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Older ship needing major repairs

Emerald Princess Cruise Review to Hawaii

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 25

Overall rating:

2.8 out of 5
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Emerald Princess

16-Night Hawaiian Islands (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 06, 2023

Ship: Emerald Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: B254

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

I have been on over 20 Princess cruises and this was one of my least favorite ships.

Embarkation

1 out of 5
We were delayed a long time in the terminal. Never had such a long wait for Elite.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Great Sous Chef in World Market

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5
Not much was of interest to us other than Ukelele lessons.

Entertainment

1 out of 5
Not the best.

Children's Programs

1 out of 5
Not enough supervision for teens

Service and Staff

4 out of 5
Great waiter in Michelangelo and the International cafe

Ship Quality

1 out of 5
Needs major renovation

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5
Bed was great but curtains were dirty and sheets were torn. Light didn’t work. Water in the ceiling slushed all night.

Ship tip

Pick another Princess ship

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Ports of call

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California

4 out of 5

Hilo, Hawaii

2 out of 5

Honolulu, Oahu

5 out of 5

Lahaina, Maui

3 out of 5

Nawiliwili, Kauai

5 out of 5

Ensenada, Mexico

2 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Fast and efficient
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6 Comments

Ladyjunecliff    1 year ago

Thanks for your review. Sorry it was not meeting your expectations.
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debflip    1 year ago

Wow, I loved Emerald Princess!
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AuntPinkie    1 year ago

Appreciate your detailed feedback. Sorry you were disappointed.
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LisaKitty    1 year ago

Water in the ceiling??? Were you perhaps below a swimming pool or hot tub?
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bndfromaz    1 year ago

Wow, what a contrast. I debarked on July 6th and out of 8 Princess cruises it was my second favorite. Not quite sure what you mean pertaining to Major Renovations. The ship is a little older but is still absolutely beautiful, well maintained and clean. Sorry you didn't have the same experience but for those reading there are vastly different opinions from yours.
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Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Oops sorry 😞 thanks
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