PH8 Posted September 10, 2010 #2101 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Hey!! I think I spotted my "belly of the ship" porthole cabin on that picture! :) YIKES!:eek: Just keep saying"At least Im on the ship"........thats what I do!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted September 10, 2010 #2102 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Yeah, now that I am retired, no more suites for us on a now limited budget. ;) Got a good deal on an "outside cabin" booking just yesterday for the 10/25 sailing. Just checked again, and the price just went up 60 bucks a person for that cat!! So....ok, what are my chances for a visit from the upgrade fairy?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted September 10, 2010 #2103 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Yeah, now that I am retired, no more suites for us on a now limited budget. ;) Got a good deal on an "outside cabin" booking just yesterday for the 10/25 sailing. Just checked again, and the price just went up 60 bucks a person for that cat!! So....ok, what are my chances for a visit from the upgrade fairy?? 50/50.....either you will or you won't:p:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted September 10, 2010 #2104 Share Posted September 10, 2010 50/50.....either you will or you won't:p:p :) Cute!! Thanks! ;) Just in case the 50 percent lands in my direction....should I call RCCL just before we sail? I have not cruised in so long, I have forgotten how best to get the attention of that wonderous upgrade Fairy?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted September 10, 2010 #2105 Share Posted September 10, 2010 :) Cute!! Thanks! ;) Just in case the 50 percent lands in my direction....should I call RCCL just before we sail? I have not cruised in so long, I have forgotten how best to get the attention of that wonderous upgrade Fairy?? Well,for upgrades they start with the most credits........and work their way down...however on cruises under 5 days,you have to have 75 credits to get an upgrade.....BUT the upgrade fairy has struck in mysterious ways... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted September 10, 2010 #2106 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Thanks Kathy, I may be without my home on wheels now, but at least now I go platinum with this upcoming cruise. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted September 10, 2010 #2107 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Thanks Kathy, I may be without my home on wheels now, but at least now I go platinum with this upcoming cruise. :) Congrats!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franl24fan Posted September 10, 2010 #2108 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Congrats on reaching Platinum. I was so excited when I reached it, then went on the Rhapsody out of Seattle, was really looking forward to sailing by the lines of the "commoners" and going up to the "special" window. Got to the check in area, no lines anywhere, but I went to the platinum area anyway :) Same thing happened on the Oasis last April, no lines, no big advantage. And I also haven't gotten early off perk because other factors over rode. You do get a robe in your room, but it's usually way too hot to use it. I do use the additional internet minutes. My Monarch cruise in Dec will be number 9, if the ship is as good as others say I'll do another quick one to get me to 10 before I book my next 7 day cruise. Course RCL seems to keep changing the perks, expect the Diamond level to be moved up to 25 cruises. They should grandfather in existing members and create new categories going forward. Oh well. I just go with the flow, any cruise is better than a day on shore (unless I'm in Las Vegas). Fran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted September 11, 2010 #2109 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Thanks for the heads and tips Fran! :) Happy cruising, and hope you get to keep your new Diamond status! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty G Posted September 11, 2010 #2110 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Well,for upgrades they start with the most credits........and work their way down...however on cruises under 5 days,you have to have 75 credits to get an upgrade.....BUT the upgrade fairy has struck in mysterious ways... I would like to clarify this. We just got off a 4 night on Monarch and were booked into a deck 5 OV. Long story short, we had been upgraded without any previous knowledge to a JS (Deck 10 on Monarch). This was our 30 point cruise and we did receive our crystal block of the Monarch. There were over 600 C&A folks this sailing with 3 or 4 couples with over 100 cruises. Monarch just became 1st in the fleet based on customer surveys. The MDR food was excellent and we had more choices than I remember. The current Singers and Dancers are some of the best we have heard and seen; and Tony and the Orchestra were better than ever! We highly recommend Monarch for first time cruisers particularly the 4 night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aellis82 Posted September 11, 2010 #2111 Share Posted September 11, 2010 I would like to clarify this. We just got off a 4 night on Monarch and were booked into a deck 5 OV. Long story short, we had been upgraded without any previous knowledge to a JS (Deck 10 on Monarch). This was our 30 point cruise and we did receive our crystal block of the Monarch. There were over 600 C&A folks this sailing with 3 or 4 couples with over 100 cruises. Monarch just became 1st in the fleet based on customer surveys. The MDR food was excellent and we had more choices than I remember. The current Singers and Dancers are some of the best we have heard and seen; and Tony and the Orchestra were better than ever! We highly recommend Monarch for first time cruisers particularly the 4 night! Glad to see you had such fun on this ship! Going on it on Monday. I was wondering if you knew what they currently had on their room service menu? I have seen it but wonder if it is available on the Monarch. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptSticky Posted September 12, 2010 #2112 Share Posted September 12, 2010 I would like to clarify this. We just got off a 4 night on Monarch and were booked into a deck 5 OV. Long story short, we had been upgraded without any previous knowledge to a JS (Deck 10 on Monarch). This was our 30 point cruise and we did receive our crystal block of the Monarch. There were over 600 C&A folks this sailing with 3 or 4 couples with over 100 cruises. Monarch just became 1st in the fleet based on customer surveys. The MDR food was excellent and we had more choices than I remember. The current Singers and Dancers are some of the best we have heard and seen; and Tony and the Orchestra were better than ever! We highly recommend Monarch for first time cruisers particularly the 4 night! Thank you for that post. It's been a long time since we have sailed the Monarch and we're looking forward to it. We were however getting a little nervious thinking that we may have overdone it a bit. We booked 5 B2B's in November. I figured that if I have to fly to see her, might as well stay for awhile, but not really sure how it turned into that many:eek: After all the great things that you found on your last, I'm looking forward to going more and more. You don't happen to remember if Jackie White was still in the Vicking Crown Lounge do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty G Posted September 12, 2010 #2113 Share Posted September 12, 2010 After all the great things that you found on your last, I'm looking forward to going more and more. You don't happen to remember if Jackie White was still in the Viking Crown Lounge do you? We love the ship and crew so much we are going again in mid December:D:D Desmond is the lead barman in the Viking Crown. He has been there since we started going on her out of PC. You will have a great time. To answer the question on the Room Service menu - Sorry we did not use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aellis82 Posted September 12, 2010 #2114 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Does anyone have pictures of stateroom 9500 or know how obstructed the window is? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSkySailing Posted September 12, 2010 #2115 Share Posted September 12, 2010 I had #9000 so it should be the same? Hope this helps! Happy Cruising!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aellis82 Posted September 12, 2010 #2116 Share Posted September 12, 2010 I had #9000 so it should be the same? Hope this helps! Happy Cruising!!!! Thank you these have been really helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted September 12, 2010 #2117 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Any porthole pictures?? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSkySailing Posted September 12, 2010 #2118 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Any porthole pictures?? ;) It's not a pic. but I found this YouTube clip-it's not me:D but the first 20sec. is what I think you want to see:o Happy Cruising!!!!!! and see you on the 25th of Oct.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquil Waters Posted September 12, 2010 #2119 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Since Monarch has no sea days on its 3-day run does that mean that the MDR is not open for lunch at all on that itenerary? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irb33785 Posted September 12, 2010 #2120 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Desmond is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 12, 2010 #2121 Share Posted September 12, 2010 [quote name='irb33785']Desmond is awesome![/quote] We were on Monarch in late July and Desmond was on vacation. A very nice gentleman named Sylvester was in Viking Crown, and we really enjoyed his service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted September 12, 2010 #2122 Share Posted September 12, 2010 [quote name='BlueSkySailing']It's not a pic. but I found this YouTube clip-it's not me:D but the first 20sec. is what I think you want to see:o [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjx1qoJLyuA[/url] Happy Cruising!!!!!! and see you on the 25th of Oct.:D[/QUOTE] Thanks, that was classic!! Little cabin, little peephole into the sea....cute! That will be me! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franl24fan Posted September 12, 2010 #2123 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Thanks for the link. In December I'll be down on deck 2 with a porthole, so that was cute. I watched several other Monarch you tube clips and am really looking forward to seeing this nice "small" ship. It looks nicer than I thought it would be. I really enjoy the video clips folks post, especially when they are talented and can add music, banners etc. I've gone back and looked at clips for some other ships cruises I've been on, which really bring back great memories. Almost makes me want to buy a video camera, rather than just taking photos :) Fran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted September 13, 2010 #2124 Share Posted September 13, 2010 [quote name='clarea']We were on Monarch in late July and Desmond was on vacation. A very nice gentleman named Sylvester was in Viking Crown, and we really enjoyed his service.[/quote] Desmond is back.........I love Sylvester (more so then desmond) and he is still up there too........but only in the D area when help is needed.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted September 13, 2010 #2125 Share Posted September 13, 2010 [quote name='Tranquil Waters']Since Monarch has no sea days on its 3-day run does that mean that the MDR is not open for lunch at all on that itenerary? :confused:[/quote] Thats right..........no MDR open on the 3 night anymore for lunch:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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