Rare tml1230 Posted June 24 #1 Share Posted June 24 This post was recognized by Host CJSKIDS! "Thank you for doing a live from while on your sailing! Please think about doing a review on your return." tml1230 was awarded the badge '"Live from...."' For folks soon to be on the Emerald Princess, we boarded last Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale and en route to Quebec City.....GREAT ports of call ! the ship is in EXCELLENT shape, the crew is outstanding (they always are!) Internet speed is good and has been reliable. room service has been good to very good, Just the typical and routine annoyances....mostly generated/ initiated by fellow passengers. 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LACruiser88 Posted June 24 #2 Share Posted June 24 "Just the typical and routine annoyances....mostly generated/ initiated by fellow passengers" That is usually the case! 🤣 Enjoy your vacation! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay S Posted June 24 #3 Share Posted June 24 That's nice to hear. The Emerald doesn't usually get much love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRLD Posted June 24 #4 Share Posted June 24 we have always liked the Emerald. Was on it for 29 days in Jan/Feb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted June 24 #5 Share Posted June 24 Love Emerald Princess. We're booked on her for a TA from Southampton to FLL next year. (A "getting back to the US" cruise after a Ring of Kerry cruisetour on Regal Princess.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddingtonbear Posted June 24 #6 Share Posted June 24 (edited) So excited to see the Canada New England cruises start for this year. We wanted to be on the Emerald but got the Majestic instead as we are going next year. We are a bit disappointed. I would be really interested in your take on Saguenay port and the excursions available or on your own options. I think you “have to” take the HOHO bus as a minimum to see the town as it’s so far from port? Glad you are enjoying your trip! Edited June 24 by paddingtonbear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susancruzs Posted June 24 #7 Share Posted June 24 Good to hear, I'm on the Emerald Quebec to Fort Lauderdale in October. Last cruise on the Emerald was in 2018, South America 30 days, ship was great, cruise was awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare startedwithamouse Posted June 24 #8 Share Posted June 24 (edited) 2 hours ago, tml1230 said: For folks soon to be on the Emerald Princess, we boarded last Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale and en route to Quebec City.....GREAT ports of call ! the ship is in EXCELLENT shape, the crew is outstanding (they always are!) Internet speed is good and has been reliable. room service has been good to very good, Just the typical and routine annoyances....mostly generated/ initiated by fellow passengers. We took this repositioning voyage last summer on Caribbean Princess, and it was excellent! We missed Newport due to weather, but loved Bar Harbor, NYC, Boston, and a few other stops. Hope you can spend a couple nights in Quebec City, so fun and quaint! We did B2B full transit Panama Canal cruises last year on Emerald, 30 days, and she's in great shape! Edited June 24 by startedwithamouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDVM96 Posted June 25 #9 Share Posted June 25 16 hours ago, tml1230 said: For folks soon to be on the Emerald Princess, we boarded last Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale and en route to Quebec City.....GREAT ports of call ! Welcome to Manhattan! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgwest Posted June 25 #10 Share Posted June 25 Happy to hear the internet speed is good. I’ve long believed (pre-Starlink) that internet service was the Achilles heel for the Emerald. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted June 25 #11 Share Posted June 25 Sounds great. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted June 25 #12 Share Posted June 25 This is great news. I'm sailing from Boston to Quebec beginning August 28. I've been looking forward to being on the Emerald again. We last sailed on it 15 years ago, but we've been on the Crown and the Ruby more recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare tulok Posted June 25 #13 Share Posted June 25 Wishing I stayed on and was sailing north with you. I miss my evenings at Vines. Enjoy the rest of the cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted June 25 #14 Share Posted June 25 Awesome! On a cruise and there is much happiness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay S Posted June 25 #15 Share Posted June 25 The Emerald is the only one of that ship class I haven't sailed on. How is the Skywalkers? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Gallinule Posted June 26 #16 Share Posted June 26 Thanks for the review. We are on Emerald for 17 days RT Boston to Greenland. We are really looking forward to the trip, but I had a couple of reservations about the number of sea days. Your review is just what I wanted to hear. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsSoCalCruiser Posted June 26 #17 Share Posted June 26 9 hours ago, geoherb said: This is great news. I'm sailing from Boston to Quebec beginning August 28. I've been looking forward to being on the Emerald again. We last sailed on it 15 years ago, but we've been on the Crown and the Ruby more recently. I will wave to you as they are kicking me off. I will be the one crying while telling them that I don’t want to leave. 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsSoCalCruiser Posted June 26 #18 Share Posted June 26 Thank you for sharing. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare tml1230 Posted June 26 Author #19 Share Posted June 26 18 hours ago, Kay S said: The Emerald is the only one of that ship class I haven't sailed on. How is the Skywalkers? funny you should ask! we are sitting there right now at 9:15 reading and checking emails. As usual its very quiet in the mornings and has that million dollar view! All the furniture is in perfect condition and comfortable. there is one gentleman snoring about 50 feet away....sounds like a husquavana chain saw! this is our 3rd cruise in Reserve class ...all 3 have been great but this one is simply incredible! the staff and dining area are the best!.....so good we have not even had one meal in buffet which is VERY unusual for us. Since we got it for free, we went to steamers seafood place one evening....to us, just ok but wouldn't pay $15 each for it...(the add on charge of $10 for a lobster tail and crab was only memorable moment.... the 911 memorial and museum yesterday in NYC was a very powerful and certainly worthwhile. Glad we did it on our own. Boston tomorrow...what a great itinerary !! enjoy your cruise! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loge23 Posted June 26 #20 Share Posted June 26 I second that promotion! On board as well - our first trip back on Princess in over a year. We too are in Reserve and agree with tml1230 on all counts. The food and service have been very good - all meals but one lunch (the Pig Melt) have been delicious. Servers are very personable including the HW Pablo who makes a nice pasta dish everyday on site. The musicians onboard are - typical for Princess - excellent. I am very happy to say that the wine service is much improved - they even have dedicated "sommeliers" onboard! Wine is served in proper stemware! Not a fan of the no name varietals but once you find an acceptable quaff it's not bad. The Sauvignon Blanc isn't bad for the Plus white and the Malbec and Carmenere are acceptable reds. Of course, our old favorite venue, The Vines, offers more - including our long-time fave Embruix Vall llach (off the menu - always make friends with the barkeep!) The Emerald, as noted by tml1230, is just beautiful, if not a bit dated. We love this class with the wrap-around promenade deck! We just attended an "International Wine tasting" which was a blast! Everyone was encouraged to visit each of the several stations they set up, multiple pours were offered, and everyone mingled happily, rather than sit at a table with a one small "tasting" per wine. We signed up for a Silverado lunch and another tasting based on how well this was presented. Activities are plentiful - hard to see why anyone would complain about nothing to do! One nitpick: way too loud in the Atrium - we usually avoid the area. One more is the scheduling which several times has posted different venues and times on the Patter and app, confusing staff and passengers alike. I've been justifiably critical of the Santa Clarita crowd - they are fortunate to have such good crew members who work their tails off to deliver a great product; but I'm very happy that they appear to have addressed the wine service - don't stop! Restore The Vines to all ships! Good job, Princess! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LACruiser88 Posted June 26 #21 Share Posted June 26 4 minutes ago, loge23 said: We too are in Reserve and agree with tml1230 on all counts. The food and service have been very good The only way to cruise on Princess! Enjoy your cruise, mi amigo! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loge23 Posted June 26 #22 Share Posted June 26 4 minutes ago, LACruiser88 said: The only way to cruise on Princess! Enjoy your cruise, mi amigo! You're right Rafael! We miss seeing you & Debbie at the Vines! Hope you are doing well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin1357 Posted June 26 #23 Share Posted June 26 So great to hear how well things are going on the Emerald! We board in Quebec City next week and cannot wait. We essentially did this cruise 2 summers ago on the Caribbean Princess and we are looking forward to this itinerary which includes a couple different ports. Question: Curious as to what the production shows are on the Emerald, if tml1230 or loge23 wouldn't mind responding? Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loge23 Posted June 27 #24 Share Posted June 27 Hi Cruisin1357 So far there have been two (I think!): The Magic one (not sure of the correct title) and Sweet Soul Music. Tomorrow there is the Disco - Blame it on the Boogie production. There has also been headliner shows with the ship band backing them - tonight was Stephanie Hodgdon's She Will Rock You show part 2. We missed part 1 on Monday, but she did a great job with the always excellent ship band backing. There was also a comedian: Sid Davis, missed that too, sorry! We're enjoying the guest musicians: The Silver Duet, a couple from Argentina - guitarist and singer - fab in imo; and Luis Ramos from Brazil, solo guitarist/singer - also very good! There's a classical string duo, a pianist, and Clarolyn Maier, pianist/singer in the Crooners - she's a wonderful Crooner's-type act. Not sure if this will be what you see on the next cruise. Enjoy your cruise! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Honolulu Blue Posted June 27 #25 Share Posted June 27 5 hours ago, loge23 said: Hi Cruisin1357 So far there have been two (I think!): The Magic one (not sure of the correct title) and Sweet Soul Music. Tomorrow there is the Disco - Blame it on the Boogie production. There has also been headliner shows with the ship band backing them - tonight was Stephanie Hodgdon's She Will Rock You show part 2. We missed part 1 on Monday, but she did a great job with the always excellent ship band backing. There was also a comedian: Sid Davis, missed that too, sorry! We're enjoying the guest musicians: The Silver Duet, a couple from Argentina - guitarist and singer - fab in imo; and Luis Ramos from Brazil, solo guitarist/singer - also very good! There's a classical string duo, a pianist, and Clarolyn Maier, pianist/singer in the Crooners - she's a wonderful Crooner's-type act. Not sure if this will be what you see on the next cruise. Enjoy your cruise! I'm glad you're enjoying the Emerald and that the WiFi is good. I'll be cruising on her in 5 1/2 weeks and have prepaid for the Net. And thanks for the show list. A couple of them sound intriguing. I hope they last until I board. Thanks again and I hope you enjoy the rest of your cruise. Keep us updated! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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