Just Barely OK

Item: Emerald Princess
Rating: 3.8
Author: JackLR

Emerald Princess Cruise Review to Canada, New England, New York

JackLR

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 50

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Canada & New England (Boston Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 28, 2024

Ship: Emerald Princess

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: E723

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 3 months ago

Review summary

We have cruised with Princess multiple times and enjoyed them. the embarkation was horrible, standing in line for more than 2 hours. There was no breakfast option other than the buffet. There was no lunch option other than the buffet, or the poolside grill and pizza slice.

Embarkation

1 out of 5

We were forced to stand in line for 2+ hours just to reach the security check-in.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

No choice for hot breakfast other than the buffet. No choice for hot lunch other than the buffet, or the poolside grill or pizza slice. Main dining room menu for dinner just mediocre. Specialty dining was good.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

It was fine.