The Empress of the Seas is a smaller ship, but my wife, 2 adult daughters, and myself had a fantastic experience on this 5 night cruise. The entertainment was great, the food was 5 star. The dining room had 2 sittings 6PM & 8:30PM, and also had breakfast Ala Cart every morning, with one morning a buffet. The Windjammer opened at 6AM and is open until 12:30AM no stop! Eating is not a problem here, plus you have room service.

The drinks were great too. We loved the Schooner Bar had great a piano singer and the Boleros Bar had games & karaoke at night, Our waiter Dave, Assistant Waiter Richard, and the Beverage Master Junior in the dining room are all 5 star. Our Stateroom Attendant Bosnoakolen was the best also. Disembarkation and embarkation at the ports was a breeze. We laughed a lot with the stand up comics in the Crown Lounge.

Overall we enjoyed our cruise immensely.