Empress of the Seas Review
Very nice older ship, excellent service
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some family members were taking this cruise and suggested we join them....embarkation and debarkation were very quick and effortless. Getting to the port from the off-sight parking facility was awful....long wait (1 hr+) just to get on the shuttle. The cabin - junior suite with balcony was very nice for two people.
Dining was first-rate, including outstanding wait-staff. Schooner Bar was always a welcome respite after shore excursions. The trivia quizzes held there were always fun. The piano player was especially good!
The evening entertainment (singers/comedians) was pretty good. We loved the intimacy of the theater and the seating setup.
Cabin Review
very nice furnishings, excellent bed....biggest complaint: no chair...just two ottomans and armless, uncomfortable love-seat. good cabin for 2 adults, however. balcony was small but enjoyed the views and good place to relax with a drink and a good book. Location was under the pool deck so we had to endure some loud music and scraping lounge chairs noises from above.
Port Reviews
Key West
walked around town on our own ....enjoyed shops and Sloppy Joe's