Presently on emerald princess and my observations
a. I don’t have plus or premier, but feel ignored in certain areas.
b. Our friends with package have ordered drinks and sometimes it has taken over 40 mins to arrive
c. Certain areas during events, some bars aren’t even open.
d. The 16. Gratuity per person does add up.
e. We are not denying ourselves but we like other things - thermal suite, excursion and they do add up.
f. Since ships to lavazza coffee we gave up the specialty stuff.
g. We are finding they don’t have the really good wines anymore, so we are not drinking. I miss the vines with a glass of wine nightly and a small plate of food. No more so we go to the elite and platinum lounge.
h. Treated ourselves to Sabbatinis last night. Not too thrilled.
on the other hand, we were not on the emerald since it was refurbished. The lido buffet is fabulous looking. The staff on board all seem brand new and are unable to answer questions.