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1 hour ago, Joelster123 said:

I’m currently on a cruise now which finishes tomorrow and i should have enough points for a certificate but haven’t received it yet. I don’t want to go to the next cruise place without it, but does know if it pay the $200 in the app for a next cruise deposit, can I call club royale and book my free cruise through them and have the free play awarded that way?

Yes, I did the same thing last December 2023… booked next cruise on the app and called club royal.

We do NOT like smoke/vaping!   Sailing on the Eclipse at the end of October. When does the indoor vaping trial end????  

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2 hours ago, britty1 said:

Bummer, don’t like cold water, how about the slides 

Slides were also freezing cold… I couldn’t step in it… my feet would go numb. My sons lips even turned blue…. So disappointed that the heaters have been broken for a very long time. This was our 3rd cruise this year on the Navigator. 

22 hours ago, Lmr1101 said:

Hi, I'm just curious if the heaters in the pools are working?  I keep seeing people say possibly by end of May they will be working again. 

We cruised on the Navigator         May 23-27. Pool heaters are broken and hot tubs were severely overcrowded. 

We just got off the Navigator Friday May 27. We did not have a good experience. Pool heaters are still broken. Overcrowded hot tubs. People vaping in hot tubs. People eating in-line at the windjammer and touching utensils, plates, napkins, and silverware. Also when we entered our stateroom on the first day had food crumbs on the floor, hair in drawers and bathroom floor… pretty gross. 

On 3/6/2022 at 6:31 PM, adonisr said:

We used Uber to get from our hotel near Hobby to the port last Saturday.  Lyft has exclusive service to the port.  Uber is NOT allowed into the port drop off or pick up area.  You have to schlep your bags across the street.  

Hello, what was your Uber price from Hobby airport to Galveston? 

We were on the April 28-May 4 sailing to Cuba and Mexico and loved the ship. The extensive renovations transformed the ship into a beautiful, upgraded version of her past self. The public rooms and cabins has all new carpets, drapes and furnishings and several areas (Boleros in particular) had a complete makeover to reflect the new Cuban itineraries. The food was the best we have had in years on Royal Caribbean and the staff was outstanding. It was like cruising was 20 years ago. The size of the ship lends itself perfectly to the itinerary, as the lines to embark and disembark were never overwhelming. Public areas, for the most part, were never jammed as on larger ships.

This was our 3rd trip on the Empress, the first being her second sailing 28 years ago. She may not be the largest, with all the upgraded bells and whistles , but she sure has a heart.

After 65 cruises, the ranked as one of the most enjoyable.

I am so glad to hear some positive feedback on the Empress Of The Seas... lately most reviews have been negative. We'll be sailing on the Empress in a couple a weeks. Thanks for sharing!