| Date Published: April 1, 2003 |
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| Royal Caribbean Details Monarch Overhaul |
Royal Caribbean, which has said for months it intends to give Monarch of the
Seas, which is switching to a new homeport (Los Angeles) and itineraries (3-
and 4-night Baja Mexico) in June, a West Coast-inspired renovation, is
finally revealing the details. The refurbishment of the 2,350-passenger ship
is pretty broad, including staterooms, dining areas and public lounges --
not to mention the addition of a rock climbing wall.
Specifically? The ShipShape Spa will be expanded and relocated (to deck 9);
highlights include a more contemporary look, additional cardio equipment,
and a couples' treatment room. The Windjammer, the top-deck (and two-story)
Lido-style buffet, gets some fresh new touches, including an Asian-fusion
restaurant called Jade. There will also be a sushi bar and gourmet pizza
station. Another new addition is a "sit-down coffee and ice-cream parlor."
The specialty coffees Seattle's Best and the ice cream Ben & Jerry's and,
yes, items consumed in this venue will be at a'la carte pricing.
The ship's Adventure Ocean Youth Program will triple in size and feature
everything from a video arcade to teen-only concepts like The Back Deck
outdoor area, Club Cafe Internet Center and Living Room coffee bar.
Other refurbishments will include updates to all staterooms -- new and
upgraded bathrooms, carpets, linens, and artwork; general facelifts to the
lobbies, elevators, landings, corridors and restrooms; and enhancements to
the shopping areas and Pool Deck.
Renovations on Monarch of the Seas begin in mid-April with (according to a
release issued by Royal Caribbean), "limited, unobtrusive work being done
while the ship is in service, followed by major demolition and rebuilding
beginning mid-May" at a shipyard in the Bahamas. The rebuilding will be
completed in transit as Monarch relocates to Los Angeles with a crew-only
Panama Canal passage. The ship begins its Los Angeles-based sailings on June
6 and will adhere to a Friday and Monday 4- and 3-day departure schedule. | |
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