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Emerald Princess Cruise Review to South Pacific - Australia

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 37

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
Emerald Princess

13 Night New Zealand (Sydney Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 18, 2017

Ship: Emerald Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: R608

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

The ship cruised from Sydney around New Zealand from the south, north to Auckland then back to Sydney.

 

The ship was very clean and well maintained.

 

The onboard entertainment was surprisingly good. The comedian and the Freddie Mercury tribute was great. Even the cruise staff singers and dancers were good. I typically think the shows are cheesey or second class, but I was impressed with the performances. They clearly rehearse enough to do a good job and the performers were talented.

 

The food wad good considering how many people they feed. A good selection, prepared perfectly and presented nicely.

Lots of fresh salades and fruits as well.

 

The shore excursions were executed very well. Although there was fog one day and everything had to be rearranged, and another day we were late into port due to an engine issue, the staff managed the changes very well considering the magnitude of people impacted. I was pleased with their response.

 

Personnally, I enjoy smaller excursions on land instead of the huge, big bus tours. There are always inconsiderate people who come back late and make everyone else wait. Small tours with 10 people work out very well. 

 

The nightly movies on deck with popcorn was also a nice feature. 

Staff was courteous, well trained and attentive.

 

 

 

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
CAbin was big enough to walk around in, and not hit your knees on the bed. Bathroom was a bit bigger than typical. Laid out well, with storage. Room attendent was very good. Towels always refreshed and room cleaned.

Ports of call

Sydney, Australia

3 out of 5

Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand

3 out of 5

Akaroa, New Zealand

3 out of 5

Picton, New Zealand

2 out of 5

Napier, New Zealand

2 out of 5

Tauranga, New Zealand

3 out of 5

Auckland, New Zealand

3 out of 5

Bay Of Islands, New Zealand

3 out of 5
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2 Comments

MisterMet    7 years ago

The Freddie Mercury tribute must have been great.

dengage    7 years ago

We have sailed on Emerald Princess twice and enjoyed both cruises, food entertainment was good and our stewards on all our cruises have been lovley, we always look after our steward's, giving them a tip when you meet them and leaving a £ 2.00 tip each at turn down, for the chocolates.😉

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