Our Ride
Emerald Princess is a Crown-class cruise ship for Princess Cruises that entered service in April 2007.
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Her sister ships include Ruby Princess and Crown Princess. Emerald Princess launched from the Italian shipyard of Fincantieri Monfalcone on 1 June 2006. She was then handed over to Princess Cruises on 24 March 2007.
Read about the ship on Wikipedia!
Day By Day Itinerary
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| 1 | Fri 04/05/24 |
Depart Los Angeles, California Ship @ Port Of San Pedro We arrived early as the ship will be leaving late afternoon and we wanted to be ready to go! |
Board 11:00 am |
| 2 | Sat, 04/06/24 |
At Sea | |
| 3 | Sun 04/07/24 |
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (Wiki) -
Millennia ago, Cabo San Lucas was part of the Mexican mainland. Then a massive rupture of the San Andreas Fault sent the waters of the Pacific crashing into the newly formed depression, creating the Sea of Cortez and the Baja Peninsula. Lying at the very tip of Baja, where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortez, Cabo San Lucas - or "Cabo" - is one of the premier resort destinations in the Western Hemisphere. Swim in the transparent waters, marvel at the wealth of marine life, relax on one of the white-sand beaches or try your hand at some of the finest sportfishing in the world. Water Shuttle Required |
1:00pm to– 10:00pm |
| 4 | Mon 04/08/24 |
Total Solar Eclipse 2024 (Wiki) - Scenic Cruising | 9:00am to– 1:00pm |
| 5 | Tue 04/09/24 |
At Sea | |
| 6 | Wed, 04/10/24 |
Huatulco Mexico (Wiki) - Nine bays bordered by 36 golden-sand beaches form the beautiful Las Bahias de Huatulco in the state of Oaxaca.
Welcome to Mexico's newest resort on the Pacific Riviera. Huatulco is a tropical Eden with crystalline waters, coral reefs, and uncrowded beaches. Inland, the rugged coast range is thickly carpeted with rainforest and coffee plantations. While Huatulco is still in its early stages of development, travelers may note that the resort has a different feel from other destinations on the Mexican Riviera. That's because large areas of Huatulco have been designated as an ecological reserve. Huatulco is located in the state of Oaxaca where the foothills of the Sierra Madre del Sur Mountains meet the Pacific Ocean. |
8:00am to– 5:00pm |
| 7 | Thu 04/11/24 |
At Sea | |
| 8 | Fri 04/12/24 |
At Sea | |
| 9 | Sat 04/13/24 |
Puntarenas, Costa Rica (Wiki) -
To Spanish explorers, the rumors of gold and vast riches could only mean that this section of Central America was the costa rica - the "Rich Coast." Hailed as the Switzerland of the Americas, Costa Rica occupies a unique position, lying between two oceans and two continents. On both coasts, tropical rainforests rise to the mountains of the interior, many of which soar over 13,000 feet above sea level. In the west, a seemingly endless succession of brown-sand beaches forms the nation's Pacific coast. Puntarenas is your gateway to Costa Rica's wonders - and to its capital city of San Jose. |
7:00am to– 7:00pm |
| 10 | Sun 04/14/24 |
At Sea | |
| 11 | Mon 04/15/24 |
Panama Canal Full Transit New Locks Scenic Cruising |
6:00am to– 6:00pm |
| 12 | Tue 04/16/24 |
Cartagena, Colombia (Wiki) - One of the more interesting cities on your itinerary steeped in history. This was the transit port for all the wealth Spain derived from South America. The famous "Old City" is comprised of 12 square blocks filled with attractions, boutiques and restaurants. Throughout Colombia, the Spanish Empire's influence in the New World is self-evident. Its fortress walls, quaint narrow streets, and balconied houses are all vivid reminders of Spain's hold on Cartagena and throughout the Caribbean and South America. This is the land of El Dorado and flamboyant adventurers in search of the ever-elusive gold. Cartagena's well-constructed fortifications defended its borders against seafaring pirates whose attacks lasted for more than 200 years. Today this modern and bustling city, seaport, and commercial center still boasts much of its original colonial architecture. Your journey here will provide you with a significant link to the region's grand past. |
10:00am to– 5:00pm |
| 13 | Wed 04/17/24 |
At Sea |
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| 14 | Thu 04/18/24 |
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (Wiki) - When Columbus made his landfall in the Caymans in 1503, he found tortoises and sea turtles in such profusion that he promptly named the islands Las Tortugas. But the name that stuck for the islands was the Carib word "Caimanas." Fitting, since the caiman is a New World crocodilian and the islands were long the lair of pirates, buccaneers, and assorted freebooters. Despite their past, the Caymans are a Caribbean demi-paradise of white-sand beaches, coral gardens, and offshore waters harboring spectacular shipwrecks. Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman also boast the highest standard of living in the entire Caribbean. This union of natural beauty and cosmopolitan style makes Grand Cayman a spectacular port of call for today's adventurers. Note: Grand Cayman is an anchorage port. Passengers transfer to shore via ship's tender. In certain sea conditions, an alternate pier is used to transfer passengers ashore. This may cause tour durations to vary. Water Shuttle Required |
7:00am to– 4:00pm |
| 15 | Fri 04/19/24 |
At Sea, tomorrow morning we arrive in Ft. Lauderdale at 7:00 am. |
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Back On Land Again |
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| Day | Date | Destination | Duration |
| 16 | Sat 04/20/24 |
Fort Lauderdale - According to the popular 1960 beach movie, Fort Lauderdale is "where the boys are." The city's reputation as America's Spring Break capital, however, has been replaced with the more favorable image of a prime family tourist destination, attracting more than 10 million visitors annually. Departing the ship and getting the car, four hours to Savannah Georgia in interstate 95.  |
7:00 am Arrival |
| 17 | Sun 04/21/24 |
Drive from Savannah Georga to Soddy Daisy , 6 hours 382 miles; visit neighbors, have dinner with Marilym & Peter. Stay overnight with them.  |
Arrive afternoon |
| 18 | Mon 04/22/24 |
Leave Marilyn's mid-morning; one hour drive to Tracy City, TN to see Becky 60 miles!
Have dinner with Becky and stay the night.  |
Arrive 4:00 pm |
| 19 | Tue, 04/23/24 | Spend the day with Becky; see the sights; Drive to Chattanooga, TN | Arrive 4:00 pm |
| 20 | Wed 04/24/24 |
Depart Becky's at noon and got to Memphis; four hour drive. Stay adjacent to the Elvis Graceland at the Guest House at Graceland. |
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| 21 | Thu 04/25/24 |
Visit Graceland in the morning. Go to the 10:00 am VIP four-hour tour. Which ends at 2:00 pm Drive ten minutes to the airport and drop off the rental car at Enterprise Car Rentals and fly home. Memphis to Atlanta Delta 2848 arriving at 8:06 at terminal S. Transfer to Delta 556 for an 8:43 pm to Santa Ana arriving at 10:37 pm. with wheelchair assist.  |
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Getting Underway
Dianne came to retrieve us and take us to the Long Beach terminal! We got on the ship about 11:00 am, unpacked, and headed to the lounge for a nice lunch before exploring the ship.
