Tour of an Emerald Princess Mini Suite

This tour of this cabin on the Emerald Princess is mini-suite D208, which is spacious, comfortable, and has lots of storage space for travelers who don't pack light. The balcony is large enough for four chairs and a small table, and the cabin has a full-sized sofa and two TVs.

There are two potential drawbacks to this suite. The first is the tub/shower combination. Although having a tub is a nice luxury, stepping into and out of a tub is a little more difficult than just a shower. The second drawback is the lack of privacy on the balcony. Since the mini-suites are larger than the standard balcony cabins, the balcony sticks out further, making privacy on the balcony impossible, since the passengers above are looking directly down onto the mini-suite balcony. The balcony also doesn't have a cover, making it even more exposed, but great for sitting in the sun.

The variety of accommodations on the Emerald Princess are similar to those on most large cruise ships.

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Amenities

Emerald Princess Cabins - Mini Suite D208 on Dolphin Deck 9 — Linda Garrison

All cabins on the Emerald Princess include the following amenities:

Twin beds which make up into a comfortable queen-size bed with European-style duvets and bed linens
Color television with remote control featuring movies, CNN International, ESPN International, TNT, Discovery Channel, Cartoon Network, Boomerang, and exclusive programming
Refrigerator
Spacious closet
Bathroom with shower
Hairdryers
Private safe
Multi-function telephone
Turndown service with pillow chocolates
Private balcony (balcony cabins only)

In addition, the 178 Mini-Suites such as this one have these additional features:

Separate sitting area with sofa bed
Private balcony
Two televisions
Bathroom with tub and shower
Luxury mattresses
Luxury towels
Pillow menu - option of feather or therapeutic pillows

The 26 regular Suites include these additional features:

Walk-in closet
Bathroom with whirlpool tub and shower
Combined DVD/CD Players plus access to 100-title DVD library
Halo light magnifying vanity mirrors
Massage shower heads
Fresh flower arrangement
Luxury bathrobes and complimentary slippers
Complimentary mini-bar (one-time set up)

The two Family Suites include two self-contained staterooms that connect through the living room and two bathrooms.

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Sitting Area

Siting area Emerald Princess Cabins - Mini Suite D208 on Dolphin Deck 9 — Linda Garrison

The Emerald Princess mini-suite sitting area has a television, full-sized sofa, and extra chair.

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View of Bedroom

bedroom view Emerald Princess Cabins - Mini Suite D208 on Dolphin Deck 9 — Linda Garrison

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Spacious Closets

Spacious Closet in Mini Suite Emerald Princess Cabins - Mini Suite D208 on Dolphin Deck 9 — Linda Garrison

The closet with wooden hangars is just outside the bath, making it almost like a walk-in closet.

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Shelves and Safe

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Shower/Tub Combo

Shower and Tub Combination on the Emerald Princess Cruise Ship Emerald Princess Cabins - Mini Suite D208 on Dolphin Deck 9 — Linda Garrison

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Bathroom

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Balcony

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Balcony View

Balcony for an Emerald Princess Cruise Ship Mini Suite Emerald Princess Cabins - Mini Suite D208 on Dolphin Deck 9 — Linda Garrison

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Evening Sweet and Treats

Evening Sweets in the Mini-Suites Emerald Princess Cabins - Mini Suite D208 on Dolphin Deck 9 — Linda Garrison

Sweets such as these fruit tarts are brought to the suite each evening. The chocolate-dipped strawberries, dressed to look like tuxedos, are a delight.