arpie05 Posted March 29, 2009 #1 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I have never cruised RCI but am interested after seeing the Monarch of the Seas in port two days ago. She was beautiful. One thing I can't see to get a handle on is how much are the extras? The Ben & Jerry's? The same as if you were at a normal B & J store? Is this the only ice cream on board? What about Sushi, Pizza? Sushi and most the speciality restaurants were extra on NCL and that was something I didn't like. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted March 29, 2009 #2 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Ben & Jerrys is about the same price as on land. Pizza is free....there SHOULD be free soft serve frozen yogurt on the ship-most likely near windjammer... if there is sushi, it's most likely going to be at a station at the buffet and it would be free....(i don't eat it so i don't know) room service is free except from midnight to 5 AM when there is a 3.95 service fee....... hope that helps..........others will have more info for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie05 Posted March 29, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Thanks.. I saw that it was served in Jade which sounded like a speciality restaurant. On NCL it was extra - on CCL it is free. Is there a pizza restaurant or Italian - Sorrentos (like the cheese?) that would be free or extra? Appreciate all the imput! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted March 29, 2009 #4 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I don't know if Monarch still has Jade since she moved to the east coast. When Monarch was homeported in California it was the only ship in the fleet that had sushi for purchase (not free) in Jade restaurant. The price was reasonable (by the piece) and I don't know if that has changed since the repositioning. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted March 29, 2009 #5 Share Posted March 29, 2009 There is a Sorrentos with free pizza, cookies and the Compass deli with free afternoon sandwiches. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted March 29, 2009 #6 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Just so you know--NOTHING is FREE--most is INCLUDED in your fare! (You're paying for everything you get!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted March 29, 2009 #7 Share Posted March 29, 2009 You're right. But it is nice to know what the pull out your seapass/sign here items are VS. "what would you like?" :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie05 Posted March 29, 2009 Author #8 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I don't know if Monarch still has Jade since she moved to the east coast. When Monarch was homeported in California it was the only ship in the fleet that had sushi for purchase (not free) in Jade restaurant. The price was reasonable (by the piece) and I don't know if that has changed since the repositioning. :) I just notice Jade was listed on the ship's list of things with sushi. And yes I know things aren't really free as we will have paid for the cruise but AGAIN - it's nice to know what I have to pay EXTRA for. :) I understand paying extra for alcohol, sodas, but just have to weigh all the extra costs into the cost of the cruise. Not trying to be tight but it seems silly to choose one ship that goes to the same place as another cruise line that charges more for the cruise and I'll pay for extras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born4Travlin Posted March 29, 2009 #9 Share Posted March 29, 2009 The extras on board the Navigator were Ben and Jerry's and I do believe they are the same pricing as all their stores on land. The specialty Restaurants are also an additional charge as well as Johnny Rockets. They have free soft serve in the Windjammer Buffet and also have a Sushi Bar each evening in the Windjammer/Jade Buffet on Deck 11. On Deck 5 there is the Promenade Cafe which specializes in free Pizza, cookies, Cheesecake, mini sandwiches, and Seattles Best Coffee 24 hours a day. This ship had several activities free of charge if you are sports oriented i.e., Mini Golf, In Line Skating, Ice Skating, Basketball Court, Rock Climbing Wall, Walking Track on Deck 12 and Ice Show. It has 2 pools on Deck 11 plus an Adult Only Pool in the Solarium also on Deck 11. I know you were looking at Monarch, but if you are interested in the things I mentioned above, The Navigator was a fantastic cruise at a resonable price for 5 days. Would be happy to answer any questions. :):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uksimonusa Posted March 29, 2009 #10 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I don't know if Monarch still has Jade since she moved to the east coast. When Monarch was homeported in California it was the only ship in the fleet that had sushi for purchase (not free) in Jade restaurant. The price was reasonable (by the piece) and I don't know if that has changed since the repositioning. :) Yes the Sushi resturant (jade) is still on Monarch, it is the upper floor of the windjammer and is a chargable option, there is also the buffet Jade in the windjammer where the Asian style food is included. There is no soft serve ice cream on Monarch, although they do have a free ice cream station in the Windjammer most afternoons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabbo Posted March 29, 2009 #11 Share Posted March 29, 2009 By the way the ice cream is hand dipped and very good. The bad news is that it is very limited as to when you can get it. You will love her, just got off last friday from a B2B 3 day/4 day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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