Very relaxing but too many at sea days

Emerald Princess Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America

hagoromoaya

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 17

Overall rating:

3.9 out of 5

Verified Review

15 Night Panama Canal - Ocean To Ocean New Locks (Ft. Lauderdale To Los Angeles)

Sail date: February 01, 2023

Ship: Emerald Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: R329

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Need more activities for at sea days for seniors and singles. Since we couldn’t stop at Nicaragua as scheduled it made one more at sea day.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Good

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

At buffet almost same food were offered every day. Need more variety. Main dining was good but I noticed short staffed. Sebatini was good but short staffed and slow service.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

craft classes (very age appropriate)and many attendants. They have to turn away some people due to full classes. Over 80% of passengers are senior but not enough program fit to this age group as far as fitness. You should consider tai chi or qi gong teacher. Zumba or pure barre are not suitable to this age group. I only saw one or two ladies were attending. More Yoga class, aqua Exercise in pool, taichi and qigong singing lesson, painting class, meditation class, etc. Would be great since this cruise has too many at sea days.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Very limited shows at the theater compared to my last 3 cruises.

Children's Programs

We didn’t travel with kids.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Room steward was very good.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Yes

Cabin / Stateroom