THE ART OF
SOPHISTICATED CRUISING
The newest jewel in the Princess crown, Emerald Princess is everything you would expect from a luxurious, modern cruise. With nearly 900 staterooms with balconies, you’ll awaken each day to a new horizon. From revitalized top deck venues like Salty Dog Grill and Slice Pizzeria to brand new casual restaurants like Steamers Seafood and Planks BBQ, there’s something for every palate. You can visit the Lotus Spa with its myriad treatments, unwind at the The Sanctuary, or indulge in sumptuous dining choices at several specialty restaurants. With a plethora of delightful diversions on offer as you see the world, your adventure begins the moment you step aboard Emerald Princess.
LIFE ONBOARD
EMERALD PRINCESS
DINING
Passionate about their culinary craft, the chefs onboard are committed to serving you mouthwatering, handcrafted dishes made from scratch throughout your voyage. Be sure to join them at one of their award-winning specialty restaurants to celebrate your next birthday, anniversary or milestone and enjoy tantalizing specialties.
ACTIVITIES
Each day, a world of exciting activities awaits, from cooking demonstrations to dance classes, trivia contests and a range of enrichment programs. The many activities onboard are designed to stimulate, educate, entertain, inspire and sweat – not necessarily in that order.
WELLNESS
Revitalize and refresh body, mind and soul with Princess®. From rejuvenating spa treatments and the tranquility of a top-deck retreat reserved just for adults to our state-of-the-art fitness centers, you’ll find all the elements for mind & body removal.
CRUISE PACKAGES & EXPERIENCE
SPECIALTY DINING
Dining onboard a Princess® cruise ship is a joyful celebration, and our specialty restaurants always deliver an extraordinary experience. With dishes made from the freshest ingredients and menus reflecting regional flavors from around the world, you’ll find our specialty restaurants are the perfect place to celebrate any occasion.
- Sabatini’s Trattoria*
- The Salty Dog Gastropub*
- Crown Grill℠ (steakhouse)*
- Crab Shack*
- Chef’s Table Experience*
- Vines (wine bar)*
- International Café
- Horizon Court (buffet)
- Trident Grill (burgers & hot dogs)
*Specialty restaurant – nominal charges may apply.
ACTIVITIES
Find yourself occupied each day with a world of exciting activities awaits, from cooking demonstrations to dance classes, trivia contests and a range of enrichment programmes.
- The Piazza
- Shops of Princess
- Art Gallery & Auctions
- Photo & Video Gallery
- Freshwater Pools & Hot Tubs
- Sports Court (basketball, volleyball, tennis)
- Princess Links (putting course)
ENTERTAINMENT
Original musicals, dazzling magic shows, feature films, top comedians and nightclubs that get your feet movin’ and groovin’. Onboard Emerald Princess, there’s always something happening around every corner; luckily, you have a whole cruise of days and nights to experience it all.
- Movies Under the Stars®
- The Voice of the Ocean (live show)
- Original Musical Productions
- Music & Dancing
- Vegas-style Casino
- Featured Guest Entertainers
- Princess Theater
- Club Fusion (dance club)
- Skywalkers Nightclub
- Crooners Bar
YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMS
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 ensure every toddler, child and teen have what they need to spark curiosity, fuel creativity and inspire an active life.
- The Treehouse, ages 3 to 7
- The Lodge, ages 8 to 12
- The Beach House, ages 13 to 17
NEXT-LEVEL WELLNESS
Indulge in a manicure, pedicure or a makeover in the salon, a soothing massage in the Lotus Spa®, or kick back in our exclusive Sanctuary Collection—reimagined for Sun and Star Princess. Just as exciting are the new features you can enjoy, like a salt room and an aromatic steam room, and reimagined favorites, like the Enclave and hydro pool. And as for treatments? Even more options to choose from on your wellness journey.
- The Sanctuary*
- Lotus Spa®*
- Lotus Spa® Fitness Center
*Nominal charges may apply.
Emerald Princess Fact Sheet
Guest Capacity: 3,090 (lower berths)
Tonnage: 113,561
Builder: Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani, Monfalcone, Italy
Inaugural Cruise: April 11, 2007
Christener: Florence Henderson, Marion Ross, Erin Moran & Susan Olsen (television’s favorite mothers & daughters of “Brady Bunch” and “Happy Days”)
Crew: 1,200
Registry: Bermuda
Length: 951 feet
Height: 195 feet
Beam: 159 feet (including bridge wing) 118 feet (excluding bridge wing)
Draft: 27 feet
Guest Staterooms:
- 1,546 (1,106 outside/440 inside) total:
- 30 Suites with private balconies
- 2 Family Suites with interconnecting cabins
- 178 Mini-suites
- 676 Balcony
- 222 Outside
- 440 Inside
Connecting Staterooms: 100
Wheelchair Accessible Staterooms: 28
Dining and Snacks:
- Three Main Dining Rooms (Botticelli, Da Vinci and Michelangelo)
- Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria
- Crown Grill – Steak and seafood grill
- Planks BBQ
- Steamers Seafood
- International Café – Coffee, snacks, light meals and desserts
- Vines – Wine and seafood bar
- World Fresh Marketplace – Buffet restaurant
- Slice – Poolside pizza
- The Salty Dog Grill – Hamburger and hot dog grill
- Coffee & Cones– Ice cream and coffee bar
- Ultimate Balcony Dining
- 24-hour Room Service
Showrooms & Lounges:
- Princess Theater
- Explorers Lounge
- Wheelhouse Bar
- Skywalkers Nightclub
- Club Fusion
- Adagio Bar
- Crooners Bar
- Speakeasy Cigar Lounge
Key Venues and Guest Services:
- The Sanctuary
- Movies Under the Stars poolside screen
- Lotus Spa and Fitness Center
- Piazza Atrium
- Gatsby’s Casino
- Sports Deck
- Wedding Chapel
- Kid’s and Teen’s Centers
- Internet Café
- Photo Gallery
- Library
- Fine Arts Gallery
- The Shops of Princess
- Passenger Services Desk
- Shore Excursions Desk
- Medical Center
Pools: 4
Whirlpools Spas: 7
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
BEFORE YOU SAIL
Transfers
We can arrange ground transfers on your behalf, partnering with local experts.
Ensure a smooth journey from the airport to ship – simply book your transfer, provide your flight details, and meet our local transportation partners upon arrival.*
To ensure seamless service, flight details must be submitted in advance and must fall within our published flight guidelines for your specific port, ship, and embarkation date.
Why book your transfer through us?
- Peace of mind knowing you’ll be dropped off at the correct cruise terminal.
- No language barriers — our local experts handle the details.
- Fixed pricing that avoids surge rates during peak times.
- Our partners monitor your flight and ensure timely pickup upon arrival.
For domestic flights, look for staff holding signage with the Princess logo near the baggage claim area. For international flights, staff will be positioned just after you exit the immigration area.
*Transportation services are provided by local vendors. Princess Cruises acts solely as an agent in arranging these services on your behalf.
Clothing Recommendations
You should dress for a cruise with Princess the same way you would for any stylish land-based resort.
Casual sportswear, including shorts, lightweight pants, sundresses, will keep you feeling fresh and looking your best while at sea and ashore in hotter climates.
We recommend you bring a sweater, a jacket or an all-weather coat for cool evenings, and for shore excursions, depending on your destination. Due to unpredictable weather, don’t forget a hat or visor and a collapsible umbrella. Please be sure to bring proper clothing for visits to religious sites. You’ll also want low-heeled, rubbersoled shoes for strolling on deck, as well as comfortable walking shoes or sandals to wear.
Princess makes it easy to know what to pack and what to wear when you’re dining on board our spectacular ships. There are two designations for dress codes: Smart Casual and Formal.
Smart Casual
Guest attire should be in keeping with what they would wear to a nice restaurant at home.
- Skirts/dresses, slacks, blouses, and sweaters for women
- Pants and collared or dress shirts for men
Pool or beach attire, shorts, ball caps or jeans with fraying and/or holes are not welcomed in the dining room. Shoes must be worn.
Formal
When formal nights are held, please observe the dress code in the dining venues for the enjoyment of all our guests.
- Evening gown, cocktail dress or elegant pant suit for women
- Tuxedo, dark suit or dinner jacket and slacks for men
| Length of Cruise | Number of Formal Evenings | Number of Smart Casual Evenings |
| 1-4 Days | 0 | 1-4 |
| 5-6 Days | 1 | 4-5 |
| 7-13 Days | 2 | 5-11 |
| 14-20 Days | 3 | 11-17 |
| 21-28 Days | 4 | 17-24 |
| 29+ Days | 5 minimum | 24+ |
Booking Shore Excursions
Book a shore excursion with Princess® to make the most of your time ashore in your destination. Princess offers a variety of experiences perfect for those visiting a port for the first time, experienced cruisers, families, and more. We offer excursions focused on sightseeing, culture & history activities & adventure, and nature & wildlife. You can book your shore excursion online with Manage Booking when you book your cruise and up to 5 days before you depart. Please note, unless otherwise specified, shore excursions are advertised and booked in US Dollars. Learn more about our ports and excursions.
Guests with disabilities should email the Access Office for assistance with accessible shore excursions. The Access Office works in partnership with our Shore Excursion department who will assist and advise you directly of your options. Please be advised that accessible shore excursions may not be available in some international ports.
LIFE ON BOARD
Alcohol Policy
As provided in the Passage Contract, on the day of embarkation, guests are permitted to bring one 750ml bottle of wine or champagne on board per voyage, which will not be subject to a corkage fee if consumed in your stateroom. Additional wine or champagne bottles are welcome, but will incur a US$20/AU$30 (depending on shipboard currency) corkage fee each, irrespective of where they are intended to be consumed. Liquor, spirits, or beers are not permitted. Please remember that luggage will be scanned and alcohol outside of our policy will be removed and discarded.*
Alcoholic beverages that are purchased duty free from The Shops of Princess, or at ports of call, will be collected for safekeeping and delivered to the guest’s stateroom on the last day of the cruise. A member of the ship’s staff will be at the gangway to assist guests with the storage of their shoreside alcoholic purchases while The Shops of Princess staff will assist guests with shipboard alcoholic purchases.
*Princess is not responsible for any alcoholic beverages removed and discarded by shoreside security staff. Such items are not eligible for monetary refund or replacement. Guests found with prohibited items, including alcohol outside of the policy, may need to collect their luggage at a security checkpoint on board.
Laundry Services
Take advantage of our onboard laundry, press-only and professional cleaning service for a nominal fee. All laundry is returned within 48 hours, or on the same day with our express service.
Full suite guests and Elite Captain’s Circle members also enjoy complimentary laundry and professional cleaning service, except for same day service, which carries a charge.
Launderette services may be impacted to adhere to the Health and Safety protocols set by the CDC.
For your convenience, Princess vessels have self-service launderettes where washers, dryers and laundry products are available for a negligible charge. You can conveniently purchase tokens with your Medallion. Please note that irons/ironing boards are available in the self-service laundry rooms. Ironing and using personal clothes steamers are not permitted in any stateroom. Although rare, on certain itineraries environmental regulations relating to the consumption of water may impact the operating hours of the launderettes.
Onboard Currency
Unless noted, onboard currency is in U.S. dollars. However, on select Australian-based itineraries, the onboard currency is in Australian dollars.
By providing your credit card in advance, you are automatically registered for Express Check-Out. There is no need to visit Guest Services to settle your account. We accept U.S. dollars and other major foreign currencies. American Express/Optima®, Diners Club/Carte Blanche®, Discover® Network, the JCB Card®, MasterCard® and Visa® are also accepted. Those paying by traveler’s checks or cash will be required to leave a cash deposit with the Guest Services staff at the beginning of the cruise.
For your convenience, Automated Teller Machines for the exchange of foreign currencies are available on vessels sailing out of European ports and on selected exotic itineraries. Use of such machines may involve transaction fees that are subject to change without notice. Please visit the Guest Services staff for more information.
MedallionNet® – Best Wi-Fi at Sea
All ships have been upgraded with MedallionNet® Wi-Fi, allowing guests to stay connected to the web like never before. You can text, post photos, video chat and stream your favorite shows, movies, music and sports with ease. All ships in the Princess® fleet are MedallionNet enabled. To learn more, visit the MedallionNet page.
Guests can choose to bundle unlimited Wi-Fi (along with other perks) with their cruise with Princess Plus fares. MedallionNet Wi-Fi is also available for purchase in the MedallionClass® app starting at $24.99 USD pre-cruise for a single-device. Platinum and Elite Captain’s Circle members receive a 50% discount on their MedallionNet purchase.
Princess reserves the right to filter content accessed via the ship’s internet services. Please note high bandwidth consuming applications such as voice over IP telephony, peer-to-peer file sharing and streaming media may be restricted on board select Princess vessels.
Crew Appreciation
What is “Crew Appreciation”?
Crew appreciation is a daily amount for each guest that will be automatically added to a guest’s onboard account. The amount of the Crew Incentive will be based on stateroom category, as set out below:
| Stateroom Category | Daily amount per guest |
| Suites | $19 USD per person per day |
| Mini Suites, Cabanas, and Club Class | $18 USD per person per day |
| All other stateroom types | $17 USD per person per day |
Amounts shown above are in USD. For ships operating in AUD, guests will pay the equivalent of the USD amounts above.
Guests have complete discretion to adjust these crew appreciation while onboard; however, crew appreciation may only be adjusted prior to disembarking the ship and not refundable post cruise.
Crew appreciation can be prepaid using Manage Booking.
What if I purchased Princess Plus® or Princess Premier®?*
If you pre-paid the Crew Appreciation and/or Service Charge as part of an all-inclusive or other applicable package:
- the payments are bundled into your fare
- the payments are nonrefundable from the time of purchase, except as part of the cruise fare, which refund shall be provided in accordance with our cancelation policy
- no additional amount will be added to your onboard account for the Crew Incentive or for those Service Charges covered by such package
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