Emerald Princess

Recommended For

Modestly affluent first-timers, frequent cruisers who want easy-paced travel, are not demanding, prefer an even balance between sea and land time, and who understand that the Love Boat was only a television show.

Activities

Emerald Princess Activities

The many activities onboard our ships are designed to stimulate, educate, entertain, inspire and sweat - not necessarily in that order. But, you can be sure we'll do our best to cover all the bases. And from art auctions to virtual golf, this ship is loaded with fun things to do.

Pools & Spas
Sometimes floating serenely just isn't enough - splash around, ride the waves, swim against the current or take a dip in one of this ship's bubbling hot tubs.

* Calypso Reef and Pool (plus 2 hot tubs)
* Neptune’s Reef and Pool (plus 2 hot tubs)
* Terrace Pool
* Lotus Spa® Pool (plus 2 hot tubs)
* The Sanctuary(adults only)



Sports
Our ships will keep you on the run, literally, with basketball, paddle tennis, jogging tracks and state-of-the-art gyms equipped with machines that'll keep your heart rate pumping.

* Lotus Spa®, gym and fitness area
* Swim-against-the-current lap pool
* Nine-hole putting course
* Virtual golf simulators
* Jogging track
* Center Court



Enrichment
When is a cruise an opportunity to enrich? When it's a Princess cruise. This ship offers area lectures, art exhibits and classes taught by local experts.

* World-class art collection, gallery and auctions
* ScholarShip@Sea®
* 24-hour Internet Cafe (wireless access available)
* Library
* Hearts & Minds Wedding Chapel
* Conference Center



Boutiques
Deals on designer clothing and gifts, including Lladro, Swarovski, Calvin Klein, Tommy Bahama, Lancome, Clinique, Estee Lauder, and Fossil - all up to 30% off.

* Boutiques (duty-free)
* Escapes (Future Cruise Sales)

Dining

Personal Choice Dining
Our Princess chefs are true culinary artists who insist on serving the very finest cuisine - and it shows

Our entire fleet has been inducted into the prestigious Chaîne des Rôtisseurs gastronomic society. Each chef's menu is creative and the selections change every day. Pair that with impeccable service and you're in for an unforgettable gourmet experience.

Traditional
This ship offers several formal dining rooms in the cruise tradition, with Traditional Fixed Seating at the same times for each meal, with attentive service provided by your own waiter throughout the cruise.

* Michelangelo Dining Room


Anytime
Anytime Dining means you aren’t limited to eating at a fixed time or place on the ship. Instead, the choice of when and where you want to eat is flexible, based only on your stomach’s whim.

* Botticelli Dining Room
* Da Vinci Dining Room


Specialty
Our ships’ restaurants are always in big demand and this ship’s options are no exception, serving up exquisite local specialties and gourmet favorites. Reservations recommended. Cover charge applies.

* Sabatini’s (Italian restaurant)
* Crown Grill (steak & seafood)
* Ultimate Balcony DiningSM


Casual
Want to maximize your pool time and minimize your mealtime? Get a quick and satisfying bite whenever you like at our Casual Dining eateries, or get take-out and dine by the pool.

* 24-hour International Cafe (nominal charge applies to select items)
* Horizon Court Buffet and Bistro
* Cafe Caribe
* Vines (wine & seafood bar - nominal charge applies to select items)
* Pizza & ice cream bar
* Trident Grill (burgers & hot dogs)
* Afternoon tea
* 24-hour room service

Entertainment

To say the nightlife onboard Princess Emerald is entertaining is an understatement

Our performers are seasoned professionals and their performances are of the same caliber as what you’d see on a Broadway stage. Our theater productions, lounge acts, movies and casino venues are just some of the fun onboard.

Theaters
This ship’s theater venues are designed with great acoustics, the best seats in the house, and stellar acts. The movies shown are all first-run feature-length films.

* Princess Theater
* Movies Under the StarsSM outdoor theater


Hot Spots
Our ship’s Hot Spots are just that — sizzling! They vary depending upon the ship and feature dazzling casinos, our Movies Under The Stars outdoor theater, night clubs, dance floors and more.

* Gatsby's Casino
* Explorers Lounge (nightclub-style performances)
* Skywalkers Nightclub (15 decks above the sea)
* Club Fusion


Lounges
Whether you’re in the mood for a cozy space to sip cocktails with someone special or a swanky place to savor a cigar and make new friends, Princess ships provide it all.

* Wheelhouse Bar
* Adagio Bar
* Crooners Bar
* Speakeasy cigar lounge


Under 18

With Princess, young kids and teens have their own kind of fun - and their own place to hang out. Our youth and teen centers are fully equipped with everything from the latest video games and movies, to arts and crafts, fooseball tables, board games and jukeboxes. And for the littlest ones, activities like kids' karaoke, pizza parties, pajama nights and more.

Kids & Teens
This ship's activities run the age-appropriate gamut for those under 18 - from Princess Pelicans (ages 3 to 7), and Shockwaves (ages 8-12), to Remix (ages 13-17).

* Teen Center
* Youth Center
* Video arcade
* Chill Out splash pool

Gratuities

A service charge, with the amount depending on which room the passenger is staying in, is added to the shipboard account on a “per-person, per-day” basis. Princess Cruises automatically adds $10.50 per day to each passenger's account to cover hotel and dining service. For guests in suites or mini-suites will be charged $11 per day. The amount goes for children as well as adults.A 15% charge is also added for bar and wine accounts. Note: Gratuity Policies are subject to change. Updated June 21, 2010

Dress

princess cruises recommend stylish, casual sports wear for during the day. For dining, Princess designates dress codes as either “Smart casual” or formal. Note: Dress Codes are subject to change. Updated June 21, 2010

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