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.
Detailed Information
| Year Built | 2016 |
| Length | 360 feet |
| Passenger Capacity | 144 |
| Crew Size | 40 |
| Total Inside Cabins | 0 |
| Total Outside Cabins | 69 |
| Cabins & Suites w/ verandas | 0 |
| Suites | 8 |
| Maximum Occupancy per room | 2 |
| Age Restrictions | One person must be 21 or older |
| Dinner Seatings | 1 |
| Seating Assignments | Open |
| Dining Hours | 7PM |
| Dining Room Dress Code | 1 Formal Night |
| 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 |
| Basketball Court | No |
| Fitness Center | No |
| Golf Driving Net | No |
| Golf Simulator | No |
| Ice Skating Rink | No |
| Jogging Track | No |
| Mini-Golf Course | No |
| Rock Climbing Wall | No |
| Swimming Pool | No |
| Tennis Court | No |
| Water Slide | No |
| Water Sports Platform | No |
| Babysitting | No |
| Children's Playroom | No |
| Kiddie Pool | No |
| Supervised Youth Program | No |
| Teen Center | No |
| Water Playground/Splash Park | No |
| 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 |
| 24-Hour Room Service | No |
| Hair Dryer | Yes |
| Safe | Yes |
| Telephone | No |
| Television | Yes |
| Adjoining Cabins (private connecting doors) |
No |
| Kosher Meals | No |
| Single Occupancy Cabins | No |
| Single Share Program | No |
| Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins | No |
