Enigma007 Posted May 27, 2008 #651 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Hello All, I have been enjoying reading everything here about the Monarch. My DH and DS (11) will be going on the Monarch for the first time in July. DH and I have only been on 1 cruse before,on the Grand Princess. This is a surprise for our 10 year old's 11th b-day. I was looking for prices for the heck of it and found rates that I couldn't refuse. My question/concern that I am hoping that some of you may be able to offer some feedback on is, our cabin is on deck 3 the very first cabin forward. 3500. I am very worried about the motion. I have already resigned myself that we have a portal instead of a window. Has anyone ever stayed anywhere as close forward or as low as the 3rd deck? :confused: Both times I have been on the Monarch, I've been on deck number 2. You feel less motion down there, then you do towards the top of the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highrollers Posted May 27, 2008 #652 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Thank you for the info. I guess the noise won't be fun, YIKES :eek: (probably another reason for the great price we got), but my son will probably be thrilled knowing that it is the anchor going down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatriz22 Posted May 27, 2008 #653 Share Posted May 27, 2008 pop bonine 24 hrs bef you go, itll stop any motion sickness.its great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famof6 Posted May 27, 2008 #654 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Does Monarch have hair dryers in the cabins? And has anyone been to Descanso Beach on Catalina? I asked this on the destinations board and got no replies. Is it within walking distance of the tender pier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtgirl Posted May 27, 2008 #655 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Yes to hair dryers - don't know about the beach. Try using Google map.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted May 27, 2008 #656 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Does Monarch have hair dryers in the cabins? And has anyone been to Descanso Beach on Catalina? I asked this on the destinations board and got no replies. Is it within walking distance of the tender pier? Hair dryer question has been answered. Descanso Beach is located just beyond the Casino Ballroom. It's an easy walk from the ship, and has a beachside bar. Great spot for viewing the Monarch!!:D Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtgirl Posted May 27, 2008 #657 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Hair dryer question has been answered. Descanso Beach is located just beyond the Casino Ballroom. It's an easy walk from the ship, and has a beachside bar. Great spot for viewing the Monarch!!:D Rick Hi Rick!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted May 27, 2008 #658 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Hi Rick!:) Carol........so sorry that we missed you on your last Monarch cruise. We were there just one week later!!:D :) Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtgirl Posted May 27, 2008 #659 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Carol........so sorry that we missed you on your last Monarch cruise. We were there just one week later!!:D :) Rick Yes, I know. Sorry we missed you, too. I think we both had a really good time, though.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlineMom Posted May 29, 2008 #660 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Sound fun! I think I will definately volunteer myself and my group for this! :D There are some (hilarious!) videos of the game being played on YouTube! Are spectators allowed? I'd be interested in watching - not so much for participating, though. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Family Man Posted May 30, 2008 #661 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Are spectators allowed? I'd be interested in watching - not so much for participating, though. ;) Yes, you can watch without participating. That's what we do. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poobears Posted May 30, 2008 #662 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Dh, myself and our 4 kids are planning on cruising on Monarch next June out of PC FL. Does anyone know how badly the views on level 8 are obstructed? I saw the list of the best rooms but we couldn't get them. The only side by sides OVs available on the ship that would sleep all of us were 8586 & 8588. Will the view be almost completely blocked. This will be their first cruise and I would hate for them to not even be able to see out their window. I saw pics of an obstructed OV on another cruise line from inside the cabin and they only had about 1' of opening so you could barely see under the life boat. Is this ship that bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserKatie Posted May 30, 2008 #663 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Is there a Basketball Court on the Monarch? Is it comparable to the the court on the Mariner? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohavemommy Posted May 30, 2008 #664 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Is there a Basketball Court on the Monarch? Is it comparable to the the court on the Mariner? Thanks There is a basketball area on the Monarch, but it is smaller than half-court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohavemommy Posted May 30, 2008 #665 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Dh, myself and our 4 kids are planning on cruising on Monarch next June out of PC FL. Does anyone know how badly the views on level 8 are obstructed? I saw the list of the best rooms but we couldn't get them. The only side by sides OVs available on the ship that would sleep all of us were 8586 & 8588. Will the view be almost completely blocked. This will be their first cruise and I would hate for them to not even be able to see out their window. I saw pics of an obstructed OV on another cruise line from inside the cabin and they only had about 1' of opening so you could barely see under the life boat. Is this ship that bad? See this post: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=14717736&postcount=601 The pink dots show which cabins are the least obstructed. The others have lifeboats in front of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poobears Posted May 31, 2008 #666 Share Posted May 31, 2008 See this post:http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=14717736&postcount=601 The pink dots show which cabins are the least obstructed. The others have lifeboats in front of them. 8584 has a dot but we are in 8586 adn 8588. Guess we won't be seeing much. I can't get room spread out more because the kids need to be right next to us. Guess they won't be seeing much on their first cruise out their window. We have others that have decide to sign up today so we can't change our cruise now. Is there anything on the ships that sleep 6 in one room? I know it would be more expensive but it might be worth it if there is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohavemommy Posted May 31, 2008 #667 Share Posted May 31, 2008 There is one Family Suite on this ship, but it books fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredawacs Posted May 31, 2008 #668 Share Posted May 31, 2008 I have found this thread very interesting. My wife and I sailed on the Monarch 16 years ago this very week out of San Juan on a 7 day southern caribbean. It was our first cruise and we loved it. We recently just took our two boys on the Voyager and we all had a great time. We loved the Monarch back then, it was fairly new at the time. We are booked on a 4 night September 15 and we are looking forward to it. There is a thread for the cruise but only one other couple has said they are going. We are hoping that more CC members join us on this cruise. We really enjoyed our M&M on the Voyager and hoping that there is one on this cruise. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitewhale2 Posted May 31, 2008 #669 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Hi, I have been trying to find the answer on this thread for this question and haven't yet, so sorry if it is a repeat. Monday morning, do they serve a breakfast before you get off the ship? Do you have to get off at 7:00? How long can you stay on? Thank You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted May 31, 2008 #670 Share Posted May 31, 2008 I have found this thread very interesting. My wife and I sailed on the Monarch 16 years ago this very week out of San Juan on a 7 day southern caribbean. It was our first cruise and we loved it. We recently just took our two boys on the Voyager and we all had a great time. We loved the Monarch back then, it was fairly new at the time. We are booked on a 4 night September 15 and we are looking forward to it. There is a thread for the cruise but only one other couple has said they are going. We are hoping that more CC members join us on this cruise. We really enjoyed our M&M on the Voyager and hoping that there is one on this cruise. Eric Eric, there are Meet 'n' Mingles only on cruises of 7 days or longer. We have arranged our own get togethers, via our Roll Calls. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted May 31, 2008 #671 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Hi, I have been trying to find the answer on this thread for this question and haven't yet, so sorry if it is a repeat.Monday morning, do they serve a breakfast before you get off the ship? Do you have to get off at 7:00? How long can you stay on? Thank You Breakfast is available in both the main dining room and the Windjammer on disembarkation day. They can start calling people as early as 6:45, depending on the particular cruise. It takes several hours to get everyone off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredawacs Posted May 31, 2008 #672 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Eric, there are Meet 'n' Mingles only on cruises of 7 days or longer. We have arranged our own get togethers, via our Roll Calls. :) Thanks, I did not know that. As it stands at the moment, it's still just my wife and I and another couple. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poobears Posted May 31, 2008 #673 Share Posted May 31, 2008 There is one Family Suite on this ship, but it books fast. Thanks when I look at their site online it says I have to call to get the price for it but it shows the prices for all the other suites, just not the family suite. Does that mean it's booked already? I hate calling for prices, I like to be able to look without actually being pressured to book it. If anyone has ever booked the family suite can you give me a rough average on price pp. Please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohavemommy Posted May 31, 2008 #674 Share Posted May 31, 2008 I would just call to see if it is available. The pricing for it is around the same as it would be for a Grand Suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poobears Posted May 31, 2008 #675 Share Posted May 31, 2008 I guess I'll go ahead update this thread too in case anyone is wondering about the size etc of the suites on the monarch: Ok I called and had it almost all ready to go. Then then she comes back to tell me that the family suite only sleeps 5 :( Booking 4 in it and 2 in the JS next door jumps our cost another $2,000 above what i would have been paying to book all of us into the RFS. That's out of our price range Grrrrrr So now I'm waiting to see if SDS who booked an OV with his girlfriend would like to upgrade to our neighboring JS and I'll pay the difference, should be about $1,000 and one DS can be booked in with him. Or maybe I'll just book DH and 1 DS in a cheap interior and break the rules and let them stay with us. Such a mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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