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Emerald Princess: Top 13 Tips, Shortcuts, and Secrets

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πŸ‘οΈ 87K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 10:38

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides thirteen specific tips for passengers sailing on the Emerald Princess to improve their cruise experience. The guide begins with food recommendations, highlighting various complimentary lunch and breakfast options such as the International Cafe and the Salty Dog Grill. Navigational advice is offered regarding deck plan signage and the specific layout of the ship, noting that certain dining rooms are only accessible via stairs or elevators due to galley obstructions. A significant portion of the video explains the complex elevator system, detailing which decks specific elevators serve and how to use the call buttons in the midship lobby. For relaxation, the creator suggests visiting less crowded pools on deck 17 or finding quiet outdoor spaces on deck 7. Practical advice includes using the larger laundromat on deck 10 and looking for extra seating in the buffet by checking the closed side of the restaurant. Finally, the video mentions complimentary afternoon tea and the Ocean Trex adventure digital scavenger hunts available for families.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Solid Strip
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A Nibble

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we sailed on the emerald princess for 10 nights in late december 2021.

most passengers board the ship and head straight to the world fresh marketplace buffet on deck 15 aft however there are plenty of other less crowded options available as well

the international cafe is a 24-hour complimentary eatery that is located on deck 5 midship on the port side of the atrium area

the digital scavenger hunts are available for free through the interactive portal screens located throughout the ship

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Check out complimentary lunch options on embarkation day besides the buffet
βœ“Visit the International Cafe for 24-hour complimentary breakfast
βœ“Use deck plan signage to find forward/aft directions and staterooms
βœ“Be aware of limited access to certain dining rooms due to galley blocks
βœ“Note that not all elevators stop at all decks to avoid confusion
βœ“Press both call button sets in the midship elevator lobby to call all elevators

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding less crowded dining options β€” Explore Slice, Salty Dog Grill, International Cafe, and main dining room on embarkation day
Navigating ship layout β€” Use deck plan signage and remember port/left and even numbers are four-letter words
Elevator limitations β€” Note which elevators stop at which decks and use call buttons appropriately

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to find less crowded dining options on embarkation day?
QWhere to get complimentary breakfast on the ship?
QHow to navigate the ship's layout and signage?
QWhat are the elevator limitations on the Emerald Princess?
QWhere to find quieter pools and outdoor areas?

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