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Plans to transfer ''Majesty of the Seas'' to Pullmantur in 2016 had been announced on November 21, 2014, however in July 2015, Royal Caribbean reversed those plans, instead stating that ''Majesty of the Seas'' would stay with Royal Caribbean International.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pullmanturcruises.co.uk/blog/majesty-of-the-seas-pullmantur|title=Why Majesty of the Seas is Perfect for Pullmantur|work=Pullmantur Cruises|publisher=Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd|date=February 23, 2015|accessdate=30 March 2016}}</ref> |
Plans to transfer ''Majesty of the Seas'' to Pullmantur in 2016 had been announced on November 21, 2014, however in July 2015, Royal Caribbean reversed those plans, instead stating that ''Majesty of the Seas'' would stay with Royal Caribbean International.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pullmanturcruises.co.uk/blog/majesty-of-the-seas-pullmantur|title=Why Majesty of the Seas is Perfect for Pullmantur|work=Pullmantur Cruises|publisher=Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd|date=February 23, 2015|accessdate=30 March 2016}}</ref> |
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==Areas of operation== |
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==Itineraries== |
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Throughout her service ''Majesty of the Seas'' has operated from various home ports in the United States cruising to Caribbean destinations. |
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''Majesty of the Seas'' is routinely used by [[Royal Caribbean International|Royal Caribbean]] on a 7-day cycle that includes two weekly voyages. Four night cruises operate every Monday through Friday from the Port of [[Miami]], stopping at [[Nassau, Bahamas|Nassau]], [[Coco Cay]] (a private island owned by [[Royal Caribbean International|Royal Caribbean]]), and [[Key West]]. A three-night cruise follows to Nassau and Coco Cay only each weekend. However, this 7 day cycle is no longer used, the updated itinerary is below |
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==Facilities== |
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From 2011 to 2014, the Majesty of the Seas was the location of the annually held [[70000 Tons of Metal]] Festival. The festival sailed from Miami to a different Caribbean destination each year before returning to Miami after four nights. For the 2015 festival, Royal Caribbean's ''[[Liberty of the Seas]]'' will hold the event rather than the Majesty. |
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On May 16, 2016, ''Majesty of the Seas'' relocated to Port Canaveral now operating a new 7-day cycle with four night cruises sailing every Monday through Friday, stopping at [[Nassau, Bahamas|Nassau]], [[Coco Cay]] (a private island owned by [[Royal Caribbean International|Royal Caribbean]]), and one day at sea. A three-night cruise follows to Nassau and Coco Cay only each weekend. |
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On January 12, 2007, ''Majesty of the Seas'' entered a 4-week dry-dock period where she underwent a multimillion-dollar refurbishment of the pool decks, all public areas, restaurants, shops, centrum and cabins. |
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| ⚫ | ''Majesty of the Seas'' entered dry-dock after her April 29, 2016 cruise to receive several upgrades, a children's water play area, a poolside movie screen, and modifications to the casino.<ref name=retention>{{cite web|url=http://www.rclcorporate.com/investors/press-releases/press-release/id/666/|title=Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. - Press Releases|work=rclcorporate.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/ships/class/ship/home.do?shipCode=MJ|title=Majesty of the Seas - Royal Caribbean International|work=royalcaribbean.com}}</ref> |
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On May 9, 2018, Majesty of the Seas relocated to Tampa, Fl and began 4/5/5 day operations, that include the Western Caribbean, and Cuba. |
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''Majesty of the Seas'' is scheduled for another dry-dock on January 24, 2018. The dry-dock is expected to be complete on February 4, 2018. |
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==Features== |
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In June 2012, Royal Caribbean in conjunction with the Coca-Cola Company installed special fountain drink dispensers for use with the unlimited soft drink program on board the ship.<ref name=freestyle>{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140915090344/http://www.royalcaribbean.com/connect/blog/coca-cola-and-royal-caribbean-introduce-freestyle-machines-onboard/ |archive-date=15 September 2014 |url=http://www.royalcaribbean.com/connect/blog/coca-cola-and-royal-caribbean-introduce-freestyle-machines-onboard/#more-4971 |title=Coca-Cola® and Royal Caribbean Introduce Freestyle Machines Onboard |last=Midyette |first=Bob |date=July 13, 2012 |website=RoyalCaribbean.com |accessdate=January 31, 2014 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> |
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On January 12, 2007, ''Majesty of the Seas'' entered a 4-week dry-dock period where she underwent a multimillion-dollar refurbishment of the pool decks, all public areas, restaurants, shops, centrums, and cabins. Additions include Johnny Rockets, The Compass Deli, Seattle's Best Coffee, Freeze ice cream, cabins, Boleros (Latin night club), and other [[Royal Caribbean International|Royal Caribbean]] Amenities. ''Majesty of the Seas'' is scheduled for another dry-dock on January 24, 2018. The dry-dock is expected to be complete on February 4, 2018. |
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| ⚫ | ''Majesty of the Seas'' entered dry-dock after her April 29, 2016 cruise to receive several upgrades, a children's water play area, a poolside movie screen, and |
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==Scale model== |
==Scale model== |
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A 1/8th scale model of the ''Majesty of the Seas'' was built in [[Morsbach]], by François Zanella. The [[Majesty of the Seas (mini)]] was launched in 2005. She does river cruises in and around Paris. |
A 1/8th scale model of the ''Majesty of the Seas'' was built in [[Morsbach]], by François Zanella. The [[Majesty of the Seas (mini)]] was launched in 2005. She does river cruises in and around Paris. |
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==Gallery== |
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File:Majesty of The Seas Pool Deck.jpg|The ship's pool deck at sunset |
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File:Majesty of The Seas Atrium.jpg|The atrium as viewed from deck 6 |
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File:Majesty of The Seas Windjammer.jpg|The Windjammer, the main [[buffet]] dining hall of the ship, on deck 11, as viewed from deck 12 |
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File:Majesty of the Seas from the aft while anchored in Coco Cay.jpg|''Majesty of the Seas'' from the aft while anchored at [[Coco Cay]], [[Bahamas]]. The rock climbing wall is prominent behind the [[Viking Crown Lounge]]. |
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File:MonarchMajesty.JPG|''Majesty of the Seas'' and sister ship [[MS Monarch of the Seas|''Monarch of the Seas'']] |
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</gallery> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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 Majesty of the Seas anchored off Coco Cay in 2009
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| History | |
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| Name | Majesty of the Seas |
| Owner | Royal Caribbean International |
| Port of registry | list error: <br /> list (help) 1992–2005: Oslo,  Norway2005–Present: Nassau,  Bahamas |
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique (St. Nazaire, France) |
| Launched | 1992 |
| Christened | Queen Sonja of Norway |
| Completed | 26 April 1992 |
| Maiden voyage | 4 April 1992 |
| In service | 1992–present |
| Refit | 12 January 2007 |
| Homeport | Port Everglades, Florida |
| Identification |
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| Status | In service as of 2018 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Sovereign-class cruise ship |
| Tonnage | 73,941 GT |
| Length | 880 ft (268.22 m) |
| Beam | 106 ft (32.31 m) |
| Draught | 28 ft (8.53 m) |
| Decks | 13 passenger decks |
| Speed | 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph) |
| Capacity | 2,744 passengers |
| Crew | 833 |
Majesty of the Seas is a Sovereign-class cruise ship owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd and operated by Royal Caribbean International. She was built at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyards in Saint-Nazaire, France, and placed in service on April 26, 1992. Her Godmother is Queen Sonja of Norway.
Plans to transfer Majesty of the Seas to Pullmantur in 2016 had been announced on November 21, 2014, however in July 2015, Royal Caribbean reversed those plans, instead stating that Majesty of the Seas would stay with Royal Caribbean International.[1]
Areas of operation
Throughout her service Majesty of the Seas has operated from various home ports in the United States cruising to Caribbean destinations.
Facilities
The ship has a casino and 11 passenger elevators, two of which are glass-walled, various bars, two swimming pools, four hot tubs, a basketball court, and a rock climbing wall. The ship has 2,384 double occupancy and 346 triple-quad occupancy cabins.
Refurbishment
On January 12, 2007, Majesty of the Seas entered a 4-week dry-dock period where she underwent a multimillion-dollar refurbishment of the pool decks, all public areas, restaurants, shops, centrum and cabins.
Majesty of the Seas entered dry-dock after her April 29, 2016 cruise to receive several upgrades, a children's water play area, a poolside movie screen, and modifications to the casino.[2][3]
Majesty of the Seas is scheduled for another dry-dock on January 24, 2018. The dry-dock is expected to be complete on February 4, 2018.
Scale model
A 1/8th scale model of the Majesty of the Seas was built in Morsbach, by François Zanella. The Majesty of the Seas (mini) was launched in 2005. She does river cruises in and around Paris.
References
- ^ "Why Majesty of the Seas is Perfect for Pullmantur". Pullmantur Cruises. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. February 23, 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- ^ "Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. - Press Releases". rclcorporate.com.
- ^ "Majesty of the Seas - Royal Caribbean International". royalcaribbean.com.
External links
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