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Item: Emerald Princess
Rating: 3
Author: AnnaW

Emerald Princess Cruise Review to Europe - Northern Europe

AnnaW

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 27

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

Verified Review

10 Night Classic Scandinavia & Russia (Copenhagen Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 15, 2009

Ship: Emerald Princess

Cabin type: Suite

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 15 years ago

Review summary

The overall layout of the ship was confusing. Access to dining was from only one bank of staircases and at the back of the ship. The overall decorations were austere and not appealing. Other ships I have been on had more decorations. The only way to get to some places on one floor was through the casino (with smoking).

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

We started off with a set dining time and found that two of the people at our table were "no-shows." The other three had such heavy thick accents that it made conversation impossible. When we finally went to anytime dining it did improve somewhat. Crowne Grill was excellent but it cost $25 more per person.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

I found the communication between the passengers and the entertainment to be inadequate. The speaker system was not able to be heard in the cabins. The bingo games were a total rip off. Don't waste your money on them.

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Most of the staff was friendly.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

We were in a mini-suite and found it very tight.Not very much room for clothes. Every square inch of the ship that could be devoted to passenger sleeping was taken.