Live from Empress - May 20, 2017 (Key West, Havana, and Cozumel)

[RoLoHa]

There is an HDMI port on the TV. We did not personally try it but heard from another cruiser that they brought a cable and used it to connect their device so their child could watch cartoons.

 

Our cabin had USB plugs on the underside of the two bedside lamps which was very cool for charging phone while using it as an alarm clock....they were not marked and almost invisible, lol.

 

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[roosterhead]

Loved your report. Will be on her for 9 days, on a back to back.

[Alter Ego]

There is an HDMI port on the TV. We did not personally try it but heard from another cruiser that they brought a cable and used it to connect their device so their child could watch cartoons.

 

Our cabin had USB plugs on the underside of the two bedside lamps which was very cool for charging phone while using it as an alarm clock....they were not marked and almost invisible, lol.

 

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I wonder if different cabins have different lights? I can't find the USB port on my bedside lights. That definitely would have come in handy.

 

Thanks for the info on the TV. It did occur to me that, if this is used for streaming, I'm surprised it worked well. Internet was HORRIBLE. I now know why there aren't many live reports from her!

 

 

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[Alter Ego]

There is an HDMI port on the TV. We did not personally try it but heard from another cruiser that they brought a cable and used it to connect their device so their child could watch cartoons.

 

Our cabin had USB plugs on the underside of the two bedside lamps which was very cool for charging phone while using it as an alarm clock....they were not marked and almost invisible, lol.

 

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Thanks for the info - I can feel something along the wall, but can't get a good photo. I do wonder, if this is for streaming, that the service would be awful (internet is HORRIBLE), but downloaded items should work.

 

I looked all over my bedside lamps and don't see anything! I did look a little when I boarded also - was a little surprised when I didn't see any USB ports as Empress was remodeled as the newest ships were being built with them. Maybe not all rooms have them?

 

 

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[Alter Ego]

Final day was full of cruise classics.

 

Love & Marriage

Final production show "Three". A smaller version of Quantum's "Feathers and Sequins". I may have preferred Bailamos a bit better.

 

 

 

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[Alter Ego]

And Quest

 

Nice crowd. You'll notice I'm at a safe distance!

 

 

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[Alter Ego]

The end is near

 

 

 

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[sailsalot]

Whoa! What in the world is Quest? It looks like something we might stay far from as well. :)

[BettyPC]

Great review! We just booked Empress for 8/2018. Killer deals on Junior Suite!

 

Looked like you had a great time. Thanks for all the hard work that you did!

 

Betty

[Alter Ego]

Thanks for the info - I can feel something along the wall, but can't get a good photo. I do wonder, if this is for streaming, that the service would be awful (internet is HORRIBLE), but downloaded items should work.

 

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Well, duh, the TV moves.

 

 

 

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[Alter Ego]

There are currently Oasis level lines to disembark. Flavio, the Activities Manager, just stopped by to apologize and say immigration was doing face to face checks (not sure what that means, but it's taking a long time.). I got in line at 8:54.

 

On the plus side, I see Southwest gave me TSA pre check. Love when that happens!

 

 

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[Alter Ego]

Whoa! What in the world is Quest? It looks like something we might stay far from as well. :)

 

 

 

Well, you DO win a key chain...

 

 

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[sailsalot]

We just got the email yesterday saying we needed to have 2 copies of the Cuba Travel Certificate with us. We already submitted the form to our travel agent and did not know to keep another copy. Did you actually need to have copies of this on hand when you boarded and during the rest of the cruise? Thanks!

[Alter Ego]

We just got the email yesterday saying we needed to have 2 copies of the Cuba Travel Certificate with us. We already submitted the form to our travel agent and did not know to keep another copy. Did you actually need to have copies of this on hand when you boarded and during the rest of the cruise? Thanks!

 

 

 

I don't know why your travel agent needs this?

 

When you get to the Tampa terminal you stop at a desk first before you get in line to check in. Here, you fill out the "are you sick" form and give Royal one copy of this affidavit (they have copies if you didn't bring.)

 

You are supposed to keep a copy yourself for, I think, US government reasons for 10 years? Nobody asked me for this copy - don't need to provide it when going into Havana. Will let you know what immigration does. I read that somebody just took a photo of what they signed.

 

 

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[Alter Ego]

Have my bags and out the door a little before 10. Am currently in a shuttle bus to airport, $8 a person, available right outside the doors.

 

Not sure why we barely moved for 40 minutes only (line snaked through theatre to Schooner Bar as far back as Photo Gallery...if not further) to finally move non-stop. We were told they were taking fingerprints, but that didn't happen to me. I was also told that everyone needed to be off the ship by 10, but I can't imagine immigration would worry about that. Whatever the reason, I should make my noon flight. Hopefully.

 

 

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[joand452]

Safe travels home. Thank you for your very informative trip report.

 

Now if only I could get DH on that small ship... [emoji57]

 

 

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[tdiazfarmer]

This was AWESOME, I already had Alaska booked for this summer, when this itinerary came out. I live in Missouri, so basically have to fly to [emoji568], but am looking at Cuba for 2018!

 

 

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[Alter Ego]

 

My plane just landed and I'll be driving into work.

 

I hope everyone found my review useful. It may not have been the most interesting or fun, but wanted to share some information that I had been looking for in other reviews. Will look over photos to fill in.

 

Thanks everyone for responding so positively!

 

 

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[roosterhead]

Made me look forward to my cruises in 2 weeks. Wonderful job!

 

Sorry back to work, one of the worst feelings, until next cruise.

[ev8876]

Following you on this journey has convinced me to book. Thank you for a wonderful report.

 

 

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[clbkatz]

Excellent report filled full of great information. I am going on the May 29 sailing and found this post so helpful. Thanks!

[superleggera]

Thanks, this is perfect! It's the little details sometimes that are the hardest to find confirmation of ahead of time :)

 

I'm not planning on streaming anything, just hooking a laptop up with a bunch of shows and movies I already have downloaded that I need to catch up on. So this will work out nicely.

 

I really appreciate all the posts, especially the detailed pictures of the menus, stairs, etc.

 

Well, duh, the TV moves.

 

 

 

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[bobmacliberty]

Great review...thanks. I was especially interested in your Havana posts.

[Yorkvillain]

I hope everyone found my review useful. It may not have been the most interesting or fun

 

 

Loved your review. Thank you for doing it.

[cruisegalfl]

thank you! Nice review!