NEWS: Royal Caribbean has sold two cruise ships!

Editorial Summary

Royal Caribbean has announced the sale of two vessels, Majesty of the Seas and Empress of the Seas, which are scheduled to depart the fleet later this month. The ships have been sold to an undisclosed party based in the Asia Pacific region rather than being scrapped. This move marks the first time the company has sold cruise ships since the industry shutdown in March 2020. Royal Caribbean President and CEO Michael Bailey noted that while saying goodbye to these ships is difficult, it is a necessary step as the company prepares for new, innovative ships to join the fleet. The creator provides historical context for both vessels, noting that Majesty of the Seas joined the fleet in 1992 and Empress of the Seas joined in 1990. The departure of these two ships leaves Grandeur of the Seas as the oldest vessel currently in the fleet. The creator suggests that the decision to sell older, smaller ships may be driven by the need for larger, more efficient vessels that can better manage passenger capacity and profitability in the current cruise industry landscape. Future replacements for the departing ships include Odyssey of the Seas and Wonder of the Seas.

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