MIAMI, May 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's
most adventurous cruise line is giving adventure-seekers more
opportunities than ever to explore the vibrant island destination
of Cuba with new sailings to
Havana on Empress of the
Seas. Royal Caribbean International's newly refreshed
ship will sail 58 cruises of 4- and 5-night itineraries from
January 2018 through March 2019, more than half offering overnight
stays in the culturally vibrant city. Empress' Western Caribbean and Havana sailings are open for bookings as of
today.
"Since arriving in Cuba for the
first time last month, we've seen the excitement of our guests when
sailing into Havana and the
passion they have for the city at sail away – its people, its
architecture, its food, its music. This is the enthusiasm we strive
to bring to adventure-seekers who vacation with us," said
Michael Bayley, President and CEO,
Royal Caribbean International. "The positive reaction to our
Cuba sailings is very encouraging,
and we are thrilled to expand on the number of sailings for our
2018-2019 itineraries."
Empress of the Seas will return to Tampa for summer 2018, offering a series of 4-
and 5-night cruises, calling on Key West,
Florida, and Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico, as well as Havana, Cuba on most sailings. The ship will
reposition to Port Everglades in Fort
Lauderdale, Florida for the winter 2018-2019 season,
continuing short Caribbean
adventures to the Caribbean
destinations. Currently, Empress sails from Tampa through Nov.
4, 2017. The ship then returns to Miami for the winter 2017-2018 season, adding
calls to Royal Caribbean's private island destination CocoCay and
Nassau in The Bahamas.
The vibrant Cuban culture extends beyond land to the experience
on board Empress of the Seas. From cortaditos and café con
leche in Café Royal to salsa music and dancing in Boleros Latin
lounge, guests can enjoy a range of onboard activities developed to
bring the spirit of the island to life throughout the entire
journey.
Empress of the Seas spans 11 guest decks, encompasses
48,563 gross registered tons, carries 1,602 guests at double
occupancy and features 795 staterooms.
Media can stay up to date by following @RoyalCaribPR on Twitter
and visiting RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional
information or to make reservations, vacationers should call their
travel agent; visit RoyalCaribbean.com; or call (800)
ROYAL-CARIBBEAN.
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SOURCE Royal Caribbean International