Information on the Emerald

[DES07]

This is the first time we have cruised with Princess and we would love any information on Emerald. We leave next tuesday getting very excited. You just don't see much information on her about this ship.

[Daisyloo]

This is the first time we have cruised with Princess and we would love any information on Emerald. We leave next tuesday getting very excited. You just don't see much information on her about this ship.

 

We have sailed on the Emerald twice and loved her. You should be able to see lot's of pics, deck plans etc if you go to the Princess website. Also there will be reviews here on CC.

The centre of the ship, the Piazza on deck 5, 6,7 is a great hub of the ship. That's where the International Cafe is - lots of yummy treats, soup, salads, sandwiches -all no charge. Drinks are extra. They also make a nice breakfast sandwich, like an egg McMuffin - great to grab for a quick breakfast. And you have to try a cronut - cross between a croissant and a donut. Yummy.

In the Piazza there will be all sorts of entertainment off and on all day.

The shows in the Princess theatre are great. The top deck open air "movies under the stars" every night are fun.

There are 3 main dining rooms - 2 are anytime, 1 is traditional set dining.

The crew is great. You can expect friendly helpful service from all the staff.

Enjoy your cruise.

[nukesubsailor]

This is the first time we have cruised with Princess and we would love any information on Emerald. We leave next tuesday getting very excited. You just don't see much information on her about this ship.

 

You will love it. Explore the ship your first day and learn your way around. On the passenger cabin decks, the hallway with the red in the carpet tells you that is the port side. Make a reservation to eat at the Crown Grill. Do the same for the Crab Shack when it is offered. There is a fee for these dining venues of $25 and $20 per person respectively. Make reservations early in the cruise to get a better chance of getting the time and date you want. Investigate the various drink packages offered to see if any would be economical for you. You will find multiple tables set up to sell these on embarkation day.

[skynight]

Dining, at no extra charge in: MDR's open each day for breakfast and dinner and for lunch on sea days, International Café, open 24 hours, Pub lunch in the Wheelhouse Bar on some sea days, watch the Princess Patter, Horizon Ct./ Café Caribe buffet open from 6am to 11pm or midnight. Trident Grill and Pizza by the slice on the Lido deck.

Espresso Lover? Check out the coffee card.

Surcharge restaurants include Crown Grill and Sabatini's (Italian). They also have the Crab Shack in a section of the buffet a few times each cruise. Call the DINE line for reservations.

When you board go directly to your cabin, it will be ready. Place your stuff into the cabin safe and start your cruise.

There will be many evening activities and shows, you can't do them all, so check out what you like.

Want to avoid pool crowds? Check out the Terrace Pool Deck 14 aft which is adults only. In the main pool area on the Lido deck Neptune's Reef Pool is movie free all day. The Calypso Reef pool has movies and other videos running all day.

[RocketMan275]

This is the first time we have cruised with Princess and we would love any information on Emerald. We leave next tuesday getting very excited. You just don't see much information on her about this ship.

 

Go to youtube and search for Emerald Princess cruises. Several interesting videos including this one:

 

[Kinkacruiser]

The middle pool is not covered, the internet is not used much (people now seem to use their own devices) and there are 2 anytime restaurants....otherwise she is similar to the other ships in this class.

Enjoy your cruise.:)

Edited November 3, 2014 by Kinkacruiser

[OCruisers]

Don't miss going to Crooner's Bar which always seems to have the best piano entertainers. Nice area by day as well.

Emerald is a wonderful ship! Look forward to having a great cruise. :D

LuLu

[MarElz]

Do they have coffee makers in the cabins, by any chance?

[rdsqrl]

Do they have coffee makers in the cabins, by any chance?

No, no coffee-makers in cabins. You can have room service deliver coffee/tea anytime; there's even a hangtag thingy like in a hotel that you can put out for the morning.

[MarElz]

No, no coffee-makers in cabins. You can have room service deliver coffee/tea anytime; there's even a hangtag thingy like in a hotel that you can put out for the morning.

 

Thank you!!

[4realrod]

Have not been on the Emerald however I have been on the Ruby and other similar Princess Ships. The aft pool is great. I also love the Lotus pool. It is adults only and is usually quiet. It has a swim against the current machine for doing stationery laps.

[photokay]

We were on Golden Princess, and they had tons of things for the passengers to do. Does Emerald Princess have things to do beside word games?

Edited November 18, 2014 by photokay

[caribill]

We were on Golden Princess, and they had tons of things for the passengers to do. Does Emerald Princess have things to do beside word games?

 

They have the same tons of things.

[Dudleydog73]

If you go to breakfast or lunch in the MDR, ask to be seated at the table of a lovely waitress we had the pleasure of meeting on the TA that brought the Emerald to Houston by the name of Zanne (pronounced zahnah) and tell her the crazy table from the transatlantic sent you. :)

[CruisingJs]

The current cruise director (Kelvin) and his assistant (Dan) are excellent and have lots of scheduled activities. I think you will enjoy them. Be sure to catch them on the Wake Show...too funny.

[photokay]

Thanks for the feedback. #tryingtostayinthepresent.