?? re: Monarch of the Seas

#1 (**permalink**) March 3rd, 2005, 06:10 PM

Could you tell us if the ocean view cabins on the Monarch of the Seas have a safe. Also, do they supply beach towels, do they have a fridge in the cabin and what drinks are available free of charge.
Can anyone recommend a decent reasonable hotel near LAX that would provide complimentary airport shuttle service.
We are booked for the 4 day Baha Mexico cruise on May 2, 2005 and would appreciate any tips including recommended excursions etc.
Thanks

Harry Martin · #2 (**permalink**) March 4th, 2005, 10:58 AM

Hi Marie, more info on teh Mexico board, but to answer on the cabin -- no safe or fridge in the cabin, and towels by the pool deck, if I recall. Free drinks are juices in the morning, and tea and lemonade in the afternoon.

Check out Hotwire for the hotels ... I've always been happy with what I got there.

Harry

#3 (**permalink**) March 5th, 2005, 04:43 PM

hi. we are also booked on this cruise , BUT , in July. I would like to know about the safes myself. maybe you could save this address , and let me know of your experiences. We sailed with RCCL in Sept. on the Majesty. no safes, but a nice cruise , great room service food ,and, we felt a nice second choice. [we are huge Princess cruise line fans] ,but enjoy yhe different itineraries of RCCL.
safe, happy sailing to you
kj

luvz2cruz · #4 (**permalink**) March 6th, 2005, 10:12 PM

we just came back from the Monarch last monday...no fridge, no safe.......a very small ice bucket..

#5 (**permalink**) March 7th, 2005, 08:06 PM

Thanks for the info everyone.
Could anyone tell me if there is only 1 formal night on the 4 day cruise. Do the men wear tuxes? What are the dining options other than the dining room.

Harry Martin · #6 (**permalink**) March 8th, 2005, 12:43 PM

Marie, only one formal night ... the 4-nighter is a little more casual, so I've often opted for a sport coat with a tie. The alternate is the Windjammer buffet, but I think you will be missing a lot if you skip formal night.

Harry

luvz2cruz · #7 (**permalink**) March 8th, 2005, 09:36 PM

Hi

One formal nite on the 3 day cruise..

#8 (**permalink**) March 13th, 2005, 10:31 AM

1 formal night . buffet service on the top decks and excellent room service food . the burgers , nachos, and cheesecake were our favorites.
kj

#9 (**permalink**) March 14th, 2005, 05:07 PM

My brother-in-law & wife just got back Fri from this cruise. They loved it, & had a great time. Said the food was really good. It was his first cruise. He said it wasn't anything like the Navy ships!! Have fun!!

Benita · #10 (**permalink**) March 19th, 2005, 10:03 PM

We just got back from this one too. No safes or fridge, but depending on your stateroom type there may be. (we were in the "cheap seats ocean view" )

Make sure you go see the rock n roll duelling pianos, that really was the best show on the trip.