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Emerald Princess Ship Review: Hidden Gems, Best Spots to See Panama Canal, Good/Bad Cabin Areas Etc.

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👁️ 3K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 47:09
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleOther · 12 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

the decor of the ship feels very very early 2000 um so is that make it a little outdated dated

the thermal Spa is really weird you guys honestly I wouldn't waste your money

the cabins near the front elevators have got to be going picking mad um and the reason for that is as we go up to the front air elevators around deck 9 and 10 there is a horrendous squeak

Creator's Tips & Advice

Go to the Terrace pool early to get the best lounge chairs on the ship.
Avoid cabins near the front elevators on the port side due to squeaking.
Book a seat in the Sanctuary for a relaxing Panama Canal viewing experience.
Ask for a bed topper if your bed feels too hard.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding a seat in the theaterGet there at least 30 minutes early, especially for production shows, as it gets crowded.
Navigating the buffet layoutBe aware that the buffet is split into regular and specialty upcharge areas, and hand washing is heavily emphasized.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best spots to see the Panama Canal?
QWhich cabin areas should you avoid?
QIs the Sanctuary worth it?
QWhat are the hidden gems on the Emerald Princess?
QWhat is the thermal spa like?

Topics Covered

Loyalty Program2½ Happy BaconService Crew1 Sad BaconPool Deck3½ Happy BaconSpa Fitness4 Sad BaconCabin Interior2½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows3 Happy BaconDining Buffet½ Sad BaconShip Condition1½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Cartagena, Colombia2½ Happy Bacon
Limon, Costa Rica2½ Happy Bacon
Panama Canal3½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Hidden Gems on the Emerald Princess? Best spots to see the Panama Canal? Is the Sanctuary worth it? Which deck accesses a pool from the cabin corridor? Which cabin areas to avoid? Where can you find an almost private lounge chair with a view? What are the pros and cons of the Emerald's ship design? What is the thermal spa like? How is the food? The bars? The entertainment and service? We've got the answers to these questions and more! Includes cabin tour of #EmeraldAloha528 #EmeraldPrincess12528 We just did the 12-day Panama Canal with Costa Rica and Caribbean so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss our Ship Tour coming to this channel soon, and our Vlog of the cruise at sea and on land on our sister channel @TasteLifeWithUs You might want to compare this ship to the Enchanted Princess, which often sails from the same home ports. Be sure to subscribe to see our video comparison coming soon! We also have a video comparing all the major cruise lines which will be produced later this year. Keep an eye on this playlist for everything related to the Emerald Princess: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2wV-KXCTQQBojjrnAJN-5KYnehbZ5nQ4&si=HsEfzv4cYJ4-dDvK We hope you'll subscribe to this channel @CruiseThroughRetirement to see all our other ship reviews and ship tours on various cruise lines. We even vlogged every day of a TransPacific Repositioning Cruise which you can watch here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2wV-KXCTQQBHUw6mFSCj7CmDNw62x9uZ&si=0EIPG_hXGWXdtTLq For more information and resources on cruising, please visit our website: https://www.tastelifewithus.com/cruise-through-retirement We are full-time nomads of land and sea! To learn more about the nomad lifestyle of retired, full-time travelers, check out our other YouTube channel @TasteLifeWithUs including our daily-ish vlog of our nomad life--playlist link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaKrCcu1wb9Ns5b7v0XaONrXL0WWyYSyb&si=ocxuhBIP0irT4u6y Here's our social media links: Facebook: Taste Life With Us https://www.facebook.com/TasteLifeWU and Cruise Through Retirement: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563906508609 Instagram: Taste Life with Us: https://www.instagram.com/taste_life_with_us/ and Cruise Through Retirement: https://www.instagram.com/cruise_through_retirement If you enjoy our videos and would like to say thanks, you can buy us a coffee (or a glass of wine) at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tastelifewithus #EmeraldPrincess #PrincessCruiseship #shiptour #cruiseshiptours #cruisereviews #emeraldreview #emeraldprincessreview #cruisevlogs #cruisevlog #cruisevlogger #cruisevloggers #cruiselife #travelvlog #travellifestyle #worldnomads #retirementtravel #nomadvlog #fulltimetravel #slowtravel #tastelifewithus #Dailytaste #cruisethroughretirement #DailyCruiser #retirementtravellers #Cabin12528 #EmeraldPrincessInsideCabin