Emerald Princess review

The Emerald is fantastic

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Just returned from our first Princess cruise. It was not our first cruise,
but was the first in the Mediterranean. I must admit that the ship is
magnificent, the crew was friendly and efficient and the food was
delightful. I'm not a maven on the subject, but I think they got most
everything right when they built this ship.

Just a few notes for those considering cruising on the Emerald.

1. There is only one plug in your room-so if you need to plug in a cell
phone, a computer, a curler and a toothbrush-you'd better bring a power
strip.

2. We were one of the lucky couples who got to attend the "Chef's Table
Special Dinner". I understand they will continue this program, but only once
per cruise-so put your reservation in as soon as you get on the ship. The
experience is to "die for". Princess has posted a blurb on their website
under "news" which explains the whole thing. It costs extra-but we thought
the value was well beyond the cost.

3. Don't miss the "cookies and milk" in the Atrium around 5PM while enjoying
the entertainment.

4. The coffee in the dining rooms was not as bad as we expected. As a matter
of fact, we didn't use up the coffee card we bought.

5. If your cruise stops in Santorini, make sure you ride a donkey to the
top-we laughed all the way up-it was a blast.

If anyone wants more details, I'd be glad to answer emails.

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Marc

marc wrote:

The Emerald is fantastic

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Just returned from our first Princess cruise. It was not our first
cruise, but was the first in the Mediterranean. I must admit that the
ship is magnificent, the crew was friendly and efficient and the food
was delightful. I'm not a maven on the subject, but I think they got
most everything right when they built this ship.

Just a few notes for those considering cruising on the Emerald.

1. There is only one plug in your room-so if you need to plug in a cell
phone, a computer, a curler and a toothbrush-you'd better bring a power
strip.

Royal, which I was on last week, is older but has a slew of plugs both
220 and 110 I have dual voltage stuff so things were great. Closets were
almost as small as the bathroom, impossibly small.

3. Don't miss the "cookies and milk" in the Atrium around 5PM while
enjoying the entertainment.
Got that on Royal as well though it was a "secret" up at the pool deck
while tea was being served below in the restaurant


5. If your cruise stops in Santorini, make sure you ride a donkey to the
top-we laughed all the way up-it was a blast.
You are probably one of the ones that pinned me to the wall as I was
walking up! LOL

If anyone wants more details, I'd be glad to answer emails.

marc wrote:

3. Don't miss the "cookies and milk" in the Atrium around 5PM while
enjoying the entertainment.

Do they still have the cookies available at the International Cafe all
day long? I understand that the "cookies and milk" thing is now on all
Princess ships.

We sailed the Crown Princess last august and are now booked on the
Emerald Princess for 1/08 and I can't wait.

Thanks for the review.

sue

4. The coffee in the dining rooms was not as bad as we expected. As a
matter of fact, we didn't use up the coffee card we bought.

What coffee card?
I thought coffee was free

On Thu, 24 May 2007 11:34:56 -0500, "Jr." wrote:

What coffee card?
I thought coffee was free

Hi Everyone,

Standard drip coffee is complimentary and included in your cruise
fare. Specialty coffees are an extra charge. A coffee card is
available for purchase.

Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com
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Jr. wrote:
4. The coffee in the dining rooms was not as bad as we expected. As a
matter of fact, we didn't use up the coffee card we bought.

What coffee card?
I thought coffee was free

The coffee card is about $25, can be used most places on the ship and is
for specialty coffees. Regular cruise ship coffee is available as it is
on any other ship.

sue

"Sue and Kevin Mullen" wrote in message
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Jr. wrote:
4. The coffee in the dining rooms was not as bad as we expected. As a
matter of fact, we didn't use up the coffee card we bought.

What coffee card?
I thought coffee was free

The coffee card is about $25, can be used most places on the ship and is
for specialty coffees. Regular cruise ship coffee is available as it is on
any other ship.

sue
Thanks Sue. The last 6 Princess cruises we were on did not offer a "coffee
card".
Hey, no hard feelings. I was just feeling my oats yesterday. Cruisers are
good people and I figure you are also.
We are booked on the Emerald Princess for the 1/5/08 sailing. Hope to get
together and say hello.

Jr. wrote:

sue
Thanks Sue. The last 6 Princess cruises we were on did not offer a "coffee
card".

The first I saw of the coffee cards was on the new Crown Princess.

Hey, no hard feelings. I was just feeling my oats yesterday. Cruisers are
good people and I figure you are also.
We are booked on the Emerald Princess for the 1/5/08 sailing. Hope to get
together and say hello.

OK, shake, shake!! We will give it a try to get together!! It is always
cool meeting fellow RTCers and so far none have turned out to be axe
murderers.lol

sue

"Sue and Kevin Mullen" wrote in message
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Jr. wrote:

sue
Thanks Sue. The last 6 Princess cruises we were on did not offer a
"coffee card".

The first I saw of the coffee cards was on the new Crown Princess.

Hey, no hard feelings. I was just feeling my oats yesterday. Cruisers are
good people and I figure you are also.
We are booked on the Emerald Princess for the 1/5/08 sailing. Hope to get
together and say hello.

OK, shake, shake!! We will give it a try to get together!! It is always
cool meeting fellow RTCers and so far none have turned out to be axe
murderers.lol

sue
Oops. I better tell the wife not to pack my axe this time out. LOL

Jr. wrote:
"Sue and Kevin Mullen" wrote in message
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Jr. wrote:

sue
Thanks Sue. The last 6 Princess cruises we were on did not offer a
"coffee card".
The first I saw of the coffee cards was on the new Crown Princess.

Hey, no hard feelings. I was just feeling my oats yesterday. Cruisers are
good people and I figure you are also.
We are booked on the Emerald Princess for the 1/5/08 sailing. Hope to get
together and say hello.
OK, shake, shake!! We will give it a try to get together!! It is always
cool meeting fellow RTCers and so far none have turned out to be axe
murderers.lol

sue
Oops. I better tell the wife not to pack my axe this time out. LOL

Lets also leave our large donkey ears home.lol

sue