Farewell to the World's First Mega Cruise Ship "Sovereign of the Seas"/ Pullmantur Sovereign

[@arvid-ketilkorsnes4334]

I'm from Norway and was engineer onboard Sovereign in autumn 1998. What a beautiful ship she was, sad she is gone.

[@333Hogwarts]

The year 1988. I won a Snap-on- Tools contest and we set sail on "Sovereign of the Sea" by Royal Caribbean International January of 1989.What wonderful and friendly crew. The ship had 90 % of the people on it that week where Snap-on-Tools contest winner with there wives or girlfriends. We owned the ship for a week! Special gala events onboard. Had a blast. Shot 10 out 0f 10 skeet of the stern of the ship. They were taken bets on me ! Nobody else could hit any targets. The ship was beautiful inside and out. The Champaign bar was amazing. Coming into port was beautiful every morning. I will always treasure our time on her. Rest in Peace ole girl you will be missed. A part of my youth just died.

[@stephaniewiley3512]

Awwwwww!!!! I was married in 2002 and had my Honeymoon on this ship. The most beautiful trip ever!!! Wow..my husband passed away 2 years ago and now the ship😥

[@creigy2586]

sorry for your loss, sending love

[@MS-rs8le]

Oh my Stephanie God Bless you and your husband Our deepest condolences remember my dear we ONLY take memroies with us when we pass and Im sure you had some good ones with your husband

[@ricktrezise8262]

Dear Stephanie, watched this video and now reading your comments, hope calm seas have come your way, and keep cruising, wishing you and your family all the best from Australia

[@SBRLimey]

I’m saddened! My boyfriend and I took a Mediterranean Cruise on this very ship on Pullmantur in 2018. It was amazing. The crew and entertainment was absolutely fabulous. I hope and pray the staff all found positions elsewhere. Thank you for the fond memories and a safe trip.

[@frankierzucekjr]

First and only cruise ive ever been on so far. It was in 1998, i was just a 13 year old kid. I had the time of my life. Royal Caribbean/Sovereign of the Seas was so beautiful, the crew was amazing and i will NEVER forget it. Seeing how old it is made me realize how old im getting. Didnt realize it was built in 88, i think it said as i was looking this ship up. I was going to see if i could go back on the same ship.. So thats sad, but thats just the way it is. I really remember the super still smooth glass like water somewhere in the middle of the ocean. I never knew the ocean sat still like that. I remember we were behind the Disney cruise liner and could hear their music over the water about a mile away. One of my favorite parts of the ship was the huge glowing blue anchor symbol that lit up over the water from the top of the ship. If i remember correctly it had 14 floors and the cafe, breakfast place was called the Wind Jammer i think. Reading these comments it was great to see how many others enjoyed this ship as well. God bless

[@chriseaton4293]

My very first cruise was on the Sovereign of the Seas. It was a spectacular ship.

[@jimhammill3584]

Our first cruise ever was on this majestic ship (pre-refurb). We loved the week, and loved that ship. A souvenir Sovereign magnet is stuck to our refrigerator, to this day. Sovereign and that entire cruise experience were perfect - just the right mix of alone time, making friends, lounging in the sun, and entertainment. Just the right size and offerings on board for seven wonderful days. Years later we cruised on Oasis. It was fun, offered more bells and whistles, but delivered an in-your-face, sensory overload atmosphere that had us thinking back to the perfect Sovereign experience. (OK, some of that might be age, but I can't help that ...) So sorry to see her, and that cruising experience, go. And a beautiful job on this video - wife and I got choked up watching it. Thanks to all who had a hand in producing it!

[@MS-rs8le]

GREAT documentary My wife and I sailed on Sovereign in 1998 It was amazing to see her at the port of Miami WOW she was so big for the time We had a wonderful time on this futuristic ship. It took us a couple of days to find our way around She will be missed but like everything else, Everything must die so sad but great memroies Thanks for a great video documentray of her

[@kenomeat2]

Sad to see this. I worked on the Sov as one of the Ship's Photographers 88/89. Many happy memories of my time on board.

[@seakobold]

Farewell Sovereign and Farewell Monarch - Proud Giants of the Seas.

[@mariamercy7317]

Wow, I had no idea it was dismantled. Was on it years ago near Cape Canaveral. 😢

[@monikakowalewski5637]

I know it’s a just a ship, but gosh this pulls on the heartstrings! So sad 😩😩

[@marcodg301]

Dear Monika, I worked as Engineer on Sovereign for five years (some of my colleagues over 10...), She was not just a Ship, She had a soul and getting older She wanted to be treated with more care and respect.. giving us hard time but also making us proud of the work done! We, the last standing crew, we truly and deeply Love Her. M/V Sovereign Staff Chief Engineer Marco D.G.

[@derekstetler9561]

me too - that was our first ever cruise and we thought it was enormous - at the time, it was - i remember the midnight buffet and the ice sculptures

[@ryancarter2959]

Especially the horns as monarch was pulling out. Sounded so sad

[@GlamorousTitanic21]

There will never be another like the Sovereign class. I’ve always felt that they had an aura of beauty about them that other cruise ships today can’t hope to match.

[@gregster1950]

I know there are newer ships that are this, that, etc. But, I still say the Sovereign class is one of the most beautiful ships made. The Oasis is beautiful, don't get me wrong, but just the Sovereign was I guess classy and elegant. To compare, like the classic Mustangs, Firebirds, Chargers, beauty is timeless.

[@christophercarillo6342]

I have been on only 4 cruises in my life my first was on the Sovereign my last was on Monarch

[@aileenp.5218]

Majesty of the Seas: Why's everybody keep forgetting about me! :'(

[@Jushwa]

These ships were just before my time, my first cruise was liberty. I saw someone had uploaded the old ad for these cruises and idk they’re magnificent boats they look like giant yachts more than the mega cruises of today. Really beautiful. Sad there is just one remainingz

[@lngvly22]

Wonderful video! She and Monarch OTS will be sorely missed.

[@wannaplaythisdavid]

wonderful viddeo? mroe like wonderful ship. ITS O BEUATIFUL

[@starcruze328]

My first cruise was on a small ship (S.S. SeaBreeze) in 1992. The Seabreeze was docked directly ahead of the Sovereign of the Seas. I remember looking up at the bow of the Sovereign towering over the stern of the SeaBreeze and thinking "what a monster!" Little did we know what was to come as years passed and newer and larger ships appeared. But Sovereign was the first of her kind and the beginning of a new era of cruising. Farewell, Sovereign. You will live on in the memories of those who sailed you.

[@aegonthedragon7303]

One of the few cruisers to actually still have a ocean liner like design, with her design partially based on the SS Normandie, mainly below the waterline and a bit on the stern. At least Majesty survived 2020 though she’ll inevitably meet the same fate as more 10000 people floating apartment blocks are built.

[@deepshotone]

Sorry to see it go. She had a good run. My first Royal cruise was on Monarch 20 years ago

[@karenmackie9665]

One of our very first cruises was on RC Sovereign of the Seas. Loved that ship. Farewell Lady Sovereign!

[@mariapepper6175]

We honeymooned on the Sovereign in May 1988. A wonderful vacation!!

[@Andreia.Ferrari]

This ship made me very happy... I cruised with a lot of expensive and exclusive ships, but Sovereign stollen my heart, it was my favorite...💘 I was plannering do the crossing of atlantic next year in there... So sad 😪

[@koolintimidator]

Farewell Sovereign...I enjoyed our two back to back cruises from Port Canaveral right after your refurbishment and addition of your balcony rooms! Never forget ... RIP

[@EvralTatum-Mcfield-ov2mi]

This is sad for me to see, i was one of the Honduran Crewman for this ship in 01/20/88 i did not sail it, i stayed undocumented in the U.S but i had the opportunity to watch it docked at Miami Cruise Terminal, while i was residing at 17 Avenue Northwest and 33 St in Miami, eventually i became a U.S citizen in 9/22/2004, and i had wanted to sail it as a passenger, too bad she's gone since 2020!!

[@cameronhenson6096]

My sons mother and I cruised our first cruise on sovereign of the seas almost 20 years ago

[@stephaniewiley3512]

Us too. 18 years ago. Most memorable ever. Unfortunately, he has passed away. Now I have the memories at least.😪

[@cameronhenson6096]

@@stephaniewiley3512 things i remember from our cruise.. the towel folded into something cool every day in when we were anchored, formal dinner night, out waiter at dinner, the sheer size and beauty of the ship but how small and shatty our little room was lol. but it was a great time. we are no longer, and im sorry about your spouse also, but we always have that memory.

[@idontevenknowwhattonamethi2910]

R.I.P sovereign of the seas 1987-2020 2020 is the worst year!

[@mattlostatsea]

I used to work on the sovereign. So sad to see her go...

[@richardcommins4926]

I don't understand why they would scrap a beautiful ship like that. Why not just retrofit again if needed?

[@Rickimusic]

We sailed The Sovereign and The Monarch. We did not like the tween decks so then flipped to the Enchantment or other Vision Class ships. The Vision class ships are the perfect size for us. We did 19 cruises alone on the Enchantment. We knew the crew well as we were on every 6 months. Oh the memories.

[@darkraven4467]

So sad! This was the first cruise ship I’ve ever been on. During my 16th birthday 😭

[@JustDuoYT]

This is really sad. It was a really revolutionary ship. The worlds first megaship. I cried seeing the ship be scrapped.

[@shrtybeebe]

I sailed on her 3 times. The last time was after her last refurbishment. Loved the ship.

[@josequervo4269]

So sad to see. The Viking Crown Lounge on the top made these ships beautiful as they were. They were impressive. R.I.P. beautiful Ladies.

[@williamthethespian]

Sailed on both ships. No future generation may know their grandeur.

[@robert3302]

33 years is old for a ship. She had a good life.

[@historiachibcha1]

Thank you for this video... Sad ending like many other grand ladies of the seas.

[@mariocabezas]

I worked in the Sovereing of the Seas, beautiful memories in the Caribbean. Pero será destruido, Chao mi querido Sovereing. Bye bye Sovereing-

[@melvinjacobs2328]

Sad ending for two beautiful ships.

[@PicaloOneill]

Wow! You people know how to do a video... fighting back tears!

[@aurktman1106]

My wife and I cruised on Monarch, she was a wonderful ship!

[@lolmaster-qd4xw]

Hope that Majesty of the Seas stays to leave the legacy going

[@brucemcpherson6370]

A shame as the Sovereign Class ships were some of the last to incorporate elegant curves in their exterior design. The 'Normandie' inspired stern was beautiful-something that no new cruise ships will have due to the cost. Hopefully the last Sovereign Class ship Majesty of the Seas has a few more years of service ahead but in today's crazy world that may not happen.

[@drunkenmonkey1975]

I threw a message in the bottle off the back of it during my honeymoon with my first wife in November, 1999. Been a long time since I rock n rolled

[@peterlee6745]

Sad Way 2 Go BUT out with the Old IN with the New Same old Thing in Life as we NO ?

[@YHTheGamer]

Legend of the Seas is the only one remaining... Just hope she can sail for another few more years! R.I.P Sovereign and Monarch of the Seas❤️

[@kdproductions2008]

Majesty is the last sister, legend was sold to tui and sails as marella discovery 2. I hope majesty does but empress looks to be heading towards aliaga right now.

[@epowerman1]

@@kdproductions2008 totally Sad As I have sailed on all of them. Sovereign was my first, Then Monarch, Sailed to Cuba in 2018 on Empress, supposed to be on Majesty in Feb 2021.

[@wendykoek6757]

Sad day for Sovereign and Monarch to finally go to the end

[@robynjackson348]

So sad to see them go, made me feel upset.

[@michaelashcraft8569]

Save her, she'd make a great apartment building on the Beach somewhere!!

[@stephaniewiley3512]

Definitely something to consider..

[@OceanChannelProductions]

Can you. Give me the link for the video of monarch deporting for the scrapers

[@alainbordone521]

Nostalgie.........j'était le Captain Waiter du Premier voyage avec la Famille CARTER .........

[@katiemay2160]

Beautiful sad i saw her on cruise mapper and i see her and her sister monarch are at the ship scrap yard for scrapping. May they rest in peace

[@customphpdesign]

this was our first cruise 20 years ago when we got married.

[@cameronhenson6096]

My sons mother and I also. Our first cruise was on that ship 20 years ago

[@stephaniewiley3512]

Ours also. 2002. Very memorable.

[@DavidSmith-yf3gd]

Iknow these ships are old but still the work that have gone in to them just to be cut up. Really don't see how this is helping the planet.

[@hernandoramirezmedina9964]

Un Adiós a estos emblemáticos cruceros. Por siempre.

[@peterley4537]

Sorry to see all those elegant Liners going to be scrapped. Next to The Sovereign of the Seas are those new Megaliners even uglier !

[@kengerbehy5805]

We cruised on her May of 1988 !

[@marcodg301]

Please share your experience on board back then... I worked on Her last 5 years and I always wondered how She was when new😍, please.

[@kengerbehy5805]

@@marcodg301 It was brand new and big ! Bigger then the Norway at the time ! It was the very first ever ship to have an atrium ! Cabins where on the small side . But good .My brother was on her very first cruise . If i remember it right they couldn't either get in or out of San Juan . A ship was stuck in the channel . Great show lounge ! And dinning room ! Have cruised on her 2 other sisters ! Loved the pool area .Shows at night was great . It was our 16 time cruising with RCCI of our 76 cruises world wide ! I still can not believe she's being scrapped !! We are giving cruising a brake for a few years ! The ships are just getting to big for our liking !

[@marcodg301]

@@kengerbehy5805 thank you very much !!! And I agree with you about the actual ships size.... best regards Marco

[@MrGiloine]

Very nice ship !!

[@bartlamr]

Where did you get clips of the original video they made when they built Sovereign? I had it on VHS years ago, but I have no idea where it is now.

[@kdproductions2008]

bartlamr that’s actually on KZbin the sovereign of the seas inaugural video.

[@alainbordone521]

@@kdproductions2008 do you know if There is a old timers crew members community ?

[@kimstewart6878]

this is sad!! My mom & I went on it before the remodel. Mom has passed away, Now the ship has too!!!! SAD!!!!!!

[@wardogies]

Before that ship was built the fantasy class from carnival waste biggest ships

[@jonathanpardoe8722]

The joy and happiness that these ships have given loyal customers over the relatively short carreers is heartbreaking . Decision to scrap means that despite many other uses that the ship could be put to , the owners are so strapped for cash that they accept the first stupid silly offer from a breakers yard .......Its criminal . The sooner Carnival, royal Carribean and Norwegian are bankrupt , the better the world will be . Ships like this with her passenger capability could surely be put to use as an accommodation ship for , migrants, prisoners, quarranteen. theaters of war , hospital ship, disaster area fast response ships , and equipped with hospital on board , could be usefull in any situation but no......scrap metal price now if you please . I am disgusted and thank heavens that the QE2 wasn't subjected to this fate .

[@danielgames1027]

Covid 19 even destroys cruise ships

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Very nice.

[@Thefnafgod]

Nice

[@MrDrewthat]

That's so sad I feel like I need to take an antidepressant. 😪

[@chipper6323]

I have cruised many times but the Sovereign was my first in 1996. It holes a special place in my memories.

[@MrJking065]

R.I.P. 😭😭😭😭

[@Angelgreat]

Where did you get the video of Monarch's last voyage?

[@kdproductions2008]

Instagram

[@Angelgreat]

@@kdproductions2008 Link?

[@kdproductions2008]

Angel Amezquita instagram.com/p/CCCeegIBQmG/?igshid=1kwu8uwtsoax5

[@Angelgreat]

@@kdproductions2008 Thank you. Are you also going to do a similar video on Monarch?

[@kdproductions2008]

Angel Amezquita video was finished and published a couple days ago.

[@hoodboyzAtl]

Titanic Passengers: 2,435, crew: 892. Total: 3,327 (or 3,547 according to other sources) Lifeboats: 20 882 ft long 52,310tons 175 ft high above sea level MS Sovereign capacity 2,850 passengers 880 ft long 73,529 tons 190 ft above sea level

[@jonathanpardoe8722]

1988 QE2 was just getting into her stride , already 20 years old and now she is 53, no scrapping for her , and she is currently the worlds most luxurious hotel . I wont be shedding any tears for Sovereign of the seas

[@johnfalstaff2270]

These are no real ships but just floating hotels.

[@patricec.2957]

RIP

[@hafzakakitchen2267]

Like 566

[@timberwolfpowler8747]

I'd love to cruise but I won't because of the irresponsible manner in which these ships are scrapped. Environmental disaster is Alang's ship breakers.

[@kdproductions2008]

Timberwolf Powler well most of the mainstream companies, especially European and American don’t send their ships to Alang anymore for the matter of the environment and and safety regulations, etc. The yards of Aliaga Turkey where most of these ships are sent are regulated, have safety measures and are responsible with their practises when it comes to the environment.