Nvtitan89 Posted March 28, 2013 #1 Share Posted March 28, 2013 After over 21 years of service, Monarch of the Seas will embark on her final voyage within the Royal Caribbean fleet tomorrow. Here is to the good times aboard the old gal and to bright future for her successor, the beautiful Enchantment of the Seas. With mixed feelings, farewell Monarch of the Seas! :)/:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpiers Posted March 28, 2013 #2 Share Posted March 28, 2013 She's a great ship for a 3 to 4 day cruise. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired LEO Posted March 28, 2013 #3 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Tune into the web cam tomorrow and give her the final send off that she deserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand isle joe Posted March 28, 2013 #4 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Are they going to schuttle her to make an artifical diving reef? Now THAT would be cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneputt18 Posted March 28, 2013 #5 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Are they going to schuttle her to make an artifical diving reef? Now THAT would be cool. She's getting a makeover and will be sailing with RCCL Pullmantur line. (Cater to spanish cruisers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmp.dll Posted March 28, 2013 #6 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Are they going to schuttle her to make an artifical diving reef? Now THAT would be cool. Not sure if you are serious, but Monarch is going to be painted and transfered to Pullmantur Cruises. I believe she is going to be based out of Curacao. There was a thread I think yesterday or two days ago with a photoshopped picture of her in Pullmantur colors, and she looked really good I thought. Edit - looks like I got beat by like 2 mins lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted March 28, 2013 #7 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Other than small cabins, Monarch and Majesty are fine ships! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryano Posted March 28, 2013 #8 Share Posted March 28, 2013 My first RCI cruise! Im sure some will be glad to see her go while others, including myself, will miss her. Farewell Monarch of the Seas, Farewell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzerci Posted March 28, 2013 #9 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I'm glad that she is being phased out since she really can't compare to today's Royal Caribbean ships, but it's always sad to see an old ship go. Farewell Monarch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoosh21 Posted March 28, 2013 #10 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I'm glad that she is being phased out since she really can't compare to today's Royal Caribbean ships, but it's always sad to see an old ship go. Farewell Monarch! Between the small cabins, and the fuel efficiency issues and outdated drive system, she just can't keep up, but I am glad I got to sail on her. I would like to get to go on the Majesty before she leaves as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Ariel Posted March 28, 2013 #11 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Sailed on her twice. For my honeymoon 11 years ago and for my oldest son's first cruise. She's still got life in her but doesn't fit into RCI's fleet any longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCI Cruisers 004 Posted March 28, 2013 #12 Share Posted March 28, 2013 So long Monarch. We had a lot of fun on you ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNV-IT!!! Posted March 28, 2013 #13 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Love majesty. Never made it on monarch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctcruiser1721 Posted March 28, 2013 #14 Share Posted March 28, 2013 She was my first and you never forget your first... Good times, fond memories. Fare thee well, Monarch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand isle joe Posted March 28, 2013 #15 Share Posted March 28, 2013 She's getting a makeover and will be sailing with RCCL Pullmantur line. (Cater to spanish cruisers) Oh...thanks for that info......but watching them sink those ships is pretty cool IMO.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolsticeAZ Posted March 28, 2013 #16 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Monarch was my first cruise as well...the one that got me hooked way too many years ago to admit here. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbuenger Posted March 28, 2013 #17 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Sad to see her go, I enjoyed my 1st cruise on Monarch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2GACruisers Posted March 28, 2013 #18 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Great little ship, she was our introduction to cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted March 28, 2013 #19 Share Posted March 28, 2013 She was our first RCI ship. I was as impressed with Monarch back in 1993 as I was with the Allure in 2011. Both were absolutely amazing at the time they were built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labeachcomber Posted March 28, 2013 #20 Share Posted March 28, 2013 My first cruise as well. 1994 7 day Southern Caribbean. My parents, brother, and I - all four of us in an inside cabin with the two pulldown beds. And we thought it was heaven. We thought it was a gigantic ship and so luxurious. I still have some old video of my brother and I doing a complete walkthrough of the ship and excitedly describing everything there was to do. How things have changed in just twenty years. So long, Monarch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj25 Posted March 29, 2013 #21 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I know our first ship was Carnival Fantasy...and yes we had 5 of us in our room...can't think how did we ever fit in this room... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milhouse0506 Posted March 29, 2013 #22 Share Posted March 29, 2013 We just started cruising and we're going on the Majesty next month, we wanted to experience this class before its gone! Also noticed that the Monarch is now off the website. With all the problems their website seems to have, they sure are quick to remove Monarch off the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj25 Posted March 29, 2013 #23 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I hate to see all the smaller ships going away. I guess I may not think this or...may think it more yet after we try the Allure for the first time in Oct. I know we did the last sailing with the Empress ...it was one of the best cruises we ever had! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFL Cruiser Posted March 29, 2013 #24 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I will always have a soft spot in my heart for her...our first cruise was on her and she is the ship that got me hooked on cruising and RCCL. Farewell Monarch, and I wish you a great new life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F27TW Posted March 29, 2013 #25 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Even though the Monarch is considered old by RCCL (and cruise critic) standards, she is far and away such a pretty and dignified looking ship. Always loved the lines of that ship .. particularly the stern that was reminiscent of the SS Normandie (built by the same shipyard in France). Even though relegated to the 3 and 4 night cruises toward the end, she was still so much classier looking than the Carnival equivalents that do these same itineraries. To see Monarch/Majesty next to those ghetto barge looking Carnival Sensation/Ecstasy boats .. it pretty much told the whole story! Sad that they are outliving her in Port Canaveral. We got to sail on Monarch twice .. sure wish we got one more chance. Might be time to do a Majesty trip before its too late! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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