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| | A closer look: The ‘new’ Majesty of the Seas - Cruise Vacations - MSNBC.com |
 | | From top to bottom, Majesty of the Seas is becoming the beneficiary of all new paneling, updated lighting, stainless steel trim, carpeting throughout, new glasswork, furniture, casino gaming equipment, galleys, etc. In short, the aim is to make this a new ship. |
 | | The schedule is tight, and penalties for missing the deadline are severe: For the 73,941-ton, 2,744-passenger Majesty of the Seas' $36-million refurbishment, each day over schedule can result in almost $1 million in additional expenses. |
 | | The middle-aged Majesty of the Seas is the fifth "mature" Royal Caribbean vessel to get a major refurbishment, following in the footsteps of Empress of the Seas, Enchantment of the Seas, Monarch of the Seas and Sovereign of the Seas. |
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