Old ship but still has charm

Item: Empress of the Seas
Rating: 3
Author: great2be50

Empress of the Seas Cruise Review to North America

great2be50

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 8

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

Verified Review

Key West & Cozumel Cruise

Sail date: October 29, 2016

Ship: Empress of the Seas

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 4004

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Favorite part of the cruise was the simplicity and ability to relax without alot of people. Days at sea were a great way to relax. Not alot to do those days but if you are a couple needing some much needed R/R this ship is for you. Least favorite, the variety of dining options and meal choices. Chops restaurant was great but a bit pricey for the amount of food served. Wait staff in both dining room and Chops was excellent and went out of their way to please the guests.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Children's Programs

1 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5

Bed was hard and uncomfortable. Could use an egg crate for extra comfort. room small for outside cabin. Bathroom toilet smelled a large majority of the time and the toilet did not flush on the last day. The plumbing was out for the entire ship for several hours on the last day due to the vacuum system.