Emerald Astra cabins and suites

Follows review of Emerald Astra cabins with details on amenities, furnishings, and complimentary services:

All passenger staterooms feature queen-size beds (convertible to twins) except the Single cabins, which are furnished with one bed (79 x 63 inches / 200 x 160 cm). Standard amenities include bedside tables, mirrored panels by the bed, private en-suite bathroom (WC, small sink, shower cubicle, mirrored cupboards, mirror over the basin, clothesline, luxury bath products such as shampoo, liquid soap, conditioner, and body lotion), walk-in closet (large wardrobe with hangers), personal safe, direct-dial phone, flat HDTV (satellite reception, news and movie channels, infotainment system, movies on demand, and “View From the Bridge” / real-time webcam views), and a mini-bar (stocked with beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks / all at an additional cost, except in Owner’s Suites). Additional in-room conveniences include individual climate control, 220V power outlets (European sockets in the cabin and bathroom, plus one Australian socket; American travelers should bring adapters), umbrella, shoe cleaner, and two sets of earplugs.

All Suites feature floor-to-ceiling sliding doors. Despite being marketed as “Balcony Suites,” these are one-room cabins with an “indoor veranda” (instead of the French Balcony found on other ships). The windows can be lowered halfway with the push of a button. Behind the main curtain, an inner insect screen is provided.

The Owner’s Suites include a separate bedroom and a lounge/living area with sofa, plus a bathroom with dual sinks. They also have an outdoor balcony furnished with two wooden chairs (padded seats) and a small round table. Extra perks exclusive to Owner’s Suites include a complimentary mini-bar (restocked daily), Nespresso coffee maker, iPad, in-room dining (continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapés, after-dinner sweets), and complimentary laundry service (4 items per day).

Grand Suites come with additional perks such as a Nespresso coffee maker, en-suite dining (continental breakfast, canapés, and sweets), and complimentary laundry (2 items per day).

All Standard staterooms feature large fixed Picture Windows.

Laundry service is available at extra cost, with items collected from cabins by the housekeeping staff. Cabins are accessed via magnetic chip cards attached to lanyards, instead of traditional key cards.

A daily program with scheduled activities is delivered to cabins each evening. The Cruise Director also hosts a nightly port talk providing an overview of the next day’s ports of call, excursions, and activities.

Complimentary Wi-Fi internet is available shipwide.

The following YouTube video reviews the staterooms, highlighting furnishings and amenities.