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Editorial Summary

The creators provide a comprehensive tour and review of the Emerald Princess following a seven night sailing through New England and Canada. The video guides viewers through various ship decks, highlighting public spaces such as the Lotus Spa, the fitness center, and the adult only Sanctuary area. The creators offer specific advice regarding the Sanctuary, noting that it requires a reservation and is best secured immediately upon boarding. They also detail various dining options, ranging from the included World Fresh Marketplace buffet and Salty Dog Grill to specialty venues like Sabatini's Italian restaurant and the Crown Grill steakhouse. The review includes a comparison of Princess Cruises to other lines, describing it as a premium, classic cruising experience that is slightly more upscale than Carnival but less contemporary than Celebrity. The creators conclude by discussing the value of Princess Plus and Premier packages, the convenience of the Medallion technology, and the high quality of service provided by the crew. They also mention the ship's design, noting that it offers many vantage points to view the ocean and the ship's wake.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Emerald Princess
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Emerald Princess
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCabin / Ship TourπŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleOther · Fall · 7 nightsFrom BrooklynVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

Princess Cruises is one of Angela and I's favorite Cruise Lines we cruise on it regularly

the Lotus Spa pool is completely complimentary and open to all

we really enjoy princess a lot for these types of spaces lots of comfortable chairs

service on Cru ships is fantastic quite honestly

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Reserve the Sanctuary area as soon as you get on the ship
βœ“Check your onboard account every single day to avoid charges
βœ“Use the International Cafe for quick light bites instead of the buffet

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding quiet areas on the ship β€” The Lotus Spa pool is less crowded and quieter than other pools
Understanding cruise packages β€” Princess Plus and Premier packages include WiFi, gratuities, and more, which can reduce extra spending

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the public areas on the Emerald Princess?
QWhat are the pros and cons of sailing on Princess Cruises?
QHow does the Princess Medallion work?

Topics Covered

Dining Main3Β½ Happy BaconDining Specialty4 Happy BaconDining Buffet3 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks3Β½ Happy BaconPool Deck3Β½ Happy BaconSpa Fitness4 Happy BaconService Crew4Β½ Happy BaconShip Condition3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Boston4 Happy Bacon
Halifax4 Happy Bacon
Newport4 Happy Bacon
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