When I first laid eyes on Utopia of the Seas almost eight months ago, the ship was in its early stages of construction at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. In the past, the Royal Caribbean ship was simply a phrazle plain surface covered in scaffolding and netting, with areas of light blue paint scattered around the outside surface.

Upon boarding the 2,834-cabin yacht in Florida last week, Utopia of the Seas was vibrant and lively, with an abundance of color and music, with a significant focus on the music. Prior to my arrival, the rhythms were resounding loudly, with music echoing throughout the balloon-adorned terminal throughout the boarding process. This prompted me to inquire with the check-in agent whether she had brought earplugs. "I will sail next," she said.

Royal Caribbean refers to Utopia of the Seas as "the World's Biggest Weekend," offering continuous festivities on three- and four-night trips to the Bahamas departing from Port Canaveral, located near Orlando. We enthusiastically celebrated on a preview cruise, which included a ceremony when godmother Meghan Trainor officially named the ship.