Princess Cruises · Grand Class
Emerald Princess: ship guide
A mid-size Princess classic with Skywalkers Nightclub, sailing Alaska and the West Coast.
Best for: Princess loyalists and West Coast cruisers who prefer a mid-size ship for Alaska from Vancouver or Hawaii and Mexico from Los Angeles. Sails from Los Angeles, Vancouver, Bridgetown, Barbados in 2026 and 2027.
About Emerald Princess
Emerald Princess is a Grand Class ship that entered service on April 11, 2007, a sister to Crown and Ruby Princess. At 113,561 gross tons with 1,539 staterooms and 3,080 guests at double occupancy she is noticeably smaller than the Royal Class ships, which many longtime Princess guests prefer: shorter walks, a classic Piazza atrium with the International Café and Vines, three main dining rooms and nearly 900 balcony staterooms.
Her signature is the Skywalkers Nightclub suspended high over the stern, with the adults-only Sanctuary, Movies Under the Stars, Club Fusion, the Explorers Lounge and the Princess Theater below. Dining adds Crown Grill, Sabatini’s, Planks BBQ, Steamers Seafood, O’Malley’s Irish Pub and the Chef’s Table to the included venues, and mini-suites and suites dine in the Reserve Collection area of the main dining room.
Emerald Princess is a West Coast ship for 2026 and 2027. Summers are spent in Alaska on 7 night Inside Passage cruises roundtrip from Vancouver with Glacier Bay or Endicott Arm, and from fall 2026 through spring 2027 she sails from Los Angeles on 7 night Mexican Riviera cruises, 15 and 16 night Hawaii roundtrips, California Coast getaways and two 16 night Alaska roundtrips. From November 2027 she opens Princess’s new Bridgetown, Barbados homeport with 6 to 9 night Southern Caribbean cruises.
- Skywalkers Nightclub suspended over the stern
- Nearly 900 balcony staterooms on a mid-size ship
- Three main dining rooms: Botticelli, Da Vinci and Michelangelo
- Crown Grill, Sabatini’s, Planks BBQ and Steamers Seafood
- The Sanctuary adults-only retreat
- Piazza atrium with the International Café and Vines wine bar
- Four pools, seven hot tubs and Movies Under the Stars
- Alaska from Vancouver, Hawaii and Mexico from Los Angeles, and Barbados from November 2027
Staterooms and suites
Interior
440 inside staterooms of about 158 to 162 sq ft with the Princess Luxury Bed; the value pick for California Coast getaways and Mexican Riviera cruises.
Oceanview
222 outside staterooms of about 146 to 206 sq ft with a picture window; some are obstructed by lifeboats, and Emerald Princess has far more of this category than the newer Royal Class ships.
Balcony
676 Balcony staterooms of about 214 to 222 sq ft; the room to book for Glacier Bay, the Hawaii crossings and Mexican Riviera sunsets.
Mini-Suite and Reserve Collection
178 Mini-Suites of about 323 sq ft with a separate sitting area, sofa bed and bathtub; Reserve Collection Mini-Suites add an exclusive dining area in the main dining room with expedited seating and premium touches.
Suites
30 suites with balconies of about 460 to 932 sq ft and two Family Suites that connect to sleep up to eight; suite guests get Reserve Collection dining, priority embarkation and a complimentary specialty dinner on embarkation night.
Emerald Princess deck plans
Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.
Deck 19 - Star Deck
Center Court, Jogging Track, Princess Links, Platinum Studio.
- Princess LinksImagine playing on the green while surrounded by a beautiful blue ocean. Whether you’re a dabbler or a devoted disciple of the game,the nine-hole miniature putting course will put your finer golfing skills to the test.
Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.
On board Emerald Princess
Dining on Emerald Princess
Main Dining Rooms (Botticelli, Da Vinci, Michelangelo)Included
Three main dining rooms with traditional, anytime and walk-in dining and a rotating menu.
World Fresh MarketplaceIncluded
Buffet with international stations open from early breakfast through late night.
International CaféIncluded
Piazza coffee bar with pastries, paninis, salads and desserts around the clock.
Slice Pizzeria, Salty Dog Grill and Coffee & ConesIncluded
Poolside pizza by the slice, burgers and hot dogs, and ice cream and coffee.
Afternoon TeaIncluded
Daily afternoon tea with finger sandwiches and scones.
Crown GrillSpecialty
Princess’s signature steakhouse and seafood grill.
Sabatini’s Italian TrattoriaSpecialty
Multi-course Italian dinners with handmade pasta.
Planks BBQ and Steamers SeafoodSpecialty
Casual American barbecue platters and a seafood boil restaurant that share a space off the Piazza.
O’Malley’s Irish PubSpecialty
Pub fare and live music; casual dining with a charge, included with Princess Plus and Premier.
Chef’s Table, Vines and Ultimate Balcony DiningSpecialty
Chef-hosted tasting dinner, a wine and tapas bar in the Piazza, and a private dinner on your balcony.
Entertainment and activities
- Production shows in the Princess Theater
- Skywalkers Nightclub, Club Fusion and the Explorers Lounge
- Piazza performers, Crooners, Adagio and Wheelhouse Bar
- Gatsby’s Casino
- Movies Under the Stars poolside screen
- Four pools and seven hot tubs
- The Sanctuary adults-only retreat and Lotus Spa with fitness center
- Sports deck with basketball court and a jogging track
Families and who it suits
Camp Discovery kids and teen centers run supervised programs by age, and 100 connecting staterooms plus two Family Suites sleeping up to eight make the ship workable for family groups, though her West Coast itineraries draw mostly couples outside summer Alaska.
Best for: Princess loyalists and West Coast cruisers who prefer a mid-size ship for Alaska from Vancouver or Hawaii and Mexico from Los Angeles.
Sails from: Los Angeles, Vancouver, Bridgetown, Barbados · Regions: Alaska, Mexican Riviera, Hawaii, California Coast, Southern Caribbean
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Facts checked against Princess Cruises: Emerald Princess, Princess Cruises: Emerald Princess Fact Sheet, Princess Cruises: Reserve Collection dining on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.
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