Carnival Cruiser Considering RCCL - Monarch of the Seas - Help Please

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KellyCCZ

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Hi everyone. I'm a Carnival cruiser who is considering a 3 night Monarch of the Seas cruise. I have been on the Carnival Fascination, Fantasy, Victory, Miracle and Destiny. I am interested in going with my SO on a 3-nighter from the West Coast. He is not sure he will like cruising, hence the 3-nighter. And, I wanted to try a cruise to someplace I haven't been yet. I love Carnival and have always had good experiences on my cruises with them. Royal Caribbean just comes in with a much better deal for the cruise length, location that I am looking for.

If anyone has sailed both lines before, can you tell me your opinions of any pros/cons for this ship/line and how the 2 lines might compare?

Thanks everyone in advance for your help.
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Mbandy

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I have been on six Royal Caribbean and six Carnival cruises. Most of the Carnival Cruises I have been on are the shorter ones (only one seven nighter) and most of the Royal Caribbean cruises I have been on have been seven nighters (only one three nighter and one two nighter).

While Carnival is just fine, my line of choice is Royal Caribbean. Their ships are a lot less "Vegas" and a little more subdued in decor and the service on Royal Caribbean is consistantly fabulous. If you have enjoyed Carnival you'll love Royal Caribbean too.
 
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Cruizer

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I was just on the Monarch in mid December 2007. Here is my review ...

http://www.cruise-addicts.com/reviews/readreview.php?id=301

The two lines are very similar. The standard cabins on the Monarch are a little smaller (about 2/3 the size of a standard cabin on Carnival). The Monarch has a rock climbing wall while Carnival has a water slide. And basically those are the differences between the two lines.

I have been on three Royal Caribbean cruises (2 one week cruises and one 3 night cruise) and three Carnival cruises (2 one week cruises and one 3 night cruise). I have two future Royal Caribbean cruises booked and one future Carnival cruise booked (though I am strongly considering adding a second one). Based on my experience, both are very similar.
 
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KellyCCZ

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Thanks so much for that info. It is very helpful. Sounds like I don't have too much to worry about. I'm not a very picky person anyway, I can have fun just about anywhere when I'm on vacation. I had heard about the room size difference, which bothers me a little, as I love Carnival's cabin size, but since it is a 3 night cruise - there will be hardly enough time to worry about it.

Thanks again.
 
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