Checking into emerald Princess from the Brooklyn terminal. We went through the black lane and had a speedy and friendly on boarding. read more

This is my third time on the Regal Princess. Twice in the Caribbean and once out of NYC to Halifax Canada and back. It was supposed to be a fall cruise to see the turning leaves. The leaves when we went were green. So I missed that great fall tradition of touring the Northeast for the changing of the leaves. Do I now admit I didn't really care since I grew up in the midwest and the changing of the leaves is spectacular. I have sailed on Princess 17 times and I can say everything is top notch. With a bonus the Horizon Court food court has improved from my last trips. Rooms always kept clean, fresh linen. chocolates on the pillow every night. read more

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Took a cruise to visit New England in the fall. This was our first cruise using the new "Medallion" which is used to open your cabin door, charges things on board as well as an app for your phone that you can track events onboard order drinks to be brought to you and find others in your party. The app worked great for ordering drinks but the rest of the app was not as good. Part of the problem was having to add multiple apps (not just the "Medallion" app). The bartenders were also still learning how to use the new ordering system. Most staff were friendly and helpful. Shout out to Darwin and Clyde!! The room was clean and quiet. Never heard our neighbors. The Medallion made opening the door easier, especially when carrying things. We had a balcony cabin on D deck which has a little extra room. Plenty of closet space and a big screen television on the wall in front of the bed. We have been on many cruises so we don't visit the main dining room as much as the Horizon Court buffet area usually has most of what is in the dining room and more selection. Plus you don't have to change into nicer clothing. The pizza place offers great pizza and a few pasta options. We also had the sushi for $20 which has plenty of food to share. They also have a steak place called the Crown Grill and Italian place called Sabatini's. Lots of food but costs extra. Since it is football season we wanted to watch the games and the ship offered all. We watched the Sunday games as well as Monday night and Thursday night games. They show them on the large outdoor screen as well as bar televisions and in your room. There was a pretty bad storm during the last couple of days so our Halifax port had to be cancelled but appreciate the captain making sure everyone was safe. It was one of the worst storms we have encountered on a cruise but the captain and crew were great! The music that is piped into the dining rooms was horrible so I hope they change that. But the bands and other musicians were good. read more

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(*) - Video Clip on Yelp Mobile App. For my 25th Cruise (2nd with PCL), we cruised to Newport, RI, Boston, MA, Bar Harbor, ME, and Halifax, NS. We would have stopped in St. John, NB but due to hazardous cross winds, this was cancelled. Our time in Bar Harbor, ME was reduced due to a approaching storm that was dangerous for the tender (aka LIFEBOAT) boats. Safety 1st! This beautiful ship has various bars ($), lounges, duty free shops (RIP-OFF), eateries (some $$), a "puff puff" room, a tiny nightclub (ZZZ), a tiny library (lol), an outdoor family pool area with a tiny adult section, a sports deck, a fitness gym, a spa ($$), and a quiet area that requires high payment for relaxing (BS). Our balcony room was small and a bit cramped with the fold-out bed from the top, but had FREE recent on-demand movies & nightly chocolates. There are formal nights on this ship. The inclusive food qualities at the Buffet, dining room, tea times, and International Cafe ranged from ok to superior. The I-Cafe was the only spot that was open 24/7 and had light lunches & dinners, which was convenient for those coming back at later times on port days. The Pastry Shop was the FREE dessert section in the buffet that had various baked treats. Qualities for that ranged from ok to superior too. I remember talking to my friend in SF about cruise ships messing up pizzas back in '13. Well, Alfredo's Pizzeria here (FREE) knows how to NOT mess up. Their pizzas were HOT, CRISPY, and PACKED WITH FLAVORFUL TOPPINGS. Those seeking a TASTY full meal can add a minestrone soup, a salad, & a tiramisu to their pizza. In The Pastry Shop and Cafe, different choco treats were offered every day. Look for the "Choco Journey" ones as they tend to be richer in taste. Other treats ranged from ok to great. But the formal night choco treats in the dining rooms were the most richest and decadent ever. Don't ever miss out on that! All of the hot tubs were outside with NO coverings. The indoor area had to be paid for (AMF!). On nice days, we were able to relax, unwind, and warm up in these blissful tubs with bubbles. On other days, we couldn't do that due to the cold air & rain. It would be nice if coverings were installed. A water fountain show consisted of fountains and lights dancing to the beat of oldies, which was awesome. (*) The lighting effects and pyrotechnics in the shows were awesome too. The onboard pricing for specialty coffee and boozy drinks were low!! The White & Dark Choco mochas had great tastes and the boozy drinks weren't watered down. Because we were Gold members, we got a coupon for a free boozy drink of our choice. We also got to see the galley for FREE. Yay! I had the pleasure to participate in the traditional champagne event. There, I poured champagne onto the mountain of glasses with the Maitre D. Not only was this a photo op moment, but also a highlight on the cruise DVD. FREE mimosas & choco truffles were also distributed at this event. Fun & yum! There was a balloon drop "pop pop" event. Here, a cruise director motioned myself and a bunch of other people over to the floor. After 8 minutes of jamming to oldies hits, the balloons were released, & we all caught, tossed, & popped balloons. Some people even had their ears covered. Hilarious! (*) There is a TV studio here, but it's quite misleading. Even though activities were held here, NONE of them (except for talk shows) are broadcasted on live shipboard TV. There was karaoke here, but I didn't sing at all since the audience was too old for me... The only thing notable here was watching the host's friend FORCIBLY grab an old lady & an old man onto the stage and make them dance while performing the "Get Up Off That Thing" song. WHOA NO... ​They have a lame Laser Target system, which was just simply a projector, screen, laptop, and a laser shotgun where you had to shoot the screen. I got 2nd place out of 3 people. They have a SeaWalk (*), which is much smaller than what they hype. Not only do you see the sea when you look below, but also your neighbors too. We had an issue with a loose pipe over our room during the overnight hours. It took us and the staff two nights to realize that the issue was coming from above. They put a lot of effort in fixing the issue, but noticed that the noise resumed as we pulled into Brooklyn. I thought about taking 2 stars, but 1 will be kept for the efforts and additional on-board credit as a punitive damage. (-1) This cruise line caters to a much older crowd. If you're like me, a young cruiser, then you may not find a lot of people in your age group to socialize with. In fact, I didn't find any at all since there was just mostly people who were aged 40+. Hey, if you can't have fun, then just relax! Overall, this ship is much better than the Anthem Of The Seas due to service, pricing, and food quality reasons. But you may go through a maze to get to certain areas. I also hope they find a permanent solution to the loose pipe problem. Bon voyage! read more

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