The 2,700-guest vessel sails to the Western Caribbean, Mexico and Panama Canal, offering four- and five-day cruise vacations, reflecting a popular demand for shorter cruise vacation options. The ship sails from its home port at Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale.
On its four-day itinerary Monarch of the Seas visits Key West, Florida and Cozumel, Mexico. Moreover, the ship follows two five-night itineraries. On one of them, it visits Cozumel, Mexico and Georgetown, Grand Cayman, while on the other five-night itinerary it sails to Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico and Key West, Florida.

Monarch of the Seas is a large cruise ship with a variety of onboard services and amenities. The ship has two outdoor pools, nine bars and lounges, a cinema, fitness center, a spa, and a casino. For children, the ship features the Royal Caribbean's popular Adventure Ocean program for ages 3 to 17. Kids can participate in a variety of activities available to their age group, including karaoke, sports, painting, talent shows, a computer lab, and video arcades.

Dining choices aboard the Monarch of the Seas are diverse. The main dining room, the Brigadoon Dining Room, is furnished in Scottish style and serves formal five-course dinners. For those who prefer more casual dining, the Windjammer Café offers buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you get hungry late at night, Monarch of the Seas offers creative midnight buffets including a chocolate extravaganza. For those who do not feel like leaving their cabin, Royal Caribbean offers complimentary room service 24 hours a day.

Guests can choose a Wine and Dine Package from a selection of red, white and sparkling wines. You can also purchase a Fountain Soda Package which gives you unlimited fountain soft drinks for the length of the cruise vacation.

The ship has a central seven-story atrium surrounded by bars, lounges and shops where guests can mingle, relax, or go shopping. Shops aboard the ship sell duty free items, including perfume, jewelry, and clothing.