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Grand in design, this magnificent vessel offers a host of delightful diversions as you see the world
Your culinary journey at sea reaches new heights with an abundance of fresh restaurant choices and dining options aboard Emerald Princess. From revitalised top deck venues like Salty Dog Grill, Slice Pizzeria and Coffee & Cones to brand new casual restaurants Steamers Seafood and Planks BBQ there’s something for every palate. Let the kids play, explore, huddle and create at the newly re-imagined Camp Discovery Youth & Teen Centres and unwind at the refreshed Sanctuary, a tranquil haven reserved for adults.
Just returned from our family cruise on the incredible Emerald Princess. I had read many reviews before embarkation and was disappointed on what previous passengers had said, But I was pleasantly surprised to have experience a cruise without any problems or issues. We loved our 12 day cruise on The Emerald. She's updated and looks as beautiful as any other cruise I've taken with newer ships. The itinerary was second to none and I will sail her again . The food was hot and tasty. The window cabin was clean and quiet. If the ship rocked the hangers in the closet would make creaking sound but I brought ear plugs incase of loud neighbors which never happened. My room was always cleaned multiple times daily. Fresh hot pizza and ice cream next to pool area put 6 pounds of added weight around the waist. The steak house was delicious. And the reserved dining room was our go to dinner restaurant.
We are a couple in the early 70’s from Toronto. We did a similar repositioning cruise on the Crown Princess in 2017 and enjoyed it, so we decided to repeat it this year on the Emerald. The ship is mid-size with 3,000 passenger capacity, and it was sold out. There were only 7 children on board, probably since it is a 14-day cruise, a little too long to be missing school for most kids. We travelled by train from Toronto, which is a whole-day relaxing journey, and arrived in Quebec City around 5:20pm. The ship was docked at pier 30, very close to the train station, so we started walking there, when a complimentary shuttle provided by Princess stopped to pick us up. Nice touch. At the terminal it took about 25 minutes to check in and get our medallions, then we settled in our obstructed oceanview cabin, mid-ship on the Emerald deck. The ship was staying in port overnight, and sailaway was not until next afternoon. We had 7:15pm reservations at Botticelli dining room, but didn’t like the table location. On the third day DW recognized a woman from Toronto she went to high-school with, and the two enjoyed spending hours digging up memories from decades ago, and the husbands also got along just fine. Also on the third day we got a nice table for 2 (#102) with our waiter Ramsey and assistant Jamal. They were amazingly efficient and courteous so we stayed with them for the rest of the cruise. On two evenings we had friends join us, and Ramsey made sure everything went smoothly. It was nice to have different menu every night with no repeats except for the classic dishes. We enjoyed top quality dishes such as rack of lamb, surf and turf, salmon, prime rib and scallops. Yes, the lobster portion was small, but DW doesn’t eat lobster, so I get a second one at no extra charge. The cabin was small, bathroom had tiny shower. There was one chair by the desk, and no proper sitting area to watch the large 42” screen TV. However, the bed was very comfortable, lighting was good and A/C worked well. Toilet failed to flush two or three times during the sailing for a short period. The window was a good size and the view was not even marginally obstructed. Older pictures found on line show a black sphere, possibly radar equipment, blocking the view, but that no longer is the case. The cabin was quiet, and our steward Aditya did a great job cleaning twice daily. There was very good entertainment. Three production shows, AJ Clarke at the Crooners bar sing-alongs and guest requests, and a few headliners, classical duo and Michael Minor, a talented ventriloquist. There was a good variety of activities and games. There was a guest speaker who presented lectures on sea days about Coffee, Pirates, Spices and other topics. Interesting tips: Duty Free liquors were 10% off on sailaway evening. In the casino - roulette odds are made worse with not only 0 and 00 but there’s also a Princess “Seawitch” logo slot on the wheel. The Coffee Card we used to buy and share for 15 premium coffees is no longer offered. The pizzas and soft-serve ice cream at “Slice” are still complimentary and still very tasty. At the breakfast buffet you don’t see smoked salmon or cottage cheese, but you can request those, as well as get your selected bagel freshly toasted (you just wait at the galley door to get them). The Promenade Deck provides a mostly wide walking track. To fully encircle the ship you need to mount the stairs towards the end, move to the next deck, then dismount the stairs on the other side. A small section of the track was in a smoking area, but few people used lingered there. We visited many ports on our journey to Florida, almost all located in the city. The weather was very mild with hardly any rain. We started in Quebec City, where the ship docked overnight. The next morning we had pre-booked the walking tour with Samuel Dubois. (There was a $4 per person booking fee). We arranged to share an Uber with another couple from the CruiseCritic roll call to get to the starting point of the tour, a short drive from the port. The tour was excellent and tip-based. It concluded in an area closer to the port, near the free Princess shuttle service. If Halifax we met friends from a past cruise who live nearby, and we all took a long walk along the harbor promenade followed by a leisurely outdoor lunch of pizza and a local Coal Harbour red beer. We stocked up on water at a large supermarket nearby and returned to the ship. We knew in advance about the lengthy immigration process in Portland, Maine and indeed we didn’t get off the ship until 3 pm, with little time to do much of anything. We exited the port area and walked to the right along the waterfront, watching the Enchanted Princess sailaway (tooting their horn with the “Love Boat” theme). We then walked back through the nearly deserted downtown streets and found a Starbucks to relax and chat with other folks from the ship. We’ve been to Boston several times, so we opted to hop on the SL2 bus to South Station ($2.40, tap credit card) and walk through Chinatown to the Commons then do some shopping. Then we sat on a bench and chatted with some locals having their lunch while basking in the bright sunshine before heading back on the SL2 to the ship. Docking in Manhattan was preferable to Brooklyn. We explored Central Park (Carousel, The Lake, Strawberry Fields) and after dinner we enjoyed a glorious night time sailaway passing by the Statue of Liberty and the Verrazano bridge. It was cooler and partly cloudy in Norfolk, Virginia. On that Sunday morning most of the businesses on the main streets were still closed. We toured the Glass Hotel, Neon City and the Chrysler Museum which was all decked out for a Halloween weekend kids festivities. After lunch on the ship we visited the McArthur Place mall, where more than half the space is now vacant. Sad reflection of rather tough economy. Walking back to the ship along the waterfront we stopped by an interesting memorial with bronze letters scattered on the dock from sailors who did not return from the wars. In Charleston North Carolina we joined another couple who pre-booked a car rental. We hopped on one of the free shuttle routes in the downtown to reach the visitor center and walked to the car rental office. From there we drove to the Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens in Mt. Pleasant, about 25 minutes away. The visit is well worth the $25 admission, with well-organized presentations and covered wagon ride through the grounds. Disembarkation was well organized but outside the terminal it was very congested with many vehicles trying to get through a narrow passage to pick up passengers. Fortunately we were not in a hurry to catch a flight out, but I suspect a number of people might have missed theirs. Overall the cruise experience on Emerald Princess was enjoyable and we’re likely to repeat it in the future.
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Indulge your appetite whenever you wish on board Princess®. Every hour, our chefs are busy baking, grilling and sautéing great-tasting fare from scratch. Princess offers unparalleled inclusive dining options throughout the ship with a wide range of culinary delights to suit any palate, from endless buffet choice to gourmet pizza, frosty treats, decadent desserts and much more.
Speciality Dining
Dining on board a Princess® cruise ship is a joyful celebration and our speciality restaurants always deliver an extraordinary experience. They are among the best at sea – or anywhere. We serve dishes made with the freshest ingredients, and our menus reflect regional flavours from around the world. You'll find our speciality restaurants are the perfect place to celebrate any occasion.
When is a cruise an opportunity to enrich? When it's a Princess cruise. This ship offers area lectures, art exhibits and classes taught by local experts.
To say the night-life on-board is entertaining is an understatement. Illuminating the stage in captivating productions, Princess Cruises performers are some of the most talented musicians, singers and dancers at sea. Our Princess Signature Shows, lounge performers, movies and casinos are just some of the entertainment our guests enjoy as they escape completely.
The many activities on-board our ships are designed to stimulate, educate, entertain, inspire and sweat - not necessarily in that order. But, guests can be sure crew onboard will do their best to cover all the bases. From art auctions to The Sanctuary Spa, this ship is loaded with fun things to do.
Passengers ages 3 to 17 will enjoy many exciting on-board activities. The Youth Centres and Teen Lounges are staffed by experienced counsellors, who are ready to ensure the youngest cruisers stay happy all day long. There’s everything from art projects, game tables, the latest movies, pizza parties, talent shows, video games, and much more.
Children under the age of 3 are welcome to visit the Youth Centre, if accompanied and supervised by a parent at all times.
