Excellent, excellent trip

Item: Emerald Princess
Rating: 4.7
Author: Dutch3901

Emerald Princess Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America

Dutch3901

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4.7 out of 5

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18 Night Panama Canal - Ocean To Ocean (Ft. Lauderdale To Los Angeles)

Sail date: April 16, 2023

Ship: Emerald Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: C530

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

The cruise was excellent. Staff, facilities, all top notch. The food was the best we've had on any cruise. The cuisine was varied, and each item was very good, including the buffet where typically, the food starts tasting the same. A truly enjoyable cruise from beginning to end.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

We ran into problems, the staff jumped through hoops to make certain that they were resolved

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

The MDR was superb. Great choices, quality food, proportions were exactly right...

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Pools and hot tubs were just right.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

The shows were 1st class. The performers were simply excellent.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Never had a better staff...

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

we enjoyed the ship's layout, and although the Emerald is no youngster, she's in beautiful shape...

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Very comfortable cabin, the bed was beyond comfortable. A smaller cabin, yet there was a lot of storage. There were 3 areas that provided power for device charging...