Empress of the Seas

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The Empress of the Seas offers an experience that is packed with meaningful moments and a “do it your own way” mentality. Guests aboard this ship will find many ways to relax and be entertained, starting with their luxurious staterooms. During the day, the Empress of the Seas allows passengers to recharge by the pool or visit the full-service spa for a chance to wind down. At night, the pool becomes a hot spot for an island party. The ship also boasts the world class Casino Royale with complimentary live music. For more evening entertainment, a visit to Boleros lounge provides a Latin infused experience with live Salsa music. The Viking Crown Lounge transforms from a comfortable spot with amazing sea views during the day to a lively dance club at night.

For dinner, enjoy a complimentary meal in the Main Dining Room or Windjammer Café, or visit Royal Caribbean’s signature steakhouse, Chops Grille for a premium cut of steak. After dinner, guests can find themselves at the Royal Theater for a special performance, or take a stroll around the Centrum and stop in at one of the bars or lounges for a drink with friends. The Empress also offers the Challenger’s Arcade, a rock climbing wall, Adventure Ocean, and a state-of-the-art fitness center.

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Detailed Information

Deck Plans

Special Needs

Dining

Wireless
Internet

Ship Statistics
Year Built	1990
Last Refurbished	2016
Tonnage	48,563 tons
Registry	Bahamas
Length	692 feet
Beam	101 feet
Passenger Capacity	2,020
Crew Size	668
Total Inside Cabins	329
Total Outside Cabins	485
Cabins & Suites w/ verandas	69
Suites	6
Maximum Occupancy per room	4
Age Restrictions	One person must be 21 or older
Dinner Seatings	2
Seating Assignments in Main Dining Room	Assigned
Dining Hours	5:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
Dining Room Dress Code	Dining
Tipping Expected?	Yes
Tipping Guidelines Royal Caribbean will automatically add $14.50 per day, per guest ($17.50 per day, per guest for suites) to your onboard account. These amounts can be adjusted onboard. A 18% tip is added to all beverage orders.
Onboard Currency	US Dollar

Services & Amenities
Bars/Lounges	6
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop	Yes
Casino	Yes
Chapel	Yes
Disco/Dancing	Yes
Elevators	3
Hot Tub	4
Cell Phone Service	No
Internet Access	Yes
Internet Center	No
Wireless Internet Access	No
Laundromats (self service)	No
Laundry/Dry Cleaning	Yes
Library	Yes
Movie Theatre	No
Outdoor Movie Screen	No
Onboard Weddings	No
Shops	Yes
Showroom	Yes
Spa	Yes
Video Arcade	Yes
Fitness & Sports Facilities
Basketball Court	No
Fitness Center	Yes
Golf Driving Net	No
Golf Simulator	No
Ice Skating Rink	No
Jogging Track	Yes
Mini-Golf Course	No
Rock Climbing Wall	Yes
Swimming Pool	2
Tennis Court	No
Water Slide	No
Water Sports Platform	No
Cabin Features & Amenities
24-Hour Room Service	Yes
Hair Dryer	Yes
Safe	Yes
Telephone	Yes
Television	Yes
Kids Facilities
Babysitting	Yes
Children's Playroom	Yes
Kiddie Pool	Yes
Supervised Youth Program	Yes
Teen Center	Yes
Water Playground/Splash Park	No
Special Needs & Requests
Adjoining Cabins (private connecting doors)	Yes
Kosher Meals	Yes
Single Occupancy Cabins	No
Single Share Program	No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins	4

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