Royal Caribbean’s Empress of the Seas Heads to Miami | Cruise News – Dec. 21, 2015

Royal Caribbean’s Empress of the Seas Heads to Miami for Short Caribbean Cruises

Cruise News – Dec. 21, 2015

The newly enhanced Empress of the Seas is returning to the Royal Caribbean International fleet in March 2016 to offer 4- and 5-night getaways from Miami to Nassau, The Bahamas; Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico; Grand Cayman; and Key West, Florida. The itineraries will feature longer stays in every port, plus overnight stays in Cozumel on select 5-night itineraries. Empress of the Seas also will offer earlier boarding times of 11 a.m. to help guests maximize their vacation time.

“We’re excited to welcome Empress of the Seas back to the family, and back to the Caribbean,” said Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International. “Empress’ short Caribbean getaways will give adventure-seekers the opportunity to party, chill, and repeat. They’ll feel like it’s the weekend every day on Empress.”

Empress of the Seas will offer Royal Caribbean’s signature amenities including a rock-climbing wall; new pools and whirlpools, including an adults-only Solarium; a spa with an extensive treatment menu; a complimentary Adventure Ocean youth program; a variety of dining options including the Windjammer Café and Chops Grill steakhouse; and Voom high-speed Internet at sea.

Empress of the Seas’ itineraries are now open for booking online or through your travel agent.

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