Princess Cruises
Emerald Princess
A calmer, more traditional Princess ship - the Alaska week is built around the glaciers and the ports rather than around onboard attractions.
- Typically sails
- Alaska
Best for
- Scenery-first travelers
- Couples
- Quiet-ship seekers
Less ideal for
- Waterpark seekers
- Thrill-attraction seekers
What makes it different
Why choose this ship
Skywalkers Nightclub sits 15 decks up with panoramic views
2007-built hull of 113,561 tons, smaller than newer Princess ships
Reserve Collection dining area gives mini-suite guests expedited seating
Five separate pool areas, including a quieter Terrace Pool
Worth knowing
Watch outs
Things that may matter depending on your travel style — not criticisms.
- The Sanctuary adults-only retreat is sold as half- or full-day passes
- Steamers Seafood and Planks BBQ are pop-up venues, not daily restaurants
- Movies Under the Stars screen is open-deck above the Calypso pool
Facilities and activities
On board
Entertainment
- Princess Theater
- Skywalkers Nightclub
- Club Fusion
- Gatsby's Casino
- Movies Under the Stars
Family facilities
- Just For Kids centre, ages 3-7
- The Lodge, ages 8-12
- The Beach House, ages 13-17
Adults-only areas
- The Sanctuary adults-only retreat
Spa & wellness
- Lotus Spa
- Lotus Spa and Fitness Center
- Thermal suite
Notable facilities
- The Piazza atrium
- Three main dining rooms
- Crown Grill steakhouse
- Sabatini's Italian Trattoria
- O'Malley's Irish Pub
Choosing a room
Cabins
Compare room options for your party.
- 1,546 staterooms: 676 balcony, 222 outside, 440 inside, 178 mini-suites
- 100 connecting staterooms across the ship
- Two two-bedroom family suites with interconnecting cabins sleep eight
- 28 wheelchair-accessible staterooms
Climate suitability
Indoor & outdoor
What is under cover and what is open to the weather — worth reading for Alaska and northern Europe.
- Skywalkers Nightclub offers panoramic views 15 decks above the sea
- Lotus Spa thermal suite spans two decks, 16 and 17
Dining at a glance
Food & Dining
Food Strength
GOOD
A solid dining choice.
Solid dining that varies noticeably by ship.
Specialty Dining
Good
Best For Food
Specialty dining
How we rate food ▾
Food Strength is an editorial comparison across cruise ships generally — not just within this cruise line.
This dining assessment reflects broader Princess Cruises patterns where ship-specific evidence is limited. Individual venues and experiences vary by ship.
Reviews & Traveler Perspective
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Where it goes
Routes on this ship
The route profiles Galythia holds for Emerald Princess.
Indicative only
Reference price
US$904 pp
7-night Alaska
Planning reference · Not a live fare
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Where this ship information comes from ▾
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