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Empress of the Seas

Working out in a fitness center located at the highest point of the ship offers quite a rush and unique point of view.

Unique for her smaller size in a fleet of large and megalarge ships, Empress of the Seas was brought up-to-the-minute in 2004 with such features as a rock-climbing wall and alternative dining options. She splits her time between Caribbean and Bermuda itineraries, for which she is well-suited.

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9 passenger decks

Specialty restaurant, dining room, buffet, ice-cream parlor

In-cabin broadband, Wi-Fi, some in-cabin safes, some in-cabin refrigerators

2 pools, fitness classes, gym, hair salon, 4 hot tubs, sauna, spa

5 bars, casino, dance club, showroom, video game room

Children's programs (ages 3-17)

Dry cleaning, laundry service

Computer room

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Don't discount Empress of the Seas as too old and too small for a family cruise -- she has expanded facilities for children and teens, a good-size spa with sauna, as well as a nice, if oddly placed, fitness center perched high atop the Viking Crown Lounge.


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