Emerald Princess Cruises

On select sailings you will experience Princess Festivals of the World, bringing parties, live music, folkloric performances and other enriching activities to enhance your experience on the destinations you visit or to celebrate festivals from around the world. An exclusive feature onboard is ‘The Voice of the Ocean.’ This is a live singing competition throughout the cruise, incorporating the famous ‘I Want You’ swivel chairs from the iconic television show ‘The Voice’. Battle in rounds and three charismatic coaches and guests will nominate the winner in the final round at the end of the cruise. Peruse the expansive art gallery onboard and have the opportunity to participate in the Champagne Art Auctions. Several boutique and duty-free shops are available on deck 6 and 7. Throughout the day you will find lectures relating to the destinations you are visiting or classes to learn a new skill in culinary or art. Try your luck at Bingo or the famous horse-racing at sea. On most sailings, Princess will have bridge tournaments.

Classes starting from as minimal as $10, typically there will be 20 courses per voyage, and up to 6 per day on sea days. These specialised classes are an ideal way for Princess passengers to enrich their holiday. Test your knowledge with daily trivia challenges at the Explorer lounge or try your skills at ping pong tournaments. The Emerald Princess also has a 9-hole mini-golf course, a lawn area used for bowls, a croquet area and a court that can be used for basketball, tennis, volleyball and badminton. Chillout in one of the seven hot tubs on board, or cool off in the pools on the Lido deck. The adults-only pool is located near the Lotus Spa, featuring two hot tubs and padded loungers. The Movies Under the Stars is a popular activity each cruise, this 300 square foot outdoor LED screen located on deck 16 hosts popular blockbuster movies, live sporting events and special concerts. At night you can curl up with a blanket on a deck chair with some complimentary freshly popped popcorn. Check the Princess Patter that is delivered to your cabin daily for the schedule of these activities throughout the cruise.

On sea days you might wonder to the Lotus Spa for a relaxing spa treatment. Featuring the luxurious Elemis products, you can book hot stone massages, body scrubs and facial treatments to just name a few. They will also offer beauty treatments such as teeth whitening and Ionithermie. Keep an eye out in the Princess Patter for spa specials throughout the cruise. Emerald Princess has a Thermal suite available, you can purchase passes for access to heated ceramic loungers, rainforest shower and aromatic steam rooms. For a private retreat head to The Sanctuary, this exclusive area is an outdoor spa offering deluxe lounges and chairs. Signature beverages and light meals are available as well as massages, personal headphones and attentive steward service. This is available daily for a minimal fee.

All children must be toilet trained to attend the kids club without parental supervision and children under 3 can access the kids club but must visit with an adult. The Lodge is for kids 8-12 years of age and the kids can sign themselves in and out. This club is inspired by the great outdoors and offering science centre programs building rockets, learning to build model roller coasters or learn about outer space with stargazing. The teenagers from 13-17 years they can enjoy the contemporary space called The Beach House. Perfect for hanging out with friends and a place that hosts video game tournaments, teens-only parties with mocktails and late-night movie sessions. There are no private babysitting services however group babysitting is available in the evenings for an extra fee. If travelling with infants please advise your consultant if you need to request a cot, the restaurants are child-friendly offering kids menus in the main dining hall and highchairs. Although Princess advises bringing your own diapers and baby food there are extra services available for diaper and baby food in-cabin delivery.