Just back Emerald

[BellaBaci4]

We just returned from a quick 5 day on the Emerald. I was definitely on high alert after reading some of the negative reviews. I just don't understand the negativity. It was a wonderful cruise. Food and service was great, with two nights in the specialty restaurants.

 

The casino was NO smoking allowed which I appreciated more than anyone. I play Hold em poker, and we had a game every night. Most nights there was waiting for a seat which the casino refused to make a list for, insisting that the table do it ourselves. I have never seen this done in any other casino that I have visited. It really is a recpie for disaster

 

We signed up for the Sanctuary which I enjoyed very much. We did not have the greatest weather, which made the Sanctuary something I could have passed on, but we purchased it for the entire cruise. The photos, as usual were very high priced. I really believe people would purchase more if they lowered the price.

 

All in all, a wonderful cruise, any questions, ask away.

 

Bella

[cbreit]

Was that "no smoking allowed" during the entire cruise?

[TracieABD]

Thanks for your mini- review. I agree about the photos. At almost $40 a pop, it is not something that we purchase often, especially since most of them look like "cruise ship photos".

[OCruisers]

Thanks for reporting back! Glad you had such a good time!

Emerald is a very favorite of ours! :)

 

Question: Was No Smoking in the casino for the entire cruise? :confused:

 

LuLu

[BellaBaci4]

Yes, it was, but we did not know that from the beginning because each not the sign said No smoking tonight in the casino,and it happened to be there every night.

[graphicgal]

We will be going on the Emerald for a 5-day in January to Bahamas & Grand Turk. What was your itinerary on this one? Was there a formal night on the 5-day? Just wondering.

[Clampram]

We just returned from a quick 5 day on the Emerald. I was definitely on high alert after reading some of the negative reviews. I just don't understand the negativity. It was a wonderful cruise. Food and service was great, with two nights in the specialty restaurants.

 

The casino was NO smoking allowed which I appreciated more than anyone. I play Hold em poker, and we had a game every night. Most nights there was waiting for a seat which the casino refused to make a list for, insisting that the table do it ourselves. I have never seen this done in any other casino that I have visited. It really is a recpie for disaster

 

We signed up for the Sanctuary which I enjoyed very much. We did not have the greatest weather, which made the Sanctuary something I could have passed on, but we purchased it for the entire cruise. The photos, as usual were very high priced. I really believe people would purchase more if they lowered the price.

 

All in all, a wonderful cruise, any questions, ask away.

 

Bella

 

When you purchase the Sanctuary for the entire cruise, what does that include?

 

Thanks!

[BellaBaci4]

The 2nd night was a formal night, but I noticed many people did not dress in formal attire. I don't know if it was because it was a short cruise, or if that is just changing with people. I know, I don't dress like I used to, but still wear a dress. I think it is a little easier for women to dress down a bit. My son wore a suit without a tie.

 

The Sanctuary included ice water all day and tea sandwiches and desserts in the late afternoon. The area was never full, but again, we did not have the best weather.

[cbreit]

Crossing my fingers it's non-smoking when it comes out of drydock. Quit smoking about 5 years ago and can't stand the smell anymore!

[OCruisers]

The Sanctuary is always non-smoking.

 

I've never been on a Princess cruise when it was non-smoking EVERY night in the Casino. In the past it has only been that way on formal nights.

If so, this would be a BIG change that some may like but others may not.

 

LuLu

[OCruisers]

We will be going on the Emerald for a 5-day in January to Bahamas & Grand Turk. What was your itinerary on this one? Was there a formal night on the 5-day? Just wondering.

 

When is your 5 Day in January? Maybe we're cruising together.

We are doing a 5 day on Emerald (1/18/16)before our 14 day (beginning 1/23) on Emerald.

Our 5 day will have a formal night on our At Sea day (1/20) between Princess Cays and Grand Turk.

 

LuLu

[Woobstr112G]

We just returned from a quick 5 day on the Emerald. I was definitely on high alert after reading some of the negative reviews. I just don't understand the negativity. It was a wonderful cruise. Food and service was great, with two nights in the specialty restaurants.

 

The casino was NO smoking allowed which I appreciated more than anyone. I play Hold em poker, and we had a game every night. Most nights there was waiting for a seat which the casino refused to make a list for, insisting that the table do it ourselves. I have never seen this done in any other casino that I have visited. It really is a recpie for disaster

 

We signed up for the Sanctuary which I enjoyed very much. We did not have the greatest weather, which made the Sanctuary something I could have passed on, but we purchased it for the entire cruise. The photos, as usual were very high priced. I really believe people would purchase more if they lowered the price.

 

All in all, a wonderful cruise, any questions, ask away.

 

Bella

 

Glad you enjoyed your cruise and thanks for taking the time to post your thoughts.....:):):)

 

Bob

[Netguru]

We sailed on the Emerald on a 4 night over Halloween. The starboard side of the casino (about 1/3 of the room) is always no smoking. This side is where the Poker Pro table is located, one pit with craps and blackjack tables and a small number of slots. The other 2/3 of the casino with the bar and another pit with blackjack and other card games and the majority of slots is smoking.

 

One night of the 4 night cruise, the casino was no smoking in the entire casino.

 

There wasn't a formal night on this cruise, just a dress-to-impress night, which for most people was no different than the other nights.