We sailed on the Emerald in June this year. Read so many bad reviews on this cruise, all I can say is ignore them all.

First time we had ever done a cruising holiday, definately won't be the last.

The Emerald may be a bit date... read more

WE HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM A CRUISE AND STAY HOLIDAY . THIS WAS OUR FOURTH CRUISE, THIRD ON THOMPSON CRUISE SHIPS . WE KNEW THIS WAS GOING TO BE THE LAST YEAR FOR THE EMERALD SO WE WERE VERY PLEASED WHEN WE SAW THE SHIP IT IS VERY CLEAN AND FURNISHINGS ... read more

Got back yesterday from our wonderful cruise on the Emerald. WOW!! She may be old but she is still elegant. The crew and staff are very hard working and she is pristine.
The food, especially in the Chanterelle restaurant is very good. The trips are ... read more

Just returned from a great time on board The Emerald. Staff were very friendly, food good and ports were interesting and varied. Yannis our cabin guy was excellent!!Took my little boy (1 yr) who is still recovering from being hugged to bits by all on boar... read more

Just returned from a wonderful itinerary and a fantastic time on the Emerald. Staff, food, entertainment were first class. Ports of call were interesting and in particular if you get the chance do go on the trip to Postumia caves - it will be an experienc... read more

We arrived home on friday May 9th from the Emerald cruise Pearls of the Aegean. We were on the Emerald last September 2007 on the Adriatic Cruise and I must say things have improved. The food was excellent and the cruise director Gavin Carroll was fanta... read more

Have only just returned from this cruise and have no hesitation in making a recommendation of this ship. The itinerary was the obvious reason for choosing this holiday which would have taken in Beirut and The Lebanon, and it was only because of the Foreig... read more

My partner and I have just returned from two weeks on the Emerald and we had a lovely time.

The cabin was suitable for what we wanted (a place to sleep) and was kept lovely and clean by our cabin stewardess Silvana.

We only w... read more

My husband & I were previously on The Emerald last year (Pearls of the Aegean) and had a super holiday on a wonderful ship.

This year we chose our holiday for the venue but also because we love The Emerald.

Unfortunately I beca... read more

Just got back from a lovely Adriatic Explorer cruise with Thomson on the Emerald. Although the ship is old and the cabins on the shabby side (though ours was huge!), the friendly atmosphere on the ship and the excellent service throughout more than makes ... read more

My wife and I travelled on the Emerald on 31st August 2007. The negative reports that
we read about the Emerald were totally unfounded. The Crew and all staff aboard, all went out of their way to help and always had a genuine happy attitude.
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I was deeply concerned after reading the negative reviews on this forum. I need not have worried as once on board the cruise I soon realised it was magnificent.

Agreed the Emerald is the oldest in the fleet albeit it is immaculate and spotl... read more

This was our third Thomson cruise this year, and it proved to be just as good as the previous 2. All stops were very interesting, especially Dubrovnic, and Athens. We did not do any of the excursions, but took buses and trains at a fraction of the cost. ... read more

Well, we boarded the Emerald with great trepidation after having read some of the iffy reviews. However, we needn't have worried too much. The ship although old, is in reasonably good nick - though the cabins really do need a refit.

We had a... read more

We had a really good holiday with our 14 year old son; however I do feel that there are some areas that could be improved on.

Entertainment was a bit hit and miss, the shows sometimes could be good, but then the following night the entertainm... read more