Looking for that perfect piece for the study? The On-Board Gallery Curator will present exhibitions by regional artists representing the art scene where you’re currently traveling as well as pedigreed leaders in the fields of sculpture, painting, photography, and jewelry design. Fine examples of tribal and primitive art plus precious antiques will round out the offerings. This rotating collection on Deck 6 will complement selected pieces on permanent display. Regular lectures and hands-on lessons will further bring the world of art to life aboard ship.
Medi’s advance scouts will search out biking and hiking trails ashore, scuba diving opportunities, fishing boats, horseback riding, match race sailing, golf at the world’s finest courses, whitewater rafting, hot air ballooning, jet skiing, skiing, and kayaking. Enjoy these shoreside adventures with friends as well as local residents and guides. On board, the drop-down Marina on Deck 4 is ideal for zodiacs, sailing and banana boat rides. Plus there’s a walking track, pools, putting green, paddle tennis, multi-deck waterslide, complete gym, aerobic classes and fitness instruction to keep you toned and healthy. Residents can enjoy privacy in The Club, a residents-only venue complete with its own gym and swimming pool.
As the view from your home on the seas changes, so do your opportunities for adventure. Hot air ballooning over Cappadocchia’s rock fairy chimneys. Meditating at an ancient Bhutan temple. Heli-skiing in South America. A candlelight dinner in Kenya’s Masai Mara. Utopia’s team of travel specialists will pave the way for you and an intimate group of friends for whatever your pleasure will be, from silver-service dinners in the gated estates of regional power players to road rallies in legitimate race cars. Simply make your wishes known.
Ladies and gentlemen, please be seated in MÊDI’s 525-seat theater located in the Saga Lounge on Deck 5. Attend a film festival on board hosted by the screen’s finest directors and actors who will answer questions and share behind-the-scenes stories. Famous musicians and productions await your attendance. You need only put on your evening finery. The conductor is ready. Lights dimmed, please.
Jazz combos and pianists will provide an intimate evening on board in Utopia’s lounges, featuring the Saga Lounge on Deck 5 and the Viking Lounge on Deck 14. Acclaimed soloists will add their own magic, often fresh from appearances in New York, London, or Paris. Flashing lights and pulsating disco rhythms cut through the night until dawn in the hottest nightclub on the seas, located on Deck 5. Your table is reserved.
Monte Carlo, Vegas, Macau. Why not test your luck instead, with a stroll to Utopia’s casino on Deck 5. Ladies and gentlemen, it’ll be just that easy to place your bets! Croupiers will spin roulette wheels as manicured hands stack chips in a flash. Nearby, a shooter rolls the dice in a hot game of craps. Blackjack dealers test the skills of those giving this game a go. And a lucky lady shouts “Banco” wagering it all in Baccarat in one of the gaming rooms. Good luck.
Take a journey through time. Through a series of on-board discussions accompanied by trips ashore to select museums and galleries, the Resident Art Historian will bring art alive for novice learners as well as those with a passion for collecting world masterpieces to display in either their shipboard home or their on-shore residence. The Resident Art Historian will assist in authenticating pieces and introducing the serious collector to the finest examples for purchase or simple appreciation.
Children are an important part of our lives. They bring joy and wonder as we explore the world often serving as the bridge between cultures. On board in the Youth Center on Deck 5, Youth Counselors will provide the younger members of the community with a range of activities including crafts, swimming, matinees, picnics, reading time, and more. Shoreside, they’ll have an opportunity to interact with local children and share this wonderment as they learn about other nations, their cultures, and lifestyles. Their individual journals will be a narrative of their adventures.