Empress of the Seas Review

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Great Trip with Family to Cuba

Review for Cuba Cruise on Empress of the Seas
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sherawhite
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

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Sail Date: Jul 2017

This trip was taken with family- the cruise line and ship were chosen based on our intent to visit Havana, Cuba. Although the ship was the smallest in the fleet, there were enough activities to keep occupied during slow times. The dining in the buffet (Windjammer Cafe) was at the level to be expected. My main dining room (Starlight Dining Room) experience was AWESOME! Our wait staff was superb! Poolside- the children's pool was closed, which I am sure was a bummer for them. It definitely made for a tighter situation in the adult pool. Ports- Cozumel was advertised by the ship's Shopping Director as the World's Best Shopping Port, or some similar title. I didn't really get that connection when we arrived. It felt very-much like Broadway at the Beach (Myrtle Beach, SC). Havana was wonderful! The tour and tour-guide were wonderful. (Be wary if they tell you that only cigars and rum can be bought that the only store they take you to. Not true...) The shopping at the marketplace near the port was so exciting! There and so many beautiful artists to meet and purchase from. I definitely recommend Havana to anyone! Key West- After visiting the southern-most point and the Hemingway House, we were ready to leave.

Overall, I would probably not take the same cruise again, but would definitely take another that included Cuba as a port. Especially an opportunity to stay overnight.

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