DarthGrady Posted April 2, 2013 Author #101 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Maybe it's me,but that cake looks pitiful.......they did a much nicer one for the last Sovereign cruise.. My thoughts as well Kathy. I saw a picture somewhere of the cake they made for Sovereign, it looked pretty nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlisonoftheSeas Posted April 2, 2013 #102 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Thank you for sharing your experience with us! I would have loved to have been on the final sailing, but feared it would just be too sad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave85 Posted April 2, 2013 #103 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Another wonderful review, Grady, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckiStac13*Majesty* Posted April 2, 2013 #104 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Thank you for sharing your experience with us! I would have loved to have been on the final sailing, but feared it would just be too sad! I feel the same way! I have been thinking about this...and I wanted to book Majesty's but not sure it's a good idea. Feels very sad to me too. Better to let it sail off into the distance... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted April 2, 2013 Author #105 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Thank you for sharing your experience with us! I would have loved to have been on the final sailing, but feared it would just be too sad! Another wonderful review, Grady, thanks! Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeybea Posted April 2, 2013 #106 Share Posted April 2, 2013 (edited) I went on this cruise also. The Monarch crew is awesome and wished each one could have been transferred to the Enchantment. Last night I watched the Monarch depart on the webcam and played the song the Liberty Hounds wrote and sang at the farewell party Sunday night. Thank you for posting the pics! Edited April 2, 2013 by Honeybea edit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigal Posted April 2, 2013 #107 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Thank you for sharing your review and great pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelady65 Posted April 2, 2013 #108 Share Posted April 2, 2013 The Schooner Bar is where we had our (unofficial) Cruise Critic Meet and Mingle. It was great to meet so many fellow CC'ers! :) So what special events did they have on the Monarch on her last sailing out of port canaveral for the guests? Did they have a special dinner, being as it was the last cruise.... were all the gift stores still open or were they closed.... understand that they had to take off all insignias from the RCCL Ship.... did they have special shows... what did they do for the last nite....did they bring all the entire crew on stage to say goodbye?:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Diva Cruisaholic Posted April 2, 2013 #109 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Hi All!! this is your facepainter this weekend- Neva the Diva here! It was wonderful meeting so many of you and your awesome kids on the ship this weekend. The atmosphere was amazing and a blast to work with all of you! Thank you all!! Maybe see you on the next adventure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommabean Posted April 2, 2013 #110 Share Posted April 2, 2013 The Guest Services Manager, Leander, will also be going to Explorer along with John and his secretary. Seamus goes to Radiance with 2 months on Rhapsody in between. Capt Rune hasn't been told yet but its an assumption he'll be transferred to Majesty when its time to close her out. There's 2 more senior masters retiring "soon" so he may get sent to those ships too. Someone told me they were being sent to Jewel and for the life of me, I can't remember who told me that! The only ones I knew about were John and Seamus. Seamus will be the reliever between the 2 ships. I wonder if Seamus is here in Sydney today? Rhapsody is here so I'll go have a look around. :) it's nice to hear Leander will go with John. That probably makes it easier on her. Do you know anything about Sheldon or Werner? Maybe I need to scroll back farther in case it was mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 2, 2013 #111 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Excellent review Grady. Also nice meeting you and your wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaboo Posted April 2, 2013 #112 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Thanks so much for sharing! My husband and I spent our honeymoon on Monarch back in 1994. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted April 2, 2013 Author #113 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Excellent review Grady. Also nice meeting you and your wife. Thanks, and same here Bob. I wish it would have been a bit less hectic of a schedule so that we could have all gotten to know each other better. But there's always next time! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted April 2, 2013 Author #114 Share Posted April 2, 2013 So what special events did they have on the Monarch on her last sailing out of port canaveral for the guests? Did they have a special dinner, being as it was the last cruise.... were all the gift stores still open or were they closed.... understand that they had to take off all insignias from the RCCL Ship.... did they have special shows... what did they do for the last nite....did they bring all the entire crew on stage to say goodbye?:) The big party on the last evening in the Centrum was the main event. They also had a farewell show the last night, but I don't know what it was about since I didn't attend any of the theater productions. The gift shops opened, but there wasn't much left. They had a few Monarch logo items left, but it was just little stuff. The dinners didn't seem to be any different than usual, although the entire dining staff came out on the last night for applause. The insignias were all still intact when we left the ship. I assume that will all be removed in Freeport while they do the conversion to Pullmantur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h20cruzer Posted April 2, 2013 #115 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Thanks for all the pictures and comments. Brought more than a tear to my eye to see another of my favorite ships gone. I guess life will never be the same. Well at least I have all those memories. You cant take those away from me. Farewell Monarch of the Seas, you will be missed. Norma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzin-K Posted April 2, 2013 #116 Share Posted April 2, 2013 For those who asked, Platinum did not get a crystal block :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temple1 Posted April 2, 2013 #117 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Maybe it's just me, but I think the Schooner Bar on the Sovereign class is the best - there is just something about the feeling that I haven't found on the other classes I've sailed:) I love the Schooner Bar on the Sovereign class also. They also have the best staff on the ship! Oh the hours we have spent sitting by the windows going through the drink menu trying different things and realizing nothing beats a really cold gin and tonic.. I might have to try and figure out a Majesty cruise in the next year. Grady, awesome review and looking forward to meeting you and Mrs. Darth in December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednancy1 Posted April 2, 2013 #118 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Great review Grady! I will miss the Monarch. :) We sailed on her many times when she was on the west coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckiStac13*Majesty* Posted April 2, 2013 #119 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Thanks for all the pictures and comments. Brought more than a tear to my eye to see another of my favorite ships gone. I guess life will never be the same. Well at least I have all those memories. You cant take those away from me.Farewell Monarch of the Seas, you will be missed. Norma Norma, I know what you mean. Life is always changing, isn't it? Just try to focus on the good memories :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted April 2, 2013 Author #120 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I love the Schooner Bar on the Sovereign class also. They also have the best staff on the ship! Oh the hours we have spent sitting by the windows going through the drink menu trying different things and realizing nothing beats a really cold gin and tonic.. I might have to try and figure out a Majesty cruise in the next year. Grady, awesome review and looking forward to meeting you and Mrs. Darth in December. Same here, I liked all the windows that looked right out onto the ocean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 2, 2013 #121 Share Posted April 2, 2013 [quote name='Cruzin-K']For those who asked, Platinum did not get a crystal block :([/quote] That's odd because my brother-in-law got one and he's was a brand new Platinum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzin-K Posted April 2, 2013 #122 Share Posted April 2, 2013 [quote name='clarea']That's odd because my brother-in-law got one and he's was a brand new Platinum.[/QUOTE] :mad: OK, now that's just not fair. I'm happy for your BIL, but they should have given them to all Platinum. It's not like I can ever get another one. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyartist Posted April 2, 2013 #123 Share Posted April 2, 2013 [quote name='laddcalcagno']I'm curious, with Majesty now the last ship left in the Sovereign Class, is there any definite date as to when that will be leaving the fleet? I'm assuming that it is of course. Maybe it won't. [/quote] We heard it will be about 18 months from now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 2, 2013 #124 Share Posted April 2, 2013 [quote name='Cruzin-K']:mad: OK, now that's just not fair. I'm happy for your BIL, but they should have given them to all Platinum. It's not like I can ever get another one. :([/quote] If you don't have one, I'd be glad to send you my extra one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzin-K Posted April 2, 2013 #125 Share Posted April 2, 2013 (edited) [quote name='clarea']If you don't have one, I'd be glad to send you my extra one.[/QUOTE] You have an extra? I would really love one, and would be more than happy to pay postage in advance. I'm going to try very hard to get to Diamond by 2016 so I can increase my odds of getting goodies on special sailings :D I figure I might make D+ by the time they retire the Quantum :eek: Edited April 2, 2013 by Cruzin-K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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