Empress of the Seas Review

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Cuba still on my bucket list

Review for Cuba Cruise on Empress of the Seas
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jsimard
6-10 Cruises • Age 80s

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Sail Date: Nov 2018
Cabin: Junior Suite with Balcony

My husband chose this cruise for my birthday gift and it was the only thing left on my "bucket list". The cruise cut one city out of the itinerary before we left and when we tried to cancel the trip, the amount we would have gotten back was pitiful. So, we would at least have one day in Havanna. We bought $75 visas and two tours. The ship did not dock until after 3pm. It took us until 4pm to get off the ship. We stood in line for almost one hour waiting to get through immigration & customs. We got on the tour bus after 5pm it finally took off at 5:30 and by that time our tour guide apologised and said the ship should have canceled the tour as all but one of the stops had closed. And, I really had no desire to see a 6 foot cigar. It was dark then and the markets were closed. So we spent a good deal of money for 3 hours in Cuba. The ship was there until 5 am but we are not the type to stay up that late.

So, seeing Cuba is still on my bucket list!

The ship is old and really needs to be refurbished. The staff were very friendly and they were embarrassed about what happened.

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Junior Suite with Balcony

Cabin J3

The room was fine, usually what we get on a cruise. It just needs new paint, carpet etc. Its an old ship and looks its age.

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