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Royal Caribbean International

MV Monarch of the Seas

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Reviewed by: Sandy Carlson
# previous cruises: 1
Date of Trip: March 26, 2000
Itinerary: Caribbean - Southern

The cruise was wonderful. Weather in the mid-80's. Great crew, but when we didn't eat in the dining room we got tired of the head waiter hunting us down and trying to persuade us to go the next night. (They were worried about their end of trip tips, I think.) Eating dinner in the Windjammer Cafe was delightful, more private, incredible view. The ports of call we Least enjoyed were Martinique and Antigua. Most enjoyed Barbados & St. Maarten. Room was small but very comfortable, great shower! Cabin attendant was excellent.

All public areas were very nice. We especially enjoyed the Crown lounge and Schooner bar. The promenade on the seventh floor was very pleasant

Food was very good, especially dinner in the Windjammer. The chef there was much better than the chef in the main dining room, and the privacy in seating was nicer.

The cabin was small but very comfortable. We loved the shower! The rooms were very quiet.

The cruise staff and entertainers were very good.

The ship arranged tours were worth it compared to having a cab driver take you around the islands. You got more of a history of the island. The cabs are less expensive, though. Shopping was most fun on St. Maarten...best shops and best buys and shopping close to the ferry back to the ship.

Nice, but we did not mingle much with them. We enjoyed quiet time alone.