Monarch vs Majesty???

[macbasset]

We have a long weekend coming up in May and wondered which of these two ships would be better--- same length and itinerary. Is there anywhere to read all details since each has been refurbished? Anyone been or either or both and can tell me your thoughts?

[Jayfo]

I like the Majesty...just so nice IMHO.

[LBumb]

choose by access to embarkation imo

[kruzerci]

We like Majesty a lot better between the two. They're both old and small, but the Majesty feels more updated. We had a nice cruise, but thought the Monarch was pretty tired last month.

[Clarea]

There's a difference in specialty restaurants if that makes a difference:

 

Majesty: Johnny Rockets ($5 per person flat fee) and Compass Deli (free)

Monarch: Jade Sushi and Steakhouse (per item pricing)

[ryano]

Im pretty sure on the last dry dock, other than some mechanical issues that needed fixed, the Monarch only got the pool area carpet replaced along with carpet replacement in other public areas.

 

The Majesty had a more thorough dry dock but I believe its been 4 or 5 years ago.

 

The Majesty has the Compass Deli (included) and Johnny Rockets (4.95 per person). Monarch has neither of those.

 

The cabins other than suites and the deck 9 SOV cabins are tiny on both ships.

[SuchAVirgo]

We have been on both. I thought the Majesty was kept up better than the Monarch.. However the Monarch is like 20 mins from home so for convienance reasons we have been on the Monarch more.

[Kidsgoneletscruise]

Our family fell in love with Majesty some years ago. She was our first ship and still remains one of our favorites! :)

[lrn2cruise]

I wish the Monarch was 20 minutes from my house:(

 

I am about 4 hours away from Galveston. The only short cruises out of there are Carnival

[Carolina_Girl]

We will be on the Monarch again for the 3rd time in 4 days. We have never had any complaints about her! Her crew is THE BEST!!!! I have also never been on the Majesty to compare though. Good luck on making your decision!

[kijjy]

We will be on the Monarch .....Her crew is THE BEST!!!!

 

 

I cannot begin to tell you how much I agree with this... Monarch crew is THE best, hands down.

[TBR]

Majesty hands down,I have sailed on her twice in the last three months. The four night itinerary on the Majesty is one of my favorities for a short cruise.

[Flossie]

We really love the Majesty have sailed on this ship five times and had a great cruise every time, my favorite ship so far is the Voyager ... we were on Majesty in Oct and it still looked great even for the age of the ship. The staff on Majesty has always been great we think ... we have never had a bad cruise on any ship tho.... some better then others but never a bad one!

[PH8]

Ship wise,I would pick the MJ........but like others its so much easier for me to go to Port Canaveral than Miami..

[vafatboy]

We have done both ships and they both are great. If I had to compare the two.

 

Staff-Monarch wins

Ship-Majesty wins

Food-Monarch wins

Port--Monarch wins hands down.

 

They are really close. We prefer to do the Monarch because of location. Driving to Port Canaveral is super easy. No traffic at all. Miami is 3 hours further for me and it can be crazy down there.

 

Either one will be a great cruise.

 

Rob;)

[Trekker954]

I was surprized when I sailed the Majesty (many times) as no one has mentioned the clientele on the Majesty. Its 30-40 yo group, lots of South Beach types, lots of families who pulled their kids out of school for a long weekend.

 

But I do enjoy the Majesty, while my daughter hates it.