Empress of the Seas Review
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To qualify my rating of 4 stars I need to preface some items.
The ship is showing its age even with the refurbishment earlier this year.
- The windows in the Windjammer and other areas are aged and not the clearest in areas.
Cabin Review
It is what it is. Its a small balcony room in todays standards. We had 3 in our room myself, my wife and our 16 year old (over 6 foot son). My son did not like the pillows or the size of the couch bed as it was a little small. But size aside the room is adequate and sitting on the balcony reading and enjoying the view was nice. Storage space is on par with other balcony rooms. Not sure why they classify this as a JS as it is really just a small balcony room.
Port Reviews
Miami
We stayed pre-cruise at the Hyatt Regency downtown. Its a great location and we walked from dinner within the Mary Brickell store area back to the hotel without issue (approximately .75 miles if not a little less). It is very close to the cruise port as well.
Nassau
Its Nassau. We took the number 10 bus back from Breezes. The bus drivers assistant gave an impromptu narrated tour which was enjoyable. The management at Breezes really should evaluate their staff which were rude and nasty. We met family which was staying there and I will never be back. We were treated very poorly and even offered to pay for the 2 hours we were on site. The cruise ship left at 2pm from Nassau.