CarpeCerevisi Posted December 5, 2016 #26 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Back in the day when the ship was named Nordic Empress the open area in front of the pool bar had a giant chess set. They removed it when she was refurbished and renamed Empress of the Seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecoolchic Posted December 6, 2016 #27 Share Posted December 6, 2016 OOT, I'm not a huge coffee drinker, but i love the specialty coffees, i.e cappuccino, frappe, latte, etc. I see there is a coffee card available and i'm curious if there is anywhere i can get this type of drink prepared. I'm asking because i like mine exxxxtra creamy and sweet:D, and of course the frappe can't be made unless there is a blender somewhere near. I've only done the F and O class ships and I'd get it at the cafe, but this is a different set up, so I wanted to know/confirm if they had the ability to make these before I purchase the card. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellynchris Posted December 6, 2016 #28 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Thanks for the reviews and the pictures of the ship. Planning a cruise on the Empress in March and looking forward to hitting Key West for St Pattys Day! Does anyone know if they have a drink package on this ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly Steve Posted December 6, 2016 #29 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Thanks for the review and the great pics. Empress is our favorite mini "mega" ship. So many wonderful memories of cruising Empress out of Philly to Bermuda and passing through the cut at St. George. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 6, 2016 #30 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Thanks for the reviews and the pictures of the ship. Planning a cruise on the Empress in March and looking forward to hitting Key West for St Pattys Day! Does anyone know if they have a drink package on this ship? Yes, there are drink packages available on Empress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted December 6, 2016 #31 Share Posted December 6, 2016 OOT, I'm not a huge coffee drinker, but i love the specialty coffees, i.e cappuccino, frappe, latte, etc. I see there is a coffee card available and i'm curious if there is anywhere i can get this type of drink prepared. The coffee place next to Boleros can probably make this for you. You can wait to get the card on board to ensure this is the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansOfTravels Posted December 6, 2016 Author #32 Share Posted December 6, 2016 These answers are helpful for our planning. We had heard of a "White-out" party. Did you see one of those on your cruise? Thanks again. No refrigerator in our outside (8004) a couple weeks ago. Yes, there was a "white" party. Did not go, but I guess all attendees are encouraged (not required) to wear white. I also remember hearing about a white-out party, but I also did not attend. I assume that you are expected to wear white, so throw a white shirt in your suitcase just in case you decide that you want to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansOfTravels Posted December 6, 2016 Author #33 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Thank you so much for your review and wonderful photos. Sent from my iPad using Forums Thank you so much for reading it, I'm glad you enjoyed it! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansOfTravels Posted December 6, 2016 Author #34 Share Posted December 6, 2016 OOT, I'm not a huge coffee drinker, but i love the specialty coffees, i.e cappuccino, frappe, latte, etc. I see there is a coffee card available and i'm curious if there is anywhere i can get this type of drink prepared. I'm asking because i like mine exxxxtra creamy and sweet:D, and of course the frappe can't be made unless there is a blender somewhere near. I've only done the F and O class ships and I'd get it at the cafe, but this is a different set up, so I wanted to know/confirm if they had the ability to make these before I purchase the card. Thanks Hmm, that's tricky. I don't remember seeing a coffee shop onboard, you may want to pay for the card if you go. I'm sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecoolchic Posted December 6, 2016 #35 Share Posted December 6, 2016 The coffee place next to Boleros can probably make this for you. You can wait to get the card on board to ensure this is the case. Thanks biker, I actually found pics of it adjacent to the bar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecoolchic Posted December 6, 2016 #36 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Hmm, that's tricky. I don't remember seeing a coffee shop onboard, you may want to pay for the card if you go. I'm sorry! Hi OOT. Please, no need to be sorry, you put me at ease with your awesome pics, thank you for that!!! I actually found pics of "CAFE ROYAL", but I'm still going to wait until onboard. That way, I can confirm they can make them like I like them. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansOfTravels Posted December 6, 2016 Author #37 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Thanks for the review and the great pics. Empress is our favorite mini "mega" ship. So many wonderful memories of cruising Empress out of Philly to Bermuda and passing through the cut at St. George. I have a luring hope that if cuba doesn't work out soon, they will bring Empress to Philadelphia or Norfolk and cruise to St.George's :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crosby99 Posted December 6, 2016 #38 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Really impressed with the pictures...never considered this as an option before Changing my mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paysensmom Posted January 6, 2017 #39 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Does anyone happen to have the Compass schedules for each day of their cruise? Trying to figure out what theme nights to pack for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansOfTravels Posted January 6, 2017 Author #40 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Really impressed with the pictures...never considered this as an option beforeChanging my mind I really enjoyed my cruise on Empress, and I think many will as long as they go with the right mindset and want to enjoy themselves. I see you are from the UK, so it may be a little harder for you to fly down to Miami to board her (maybe not if you have enough flights to MIA), but if the price is right, I would definitely say to go. I regret not doing the B2B that I originally talked about doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paysensmom Posted January 6, 2017 #41 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Do you happen to have a schedule that shows the location and hours of al of the different food venues on board? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
read52 Posted January 6, 2017 #42 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Do they have a diamond lounge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannibal54 Posted January 6, 2017 #43 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Do they have a diamond lounge? There is no DL on the Empress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising-Snowbird Posted January 6, 2017 #44 Share Posted January 6, 2017 There is no DL on the Empress. Do you know if there is 'free' specialty coffee available to Diamond & above that is usually located in the DL or CL? Getting a cup of 'good' coffee is the first stop for us in the morning at the CL or DL on the other ships.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubicon55 Posted January 6, 2017 #45 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Fantastic pics! Having been on Oasis and recently Allure, I was a little concerned about going on Empress this Feb with two young but VERY active children (6 & 7) on their first cruise but between the reviews I have read and your pics, we are looking forward to this trip! We are also scheduled on Empress in April but were considering shifting it to the Oasis because of the kids... now rethinking that thought. We know we want to take them sometime on one of the 'big" ships but willing to wait now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dlpeake Posted January 6, 2017 #46 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Does anyone have menus or a compass from a 4 night on Empress? Getting excited for next week. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 6, 2017 #47 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Does anyone have menus or a compass from a 4 night on Empress? Getting excited for next week. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=50660948&posted=1#post50660948 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paysensmom Posted January 7, 2017 #48 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Thank you Clarea, I went to look at that link and all of the pictures are blank [emoji53] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dlpeake Posted January 7, 2017 #49 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Same for me. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 7, 2017 #50 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Thank you Clarea, I went to look at that link and all of the pictures are blank [emoji53] Blank for me too, I cannot tell what is wrong. Maybe the original poster will see this and help us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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