Thomson Cruises, The Emerald Reviews

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Average Ratings for Thomson Cruises, The Emerald

  • Food - quality & variety3.2 stars
  • Entertainment on board4.2 stars
  • Value for Money3.5 stars
  • Overall rating3.5 stars

3 Reviews For Thomson Cruises, The Emerald

  • Guest 11th Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Good Points: Had a great time on the Emerald. Was a bit concerned as last cruise was with Royal Caribbean, no worries. A small and friendly ship with good food, entertainment. Went on Adriatic Explorer - excellent ports of call with good trips. Very reasonable drinks prices - cocktails around £2.70.


    Bad Points: No electrical sockets in cabin except TV point. Hairdryer in bathroom so had to wait to use as mirror got steamy when shower in use. Other than that, no bad points!


    General comments: Plenty of activities during the day. Don't book trip at every stop - do own thing in Rovinj and Zadar at least. Venice and Dubrovnic very tiring especially if hot so take it easy on days either side. If going to St Mark's church in Venice go there straight away and try to get a free guided tour - well worth it. If you want to change tables in the restaurant you must do so by the second night of the cruise. Everyone made an effort on the formal night but tuxedos are not needed for men, a suit or jacket and tie will be fine. Most ladies dressed smartly or in smart casual for other nights. Be aware that you must cover your shoulders if visiting places of worship and you are not allowed to take photos either. Overall a great cruise - what a shame the Emerald is being taken out of service at the end of October.

  • Guest 25th Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Sad it's the last year the Emerald sails with THOMSON, the entertainment on board has always been excellent with the staff working hard each evening given first class performances. The cabin staff has always been curtious and helpful, the bar waiters and waitresses always charming and willing to oblige, especially one whom we met on our 1st trip. She had a wonderful sence of humour works extremely hard and treats everyone as if they are really special. I would like to say a special thanks to her ...

  • julieworne Rank: Lance Corporal 23rd Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    Sadly disappointed with the Emerald. The food was poor. I have never had to send food back on a cruise ship before. Also the set meal times were a real hindrance. Food was not served 24 hours as on all previous ships we had been on. My husband is a diabetic and we had to resort to room service on 2 separate occasions as there was no food to be found on the ship. The staff were ok. We were really surprised to see it still in Thomson's brochure for this year.