Back to Back on Monarch

[beverland]

Doing a back-to-back cruise on Monarch this fall.

 

Just wondering about the logistics on turn-a-round day. I've done a back to back on Freedom and the concierge took care of us that day. Had a special lounge reserved, took us through customs, etc.

 

Monarch doesn't have a concierge. Can someone who's done this recently give me the logistics?

 

Also, any experience with D+ amenities on Monarch? Lounge, breakfast, etc?

 

Thanks so much for the info!

[Scotty G]

Doing a back-to-back cruise on Monarch this fall.

 

Just wondering about the logistics on turn-a-round day. I've done a back to back on Freedom and the concierge took care of us that day. Had a special lounge reserved, took us through customs, etc.

 

Monarch doesn't have a concierge. Can someone who's done this recently give me the logistics?

 

We met at Guest Relations on Deck 4 about 9:15. The Guest Relations manager escorted us off the ship (swiped out on the Binger), went through Customs, manager gave us our new Sea Passes and we returned to the ship through the Binger.

 

Also, any experience with D+ amenities on Monarch? Lounge, breakfast, etc?

 

There is the Diamond Nightly Event in the Viking Crown that starts at 5:00 PM. Say Hi to Desmond for us!

There is a Diamond area in the MDR for Breakfast (I believe on Deck 3 Center Rear).

We also were invited to a special buffet on Coco Cay which was quite nice.

The C&A Welcome Back reception was held in the Circuit Lounge.

Thanks so much for the info!

 

Hope this helps! Bon Voyage.

[Clarea]

Doing a back-to-back cruise on Monarch this fall.

 

Just wondering about the logistics on turn-a-round day. I've done a back to back on Freedom and the concierge took care of us that day. Had a special lounge reserved, took us through customs, etc.

 

Monarch doesn't have a concierge. Can someone who's done this recently give me the logistics?

 

Also, any experience with D+ amenities on Monarch? Lounge, breakfast, etc?

 

Thanks so much for the info!

Scotty pretty much covered it all. The only thing I want to add is that you may also get invited to some behind the scenes tours, usually on the 4 day itinerary.

[kc320]

What is the special buffet on Coco Cay? I will be on the Monarch 4 nt next month...

[Scotty G]

What is the special buffet on Coco Cay? I will be on the Monarch 4 nt next month...

It was by written invitation (I believe from the Captain) and was held at a new deck by the Wacky Seagull Jr. (guessing at the name). It included buffet items and drinks (wine, champagne, mimosas and others). May have been for D+ and Suite guests. It was very windy and poorly attended other than ship's officers. We liked it and thank them for improving amenities.

Love Monarch and the great crew!!!!

[Clarea]

It was by written invitation (I believe from the Captain) and was held at a new deck by the Wacky Seagull Jr. (guessing at the name). It included buffet items and drinks (wine, champagne, mimosas and others). May have been for D+ and Suite guests. It was very windy and poorly attended other than ship's officers. We liked it and thank them for improving amenities.

Love Monarch and the great crew!!!!

Thanks for the info, we will be on board in a couple of weeks, so hopefully they will still be doing this. Sounds like a good time. The Monarch crew always seem to find another way to improve their service.

[beverland]

Appreciate the responses! :D

[yogimax]

It was by written invitation (I believe from the Captain) and was held at a new deck by the Wacky Seagull Jr. (guessing at the name). It included buffet items and drinks (wine, champagne, mimosas and others). May have been for D+ and Suite guests. It was very windy and poorly attended other than ship's officers. We liked it and thank them for improving amenities.

Love Monarch and the great crew!!!!

 

Majesty had this as well. I thought it was a nice touch. We didn't have buffet items but rather hors d'oeuvres. It was a nice way to chat for a bit before hitting the beach

[kc320]

It was by written invitation (I believe from the Captain) and was held at a new deck by the Wacky Seagull Jr. (guessing at the name). It included buffet items and drinks (wine, champagne, mimosas and others). May have been for D+ and Suite guests. It was very windy and poorly attended other than ship's officers. We liked it and thank them for improving amenities.

Love Monarch and the great crew!!!!

 

Interesting...if they still are doing this next month it might be worth skipping the cabanette for $35 just to have a private lunch and go to this instead...assuming of course you don't have to be super super special D+ to get invited...:)

[Merion_Mom]

Interesting...if they still are doing this next month it might be worth skipping the cabanette for $35 just to have a private lunch and go to this instead...assuming of course you don't have to be super super special D+ to get invited...:)

 

You're super special!!! :eek: ;) :D

[Scotty G]

Interesting...if they still are doing this next month it might be worth skipping the cabanette for $35 just to have a private lunch and go to this instead...assuming of course you don't have to be super super special D+ to get invited...:)

It is a finger tip buffet but pretty nice. No need to miss lunch for the snack just gets you ready for it. You can easily do both if the weather is good.

We were D+ but didn't ask what the criteria was.

[PH8]

It was by written invitation (I believe from the Captain) and was held at a new deck by the Wacky Seagull Jr. (guessing at the name). It included buffet items and drinks (wine, champagne, mimosas and others). May have been for D+ and Suite guests. It was very windy and poorly attended other than ship's officers. We liked it and thank them for improving amenities.

Love Monarch and the great crew!!!!

Oohhhhhhh.sounds nice..:)

 

I remember years ago, when Rosemarie Jones was the LA on the Sovereign and she set up mimosas inside one of the little shacks there.......that was nice too.

[kc320]

You're super special!!! :eek: ;) :D

 

 

Awww...thank you...I thought only my cat's noticed that...:)