Garavar Posted June 7, 2016 #1 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Currently on 3rd sailing of Empress and wanted to post update and/or answer questions for those that are interested. So here goes... - Muster Drill was all on paper, no scanning cards and a little crazy, but not too bad. - AC still doesn't work on 5th Floor, Casino and Guest services is very hot. -Junior Suites are very small, Balcony is smallest I've ever seen. - Dinner was interesting, the menu is completely different from any other ships we've been on. Question for the readers: Is a new menu fleet wide? Or Just empress? - First night's dinner had some old dishes like Lamb Shank. There was no escargot, and the desserts were all new and terrible (almond cake, napolean, italian cream) - Brunch was surpisingly good, free Mimosa or free bloody mary tasted decent. You only get 1 though and the food options were about what you get from chops breakfast in a suite, maybe a little more. No menu, but you could ask for eggs cooked to order. The buffet scrambled eggs were terrible as usual. More updates to come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 7, 2016 #2 Share Posted June 7, 2016 C... - Dinner was interesting, the menu is completely different from any other ships we've been on. Question for the readers: Is a new menu fleet wide? Or Just empress?... No new menu on Majesty, good old Mojo on the first night yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garavar Posted June 7, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted June 7, 2016 - Sea Pass cards look very different too, dont know if that is fleet wide... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeyVictoria Posted June 7, 2016 #4 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I thought so, too (they look plain or like something is missing). I asked and was told that they have been changed fleet wide. By the time I got home, I forgot to compare with the older ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicsoccer Posted June 7, 2016 #5 Share Posted June 7, 2016 So glad you are able to give us some info while onboard. Thanks! How is the internet speed? Is the outdoor movie screen volume working yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snit13 Posted June 7, 2016 #6 Share Posted June 7, 2016 How's the Birthday Girl? This cruise was all about her birthday, wasn't it? Hope she has a good one. Glad you survived the confusion the other day and were able to be with your friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilyrose115 Posted June 7, 2016 #7 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Thanks for keeping us posted! If at all possible, I'd love to see a photo or two of some main dining room menus. It seems like they're doing a limited menu for Empress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkvillain Posted June 7, 2016 #8 Share Posted June 7, 2016 No new menu on Majesty, good old Mojo on the first night yesterday. How's the wifi on the Majesty Bob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkvillain Posted June 7, 2016 #9 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Thanks for the Live review Garavar. By the way I love the avatar. Hilarious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garavar Posted June 7, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted June 7, 2016 So glad you are able to give us some info while onboard. Thanks! How is the internet speed? Is the outdoor movie screen volume working yet? I wil do a speed test and post picture next reply. I haven't been to movie screen yet. Its rainy because of Tropical Storm Collin How's the Birthday Girl? This cruise was all about her birthday, wasn't it? Hope she has a good one. Glad you survived the confusion the other day and were able to be with your friends. She is happy to be with her friends. She is having a blast at the spa but did comment the front desk staff isn't very friendly. Thanks for keeping us posted! If at all possible, I'd love to see a photo or two of some main dining room menus. It seems like they're doing a limited menu for Empress. I forgot to take a photo last night but ill make it a point to take photos from now on. I will miss night 4 because we are going to chops... From what I remember off the menu from last night is the following: Apps - French Onion Soup - Beef Carpaccio - Capreese Salad - Shrimp Mains - Branzino - Lamb Shank - Chicken Breast - NY Strip Desserts I listed previously, plus Ice Cream Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garavar Posted June 7, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Speed Test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbenne16 Posted June 7, 2016 #12 Share Posted June 7, 2016 We are on the June 16th sailing. Very excited to hear that things might be improving. Thanks for doing the review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garavar Posted June 7, 2016 Author #13 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Speed Test This is the $17.99 Surf & Stream Voom. I cannot imagine what just the Surf speed is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinksCruises Posted June 7, 2016 #14 Share Posted June 7, 2016 (edited) This is the $17.99 Surf & Stream Voom. I cannot imagine what just the Surf speed is... We're on your sailing (sorry we missed you at our cabin crawl this morning!) and signed up for S&S Voom. Signal not strong enough to connect live Periscoping so we've had to abort plans to broadcast. Disappointed. Snapchatting instead. Edited June 7, 2016 by WinksCruises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drugstore Posted June 7, 2016 #15 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Thanks for the update we are on the next sailing on Saturday hope you continue with some good news reports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Had2cruz Posted June 7, 2016 #16 Share Posted June 7, 2016 We're on your sailing (sorry we missed you at our cabin crawl this morning!) and signed up for S&S Voom. Signal not strong enough to connect live Periscoping so we've had to abort plans to broadcast. Disappointed. Snapchatting instead. My family and I have been enjoying the Snapchats! Thank you! Trying to come up with a back up plan if we are asked to cancel. RC is currently making calls to those scheduled to sail 6/11. We are sailing 6/25. I hope your cruise has been fabulous thus far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster Posted June 7, 2016 #17 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Those of us booked on future sailings on Empress appreciate these updates while you are onboard. It helps us set our expectations to what we might face. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster Posted June 7, 2016 #18 Share Posted June 7, 2016 My family and I have been enjoying the Snapchats! Thank you! Trying to come up with a back up plan if we are asked to cancel. RC is currently making calls to those scheduled to sail 6/11. We are sailing 6/25. I hope your cruise has been fabulous thus far! How do you know they are still bumping passengers off Empress on the next sailing? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NervousFirstTimer Posted June 7, 2016 #19 Share Posted June 7, 2016 (edited) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited June 7, 2016 by NervousFirstTimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citymom92 Posted June 7, 2016 #20 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Questions: 1. Have they fixed the speakers on the movie screen? 2. What kind of bands or music do they have during the day? 3. I've heard the waits for drinks at every bar is excessive. Is it worth getting the royal replenish for my kids (for coffee drinks and virgin daquiris?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted June 7, 2016 #21 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Welcome to Cruise Critic. You have chosen a great screen name. ;) Did you intend to post something? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garavar Posted June 7, 2016 Author #22 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Questions: 1. Have they fixed the speakers on the movie screen? 2. What kind of bands or music do they have during the day? 3. I've heard the waits for drinks at every bar is excessive. Is it worth getting the royal replenish for my kids (for coffee drinks and virgin daquiris?) 1. No, still don't hear anything 2. I have yet to run into any lounges with a band. When I do ill update you. 3. Yes, the wait for drinks is pretty bad. Bars are not even that full, the bartenders are just really slow and/or inattentive, never experienced it before. As for value I no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted June 8, 2016 #23 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Currently on 3rd sailing of Empress and wanted to post update and/or answer questions for those that are interested. So here goes... - Muster Drill was all on paper, no scanning cards and a little crazy, but not too bad. - AC still doesn't work on 5th Floor, Casino and Guest services is very hot. -Junior Suites are very small, Balcony is smallest I've ever seen. - Dinner was interesting, the menu is completely different from any other ships we've been on. Question for the readers: Is a new menu fleet wide? Or Just empress? - First night's dinner had some old dishes like Lamb Shank. There was no escargot, and the desserts were all new and terrible (almond cake, napolean, italian cream) - Brunch was surpisingly good, free Mimosa or free bloody mary tasted decent. You only get 1 though and the food options were about what you get from chops breakfast in a suite, maybe a little more. No menu, but you could ask for eggs cooked to order. The buffet scrambled eggs were terrible as usual. More updates to come Just FYI, in no way meant as critical: Several ships still don't have the technology to scan your seapass card at muster, and still use a clipboard, cabin list and pencil. ;) "Everyone" knows/knew that the JS cabins on Empress are barely balcony cabins on other ships. I hope that the cabin size and balcony size did not come as a surprise to you. From what I understand, Empress' menus are unique to her. I just hope that it is not some sort of "trial balloon." :eek: Some advice about your upcoming dinner at Chops, based on all of the other posted experiences: When you are seated, smile sweetly at your server and inform him/her that if you are not served and attended to promptly, you will be getting up and leaving. Have a great cruise! ;) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted June 8, 2016 #24 Share Posted June 8, 2016 We're on your sailing (sorry we missed you at our cabin crawl this morning!) and signed up for S&S Voom. Signal not strong enough to connect live Periscoping so we've had to abort plans to broadcast. Disappointed. Snapchatting instead. I see some of your instagram pics; how do I find Snapchat stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garavar Posted June 8, 2016 Author #25 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Update: - Met Super Mario - No Royal Slot Tournament - Menu for Dinner Night 2 attached Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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