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Royal Caribbean International

MV Monarch of the Seas

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Reviewed by: Trudy Garnett
# previous cruises: 4
Date of Trip: March 21, 1999
Itinerary: Caribbean - Southern

This was the best ship and itinerary that we have been on. Laid back atmosphere. Lots of room to explore and things to do. Great Cruise Director.Very busy itinerary. In Antigua, there are so many great beaches, just find a Taxi Driver -tell him the type of beach you are after and off you go! Our driver proved to be very knowledgeable and was back on time to take us back

The Viking Crown Lounge offers a wonderful view , but was always too quite for our taste. Enjoyed the Atrium. Dining Rooms are both directly off the Atrium. For a ship this large it is very easy to find your way around. There was always sufficient seating on the sun decks, and the 2 pools are nicely laid out.

Food was good but i"ve had better (NCl). Service was the best. By the time a few days had gone by, our waiter knew everyones likes , etc. Joked with everyone, very approachable.Both Dining Rooms were well laid out, with lots of windows. Very bright. We had early seating and we would be starting our Dinner as the ship was pulling out. Great atmosphere!

We had an interior cabin and had our 14 year old son with us. We had 2 twin beds that converted to a double, and our son had a single that dropped down from the ceiling. He loved it. I won't tell you that the rooms are big, but they are efficiently laid out. Lots of closet and drawer space. Bathroom is passable.we were midship and it was quiet and stable.Our room steward kept the room to perfection

Variety of entertainment. Something for everyone. We really enjoyed the comedian and variety acts. They had the Vegas revue type, didn't enjoy that. This was our 4th cruise and the cruise staff on this ship were the best. Enjoyed the late nite events on the pool deck . Not to be missed, doesn't matter if you participate or if you just watch.

Did the S. Caribbean. Very busy itinerary. Loved St . Thomas, St. Maarten, and Antigua. Disappointed in Martinique and Barbados. Went to Harrisons caves in Barbados. Not worth the money or time. Went to Pinel Island (St. Maarten ) for snorkeling. Very nice beach, but waves were high that day and it made it a more exhausting day.Great just to have a drink downtown on beach and watch the people and the harbour

We had a table for 10 and had requested teens at the table for our son. Our request was filled, and everyone got along great. Went to the shows, etc as a group after our dinner. Still stay in touch with them. Certainly would consider these people as friends, no matter what the setting.