Could have been better

Item: Empress of the Seas
Rating: 4
Author: ladyrider8468

Empress of the Seas Cruise Review to Cuba

ladyrider8468

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 13

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Nassau/Havana Overnight/Cozumel (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 26, 2018

Ship: Empress of the Seas

Cabin number: 7520

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Overall we had a good time. The ship is small without many of the big ship amenities and activities which equals few children, definitely a plus for us. They missed the opportunity to make up for this with the dining experience. The food was not near as good as expected. The waitstaff were exceptional. The spa is right by the pool so for my massage I heard the movie literally blaring while trying to relax. The cabin was small but adequate. Cuba was an awesome port to visit and really what the trip was all about.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

This process reminded me of Walmart. 50 registers with only 5 open.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

The food was ok at best. I think with the lack of amenities on board due to the ships small size they missed an opportunity to make up for that by having excellent food. They waitstaff was excellent.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Children's Programs

No children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

2 out of 5

I did not have high expectations for Nassau, I’ve been there before.

Thumbs Up 0

HAVANA, CUBA

5 out of 5

Old Havana is the highlight of the cruise. The excursions we took were nice but you must just go out and walk and talk to people. Enjoy the sight seeing. We walk all over, even at night and never felt unsafe.

Thumbs Up 3

Cozumel, Mexico

4 out of 5

Took a Jeep tour to a deserted beach and got away from the shopping and people.. totally what we needed by the end of the cruise.

Thumbs Up 0