Alaska Newbie Posted June 7, 2017 #1 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Any thoughts good or bad on the Emerald Princess. Have started to look at the California Coastal from Vancouver, round trip. Thank you. Too many cruise choices! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielundecided Posted June 7, 2017 #2 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Not sailed on her recently but we've been on her twice and she's a beautiful ship. Beautiful decor, lots of bars, lots of places to eat, and there's always a quiet place to relax :) Dan Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted June 7, 2017 #3 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Haven't sailed Emerald yet but we are booked for 28 days in October and had no reservations about the ship at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coveguy4 Posted June 7, 2017 #4 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I've sailed on her and she is an excellent ship. A sister ship to the Ruby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VibeGuy Posted June 7, 2017 #5 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Just off two weeks ago. An excellent cruise with a friendly engaged crew. Especially thought the Vines, SHARE and Adagio staff were fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRS/NC Posted June 7, 2017 #6 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Sailed the Emerald for 14 days last Sept. in Europe & 3.5 years ago on a TA. Really enjoyed the ship. Love the aft pool -- adults only! The "3 sisters" (Ruby, Emerald, Crown) are my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted June 7, 2017 #7 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Was on her last year on a Med cruise and no complaint on facilities. The crew remains outstanding. Sent from my SGH-M919 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted June 7, 2017 #8 Share Posted June 7, 2017 :hearteyes: Love Emerald Princess! One of our favorite ships! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingEA Posted June 7, 2017 #9 Share Posted June 7, 2017 We were just on the Emerald RT from Vancouver to AK. No complaints! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddAbroad Posted June 7, 2017 #10 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Sailed on Emerald this past February/March from Auckland to Sydney and we had an incredible time. The ship was in excellent condition and the staff was top-notch. Food was impeccable, and we particularly enjoyed our meals at SHARE and The Salty Dog. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted June 7, 2017 #11 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Just got assigned to cabin B709 on Emerald. 123 days out I'm a bit surprised to have a cabin assignment. We had a BF gty and ended up in a BD cabin. Not bad although for some weird reason I would prefer a Port side cabin. :confused: I think we will enjoy sailing on Emerald. I liked Crown which is the same class of ship. Especially liked Adagio. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darstamp Posted April 16, 2018 #12 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Any thoughts good or bad on the Emerald Princess. Have started to look at the California Coastal from Vancouver, round trip. Thank you. Too many cruise choices! My daughter and I are booked for the California Coastal in September. If you decide to do it, be sure to join the roll call. There's a couple of good videos on You Tube that do a nice tour of the ship, you might find them helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted April 17, 2018 #13 Share Posted April 17, 2018 I was on the Emerald Princess for 60 days. It’s one of my favorite ships. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted April 17, 2018 #14 Share Posted April 17, 2018 This is an old thread started last June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted April 17, 2018 #15 Share Posted April 17, 2018 My daughter and I are booked for the California Coastal in September. If you decide to do it, be sure to join the roll call. There's a couple of good videos on You Tube that do a nice tour of the ship, you might find them helpful. OP started this thread last summer. I'm thinking the cruise has been taken..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imnluck Posted April 17, 2018 #16 Share Posted April 17, 2018 OP started this thread last summer. I'm thinking the cruise has been taken..... I’m curious. What is Adagio? I’ve not heard anyone talk about that before. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted April 17, 2018 #17 Share Posted April 17, 2018 I’m curious. What is Adagio? I’ve not heard anyone talk about that before. It is a bar/lounge next to the Share restaurant (former Sabatini's location) on deck 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Credit 00 Posted April 17, 2018 #18 Share Posted April 17, 2018 It is a bar/lounge next to the Share restaurant (former Sabatini's location) on deck 16. It's also the Bar that has the unhosted LBGT every night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickrory Posted April 17, 2018 #19 Share Posted April 17, 2018 We're booked on the Californian coastal, first time on Emerald but been on 6 other Princess Ships. Coral is our favourite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reina del Mar Posted April 17, 2018 #20 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Sailed Emerald on Caribbean itinerary few years ago and South America in January 2018. A great ship with fantastic crew. HC lay out not so good compared with Royal but no big deal. Best cabin steward we ever had on Emerald this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebr.cruiser Posted April 17, 2018 #21 Share Posted April 17, 2018 We've sailed the Emerald twice, most recently in January. She's a good ship and we enjoyed our cruises. A couple of down sides, for us, aren't really particular to the Emerald, but they still have the 'old' style tv's that are not on demand for free movies and shows--almost impossible to catch the beginning of a movie. I was also really unhappy that the photos--we usually get the embarkation photo and often one in the dining room--had some recent changes. For the embarkation photo, they took the exact same pose and presented it in two different formats or frames. I tried to buy just one; had to take both for $40, they wouldn't let me buy just one. Who wants the exact same photo in two different formats, especially when I'd rather have just the plain picture rather than the silly layout with decorations, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretchendz Posted April 18, 2018 #22 Share Posted April 18, 2018 We're booked on the Californian coastal, first time on Emerald but been on 6 other Princess Ships. Coral is our favourite. We loved the Coral--and were nervous about going on the Emerald, fearing it would be too big. Just got back from the 30 day S. American cruise. I would say Emerald compares well to Coral. Very similar features and layout--it's just bigger. Our cruise was sold out but only once or twice did we feel crowded. Even with 3,000 people there are enough distinct areas and activities that it keeps people dispersed. Although beware of ambling on the promenade deck--the power walkers will mow you down and cast you overboard :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted April 18, 2018 #23 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Any thoughts good or bad on the Emerald Princess. Have started to look at the California Coastal from Vancouver, round trip. Thank you. Too many cruise choices! I thought she was a bit crowded, cruise before was on Diamond, pretty much the same public areas, but a Emerald had about 509 more passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted April 18, 2018 #24 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Just got assigned to cabin B709 on Emerald. 123 days out I'm a bit surprised to have a cabin assignment. We had a BF gty and ended up in a BD cabin. Not bad although for some weird reason I would prefer a Port side cabin. :confused: I think we will enjoy sailing on Emerald. I liked Crown which is the same class of ship. Especially liked Adagio. :D Aaaa Thrak another who prefers Port for no apparent reason, we’re the same, if I have a choice, it’s always Port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyNester88 Posted April 22, 2018 #25 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Since you all have cruise on Emerald before, do you happen to know if the stateroom doors are metal? I would like to decorate my door but didn't know if magnets would stick. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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