At approximately 84,000 GT (gross tonnage), these were the first "mega-ships" in the industry (with the exception of the SS Norway, an ocean liner converted into a cruise ship), built at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. The first one, Sovereign of the Seas, was launched in 1988. The Sovereign Class ships were the first ships ever to have an open atrium area.[citation needed] Like larger Royal Caribbean ships, the Sovereign Class ships have pools, open bars and lounges inside, and grandtheaters.In 2005 Monarch of the seas received a refit, and the Majesty of the Seas in 2007. New features include enhanced staterooms, public areas, Compass Deli, Jade, addition of rock walls, re-painted pool floors, new carpeting and more spaces enhanced for guest comfort.
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