BronzeQT

This is my 3rd RCI cruise and, honestly, after IofS in March, and swearing we would never cruise RCI again after this one, this little rusty ship may have changed my mind.

 

Granted, it's only day 2 and there have been some bumps in the sea, but the crew have been amazing. I've been sitting on the pool deck for the last 6 hours and I haven't waited long for a drink and the live band has been fantastic. Dinner last night was the best we've experienced in a RCI dining room and the mood is really relaxing, exactly what I needed this cruise.

 

I didn't even bat an eye when a carnival ship passed us by. Maybe I'm just the type to live the older smaller ships on any line, but so far, newly refurbished Majesty is doing ok.

We were on this sailing as well and I wholeheartedly agree with you! Having previously sailed on the Disney Dream several years ago as my most recent cruise experience, I was so nervous about sailing this older ship and being on the first sailing out of dry dock. I quickly learned that my fears were unwarranted. The Majesty was clean, most everything was in working order, the service was impeccable, the entertainment was pretty good, and the food in the MDR was the best I've had on a cruise ship. Not to mention, it was the smoothest sailing I've ever had. I could barely feel any motion!!! We were so pleased with our cruise vacation on the Majesty!

What's the cost for the Mexican?

Hubby and I were on the first sailing post dry dock. We ate at the Mexican spot one night. I believe it was $18 per person...It was hardly worth that, in my opinion. It wasn't horrible food but I've had a lot better for a lot cheaper. However, they did serve decent portions for the price, as I recall.

This was a new one

 

 

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Oh my! That is DEFINITELY a new one! How original...WOW!

3...it's time to see what the refurbished Majesty is all about!

I *think* I got a couple last summer on Radiance in Alaska, but honestly I couldn't tell you.

 

TBH, I don't give a rat's patootie about if my cabin steward can fold towels into animals. I'd rather they take the time to ensure that the cabin is cleaned and so forth.

 

(Though I do know of at least one case (BEFORE the crew member attacked the woman on HAL - and this story didn't even happen on HAL) where a towel monkey resulted in a call to guest services to have security come up to the cabin in question as "There is someone else in my cabin!!" The security guard dispatched had a hard time keeping a straight face when he turned on the light and saw what it was. Yep - the woman hadn't even bothered to turn on the light. AND it was a towel monkey. So I guess they can be good for funny stories at least.)

THIS MADE ME LITERALLY LAUGH OUT LOUD! I guess it takes all kinds to make the world go 'round. Not to get too off topic though: tell me more about the crew member attacking a passenger, I must have missed that one. Back on topic: It's news to me that they've cut back on the towel animals but then I haven't cruised in a few years. I hope we get a couple of cool towel animals on our sailing leaving in a few days because it will Hubby's first cruise so I'd like him to have the experience.

Marc has promised on his page that the ship would be ready for Monday.

 

The pics are a few days old now... and from other drydock pictures it is amazing how slow things go, and the last few days everything comes together quickly.

 

Now, being put back together and working are 2 different things ;) Often after drydock some of the areas that had work done are still being worked on a bit.

Good point! I have no idea now why I was so excited to be on the first sailing after drydock. I never really considered that the ship wouldn't be in 100% working order by then. I guess this cruise will serve as a lesson for the future. Regardless, I plan to enjoy this well-deserved break from every day life.

Those are great pics. Thanks for posting. I hope the ship will be ready for us on Monday...doesn't look very promising...