Royal Caribbean facelift brings some new cruising concepts

Majesty of the Seas has returned home to South Florida after undergoing an extensive bow-to-stern renovation that includes several new dining and entertainment options, and some new industry concepts, according to Royal Caribbean International.

The newly transformed ship resumes year-round three- and four-night cruises from Miami for Bahamas-bound guests looking for a weekend getaway, a first cruise experience or a multi-destination incentive group trip.

Majesty’s around-the-clock, 28-day makeover onboard enhancements included a complete overhaul of the guest suites and staterooms, casual dining areas, the main dining rooms, the day spa and ShipShape Fitness Center, among others.

Additions include the teen-focused Fuel Nightclub and Living Room lounge, conference rooms, the pool deck, the theater and Casino Royale.

In addition, other primary public areas have all been modernized.
Shorter cruises are what travelers want these days, according to the company.

“We consistently see an attraction towards shorter trips as the perfect weekend getaway or for corporate incentive travel, so it’s natural to ensure that our ships consistently offer guests what they have come to expect from us – high standards for innovation and a quality product,” said Lisa Bauer, senior vice president, sales for Royal Caribbean International. 

Majesty offers a variety of new dining options, including a new casual dining concept, the Windjammer Marketplace, which builds on the line’s Windjammer Café concept. The Windjammer Marketplace features a selection of Asian, Latin, Mediterranean and American fare in a casual atmosphere.

New to the Royal Caribbean brand is the Compass Deli, which features an extensive sandwich bar, daily soups, made-to-order salads, paninis, crepes and energy drinks. Also new to Majesty is Café Latté-tudes, featuring Seattle’s Best Coffee, and the Freeze ice cream parlor

A new spa features 10 new treatment rooms, a relaxation area and a beauty salon that includes a barber station.

In addition to overhauling recreational spaces, Majesty offers an expanded and new state-of-the-art conference center, designed for groups looking to conduct business on the ship’s short sailings.

Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 20 ships currently in service and three under construction.  

Liberty of the Seas, the cruise line’s newest ship which debuts in May 2007, will share the title of largest cruise ship at sea with sister-ship Freedom of the Seas.

With a capacity of 3,634 guests, double-occupancy, Liberty of the Seas will offer alternating Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Miami.

Report by David Wilkening

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