Review of a Norway cruise on the Emerald Princess in June 2025 (1) (page 6 of 7)

Thanks so much for this cruise story and the photos too.

Thanks for reading my post.

Hello, I read this Norwegian travel story with great pleasure and interest. Thank you for taking the time to share your trip! Aline

Thanks, Aline—it was my pleasure too.

Thank you, Catherine, for brightening and enriching my long convalescence since the first stop—I wait for you every day like I wait for my nurse...! Thank you. ... F.

Hi there! Thanks again for this great discovery—you got an amazing price! When did you book, and did you maybe use a credit you had?

Hi Catherine, Thanks for this lovely travel journal full of beautiful photos and for introducing us to Princess Cruises. Maybe I’ll give it a try one day with a nice itinerary… we’ll see! Mich74

Hi Catherine, thanks for this review. I think the gratuities were already paid to the agency, because 2,400 € isn’t cheap. The main thing is that you enjoyed your cruise. I’ll post a quick review of mine on the REGAL PRINCESS ;)

Thank you, Catherine, for brightening and enriching my long convalescence since the first stop—I wait for you every day like I wait for my nurse...! Thank you. ... F.

Thank you, Francis. It makes me happy to think I helped you escape a little. I wish you a speedy recovery.

Hello Thanks again for this great discovery—you got an amazing price! When did you book, and did you maybe use a credit?

Hi Marie-Christine, I booked just under a year in advance (in September for June, if I remember correctly), because the price really caught my eye. It was a chance to give Princess another try. I didn’t use the credit, which was only valid for a few months, and that was eleven years ago. 😉

Hi Catherine, Thanks for this beautiful travel journal full of lovely photos and for introducing us to Princess Cruises. Maybe I’ll try it one day for a nice itinerary… we’ll see. Mich74

Hello Michel,

Thanks for following me. Yes, it’s a cruise line worth trying—would love to hear other opinions too ;)

Hi Catherine, Thanks for this review! I think the gratuities were already paid to the agency, because 2400 isn’t cheap. The main thing is that you enjoyed your cruise. I’ll post a quick review of mine on the REGAL PRINCESS soon ;)

Hi Isa,

Nowhere did it say that the gratuities were prepaid, and they don’t appear on the bill. How much do you pay for a 16-night cruise in Northern Europe? Looking forward to your review! ;)

Hi Catherine, A thousand thanks for this review and the photos of this wonderful cruise. All the best, Guylène

Hello Catherine, A thousand thanks for this report and the photos of this beautiful cruise. Best wishes, Guylène

Thanks, Guylène

Right now at Croisiland, the same cruise is at 3500 € for a balcony cabin 😠

Thanks, Marie-Christine, for this info.

For the cabin category we chose with a large balcony (BD), it’s even 3,978 €. And in 2026, this cruise only lasts 15 days/14 nights, whereas ours was 17 days/16 nights. 🤪 It also specifies that onboard service fees aren’t included, but like the previous days, I can’t download the screenshot. 😠

Hi Catherine, With Princess, gratuities aren’t free! So either you pay when booking, or it’s a promo and they’re included at reservation, or you pay them on board... If there was a glitch, lucky you! 😉

Prices change all the time and vary a lot from one country to another—it’s really complicated. I bet the 3500 € for next year will drop; in my opinion, it’s not worth it for two weeks on Princess. Have a good evening

A huge thank you, Catherine, for this awesome review. As always, it was really nice following along.

Personally, I don’t think it’s expensive at all for 16 days, but it’s true that Isa often manages to find great deals.

Princess offers good value for money.

Thanks Catherine! 🙂

Hi Catherine,

I’ve been following your review from the start but only just managed to leave you a message 😠😠 Norway cruises are my favorite for the ports of call, but especially for sailing through the fjords.

Maybe see you on a ship soon. Best regards, Claudine

Hi Claudine, Thanks for your message—I’m so happy to hear from you! Sailing through the fjords was one of my favorite moments during this cruise. It would be lovely to meet up again on a boat someday. 🙂

Thanks for this report—it reminded me of my Costa cruise all the way to the North Cape. Norway is addictive, even with the chill of those "Nordic" folks. Personally, the cold didn’t bother me much (probably my wild nature). I’m in awe of your climb up to TROMSØ—if I’d had to walk to the funicular, I don’t think I would’ve made the hike if it was down for maintenance (that’s a serious elevation gain!!!). I don’t think you were talking about me when you mentioned the "coucous," but these days it’s easy to remove them (I got into photography, and in Lightroom Classic it’s child’s play to edit them out). Still, I can’t believe how much I used to rant about them in my trip reports! I haven’t been active on this forum since it rebooted, but it’s nice to read a few updates! Fair winds to you (but not *too* fair!)