Roberson404

I know it’s hard for some people, but we never use the elevator. Cruised over forty times and never got sick [emoji40]

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Just booked this 7 hour tour and was wondering if anyone has already participated in this excursion. Would love some feedback.

No, we did the Old Havana walking tour. Had a great time and we took taxi three different old cars. Day and night on our own, people to people, safe best time ever.

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We also had the same experience cruising to Cuba on the Empress. Money well spent and it was worth the wait. With over thirty five cruises that was in the top three for us. Booked for next year, hopefully we can still travel to Cuba.

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Just returned from Cuba. Booked this cruise (approx. $1900 for an oceanview mid-ship cabin) 3 months prior to the sailing. Yes, agree that it was a bit costly for a 5 nighter but wanted to see Cuba now before any real changes and wanted an overnight there. On the first day in Havana we were off the ship by 2:00 and took a private 4 1/2 hour tour. The following day we used the same tour guide and was with him from 10 - 4. On Day 1 handed him a sheet with the places we wanted to visit and asked him to add in anything else he felt would be of interest. Our guide spoke excellent English and was excellent.

 

Yes, Empress of the Seas is a smaller, older ship. The cabins are on the small side, there is one main restaurant, one specialty restaurant and then the buffet. The swimming pool is the size of my bedroom! But there are so many positives. The service is excellent...they can't do enough for you. The food is the best I've had on any other line. They still have shrimp cocktail available almost every night. There is a lobster night (other nights lobster is available at a surcharge). The onion soup, also available almost every night, is delicious. Even had cherries jubilee for dessert. If you have small children you will be happy to know there was a lifeguard on duty at the pool....have never seen this on NCL, Celebrity or Princess. They also have life vests available for the children. Entertainment was also very good. This was our first RC cruise and it certainly won't be our last.

 

As for Cuba, well................. The trip was both educational and interesting and the Cuban people friendly and welcoming. By going now we got to see the real "Cuba" before changes really happen. It was like stepping back in time with all the old cars and like being in a war zone with all the old crumbling buildings. Lots of poverty. Need to use a bathroom??? Bring your own toilet paper and be prepared for toilet bowls without seats.

 

Glad we went. Glad we cruised versus going on a land trip. Was able to return to a nice air-conditioned ship, sit down to a nice dinner and be grateful for all that we have.

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Ok, I just checked one of my many cruise apps[emoji6]. The ship is Elation 8 nights April 7th.

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