A number of cruise ships are ending their lives in Aliaga, Turkey, which a number of industry players have turned to for scrapping. Monarch Capacity: 2,390 Tonnage: 73,941 Year built: 1991 Last Cruise Line: Pullmantur Cruceros In July, the Monarch became the first cruise ship to be sold for scrap during the COVID-19 pandemic. The vessel ended up beached in Aliaga after its operator filed for reorganization. Built for Royal Caribbean, the Sovereign-class ship had sailed for Pullmantur since 2013. Sovereign Capacity: 2,322 Tonnage: 73,192 Year built: 1988 Last Cruise Line: Pullmantur Cruceros Just a day after its former fleet mate, the Sovereign also started its scrapping process in Aliaga. Before joining the Spanish brand fleet in 2008, the Sovereign spent 20 years sailing for Royal Caribbean International.