The Emerald Waterways Sun

 

This is what I saw when I opened my door to Stateroom P324, Panorama Balcony Suite. (180 square feet)  I am on the Emerald Waterways Sun, a most beautiful River Cruise Ship.   This is my first river cruise and I can honestly say not my last.

Sooooo different in so many ways from an Ocean Cruise Ship.  The first thing you will notice upon boarding is that the ship has 3 floors plus the 'roof top deck'.  It is extremely long weighing in at 443 feet.

The second thing you will notice is that ALL the staff speaks English amazingly well and they truly enjoy seeing you every day, they remember the things you say, what you like to drink, your habits, etc.

I found a robe and slippers on my bed for my use throughout the trip.  Quite a treat for me since I love robes.  There is ample storage space with the closet and two overly large drawers under the tv.  Also a makeup applying table with large mirror, hair dryer and two floor to ceiling mirrors for checking out how you look when you leave your room.  Also a mini bar, safe and umbrella in your closet.

The window you see is really cool, there is a button you push that brings it down from the top.  So if it is cold *which I'm traveling up the Danube in December so average temp is tops 40* but mostly in the 30's, you can leave it up and sit in your chairs enjoying the scenery. 

Beautiful reception area.  This ship is decorated in a very contemporary way so for those of you that like sleek lines and no wasted space this ship is for you. 

I think my only complaint on the room is the bathroom seems rather small.  And it is located next to the bed with a barn-style door that you slide across the wall to closet the bathroom off from the bedroom.  But it's not really an issue, my daughter Caitlin and I are great roomates and don't get in each others way.

 

 

Also in the room are two 'receivers' that have an ear piece attached to them, you take them with you on every excursion, set it to the channel your guide tells you and voila, you can hear your guide with no need for shouting.

 The shower is adequate size with a trench drain instead of one in the middle of the floor.  The water is perfect with good pressure.  And the towels are fluffy, there is also storage under the sink by way of a drawer that slides out.  Toilets are typical cruise ship style.








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