Emerald Princess Pt.1 - Embark, Salty Dog Grill, Balcony Cabin, Sailaway Party, Karaoke, Piano Bar

Welcome to a Hawaiian cruise adventure out of Los Angeles, California! Join us as we hop onboard Emerald Princess for a 16-day Hawaii itinerary... we'll explore the ship, go through the digital muster process, snag lunch at the Salty Dog Grill, tour our balcony cabin, check out the sailaway deck party, try to watch a movie outside on the lido deck, sing a little karaoke, listen to some piano bar tunes, and more madness!! :D
00:00 BOOM!
00:04 Welcome To The Vlog
01:09 Embarkation & Muster
02:31 Locating Lido Lunch
03:44 Balcony Cabin Tour
07:35 Exploring Deck 7
10:24 Serene Outsiding
11:45 Sailaway Deck Party
14:15 Balcony Sailaway
16:42 Dinner In The MDR
18:25 Movies Under The Stars
20:43 Club Fusion Karaoke
22:12 Crooners Piano Bar
22:48 The Evening Ends
We need some Hawaii in our lives, so we've decided to try a long cruise from California around the Hawaiian Islands! Join us for a 16-day adventure onboard Emerald Princess out of the Los Angeles cruise terminal in San Pedro, with stops in Hilo (Hawaii), Honolulu (Oahu), Lahaina (Maui), Nawiliwili (Kauai), and Ensenada (Mexico)... let's do this thing!! :D
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[@kyraneizmen3848]

I was so happy to hear Dee singing karaoke! I think we should be able to enjoy this at least once a cruise. I can’t wait to hear Jay singing, I know it won’t be sweet Caroline lol

[@bellaportaustralia]

We love sweet c 💕

[@larrystyba5199]

Dee has a great voice very enjoyable snippet. :)

[@rhondamartin3575]

Are you both retired that you can only cruise? If so, I think that's terrific 🎉! Dee, I enjoy hearing you sing and I love hearing you laugh, Jay! You make us smile and to escape our days! Another great video 😊!

[@HCM1986]

Dee sounded fabulous on her karaoke song!!! Wow!!! ❤

[@TropicLuv]

I think it’s interesting to see the massive amount of supplies being loaded on board!!!! So much food!

[@corynfl20]

must have forgot a pallet or two of water and white flour. ran out of flour before we even got to Hawaii

[@sandrajolley494]

And another adventure begins! Yay! Happy sailing!❤

[@cruisingfromtheozarks]

Watching a movie on the open ocean is my favorite evening activity! I missed it when sailing in NCL and cannot wait to get back on a Carnival ship for Dive In movies!

[@CalCobra]

Interesting to see the dining room and other food on Princess. Having just come off a 10 day Carnival Miracle cruise from San Francisco to Alaska, I can say the Carnival menu looks like it takes the food up a notch. Even the taco bar on Princess looked subpar, looks like prepackaged tortillas, nothing special, same with their burger station. Good to know, thanks for showing them!

[@ilovesparky13]

We loved the carnival miracle!

[@eminiarvii]

Even-those sounds of loading get me excited whenI am about to cruise. Its all part of it😊🚢

[@melisa3564]

16 days!!! Oh this is exciting! I like the long ones, yay!

[@susanbarnett761]

There are motion lights at night. We were just on the Emerald. The staff in its entirety were excellent. Have a wonderful time

[@loishaffner9483]

Brought back wonderful memories seeing the cabin again

[@2luvjazz]

So glad you’re on the Emerald Princess. I’ll be sailing on her from NY in September, very excited! Thanks for the vlog, looking forward to more!

[@cindyt987]

Thanks for showing sail away!!!

[@washboardjim]

I am excited about this Cruise

[@debbiepowell8172]

We have been looking forward to this series. We did a 15 day from San Francisco to Hawaii last year and it was marvelous. There was always something to do and the time flew by way too fast.

[@harrietwalker4896]

Look forward to this series thanks for the videos

[@lotuswiz]

Wow, that food menu scrolled so fast I couldn't see it all even with 4 or 5 pause, rewind, attempts, etc.

[@scuffco1868]

Perfect timing🎉Bon voyage 🎉

[@sandrapainter4598]

She sounded real good!!!

[@barbarashuster9029]

A year ago February we left on the Majestic Princess. There were two or three fire boats spraying water off the side and it was wonderful but far less crowded than your cruise! Love the horn!!

[@lisakennon811]

Have a great time. Loved this ship & our trip last December to the Panama Canal. Ocean to ocean.

[@jefftanner1172]

Can’t wait to watch this series. We’re doing the same cruise in October on the Sapphire Princess. I’ve never been and can’t wait. The Emerald is a beautiful ship, enjoy. We were just on her for a 5 night 4th of July cruise to Ensenada/SF.

[@loribarber4526]

Enjoy your vids!

[@MrStallian]

So happy that sock of the day returned. Lol. Hope you enjoyed your trip

[@endathornton9733]

We are doing this exact cruise March 2024 😊 I can't wait to see your other videos ❤

[@junenelligan1729]

Wow you can sing Dee 😀

[@CurlyQ227_]

Love this series already. I love the song Torn Dee!! I need to add it to my karaoke repertoire. 2AM??? WOW. Lol definitely a new worst dish ever candidate.

[@aubandsteve]

Looking forward to this series. We'll be on Emerald in September out of NY going to New England and Canada. So far, the ship looks nice. Keep the videos coming.

[@teresashelley3863]

Sounds awesome 👏! My husband and I are doing this trip in October but on the Sapphire Princess.

[@chaillelazar366]

I am curious to see how this cruise goes. I have been on many Princess cruises, which I loved, but was very disappointed with the Emerald Princess. The big problem was the food. Always underseasoned and dry. At the time we chalked it up to post pandemic but based on your first review, I am not sure if they have really addressed this issue. Princess take note to this Vlog series!

[@justcody85]

Thanks editing Jay for the LA footage and the awesome background music 🎶 🎶 🎵 great blog today! Thanks so much Jay and Dee 😁😁😁 ding dong! Make sure y'all eat some salty dogs 🐕!!! Hihi

[@justcody85]

P.S. I kinda like that shower especially with the door so if u happen to fall there is something to catch! 😊

[@GLD-hopeful]

That pork n'bean dish in the MDR.... UGH! Princess what were you thinking? Honestly, I've taken a 10 and 11 day cruise with Princess this year already and food quality has come DOWN. I'm taking this same Hawaiian cruise/ship in 5 days. First cruise that long and first to Hawaii, so I look forward to the rest of your videos!

[@blair583]

This makes me want to book a Princess cruise.

[@Misbehaven99]

Emerald Princess was our very first cruise some years past .. it’s what got us into Cruising… We were blown away the moment we stepped onto the ship.. floating hotel was the first thing that came to mind.. but not just any Hotel.. it blew our minds.. this was way before the mega ships were even a thought ;-)

[@triofan9]

Jay's review of the hawaiian luau pork is hilarious

[@DenaInWyo]

Thanks for the vid! Wow...people complain about Carnival and yet I'd take a cabin on pretty much any Carnival ship over the one you all had on this one. Doable of course, but dang.

[@teamguytwell]

Love your videos! Hope to cruise with you some day. I am going on Emerald Princess next year to Greenland. The reviews of late are not good for Princess or that ship. A lot say never again (Princess). What are your thoughts? Greenland is a bucket list trip so I am going regardless. All the best! Congrats on #100!!

[@parodeejay]

Thankee! We enjoy the Millennium-class ships overall, though Princess' food has started going a bit downhill over the past year or so. It's still good, but just not as good as we remember, hah!! :P

[@lalasteen3860]

Why not call your dinner review just what you said “Let’s Dish On It”?

[@2Travelis2Live]

You guys almost have 60,000 subscribers.

[@parodeejay]

We’re a mere 30 away. Holy shenanigans!! :P

[@renacrowder267]

True Texas Chili doesn't have beans!!! Beans are beans and chili is chili and never the two shall meet!!! :)

[@CeremmoniesbyJudith]

For the menu wrap-up... Jawin' Eats (with Jay & Dee) 😊

[@lisakennon811]

Got it thank you. Duh me. Lol lol.

[@mrs.knecro7044]

Dish it or how’s the dish with parodeejay? 😅 this is an older one so probably have a name for it by now but I’m glad you do the chats about the food. I saw that pork and was like gross…nothing Hawaii about that plate

[@MO-fu7vi]

Our Chow review

[@triofan9]

i'm pretty late catching up with these vlogs, but did you guys ever decide on a name for the food segment at the end?

[@parodeejay]

Nothing official, but we usually say "let's dish on dinner" or something similar these days!! :P

[@wbrown2481]

very nice video. How would you rate this ship

[@viviennehickey3148]

How was boarding in San Pedro? I am from So Cal and have never left from a local port.

[@kevinmendy7254]

Did you stay at a hotel near LAX or the port? What transportation did you use from LAX to the port? Always enjoy your videos!

[@parodeejay]

We try to stay near the port, but don’t really have any preference. We stay wherever we can find a deal, ha ha. We usually do Uber/Lyft for the ride to the port!! :D

[@cacourtney]

We have this planned for 2025- couldn't decide between Princess and Carnival

[@conniejohnson9393]

When I saw the Hawaiian Pork on the menu I hoped you got it. Wow, how awful. You are going to have to let the wait staff know when something is that bad so they can report it and it won't come out again. I am afraid I have never been a huge fan of the food on Princess so I hope it improves for you.

[@leannalfonso]

Do you have a hotel recommendation for flying into Los Angeles, going out of Long Beach/LA port? TIA!

[@mstern28]

Yes please, we are going out if LA in October for the first time!

[@kyraneizmen3848]

I was also wondering of affordable hotels near the port of San Pedro. Walking distance would be ideal but would be willing to take an Uber or Lyft to get to port 😎

[@priscillapd]

We were laughing when we saw the pork with beans🤣 That's not Hawaiian. Maybe at a bbq or English breakfast. Total miss😂 I like ding dong dish, a play on the ding dong ditch game from childhood ( although I was a good kid and didnt do that).

[@lisakennon811]

When did you two do this trip? Thanks.

[@parodeejay]

We put the date in the upper left corner of every single video, as well as in the description!! :D

[@jeannebasanez7427]

Now I remember why I hate karaoke!

[@bellaportaustralia]

No love boat on leaving 😢

[@parodeejay]

We never heard the Love Boat horn at all on this sailing… possible that they don’t have it on this ship!! :O

[@bellaportaustralia]

@@parodeejay oh sad we love it. Are you still on there. We watch everything you do.

[@parodeejay]

Thankee! No, we’re in Alaska right now!! :D

[@luvtravel6207]

I don’t like the food on the Emerald, it’s a nice older ship but they need to work on the food quality and the entertainment on that ship

[@jpbpds]

Dee was great! The others were embarrassingly sad. I just don’t get the appeal of Karaoke I guess.