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MS Monarch Empress

The deluxe MS Monarch Empress is Gate 1's first privately owned river cruise ship. Cabins range in size from 140 to 210 square feet and include large bathrooms and most rooms offer French balconies. The ship is designed with the view in mind, with large windows in the cabins, dining room, lounge, and other public space – and with few exterior visual obstructions on the outside decks. At mealtimes, guests will have full outdoor views through floor-to-ceiling windows. Lounge on the sun deck and watch the passing scenery. Curl up with a book or surf the internet in our generously sized library or share a drink with fellow travelers in the lounge. The MS Monarch Empress promises all the comforts and pleasures of a deluxe floating hotel.

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Ship Statistics
Year Built 2016
Length 360 feet
Passenger Capacity 144
Crew Size 40
# of Inside Cabins 0
# of Outside Cabins 69
# of Cabins w/ Verandas 0
# of Suites 8
Max. Room Occupancy 2
Age Restrictions
One person must be 21 or older
Dining Options click here
Tipping Expected? Yes
Tipping Guidelines
Gratuities for the crew (shared by all crew members) may be paid via the on board ship account and be in the range of 10 Euro ($14) per person per day. This gratuity does not cover the Cruise Director(s) for whom a consideration of 5 Euro ($7) per person per day is appropriate.
Onboard Currency European Union Euro
Services & Amenities
Bars/Lounges Yes
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop No
Casino No
Chapel No
Disco/Dancing No
Elevators Yes
Hot Tub No
Cell Phone Service No
Internet Access Yes
Internet Center Yes
Wireless Internet Access Yes
Laundromats (self service) No
Laundry/Dry Cleaning No
Library Yes
Movie Theatre No
Outdoor Movie Screen No
Onboard Weddings No
Shops No
Showroom No
Spa No
Video Arcade No
Fitness & Sports Facilities
Basketball Court No
Fitness Center No
Golf Driving Net No
Golf Simulator No
Ice Skating Rink No
Jogging Track No
Mini-Golf Course No
Swimming Pool No
Tennis Court No
Water Sports Platform No
Cabin Features & Amenities
24-Hour Room Service No
Hair Dryer Yes
Safe Yes
Telephone No
Television Yes
Kids Facilities & Family Activities
Babysitting No
Children's Playroom No
Kiddie Pool No
Supervised Youth Program No
Teen Center No
Rock Climbing Wall No
Waterslide No
Special Needs & Requests
Adjoining Cabins
     (private connecting doors)
No
Kosher Meals No
Single Occupancy Cabins No
Single Share Program No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins No
Category A, B, C, D (Outside Cabin with French Balcony)
150-170 sq. ft.

Category E (Outside Cabin with Window)
140 sq ft.

Category Lower Deck Suite, Upper Deck Suite (Suite)
Suite with French Balcony - 210 sq ft.