This was our first ever cruise, and we had such a wonderful time that we've just booked another one with Princess this September!

The Emerald Princess is absolutely beautiful: everything is clean and modern, and the huge ship has so many things to do and see. It was only on the last day that we eventually got to know where everything was - which was a bit of a shame, because we'd had a lot of fun getting lost beforehand.

We opted for a full suite, which was simply fabulous. There was plenty of room, and it was very comfortable. Our cabin steward (from the Philippines) spoke excellent English and he was very helpful: always around when we needed him, and never intrusive. Towels were changed twice daily, so we always had fresh towels for each use. Fresh fruit was provided in our cabin, and re-stocked as the days passed. We were also delighted to see that extra touch to make passengers feel special: fresh flowers in the room, and nightly chocolates on the pillow. The bathroom was very large, with two sections: a toilet/basin section, and a bath/shower section. There was a separate shower cubicle, and a whirlpool tub. The huge balcony had sun-loungers and a separate table and chairs. Read more