Rare twangster Posted August 19, 2019 #1 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Fresh of the Empress with a night in a hotel in between I'm ready and pumped for my next cruise. Did I mention... IT'S CRUISE DAY! This five night Majesty of Seas cruise was necessary. I needed something to justify the airfare to Empress so this side-to-side was the perfect solution. Itinerary Ft. Lauderdale Nassau Perfect Day at CocoCay Sea Day Key West Ft. Lauderdale I love Empress but this way I'm upgrading to a much larger ship! I originally booked a number of Empress and Majesty sailings when the Cuba cancellations were forced upon the industry. I feared Royal might move these ships out of the fleet. My plan was to take lots of pictures and document this legacy class of ship that were the foundation of so much that became even much more on later ships. It was because of the success of ships like this that Royal has become what it is today. Success breeds success. As it turns out they aren't moving these ships out to pasture just yet plus I get to sail on some of the best (small) ships in the fleet! That's a win-win. To be fair I split my time between Empress (3 bookings) and Majesty (3 bookings). I already had some fall bookings that were bucket list type cruises so I had push some my Majesty cruises into October but that's okay, she'll be here waiting for me. When you stay in a hotel and pay for things like meals and drinks you quickly appreciate the value that cruising represents. Spoiler alert - the view out my hotel window never changed and I woke up right where I was the day before. #boring Cabin this time is an Ocean View on deck 4. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamer976 Posted August 19, 2019 #2 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Following, twangster ... AGAIN!! (yes, of course I’m jealous😉). Have another great cruise. Ellen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted August 19, 2019 #3 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Work hard play hard! Following along, cheers!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare perfect match Posted August 19, 2019 #4 Share Posted August 19, 2019 I see we’ve moved on to a new thread. Glad you’re still sailing, Twangster! Helps keep my cruise withdrawal at bay. 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMama2003 Posted August 19, 2019 #5 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Love your reviews and the awesome pictures Twangster! Majesty was our very first cruise, so I cannot wait for the pictures and your review 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkvillain Posted August 20, 2019 #6 Share Posted August 20, 2019 It’s Twangster’s world and we’re all just living in it. Looking forward to this one as well. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted August 20, 2019 Author #7 Share Posted August 20, 2019 My day starts returning my rental car. I had chosen to drop off at the Hertz location closest to the port. This is inside a hotel which took me a drive by and u-turn to figure out. Apple Maps got me there I just didn't see the Hertz signs while driving and making a left turn while trying not to play bumper cars with other vehicles. This location is very close to the port, basically on the other side of a stop light. Hertz has a free shuttle that runs back and forth. The people in the first photo were Majesty passengers who had debarked today. All the major rental car companies were represented today. Too early to go inside here at 9:26am but it was either sit in my hotel room or be an early bird. Doors opened at 9:35am but we had a short wait at security while the check in counters got ready. At 9:45am security done and first in the D+ line. Picture taken, old style SeaPass cards with large C&A print provided at check in and upstairs in the D+ section by 9:50am. I took advantage of the free terminal WiFi to squeeze in a last minute check on work before we boarded. Around 10:45am the consecutive cruisers marched through followed by a call for Pinnacles and Suites then Diamond Plus and the succession of C&A levels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted August 20, 2019 Author #8 Share Posted August 20, 2019 A first look inside this little beauty. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted August 20, 2019 #9 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Just like any other Hertz, a line with no agent in sight? Go figure? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted August 20, 2019 Author #10 Share Posted August 20, 2019 A quick look into the MDR. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted August 20, 2019 Author #11 Share Posted August 20, 2019 The Main Theater The Casino Boleros. Still have to give Empress the nod for the best Boleros in the fleet. Generous elevator lobbies. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted August 20, 2019 Author #12 Share Posted August 20, 2019 The Schooner Bar already had a number of patrons so I decided to wait to try to get some photos of it and the Spectrum Lounge. Besides, my tummy was rumbling so up to the Compass Deli given the Windjammer was quite busy. A first look at the pool deck. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted August 20, 2019 Author #13 Share Posted August 20, 2019 At 1pm they announced our cabins were ready. Ocean View 4564 Once were at sea I opened the curtains to get a picture of the view. It's actually been quite some time since I've been in an ocean view cabin. Plenty of interiors and balconies with a sprinkling of suites thrown in for good measure but it's been around 18 years since I've sailed in an ocean view cabin. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted August 20, 2019 Author #14 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Muster drill at 3:30pm. The bridge announced that anyone who had ever sailed before didn't need to attend muster. Just kidding, they never say that. It's required by international convention so what can you do but go with a smile on your face and participate as a means to let the cruise begin. Sail away at 4pm. Guests lined the popular spots but it wasn't too hard to find some railing space. With that it was full on cruise mode. A Diamond happy hour event is hosted in the forward half of the Viking Crown Lounge with great views forward. An hour or so later I saw some ominous looking clouds heading our way and with that the salt was washed off the ship. Such is a Florida afternoon in the summer. This led soon after to a rainbow and sunnier skies. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted August 20, 2019 Author #15 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Returning to my cabin I see that Fernando my cabin attendant had separated the beds per my earlier request. It's amazing how much bigger and functional this makes the cabin feel. It's also much easier to see out the window. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted August 20, 2019 Author #16 Share Posted August 20, 2019 After a quick bite in the WJ for dinner I noticed a hint of sunset in the stormy clouds. The aft of Majesty has a series of public decks at various levels. You can see why this was a very popular class of ship in her day. Maybe not a full sunset but quite dramatic tonight with the clouds. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don&Deb1976 Posted August 20, 2019 #17 Share Posted August 20, 2019 I am loving all your wonderful pictures. We sail on Majesty in 2 weeks and I can't wait. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted August 20, 2019 Author #18 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Noted yesterday the Deluxe beverage package was $74 plus 18% but they did offer the day 1 BOGO 50% offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcmagnum Posted August 20, 2019 #19 Share Posted August 20, 2019 8 hours ago, twangster said: Returning to my cabin I see that Fernando my cabin attendant had separated the beds per my earlier request. It's amazing how much bigger and functional this makes the cabin feel. It's also much easier to see out the window. Same room, but looks so much larger... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted August 20, 2019 #20 Share Posted August 20, 2019 We’ve always enjoyed the sovereign class ships. I’m glad to see some of my cruising acquaintances taking advantage of what majesty has to offer. I guess the secret is out! enjoy m 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandebeach Posted August 20, 2019 #21 Share Posted August 20, 2019 I love reading your reviews and your pictures are awesome! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted August 20, 2019 #22 Share Posted August 20, 2019 I get on her next week for my first B2B, so I'm following along. Might want to warn the staff of my impending invasion! LOL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinot Posted August 21, 2019 #23 Share Posted August 21, 2019 following, great pics and wonderful review so far 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BunnyHutt Posted August 21, 2019 #24 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Such a wonderful ship, thanks for sharing! “Spice Man” James from Grenada at the aft pool bar was one of our favorites! Whole Schooner bar staff was terrific. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicklabs Posted August 21, 2019 #25 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Enjoying the great photos and commentary. We will sail in the Majesty on 11 November. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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