All things Monarch of the Seas

[CruisingCaraCat]

Can anyone tell me if the Monarch Casino has a Craps Table?

 

Thanx,

Erika

Hi

 

We just got off the 4 nighter embarking on 3/9. There is definitely a craps table and it is quite busy. In fact it seems to me there were as many tables for gaming as there are on the Voyager class ships. Not as many as Freedom class though.

 

One thing that I experienced for the first time was the blackjack tables have a 6 dollar minimum bet instead of 5. You can play a straight 6 dollar bet or you can bet 5 and have a 1 dollar rider that on some tables if you blackjack you can spin the wheel and other tables if you get a matched pair totaling 20 you get 20 to one on your dollar. I have never seen this and I am not sure if I like it or not. Overall I think we actually made some money on that 1 dollar rider.

 

As far as the shower curtain I am 6'2" and not that small and I didn't seem to have an issue with it. I was just extra careful.

 

If you are so inclined I would recommend the sushi bar. It was some of the best I have ever had and the extra price is pretty minimal ( about 3 to 4 dollars per roll.)

 

Overall a very nice ship and a great crew.

[erin1998]

Good morning everyone....:)

I am looking at taking my 11 year old son on the Monarch this August for a 4 night cruise. Does anyone has any compasses for Adventure Ocean for the 9-11 group? I'm just curious what kinds of activites they do!

Thanks a bunch! :D

Erin

[newbiecruiser09]

Good morning everyone....:)

I am looking at taking my 11 year old son on the Monarch this August for a 4 night cruise. Does anyone has any compasses for Adventure Ocean for the 9-11 group? I'm just curious what kinds of activites they do!

Thanks a bunch! :D

Erin

 

Check over on the Family Cruises boards. I think Merion Mom has posted a bunch but not sure if she has any Monarch ones.

[torpeedo]

We will be booking a 4 night on the Monarch for July. We have sailed the Sovereign a few times. Question, is the Royal Viking Crown lounge cigar friendly as the Sovereign was?? Do they have entertainment in the later evening? Sovereign used to have some really nice singers in the evening. Hoping we can recreate the same thing! Thanks

[jessalz]

wow this thread is great!

 

i saw the post with the compasses, i can't remember who posted them, but thanks sooo much!! they were great, now i know what to expect on the ship. i was worried there wouldn't be much to do. are the comedy shows pretty funny or lame? me & my boyfriend are huge on comedy.

 

also, my boyfriend is a smoker, where are the smoking spots? we are on deck 8, are there any smoking areas near there?

 

oh & is the pool really open 24 hours? that would be awesome, since i don't plan on getting much sleep (lol) and i love pools. how is the pool that says it's for 18+? is it better/ more peaceful than the other?

[JJ2sail]

wow this thread is great!

 

i saw the post with the compasses, i can't remember who posted them, but thanks sooo much!! they were great, now i know what to expect on the ship. i was worried there wouldn't be much to do. are the comedy shows pretty funny or lame? me & my boyfriend are huge on comedy.

 

also, my boyfriend is a smoker, where are the smoking spots? we are on deck 8, are there any smoking areas near there?

 

oh & is the pool really open 24 hours? that would be awesome, since i don't plan on getting much sleep (lol) and i love pools. how is the pool that says it's for 18+? is it better/ more peaceful than the other?

 

For smoking, you can walk down one deck to the promenade on deck 7 and go outside. I believe the starboard side is the smoking side, not sure? But there will be signs posted. Can't answer the other questions.

[Irishnana]

Hopeful a recent Monarch cruiser can clarify whether MTD is available? We're sailing Monday on our first B2B and thought we might give this a whirl on one of the cruises, if offered. TIA, :)

[Irishnana]

Hopeful a recent Monarch cruiser can clarify whether MTD is available? We're sailing Monday on our first B2B and thought we might give this a whirl on one of the cruises, if offered. TIA, :)

[newbiecruiser09]

We sail a week after you.I (and my TA and others on our Roll Call) was told that MTD is available but you cannot book it ahead of time. I was told we would have to go to the "MTD desk" and sign up once on board.

[paradise4me]

I know mtd is available. We just got off last week and saw alot of people using it. We did not use it so I don't know procedure.

[weabcruiser]

Does anyone know if we can bring a travel steamer on board?? Also is there a limit on luggage? first timer here in case you can't tell! :)

TIA

 

LW

[jessalz]

That reminds me, can we take flat irons on board? I don't use a blow dryer.

[msjaxson]

no irons saw a big table of them for pick up when we were debarking... there were also steamers on there

No luggage limits but the rooms are tiny ..... so you wont want more than what will fit under the bed ..

there is MTD .. we stuck with traditional so i cant say more except i saw folks signing up ..

[dreadpirate3]

Other than when it is emptied and refilled. One night I was restless and walking around the ship at 2 am. The pools were both empty with netting across them for safety. The hot tubs are 24 hrs for certain. Smoking is allowed on 7, 11, 12, and in the casino every day but formal night. Just keep an eye out for the signs to designate which side. There is a cigar smoking night in the Viking Crown lounge as well. You will love the cruise!

 

Oh, and I enjoyed the comedian so much I went to the adult only show as well. Gina

 

wow this thread is great!

 

i saw the post with the compasses, i can't remember who posted them, but thanks sooo much!! they were great, now i know what to expect on the ship. i was worried there wouldn't be much to do. are the comedy shows pretty funny or lame? me & my boyfriend are huge on comedy.

 

also, my boyfriend is a smoker, where are the smoking spots? we are on deck 8, are there any smoking areas near there?

 

oh & is the pool really open 24 hours? that would be awesome, since i don't plan on getting much sleep (lol) and i love pools. how is the pool that says it's for 18+? is it better/ more peaceful than the other?

[weabcruiser]

Please don't get me wrong, I do not intend to try to smuggle a steamer on board, but my husband insist that he read we could have one... thats why I wanted to ask just so I prove him wrong! :) but the question I have is if you have a steamer in your suitcase do they open it up and get it out or are you called to the so called "naughty room" and you have to get it out yourself. Just in case he still does not believe me I want to know what to expect! :p

 

 

Thanks!!

[msjaxson]

well I have broughtt my steamer in the past and didnt on this cruise becuase it was short... ( if that makes any sense) so i don't know... I had never seen a table full of irons and steamers while debarking before... .

just double checked the "official website"

 

Q: What items are not allowed onboard the cruise ship?

 

A: Aside from the obvious (and illegal) items not allowed onboard, there are other items we cannot accommodate onboard. These items will be confiscated upon being found.

 

Prohibited items: Candles

Coffee Makers

Electrical Transformers (not including personal electronics: cell phone chargers, laptop power adapters etc.)

Flammable Liquids and Explosives (such as fireworks)

HAM radio equipment

Hockey sticks

Illegal Drugs

Irons/Clothes Steamers

Personal Alcohol

Skateboards

Surfboards

[weabcruiser]

Thanks Jaxson! I have been reading stuff in so many places I can't remember where I read what! :confused: I guess I will not say anymore to him about it and see what happens! Thanks so much for the help!

 

LW

[Cruisingboyo]

Hmmm hockey sticks? Am I missing something? :confused: :D

 

Maybe a stupid question - Are hair straightners permitted onboard? Technically they are irons? Thank you in advance! I am now getting so excited about the Monarch now!

 

P.S Do the Junior suites on the MON have bath tubs? My brochure just says certain ships? Anyone have any pics of junior suites they wouldn't mind sharing with me ? Thank you!

[AtlFirstTimeCruiser]

When is the formal night for a 3 days cruise? I've read somewhere that it is on the second night, but we will be in Nassau until 12 AM... Thanks

[dreadpirate3]

When is the formal night for a 3 days cruise? I've read somewhere that it is on the second night, but we will be in Nassau until 12 AM... Thanks

 

It was Saturday on our cruise in December. So we just got back to the ship in plenty time to get ready. The dining room was fairly empty from all the people who stayed in Nassau.

[cjhbeh]

We just came off the Monarch and did MTD. As soon as you board, go to the My Time Dining desk in front of Claude's on the fourth floor. The staff will confirm you prepaid gratuities and then they stick a sticker on your seapass card indicating you are MTD. You let them know what time you want to come to dinner that night and then you tell them after dinner about the time you would like the following night. We kept our table and waiters for the entire 3 night cruise. We sat by ourselves (family of six). I highly recommend it. I feel the food came more quickly because they were keeping things moving for the next group. Let me know if you have questions. Chantal

[beamer55]

We have an upcomiing cruise in August. Can you get tomato juice for breakfest, either for room service or in MDR? Thanks, G

[newbiecruiser09]

Hmmm hockey sticks? Am I missing something? :confused: :D

 

There was a thread about this a while back. I think it has to do with the ships that have the ice rink, not wanting folks to bring sticks for ice hockey.

Maybe a stupid question - Are hair straightners permitted onboard? Technically they are irons? Thank you in advance! I am now getting so excited about the Monarch now!

 

P.S Do the Junior suites on the MON have bath tubs? My brochure just says certain ships? Anyone have any pics of junior suites they wouldn't mind sharing with me ? Thank you!

 

According to the layout on the website, and everything I have read on these boards they do have a tub. No pics but if I remember, I'll take some next week and post when I return.

 

Can't help with the iron issue. Sorry

[Cruisingboyo]

Can't help with the iron issue. Sorry

Thank you - I've been wrecking my brain for the hockey sticks thing all day - glad you cleared it up!

[m4hami]

Hmmm hockey sticks? Am I missing something? :confused: :D

 

Maybe a stupid question - Are hair straightners permitted onboard? Technically they are irons? Thank you in advance! I am now getting so excited about the Monarch now!

 

P.S Do the Junior suites on the MON have bath tubs? My brochure just says certain ships? Anyone have any pics of junior suites they wouldn't mind sharing with me ? Thank you!

When we were on the Monarch in Feb.;we had J S 1550 and we did have a bath tub.:D