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Emerald Princess Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America

claudiavoc

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 18

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5

Verified Review

10 Night Panama Canal W/Costa Rica & Caribbean-New Locks (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 23, 2022

Ship: Emerald Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: L210

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

It was a fun, comfortable and relaxing cruise. I think is was also very romantic! Thanks to all the staff!!

Embarkation

3 out of 5

There was a change in the embarkation requirements at the last minute and we were in line longer than predicted.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

The ship's dinning options were wonderful. The food was delicious and the service superb. Every dinning room was beautiful and super clean.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

We enjoyed the pools and the fitness center. We also had a great time watching the World Cup games on the big screen.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

The shows were very entertaining! And we loved that they have it twice a day so we could attend before of after dinner.

Children's Programs

We didn't travel with kids.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Our room steward was excellent. He was polite, professional and always greeted us with a smile.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

All areas were beautiful and well-maintained.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

The room was comfortable but we had to keep pushing the twin mattress together.

Ports of call

Cartagena, Colombia

5 out of 5

Very quaint. We took the walking tour of the walled city. It was awesome!

Thumbs Up 0

Panama Canal (Cruise Into Canal) Did not visit port

We were ok with just crossing the canal. That was fantastic.

Thumbs Up 0

Cristobal, Panama

3 out of 5

No much to do at this port. Most places at port were closed.

Thumbs Up 0

Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

5 out of 5

Puerto Limon was fun and the people were very nice. We did the highlights of Limon: walked Cahuita National Park and visited a banana plantation.

Thumbs Up 1

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Lots of places to eat, drink and shop within walking distance of the ship. We toured the Mayan Ruins of Tulum.

Thumbs Up 0

Disembarkation

4 out of 5

Easy.

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