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Empress of the Seas Tour & Review with The Legend

In The Loop
In The Loop
✨Casual
πŸ‘οΈ 112K viewsπŸ“… 7 years ago⏱️ 35:34

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Editorial Summary

The creators provide a comprehensive tour and review of the Royal Caribbean ship Empress of the Seas, noting its status as one of the oldest and smallest vessels in the fleet. The tour covers various amenities including the pool deck, which features a single pool and a kid splash pad, and the casino, which uniquely offers sports gambling. The creators examine dining options ranging from the buffet to the main dining room, offering mixed feedback on food quality and bar service consistency. Entertainment is highlighted as a major strength, with the creators praising the quality of the theater shows despite the ship's size. They also inspect the arcade, noting that while many games are modern, several are non-functional. The review concludes with a look at an ocean view stateroom, which is described as small with limited storage and poor television options. Ultimately, the creators suggest the ship is best suited for short cruises or specific destinations like Cuba rather than long voyages.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Royal Caribbean Group
Barely Crispy
All-time creator consensus for Royal Caribbean Group
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCabin / Ship Tour✨Casual Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Winter · 3 nightsFrom NassauVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

this is the smallest and oldest Royal Caribbean ship in the entire fleet so you do have one only one pool

the shows have been better than I would have thought for a cruise ship of this size

I love that they have sports betting available I think that's awesome

the food was very very good desserts not so much

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Get to the theater early for good seats
βœ“Ask for a straw if you want one for frozen drinks
βœ“Set a daily arcade limit for kids at guest services

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Pool deck crowded on sea days β€” Go to deck 11 for sunbathing if pool deck is full
Small cabin storage β€” Use under-bed storage for suitcases

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do on the Empress of the Seas?
QIs the Empress of the Seas good for a short cruise?
QWhat are the dining options on the ship?

Topics Covered

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