Wonderful experience

Item: Empress of the Seas
Rating: 5
Author: timmelander

Empress of the Seas Cruise Review to Cuba

timmelander

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 12

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

5 Night Key West & Havana Overnight (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 23, 2018

Ship: Empress of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 4135

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

I know frequent cruisers may not think much of the Embassy of the Seas because it is one of their smaller class ships of RCCL fleet, but that is one of the only size ships that will get into Cuba's smaller port. That said, RCCL made some great upgrades to their ship. I am a Diamond status so I have some experience to back up what I say and I think this ship is just fine, the service is amazing, the food is great, and best of all we got to see Havana Cuba which is a must see experience. This cruise was totally worth it and we had a great time, at sea and in any port.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Though the Empress of the Seas is the smallest class for RCCL there is still a lot of people and as usually the embarkation was smooth and a good start to a wonderful vacation.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Whether it was our cabin attendant, food service, general staff, everyone was so friendly and wanted to engage and get to know you. RCCL is outstanding when it comes to customer service.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Key West, Florida

5 out of 5

HAVANA, CUBA

5 out of 5

Cuba is an amazing venue for a photographer. It has so much history and WOW, the 1950s error Chevy's! Love them!! We took a ride in a 1951 beautiful Chevy and what a blast. I would do it again in a heart beat.

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