Empress
Ship Rating: 
Previously Royal Caribbean’s Empress of the Seas, the Empress has kept its charm and numerous amenities while being specially adapted for the demanding Spanish market. The large and elegant restaurant boasts first-rate cuisine and service. Not to mention, aboard the Empress guests may enjoy two swimming pools, Jacuzzis, cafes, duty free shopping or rock climbing while gazing at the endless ocean. Workout in our fitness facilities with astonishing views, relax in the jacuzzi or take a dip in the pool. The nightlife onboard includes a theater offering first-class stage productions, the exciting Monte Carlo Casino, the Cigar Club and the Starlight Disco where guests may dance the night away.
Please note that Spanish is the primary language onboard the Empress. Many staff members also speak English and announcements are made in Spanish and English. English-speaking guests looking to immerse themselves in the Spanish culture will enjoy a cruise on the Empress.
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| Ship Statistics |
| Year Built |
1990 |
| Refurbished |
2008 |
| Tonnage |
48,563 tons |
| Registry |
Bahamas |
| Length |
692 feet |
| Beam |
100 feet |
| Passenger Capacity |
2,020 |
| Crew Size |
685 |
| Total Inside Cabins |
329 |
| Total Outside Cabins |
485 |
| Cabins & Suites w/ verandas |
69 |
| Suites |
6 |
| Maximum Occupancy per room |
2 |
| Age Restrictions |
One person must be 18 or older
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| Dinner Seatings |
2 |
Seating Assignments
in Main Dining Room |
Assigned |
| Dining Hours |
8:15 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. for Europe sailings; 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. for Caribbean sailings |
| Dining Room Dress Code |
One formal night; all others informal or casual. No jeans, shorts or bathing suits after 7pm. |
| Tipping Recommended? |
Yes |
| Tipping Guidelines |
$100 USD per person, per 7 day sailing; Certain sailings vary between $88 and $134 per person, per sailing period. |
| Onboard Currency |
US Dollar |
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| Services & Amenities |
| Bars/Lounges |
6
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| Beauty Salon/Barber Shop |
Yes
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| Casino |
Yes
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| Chapel |
Yes
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| Disco/Dancing |
Yes
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| Elevators |
3
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| Hot Tub |
4
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| Cell Phone Service |
No
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| Internet Access |
Yes
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| Internet Center |
No
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| Wireless Internet Access |
No
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| Laundry/Dry Cleaning |
Yes
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| Library |
Yes
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| Movie Theatre |
No
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| Outdoor Movie Screen |
No
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| Onboard Weddings |
Yes
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| Self Serve Laundromats |
No
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| Shops |
Yes
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| Showroom |
Yes
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| Spa |
Yes
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| Video Arcade |
Yes
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| Fitness & Sports Facilities |
| Basketball Court |
No
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| Fitness Center |
Yes
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| Golf Driving Net |
No
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| Golf Simulator |
No
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| Ice Skating Rink |
No
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| Jogging Track |
Yes
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| Mini-Golf Course |
No
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| Rock Climbing Wall |
Yes
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| Swimming Pool |
2
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| Tennis Court |
No
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| Water Sports Platform |
No
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| Cabin Features & Amenities |
| 24-Hour Room Service |
Yes
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| Hair Dryer |
Yes
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| Safe |
Yes
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| Telephone |
Yes
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| Television |
Yes
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| Kids Facilities |
| Babysitting |
Yes
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| Children's Playroom |
Yes
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| Kiddie Pool |
Yes
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| Supervised Youth Program |
Yes
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| Teen Center |
Yes
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| Special Needs & Requests |
Adjoining Cabins
(private connecting doors) |
Yes
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| Kosher Meals |
Yes
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| Single Occupancy Cabins |
No
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| Single Share Program |
No
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| Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins |
4
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Open Mon-Fri 7am-8pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm, CST
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