Princess Cruise's Emerald Princess sailing to the Eastern Caribbean

[mikelan6]

My family and I took our annual New Year's cruise on the Emerald Princess Cruise. Here are the best photos I took on the voyage. I hope you enjoy.




Emerald Princess docked in Grand Turk


Emerald Princess Piazza


Flags on the Bridge


Ships in Port Everglades


Ships docked in Port Everglades


Crew pool as seen from the Bridge


Evening balcony view - one of my favorite things to do - just relax on the balcony


Emerald Princess' Bermuda flag


Celebrity Constellation docked in Port Everglades


Daylight Balcony View


Aft pool at night


Aft view at sunrise


Playing around with miniature settings on my camera


Funnel view


Sailing view from the Bridge


Sailing on the Atlantic


Pool on the Emerald Princess using the miniature feature on the camera


Profiterole tower for New Years Eve in the dining room


The expansive Princess Theater




"Magic To Do" by Stephen Schwartz was playing in the Princess Theater


Store display celebrating Princess 50th Anniversary




Celebrating New Years Eve on the Lido deck


Celebrity Summit and Emerald Princess docked in Antigua


Ocean Princess arrives in Antigua


Emerald Princess docked in Antigua


Pretty flowers in Antigua


The Celebrity Summit arrives in Antigua


Who wouldn't want a yacht with its own slide?


Cute little song bird in Antigua

 

[mikelan6]

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The views from Shirley Heights were spectacular


Shirley Heights view


Historic Nelson's Dockyard view


A capstan in Nelson's Dockyard



This pup was visiting Antigua too - he ran off the boat very quickly to do his business as soon as the boat docked.


The Emerald Princess anchored off St Kitts


Emerald Princess flags - St Kitts, Bermuda and Princess' 50th


St Kitts as seen from Brimstone Hill Fortress


St Kitts as seen from Brimstone Hill Fortress


Beautiful St Kitts and the island of Oranjestad in the distance


Brimstone Hill Fortress


Brimstone Hill Fortress


Brimstone Hill Fortress


St Kitts as seen from Brimstone Hill Fortress


Guests must climb 50 steps to get to the Fortress


St Kitts as seen from Brimstone Hill Fortress


St Kitts as seen from Brimstone Hill Fortress


Brimstone Hill Fortress, St Kitts


At Romney Manor - President Jefferson's ancestry home


The gardens of Romney Manor were quite lovely


The gardens of Romney Manor


The gardens of Romney Manor


Palm trees at Romney Manor


Emerald Princess docked in St Thomas


Beautiful St Thomas


Crown Bay in St Thomas


St Thomas iguanas




Chickens and chicks in St Thomas


United Airlines B737 departs St Thomas


Crown Grill table


Crown Grill steaks - not bad for a $25 upcharge


Lobster Cake


Crown Salad


The Crown Dependence Dessert Sampler

 

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Part 3




Emerald Princess and Holland America Line's Prinsendam docked in Grand Turk


Grand Turk


Grand Turk Beach


Welcome to Grand Turk - all guests had to pass through the Duty Free shop


Grand Turk from ship


Gemini capsule display at the port - Grand Turk is near where John Glenn's capsule landed


Grand Turk Beach


replica of Gemini capsule by the airport


The Lighthouse was built in England and assembled on Grand Turk


Donkeys crossing the salt ponds - there were donkeys all over the island


Zip line by the Lighthouse - one of the many adventures you can experience on the island


Lighthouse Donkey


Flag of Turks and Caicos


Holland America Line's Prinsendam


Holland America Flag


Cold Front as we approach the Florida coast


Not much activity on Fort Lauderdale Beach at 5 AM




Early morning entry into Port Everglades


Port Everglades Sunrise

 

[Princess Jes]

They are amazing photos, thanks for sharing!!

 

[SorcererHeidi]

Yes, all very nice (especially that last sunset), thanx.

 

[samsteele]

Gorgeous pics! Really enjoyed

 

[lucas]

Great photos! (We were on the same cruise!)

 

[superme80]

Stunning!!!!!

 

[OKW Lover]

Thanks for posting these Mike. We've only sailed on Princess once but would go again.

 

[Lolo579]

I was excited to find your link over on CC. We will be on the Emerald Princess in March for our first non-Disney cruise (with stops in Grand Turk and Princess Cays). We did an Eastern Caribbean on the Disney Fantasy in October and fell in love with St.Thomas, so your Emerald itenerary looks very intriguing as well. On Grand Turk, did you travel by taxi or rent a golf cart? Do you have any advice or tips for us about the Emerald? We will be celebrating DH's 40th Bday (sans child) and we are planning on eating in the Crown Grill one night. Thanks for sharing your photos

 

[mikelan6]

I was excited to find your link over on CC. We will be on the Emerald Princess in March for our first non-Disney cruise (with stops in Grand Turk and Princess Cays). We did an Eastern Caribbean on the Disney Fantasy in October and fell in love with St.Thomas, so your Emerald itinerary looks very intriguing as well. On Grand Turk, did you travel by taxi or rent a golf cart? Do you have any advice or tips for us about the Emerald? We will be celebrating DH's 40th Bday (sans child) and we are planning on eating in the Crown Grill one night. Thanks for sharing your photos

We rented a taxi. The driver took us around for $20 per person. There's not much to see.

Definitely try the Crown Grill. Maybe twice. Also, do the Ultimate Ship's Tour if you can. It's $150 per person, but very much worth it, especially with all the gifts you get.

 

[SoCalTrojanSkip]

Curious...
What did you think of "Magic To Do..."

We are thinking of taking a Princess Cruise to Alaska, but we are mostly going because of that show.

 

[mikelan6]

Curious...
What did you think of "Magic To Do..."

We are thinking of taking a Princess Cruise to Alaska, but we are mostly going because of that show.

I enjoyed it. Others in my party did not. The show combines Stephen Schwartz Songs with a simple storyline and a bit of magic. My two favorite segments were "Colors of the wind" and the two songs from Wicked "Popular" and "Defying gravity". Spoiler alert - for the latter segment, they do the same illusion as they do on the Broadway show. If you'd like a copy of the show's "Playbill", send me a PM with your email.

I sailed on Coral Princess in Alaska shout 9 years ago and really enjoyed it. Keep in mind each cruise line and ship has its own style.

 

[SoCalTrojanSkip]

I enjoyed it. Others in my party did not. The show combines Stephen Schwartz Songs with a simple storyline and a bit of magic. My two favorite segments were "Colors of the wind" and the two songs from Wicked "Popular" and "Defying gravity". Spoiler alert - for the latter segment, they do the same illusion as they do on the Broadway show. If you'd like a copy of the show's "Playbill", send me a PM with your email.

I sailed on Coral Princess in Alaska shout 9 years ago and really enjoyed it. Keep in mind each cruise line and ship has its own style.

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Thanks..!!