Emerald Star cabins and suites

Follows review of Emerald Star cabins as amenities, furniture, and complimentary services:

• All Emerald Star rooms have queen beds or convertible twin beds configuration (excepting Single cabins with a single bed /size 79 x 63 inches, or 200 x 160 cm), 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 /shampoo, liquid soap, conditioner, 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, “View From the Bridge” /real-time webcam views), mini-bar (fully-stocked with beer, beer, wine, soft beverages, snacks /all at additional price, except for Owner Suites), individual climate control, 220V power outlets (European sockets in the room and bathroom, one additional Australian socket /US cruisers must bring adapters), umbrella, shoe cleaner, 2 ear plugs sets.
• All Suite cabins are with floor-ceiling sliding doors. Although called “Balcony Suites”, these are simply one-room cabins with an “indoor veranda” (replacing the French Balcony on other ships). Floor-ceiling windows drop down halfway by pushing a button. Behind the main curtain, there is an inner screen preventing insects from flying in.
• Owner’s Suites have a separate bedroom and lounge/living area with sofa, bathroom with 2 sinks. These suites also feature a sit-out balcony equipped with 2 wooden chairs (padded seats) and small round table. Bonus Owner Suite perks are the complimentary mini-bar (restocked daily), Nespresso coffee maker, iPad, in-room dining (continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapes, after-dinner sweets), complimentary laundry (4 items per day).
• Bonus Grand Suite perks are Nespresso coffee maker, en-suite dining (continental breakfast, canapes, sweets), complimentary laundry (2 items per day).
• All Standard staterooms have fixed large Picture Windows.
• On the ship, laundry service is available for a fee per item (items being picked up from staterooms by the housekeeping staff).
• Cabin access is by magnetic chip Instead of key cards. Chips are attached to lanyards.
• Program with daily scheduled activities is left in cabins each night. The Emerald Star cruise director provides an overview of next day’s ports of call and land tours/excursions activities in a nightly port talk.
• Free of charge Wi-Fi internet (shipwide coverage).

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