minniemouse27 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 We just booked last week for mid July. This will be our first RCL cruise having cruised on Celebrity (Century), Carnival (Imagination & Sensation), and Disney (Dream) over the last 16 years. We were looking for a short cruise to pair with some time in Central Florida and this 4 day fit the bill. I booked it not really paying attention to the ship and now I realize it is the oldest in the fleet. I'm also having a difficult time finding any good information on it. Everything is about RCL's larger ships and very little is out there about Majesty. We aren't looking to change our reservation...but I would like more information to manage our expectations. Thank you!! Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitsmom Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 The Majesty is scheduled for dry dock and some upgrades soon so hopefully all will be good. We are on your same sailing too! We sailed the MOS years ago and loved her so I am hoping for the same result this time. We will in a Jr Suite for the first time so we are looking forward to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minniemouse27 Posted March 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 The Majesty is scheduled for dry dock and some upgrades soon so hopefully all will be good. We are on your same sailing too! We sailed the MOS years ago and loved her so I am hoping for the same result this time. We will in a Jr Suite for the first time so we are looking forward to that. We are in two adjoining balcony cabins. This is the first cruise were we'll have the kids (10 and 15) in a different cabin. :-) I'm not overly concerned. It is four days, and I'm sure we will have a great time. I'm just a planner and can't find a lot of information. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitsmom Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 This is the first cruise that all 8 of us are going. We have 3 JS side by side. I am looking forward to hearing everyone's reports after dry dock to see just what all is there and the compass for the 4 night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minniemouse27 Posted March 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 I'm wrong...they aren't balcony, just outside cabins. I have a cold that is messing with my brain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 I'd recommend reading a live blog that we featured on the blog a few months ago http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/category/category/majesty-of-the-seas-live-blog Wilson and minniemouse27 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minniemouse27 Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Thanks Matt, that is very helpful. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 I was just on her on in Nov if you have any questions. I think you will find the ship much different from the previous cruises you have taken! That being said, it was a very enjoyable 4 day cruise I did on her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 She is the oldest ship in the Royal Fleet. Built in 1992, Majesty is the last of the Sovereign class vessels in the Royal Caribbean fleet. The first modern megaships, the largest cruise ships built at the time of launch. With features not seen on ships before this: multi-story atriums, glass elevators, and a whole deck of Balcony cabins. She looks much close to a classic ocean liner than the new ships of today. The plan was to take her out of the fleet but many cruisers love this ship and after the retirement was announced Royal back stepped and said they would refurbish and use for short cruises. It is kind of interesting that they are adding the most advance internet system every offered on a cruise ship as part of the makeover. This ship first sailed before we even had internet. Cruises who like a move classic ship will really like Majesty, and with only a few days in the trip you should be able to find things to do. Below is information from one of the press releases for the ship: "Voom, the fastest internet at sea, will be available free and unlimited exclusively for guests on Majesty of the Seas to stay connected, brag about their vacation to friends and family, stream their favorite movies and music, and enjoy popular online video gaming. New features to be introduced on Majesty of the Seas include Splashaway Bay aninteractive aqua park for kids which will feature a vibrant waterscape for kids and toddlers with sea creature water cannons, winding slides, a gigantic drench bucket and a multi-platform jungle-gym to keep everyone entertained for hours. In addition, the pool deck will be revamped and include a new expanded bar area, family-friendly Jacuzzis and a poolside movie screen. An enhanced casino will offer gamers a variety of the latest popular slot machines and table games and suite guests will enjoy exclusive amenities and services as part of a newly enhanced suite program." Jerel and minniemouse27 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Note that they've also back peddled on some of the refurbishment plans, so she won't be getting quite as much as initially thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minniemouse27 Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 From the descriptions so far, I think we will be just fine. Thank you so much for the links and input, it has really helped.I should note that out of our past cruises...we chose to be on the Century (we were married while on this cruise with a group of 20 family & friends) and the Dream. The Carnival cruises were to see my sister who worked for them for 5 years and wouldn't have been something we would have chosen for ourselves (but any cruise is better than staying home). That all said the more classic feel of the ship sounds more in line w/ the Century (which we really loved) and while the specialty restaurants would have been nice, I'm not sure we would have opted for any of them since our kids are picky eaters and it is a short cruise (on a longer one we might opt to do one night w/ just the two of us...but not on a shorter trip). The free internet sounds intriguing! ;-) whitsmom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 If you liked the Century, which I've also sailed on, you'll enjoy the Majesty. minniemouse27 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbob Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 i will be on magesty may 23 2016 shorty after her dry dock i plan on periscoping the ship free voom , i was disappointed by the scaling back but i still committed to giving her a chance. i will miss enchantment adult solarium pool . whitsmom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbob Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 whitsmom i will grab the 4 days of cruise compass as well as copies of the menus for the four days and send them to matt to post whitsmom and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsyrob Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 I am booked on the July 4, 2016 4 day cruise. Looking at my reservation It looks like VOOM is not free. There is a place to pay for it. Anyone know the status of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 whitsmom i will grab the 4 days of cruise compass as well as copies of the menus for the four days and send them to matt to post Thank you in advance! whitsmom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flacruiser99 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 MJ has the friendly's crew in the fleet I have sailed on her many times. I do recommend a SO OV cabin as the standard OV's are they are very tight.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitsmom Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 I am booked on the July 4, 2016 4 day cruise. Looking at my reservation It looks like VOOM is not free. There is a place to pay for it. Anyone know the status of this? My son-n-law called and because we booked earlier, we still get our VOOM free. How long ago did you book your cruise? minniemouse27 and wsyrob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minniemouse27 Posted March 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 That's good to hear, I'll have our TA check if ours is as well. It definitely said it was whan we booked in February. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitsmom Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 MJ has the friendly's crew in the fleet I have sailed on her many times. I do recommend a SO OV cabin as the standard OV's are they are very tight.. We have 3 JS booked. This is the first time for JS so we are excited as they have balconies also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flacruiser99 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 We have 3 JS booked. This is the first time for JS so we are excited as they have balconies also. The JS on MJ are a bit smaller then other ships (no Walk-in closet) but you will enjoy them, Also you will be able to check-in in the suite line. I have some photos of 1586 if Ii find them I post them or post a link to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minniemouse27 Posted March 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 We have 2 connected, ocean view (obstructed) rooms for our family of four. I think we should be okay with only 2 per room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsyrob Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 My son-n-law called and because we booked earlier, we still get our VOOM free. How long ago did you book your cruise? Yeah it looks like I will get it free as well. Just saw this: Royal Caribbean will honor the promise of complimentary internet to all guests that booked a cruise on Majesty of the Seas cruises departing May 15 to July 1, 2016. In addition, passengers who booked a Majesty of the Seas cruise on or before March 15 for a sailing departing anytime on or after May 15, 2016, will also receive free Internet. All others (anyone booking a cruise on or after March 16 for a sailing departing on or after July 2, 2016) will have to pay for their onboard Internet use. http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2016/03/22/royal-caribbean-removes-complimentary-internet-offer-majesty-of-the-seas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minniemouse27 Posted March 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Hmmm, whitsmom that doesn't help either of us since we are sailing mid July?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsyrob Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Hmmm, whitsmom that doesn't help either of us since we are sailing mid July?? I believe you will get the free Zoom on any trip booked before March 15 even those sailing after July 1. That is the way I read it anyway. DocLC and KLA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 I believe you will get the free Zoom on any trip booked before March 15 even those sailing after July 1. That is the way I read it anyway. Yes, I believe that is correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 I believe Royal knew exactly what they were doing with Zoom and the other changes on this ship. Do a PR release that claims big changes, get guests, travel agents, and other in the industry interested in the ship and then look at the numbers. Could have the plan all along been to offer free Zoom, for the extra PR they would get and then, after played out remove the offer? Would we be talking about internet on this ship if they had not offered free and then taken away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minniemouse27 Posted March 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Thank you. I definitely read it as book before AND sail before. Once you pointed it out I realized I was wrong. FWIW, I don't need internet on a 4 night cruise. If it wasn't being offered for free, we would definitely not be paying for it. Although it will be a nice to have so I can text our 15yo. ...off to research how to use wifi & texting without phone signal on Android phones. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingKat(Kathy) Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 i will be on magesty may 23 2016 shorty after her dry dock i plan on periscoping the ship free voom , i was disappointed by the scaling back but i still committed to giving her a chance. i will miss enchantment adult solarium pool . What is your Periscope name fatbob? I will be interested to follow, as I am taking Majesty for the first time on Sept 26 2016. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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