WAAAYTOOO Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 I'm surprised that somebody hasn't already brought up the fact that Splendor of the Seas has embarked on her last cruise as a part of the RCI fleet. While I never cruised on this ship, I'm sure there are some who have. Maybe some will share their fond memories (hopefully none of the other kind !). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 You are right, she has seemingly gone unnoticed with her last sailing. I never got a chance to sail on her, unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 I think it really comes down to cost, why operate 70,000 ton ships when you can double the size and revenue but not double the cost? Royal wants get the maximum return from every cruise and these older ships just cannot provide that. As we all know they are old and even with complete overhauls you still know they are old. Don't get me wrong, I like traveling on the Legend of the Seas (sister ship) and many times it is nice to have less people and more one on one time with the staff. I believe on my last trip I saw the upper staff at least once a day, it seems to be a more laid back type of cruise. With may staff members greeting me by name. But you must put up with little things elevators, that are slower, less shops, less choices, and a overall older feel to the ship. Royal wants to be all about bright lines, and state of the art ships design to get every dollar they can. These smaller ships just cannot operate in this larger class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRC Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Sailed her back in '06 for 4 nights out of Galveston. Coz and 2 sea days. Had a great time! Coz was still recovering from hurricane Wilma in '05, so we had to tender due to all the dammage to the piers. While we were ashore, Enchantment came in and anchored near us. When it was time to leave we got in the "Splendour" line and boarded a tender. The pilot started heading for Enchantment. We were all telling him he was headed to the wrong ship, but he insisted "oh no, this your ship, all look alike". We got there, showed our cards to the deck hands saying "this is not our ship". The deckhands looked at the pilot and said "this is not their ship". THEN the pilot turned to us and said "this not your ship". We were all calling it the "San Miguel Harbor Tour" shore excursion! WAAAYTOOO and islandgrandma 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flacruiser99 Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 I'm on her right now! We have just entered the Red Sea. It has been a wonderful cruise so far DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted April 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Have there been any celebrations or ceremonies to mark her "passing" ? Enjoy the rest of your cruise and let us know how it is going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flacruiser99 Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Not really only a guest book for the final voyage. The Internet is super slow. However the food is the best of any RCI ship that I've sailed one. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted April 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 So glad to hear that you're having fun. I guess they won't make a point of it being her last voyage. Just enjoy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flacruiser99 Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Update they are having a "Farewell Voyage to Remember Reception" with all Senior Officers tonite at 10:30 PM. DocLC, danlock, PRC and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flacruiser99 Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 They also had an auction for the ships port first call placards for D and up members. DW bought this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted April 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 That's very interesting ! I don't think I've ever heard of an auction of the ship's items. Good for her (your DW) ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 They also had an auction for the ships port first call placards for D and up members. DW bought this image.jpeg Interesting. A very cool and unique souvenir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neaxan Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 I`m currently on a 7 night mediterranean cruise on AIDA perla and guess who`s in port with us in Palma de Mallorca? TUI Discovery, formerly known as Splendor of the Seas. Apart from the colours there seems to be not much change on the outside - I recognised her by shape. Here`s a picture for those of you who might miss her. PRC and DocLC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted October 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Looks great ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonNZ Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Wow... she's looking good in her new dress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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