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Emerald Princess Cruise Review to South Pacific - Australia

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 10

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
Emerald Princess

11 Night Australia & New Zealand (Sydney To Auckland)

Sail date: February 13, 2017

Ship: Emerald Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

We had a wonderful trip. There was fog in New Zealand and our Captain kept us safely out to sea. Sorry to miss a couple of ports but got some much needed R & R! We loved the journey and opportunity it get to know some other people on the trip. Would highly reccommend this trip.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
We had a great time. Flew - Sydney to Darwin to Cairns to Ayers Rock to Sydney. Awesome and a bit exhausting! Glad to get on the board for some R&R. Had a great time!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Very nice. We tried a specialty restaurant too. It's a nice welcome quiet uncrowded dinner time.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Mostly just R & R! A little spa time. Watched a movie on deck - chilly - but bundled up and enjoyable!

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Caught a couple of the individual singers in one of clubs. They were very good.

Children's Programs

5 out of 5
NA

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Our room steward was OUTSTANDING!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Very nice.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Perfect

Ship tip

You are traveling in a foreign country. When traveling be flexible, expect the unexpected, and ENJOY THE JOURNEY!

Ports of call

Sydney, Australia

5 out of 5
Yes. It was a flash flood so we just road the bus around town. Didn't get off much. I'm still giving it 5 stars - only God controls the weather. Driver was safe with engaging tour guide.

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

5 out of 5
OUR FAVORITE!!! We went to a park and sheep ranch / vineyard .

Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand

5 out of 5
FOGGED OUT. Could not port. Not the cruise line's fault

Akaroa, New Zealand

5 out of 5
Fogged out. Could not port. Not the cruise line's fault. I applaud the captain for keeping us safe.

Picton, New Zealand

5 out of 5
LOVED Little Picton. Quiet town. Shopped, explored. Got to stay an extra day due to the fog out at last 2 ports. Locusts invaded the ship - it was hilarious! Captain came on and asked us to keep doors and windows closed while crew gathered and removed the locusts. Great fun!

Napier, New Zealand

5 out of 5
Beautiful. We went to see the gannets (birds). Enjoyed it! I had see a special on TV about them. It was wonderful to experience live

Tauranga, New Zealand

5 out of 5
Hobbitown - PERFECT

Auckland, New Zealand

5 out of 5
GO SEE THE GLOW WORMS! They were awesome. Only thing is - it is dark - no photos.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Ran like clockwork
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3 Comments

martey    7 years ago

Always enjoy your cruise! It is way better than being at work! Even though it may not go as planned, make the best of it and be positive! (in everything, not just cruising) Life is too short.😎🛳️📷🏖️🍔🍟🌅🏊🏝️🍧

Dutch3901    7 years ago

You're my kind of people Lshort01... (you too GIL)

GIL155    7 years ago

Thanks for understanding the safety of the ship is #1 concern for the Captain and Princess. Hope you cruise with them again.

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