Monarch was a Sovereign Class cruise ship previously operated by Pullmantur Cruises. Monarch was built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France. The ship had an active service life of 29 years.
Sold for scrap and was beached in Aliağa, Turkey on July 22, 2020. A COVID-19 Pandemic related loss. Further tracking information will likely not be available.
Monarch Cruise Ship Is No Longer Trackable
- Cargo
- Tanker
- Cruise / Passenger
- High Speed
- Military / Special
- Fishing
- Pleasure
- Unknown
Monarch Cruise Ship Details
The Sovereign class cruise ships were built in 1988 for Royal Caribbean International and later operated by Pullmantur Cruises. They were one of the first modern mega-ships with extensive entertainment and a large atrium. The ships feature a distinctive whale-tail funnel and were designed for high-energy cruising. The class set the standard for modern cruise ship design in the late 1980s.
Ship Name & Operator History
| Ship Name | Name Era | Line Name |
|---|---|---|
| Monarch | (2013 - 2020) 7 years | Pullmantur Cruises |
| Monarch of the Seas | (1991 - 2013) 22 years | Royal Caribbean International |
Sovereign Class Sister Ship
| Ship Name | Line Name |
|---|---|
| Sovereign (decommissioned) | Pullmantur Cruises |