callmewhatever Posted October 29, 2012 #51 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Sorry to hear that your cruise ended like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicman97 Posted October 29, 2012 #52 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Enjoying the review very much. Sorry you ended up having bad weather a couple of times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpoole3 Posted October 29, 2012 Author #53 Share Posted October 29, 2012 A few final pictures... Lamb believe me you want to order this! Schooner BAr was very popular at night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpoole3 Posted October 29, 2012 Author #54 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Great Window seats at the Schooner Bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpoole3 Posted October 29, 2012 Author #55 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Royal Wow Card Please let me know if you have any questions about the Monarch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltwaterhappy Posted October 29, 2012 #56 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Thanks for the great review and photos! One of my very favorite ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzerci Posted October 29, 2012 #57 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Great review. I'm glad you had a good time, sorry your cruise ended with bad weather. The same thing happened to us the last day of our Freedom cruise in May. We just booked a weekend cruise on Monarch in January because it was under $300 total. We haven't done one that short, does it just fly by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpoole3 Posted October 29, 2012 Author #58 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Great review. I'm glad you had a good time, sorry your cruise ended with bad weather. The same thing happened to us the last day of our Freedom cruise in May. We just booked a weekend cruise on Monarch in January because it was under $300 total. We haven't done one that short, does it just fly by? The 3 day cruise FLEW by, because we were in Nassau all day then Coco Cay all day, Cruise over. The 4 day seemed a lot longer (we had 2 sea days due to sandy) You just cannot beat those prices! I'm sure Ill sail on her again before she leaves the fleet. None stop fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthCarolinaBelle Posted October 29, 2012 #59 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Thank you so much for the wonderful review, especially the photos! Did you go to the Schooner Bar very much? I am wondering who the pianist is going to be for my cruise Nov 26-30...Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMASHROX Posted October 29, 2012 #60 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Great review. I'm glad you had a good time, sorry your cruise ended with bad weather. The same thing happened to us the last day of our Freedom cruise in May. We just booked a weekend cruise on Monarch in January because it was under $300 total. We haven't done one that short, does it just fly by? Holy cow! What a great price! I assume that was for the two of you? I'm eyeing Monarch in December as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpoole3 Posted October 29, 2012 Author #61 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Thank you so much for the wonderful review, especially the photos! Did you go to the Schooner Bar very much? I am wondering who the pianist is going to be for my cruise Nov 26-30...Thanks again! Dont recall her last name but it was a Female named Ann. She was really good and had a large turnout each night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just The 3 Of Us Posted October 29, 2012 #62 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Nice review and pictures - thanks for shariing your time with us!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzerci Posted October 29, 2012 #63 Share Posted October 29, 2012 (edited) Smashrox- Yes! We were able to find an inside guarantee and use a C&A coupon. We hate inside cabins but for the price and 3 nights, I can do it. Edited October 29, 2012 by kruzerci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwfan22 Posted October 29, 2012 #64 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Thanks for the report. Looked great. I was just wondering more about your impressions of Junkanoo Beach. I'm thinking of a beach day there. Do they rent snorkle equipment? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpoole3 Posted October 29, 2012 Author #65 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Thanks for the report. Looked great. I was just wondering more about your impressions of Junkanoo Beach. I'm thinking of a beach day there. Do they rent snorkle equipment? Thanks!! I did go twice so I personally enjoyed the beach. With that being said I'm a low key type of person. Would I eat the food there probable not, but if your looking to spend 2-3 hours on the sand it's great! If you want to spend all day 10-4/5 on the beach I'd recommend hotel that offers a day pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyaJune Posted October 29, 2012 #66 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Thanks so much for the review and pictures. The Monarch was our first cruise experience and she still looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwfan22 Posted October 29, 2012 #67 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I did go twice so I personally enjoyed the beach. With that being said I'm a low key type of person. Would I eat the food there probable not, but if your looking to spend 2-3 hours on the sand it's great! If you want to spend all day 10-4/5 on the beach I'd recommend hotel that offers a day pass. Thanks! 3 - 4 hrs is plenty for us, but we do want to snorkle from the beach. That is our only goal. Well, and to laze around some. Do you know if they rent snorkel gear? And how the snorkeling is from the beach? We don't need to see a ton of fish, just a few and not too rough of water. None of us our good at clearing the snorkel when water comes in it. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 29, 2012 #68 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Thanks! 3 - 4 hrs is plenty for us, but we do want to snorkle from the beach. That is our only goal. Well, and to laze around some. Do you know if they rent snorkel gear? And how the snorkeling is from the beach? We don't need to see a ton of fish, just a few and not too rough of water. None of us our good at clearing the snorkel when water comes in it. :rolleyes: We've always done a snorkel excursion in Nassau where they take us out away from the beach to a small island not that far away. I've no idea if the snorkeling is good off the beach, or if they rent snorkel gear. They do rent snorkel gear at Coco Cay, where it's very easy to snorkel right off the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magala621 Posted November 2, 2012 #69 Share Posted November 2, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the pix and nice review. My family and I were on the Monarch for the 4 day (10/22) trip. It was a bummer that Sandy followed us the entire trip, but Monarch's amazing crew :D - minus the "hucksters:mad:" selling the booze and $10 merchandise - made the trip great anyway :)! We'll be on MN's next to last sailing in March to say "Farewell" to a Grand Lady. This will be our 4th and final sailing on the Monarch of the Seas...:( We will sorely miss her. We will be looking forward to sailing on her replacement, the Enchantment in 2013-2014! Edited November 2, 2012 by magala621 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelbyrob Posted November 2, 2012 #70 Share Posted November 2, 2012 If you like Monarch try Majesty, there's a few differences but a fun ship as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelbyrob Posted November 2, 2012 #71 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Great review also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpoole3 Posted November 18, 2012 Author #72 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Great review also! Thanks I enjoyed writing it. I'm headed back to visit her one last time in March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty G Posted November 18, 2012 #73 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I attended the diamond event this evening and they made sure my wine glass was full at all times. Again, I overheard the talk for who is working on the EOS when they sell off the Monarch. Seems Malcolm is very "popular" with the Diamond members and he will be joining the Enchantment in February '13 I enjoyed my dinner in the dinning room with a table of ten. Everyone had so many questions about Coco Cay and I was happy to answer them. I went a little early! Unique Art in the Viking Crown Lounge We must have just missed you in the Viking Crown. Great picture of our friends Don and Betty. The Captain did an excellent job in getting us back into PC just ahead of Sandy. A great crew on a wonderful ship. We will miss her!!! Thanks for a nice review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachnative Posted November 18, 2012 #74 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Thank you for posting this excellent review. We did a B2B2B2B last year to ensure that we did not have a port intensive experience and loved the laid back yet party atmosphere. The crew does many extra things to make up for her lack of venues and this adds up to an excellent experience. Monarch has become one of our favorite ships and we sail on her on the way to and on the way back to cruises on the Freedom or Oasis/Allure. We board her again in 8 days.:D Please consider the Enchantment when she arrives in April. She is our "home" ship and we believe you will enjoy her even more than the Monarch.:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bthereagain Posted November 18, 2012 #75 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Thanks for the picture review - those are the best! I'm looking forward to sailing on the Farewell Cruise. I might check out Junkaboo Beach :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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