave Out’ to celebrate Utopia of the Seas’ maiden voyage

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By Gene Saladna

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — The world’s second-largest cruise ship will leave Port Canaveral on Friday afternoon, setting sail on its first voyage with paying passengers.

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Channel 9 got a sneak peek at Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas earlier this month.

The massive ship features more than 40 restaurants, bars and lounges, five swimming pools, and much more.

SEE: Utopia of the Seas sails into Port Canaveral

Utopia of the Seas can also hold more than 5,600 passengers.

The community is invited to attend a special sendoff event for the cruise ship Friday.

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Utopia of the Seas Arrives at Port Canaveral Utopia of the Seas Arrives at Port Canaveral

Utopia of the Seas Arrives at Port Canaveral Utopia of the Seas Arrives at Port Canaveral

Utopia of the Seas Arrives at Port Canaveral Utopia of the Seas Arrives at Port Canaveral

Utopia of the Seas Arrives at Port Canaveral Utopia of the Seas Arrives at Port Canaveral

Utopia of the Seas Arrives at Port Canaveral Utopia of the Seas Arrives at Port Canaveral

Utopia of the Seas Arrives at Port Canaveral Utopia of the Seas Arrives at Port Canaveral

Utopia of the Seas Arrives at Port Canaveral Utopia of the Seas Arrives at Port Canaveral

Utopia of the Seas Arrives at Port Canaveral Utopia of the Seas Arrives at Port Canaveral

Utopia of the Seas Arrives at Port Canaveral Utopia of the Seas Arrives at Port Canaveral

Utopia of the Seas The world's second largest cruise ship sailed in to Port Canaveral on July 11, 2024. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)

Utopia of the Seas (Royal Caribbean International)

Utopia of the Seas (Royal Caribbean International)

Utopia of the Seas (Royal Caribbean International)

Utopia of the Seas Royal Caribbean International shared photos on social media of Utopia of the Seas floating for the first time at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. (Royal Caribbean International)

Utopia of the Seas (Royal Caribbean International)

Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International announced Tuesday that Utopia of the Seas will sail year-round out of Port Canaveral beginning July 2024. (Royal Caribbean International)

The “World’s Biggest Wave Out” will allow folks to bid “Bon Voyage” to Utopia and her passengers as she sails out of port.

The event runs from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Jetty Park.

Organizers said land guests can enjoy a party featuring giveaways, food and music.

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Channel 9′s Melonie Holt will be live at Port Canaveral for Utopia of the Seas’ maiden voyage to bring you the moment it sets sail.

Be sure to watch Eyewitness News at 5.

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