Welcome to Utopia: Miami-St. Thomas Cruise and Music Festival Announced For Carnival 2024

On Monday night, in between the energetic rhythms and melodies of Karnage, Jougo, and Super Trakz, Virgin Islanders and the world learned of the newest wrap-around entertainment experience to hit the Caribbean.

Utopia Carnival Cruise & Festival launched on the Crown Bay port on St. Thomas, which will serve as home to the Norwegian Breakaway as it docks for 5 nights at the height of St. Thomas Carnival 2024.

Prior to arriving in the territory, guests would have spent three nights cruising down from Miami, partying at themed events every evening. Despite being timed to coincide with Carnival festivities on St. Thomas, themed parties at sea and on land will feature artists and DJs from the Virgin Islands, and Caribbean musical heavyweights across genres. Reggae legends Morgan Heritage and dancehall royalty Spice were the headliners announced on Monday night, with heavy hints of a bigger announcement in upcoming weeks.

Local officials at the launch were excited about the new opportunities the cruise presents for entertainment in the territory. Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte welcomed the future guests of the erstwhile floating hotel to participate in Carnival Village activities while docked, and Port Authority director Carlton Dowe welcomed the chance to transform Crown Bay into a nexus of entertainment.