Cruise Lovin' Gal Posted March 30, 2010 #51 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Your review has me even more excited for our first Princess cruise in May (also on the Emerald). Sounds like you had a lovely time! Thanks for sharing. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BballinQT24 Posted March 30, 2010 #52 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Thanks for posting such an informative review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addygirl216 Posted March 30, 2010 Author #53 Share Posted March 30, 2010 THanks for all the good information. I too will be sailing on the Emerald on May 2nd. Are there hair dryers in the mini suites? Did you find the mattresses were really as 'hard" as people on the forum have been suggesting? We'll be on the Dolphin Deck, cabin 115. Did you experience a lot of noise or movement?Thanks, Okay - there IS a hairdryer, at least in the mini suites - but in MHO - they stink! LOL I have kinda frizzy hair when not properly treated, and found on our first cruise that the hair dryer that they provide just doesn't work with my hair - that being said - all those other people seem to use them with little complaint - so you'll have to decide if its worth it to take up the room with yours from home! :) As far as the beds go - We were surprised that they weren't that bad after reading all the hype on here about double egg crates, etc. They are definitely what I'd call a 'firm' mattress, but we didn't find them uncomfortable at all - but we are just kinda go with the flow kinda people! (we did sorta giggle about the firm mattresses paired with the feather pillows made a funny combination!) :) Nic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addygirl216 Posted March 30, 2010 Author #54 Share Posted March 30, 2010 THanks for all the good information. I too will be sailing on the Emerald on May 2nd. Are there hair dryers in the mini suites? Did you find the mattresses were really as 'hard" as people on the forum have been suggesting? We'll be on the Dolphin Deck, cabin 115. Did you experience a lot of noise or movement?Thanks, OH - and our room was PERFECT! No noise anywhere - outside our door, from above or below! GREAT location - we were at the other end of the boat.....but about the same place, I'd think based on your room #. We felt some slight rocking, but nothing terrible - people say you don't feel anything - and well - I feel a little something - but it's nothing worth discussing - at least for me, it hasn't been on any of the cruises I've been on! Have a great time! Nic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramerak4 Posted March 30, 2010 #55 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Thanks so much for following up on my reply. I had to laugh a bit but I totally understand the "frizzy" hair thing. Mine's the same and very finicky about how I style it. I think I better bring my own "high powered" hairdryer. Can I ask you another question, when you get off the ship at each port, do you take towels from the ship for your activities? Let's say we just want to walk around the port and find a spot on the beach, can we take a ship towel? Many thanks for your help and ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DENNAS Posted March 30, 2010 #56 Share Posted March 30, 2010 And, yes, if you could confirm the two formal nights, our gang is going to Crown Grill one of the two formal nights and want to figure out which night would be better for us. ALSO, can you confirm which night you had the awesome sea bass? Your info is much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearls4t Posted March 30, 2010 #57 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Did the kids/teens get lanyards at their respective clubs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollybelle Posted March 30, 2010 #58 Share Posted March 30, 2010 We'd been to St Thomas before - love love love the shopping there, but since DH drop a jackload of money on a gold Rolex the last time we were there, I opted for an all day cruise to avoid him spending more than a used car of something stupid again! <LOL> We picked the Full Day Sail with lunch. This excursion might well be the highlight of our trip! I honestly did it to keep my husband out of the shops, and couldn't believe the day we had! We were on a catamaran - the Dancing Dolphin http://www.thedancingdolphin.com/index.html I cant' say enough about this day - its an expensive excursion, but well worth the $$$! Great review, addygirl!! Thanks for taking the time to share with us. We'll be on this sailing May 2, and I'm particularly interested in your review of the dancing dolphin catamaran excursion in St. Thomas. I posted this over in the ports of call board, but thought you'd be more likely to see it here... can you tell me how much this excursion cost per person? Unfortunately their website leaves out this pertinent detail. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindamsn Posted March 30, 2010 #59 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I am going on my first cruise April 18th on Emerald Princess. My son is getting married on St Thomas. Wouldn't go on a cruise except for that. It will be an adventure I guess. I have gotten some ideas of how it will be. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coops Posted March 30, 2010 #60 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Will you be posting the patters? I did email you but didn't get anything back. Thanks for taking the time to post your review it sounded great. Dawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindamsn Posted March 30, 2010 #61 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Anyone know what movies will be on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted March 31, 2010 #62 Share Posted March 31, 2010 when you get off the ship at each port, do you take towels from the ship for your activities? There will be blue and white striped towels in your cabin for use at the ship's pools and for when you go ashore. Just be sure to bring them back to the ship. Sometimes they will collect them when you reboard, sometimes you just leave them for your cabin steward. Clean ones will replace any that you use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addygirl216 Posted March 31, 2010 Author #63 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Thanks so much for following up on my reply. I had to laugh a bit but I totally understand the "frizzy" hair thing. Mine's the same and very finicky about how I style it. I think I better bring my own "high powered" hairdryer. Can I ask you another question, when you get off the ship at each port, do you take towels from the ship for your activities? Let's say we just want to walk around the port and find a spot on the beach, can we take a ship towel?Many thanks for your help and ideas. Yes - you take your room towels - and when you get back on the boat they have a place for you to throw your 'used' towels - your room steward replenishes your room right away! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addygirl216 Posted March 31, 2010 Author #64 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Did the kids/teens get lanyards at their respective clubs? I don't think so - but you can buy them 2/$6.99 immediately at beginning of cruise and throughout! :O) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addygirl216 Posted March 31, 2010 Author #65 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Great review, addygirl!! Thanks for taking the time to share with us. We'll be on this sailing May 2, and I'm particularly interested in your review of the dancing dolphin catamaran excursion in St. Thomas. I posted this over in the ports of call board, but thought you'd be more likely to see it here... can you tell me how much this excursion cost per person? Unfortunately their website leaves out this pertinent detail. :D I think it was $199 per person and daughter was cheaper - I've been so busy this week haven't had time to scan patters and info for everyone, but tonite looks good - I'll check for you when I'm doing all that - I have the shore excursion papers, too! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addygirl216 Posted March 31, 2010 Author #66 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Will you be posting the patters? I did email you but didn't get anything back. Thanks for taking the time to post your review it sounded great.Dawn YES! Tonite! I promise - my week has been nuts and I haven't gotten home until 10ish every night so far -but tonite looks good, so I should be able to respond to all emails and answer the questions I can't remember! :) Smiles Nic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addygirl216 Posted March 31, 2010 Author #67 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Anyone know what movies will be on? I'll post all of those too! :) By tonite! Thanks for being patient everyone! SMiles Nic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMSDingy Posted March 31, 2010 #68 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Great review:D. We'll be sailing on the Emerald in October and I think I'l go crazy just waiting. This will be our second cruise on the Emerald and its one of our favourite ships. Who was the Maitre D'? Is Goodwin one of the head waiters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompeter Posted March 31, 2010 #69 Share Posted March 31, 2010 We were on the same cruise, and had an excellent time! Yes, it is Mon. and Thur for the Formal nights. Also as Nicole mentioned, be sure to check out Evolution. We did not discover them until the last night and we were so disappointed we did not "find" them sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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addygirl216 Posted April 1, 2010 Author #71 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Hmmmmm - how do I make those bigger???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollybelle Posted April 1, 2010 #72 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I think it was $199 per person and daughter was cheaper - I've been so busy this week haven't had time to scan patters and info for everyone, but tonite looks good - I'll check for you when I'm doing all that - I have the shore excursion papers, too! :) I was afraid of that... It's definitely more than we're looking to spend. Sounds great though. Thanks again for the info!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynda59 Posted April 1, 2010 #73 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Thanks for the detailed review! I'll be sailing the Emeral on April 11th and can't wait. Glad to hear you had such a good time and that staff seem to be friendly. I agree with you on Grand Turk. I love going there. I went last year and it was my favorite port. Having been to all these ports before, its really the one I'm looking forward to this cruise the most. Habs Fan - We are sailing on 4/11, too. Please go over the the Roll Call postings and join us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addygirl216 Posted April 1, 2010 Author #74 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Here are the MUTS movies: Day 1 Star Trek XI Day 2 day: Mamma Mia Confessions of a shopaholic cloudy with a chance of meatballs christina aguilera concert Night: The Blind Side (3 times) day 3 day: alvin and the chipmunks ghosts of girlfriends past 500 days of summer stevie wonder concert night: Twilight: new moon Surrogates day 4 day: cloudy with a chance of meatballs love happens the proposal night: christina aguilera concert stevie wonder concert beyonce barry manilow tina turner U2 Cirque du soleil day 5 day: Julie and Julia the invention of lying tina turner night: the blind side Teen guitar hero day 6 day: cloudy with a chance of meatballs star trek XI love happens night: Up in the air (3 times) day 7 day: julie and julia star trek XI christina aguilera night: NCAA basketball Michael Jackson this is it They also showed movies in the theatre and in the explorers lounge - I can post this if anyone wants those movies.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poohjo Posted April 1, 2010 #75 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Thank you so much for taking the time to list the movies that are being shown on MUTS. We love laying on deck and watching the movies. It is like being at a drive in theater on water!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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