MONARCH OF THE SEAS

• Year Built: 1991
  

• Passenger Capacity: 2350
  
• Crew Size: 822
  
• Passenger / Crew Ratio 2.9 : 1
  
• Gross Registered tons: 73,941
  
• Passenger / space ration 32
  
• Cabins: 732 oceanview, 445 inside
  
• Decks: 14
  
• Pools: 2 outside
  
• Officers: Norwegian
  
• Hotel Staff: International
  
• Cruise Staff: International
  
• Chefs: International
  
• 1998 - 1999 Itineraries: Southern Caribbean

• VALUE FOR PRICE: 9.3

• Public Areas

  • Cleanliness 9.4
    
  • Condition 8.9
    
  • Decor 8.9
• Accommodations:
  • Size 7.6
    
  • Storage Space
    
  • Soundproofing 8.2
    
  • Cleanliness 8.7
    
  • Decor 8.5
    
  • Condition 8.6
• Service
  • Bar 9.4
    
  • Dining Room 9.7
    
  • Cabin 9.8
    
  • Cruise / hotel staff 8.8
• Cuisine 8.5
  
• Gym / spa Facilities 9.1
  
• Activities 8.8
  
• Fitness/sports program 8.5
  
• Entertainment 8.5
  
• Shore Excursions 8.3
  
• Itinerary(s) 9.1
  
• Appropriateness for:
  • Families 9.4
    
  • Singles 7.6
    
  • Well - traveled 7.0
    
  • Upscale 7.4
    
  • Action / fun seekers 7.7
    
  • Low - Key 6.5
    
  • 18-35 years old 7.7
    
  • 35-60 years old 8.5
    
  • 60 + years old 8.1

Observations: "I have been on 15 cruises and I must say that this was my favorite." * "The ship is a great size with plenty of public rooms." * "Very Clean ship." * "Great value for price." * "I recommend this cruise for couples and families, those with teens." * "Need better singles program." * "there were not enough hours in a day to enjoy everything." * "Nice ambiance -- beauty and elegance combine to make this ship a pleasure to sail on." * "This cruise was extremely enjoyable and one that I would certainly recommend to even my most finicky client. There is something for everyone." * Dining room service was excellent." * "The cruise director was very helpful." * "Cabin steward was top rate." * "Excellent food." * Cabins could be larger with more storage space."

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