Royal Caribbean International: Monarch of the Seas

Accommodations

Layout: Cabins are comfortable, but standard ocean-view and inside categories are a tight squeeze for more than two occupants. When these ships were conceived, staterooms were viewed as primarily for sleeping and changing clothes, so even the suites are on the small size by current standards. Every cabin has adequate closet and drawer-shelf storage. The added personal space provided by the balconies in suites and junior suites on Majesty is a real plus.

Amenities: Light woods, mirrored accents, a vanity-desk, TV, personal safe, and a hair dryer are typical Sovereign-class features in all categories. Bathrooms have shampoo and bath gel.

Suites: All suites and junior suites have a minibar, balcony, and bathtub. Royal Family Suites (on Majesty of the Seas only) have a sitting area, dining area, two bedrooms (one with two twin beds and an upper bunk, one with queen-size bed), and two bathrooms.

Good to Know: Third and fourth Pullman beds are found in a variety of stateroom categories, as are connecting staterooms—a plus for families that require more room to spread out. Six staterooms are designed for wheelchair accessibility.