For the curious traveler, here are a few Emerald Princess ship facts: it has a gross tonnage of over 113,000; a length of 951 feet (which is about 3 American football fields), and 1,200 crew members.
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What is the smallest Princess cruise ship? The smallest Princess cruise ship is the 2,000-passenger Coral Princess. Measuring just 91,267 gross tons, it's about 36% smaller than Discovery Princess, making it a significantly smaller vessel.
Princess appeals to an older demographic than lines such as Carnival and Norwegian. The average age of passengers is around 57, and you'll usually see a lot of couples on board in their 50s, 60s and 70s. As noted above, these aren't people necessarily craving go-kart tracks and ropes courses at sea.
With its nearly all-inclusive fares, Emerald Waterways caters to guests looking for five-star service on a modern, deluxe ship and an array of local experiences.
Why Emerald is the Right River Cruise Line for You. One of Emerald Cruises' primary advantages in the river cruise field is its focus on value. Your base cruise fare includes gratuities, Wi-Fi, mealtime drinks (beer, wine and soft drinks), airport transfers to and from the ship, and daily excursions.
Due to the availability of alcohol on many of our vacation packages, children and other persons under 21 years of age must be accompanied by a person over the age of 21 (an Adult) and must share their accommodation with that Adult. Minimum Age Policies are subject to change by the cruise line.
MOVIES UNDER THE STARSThroughout the day and night, our exclusive open-air poolside amphitheater is the go-to destination for feature films, thrilling concerts and exciting sporting events such as live football games.
Emerald Cruises' execs, as well as travel agents who I have spoken with, say the modern design attracts a younger clientele. Yes, average cruisers on board are in their sixties , but you'll also find many in their 40s, and even in their 30s.
Royal Caribbean International is by far and away the leader when it comes to the world's most expensive cruise ships, operating most of the top 10, including the whopping Allure and Oasis of the Seas. Ship-technology.com presents the costliest cruise ships ever built.
The wreck and sinking of the steamship Princess Sophia exactly a century ago has been called Alaska's worst maritime tragedy. As many as 353 passengers and crew died after the ship grounded on Vanderbilt Reef north of Juneau on Oct. 23, 1918, and then sank 40 hours later in stormy weather.