Emerald Princess Casino II

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  Take a jacket, even in summer! Take sea sick meds before you go if the water looks rough. Food, well est before you go but for $10.00 it's cheap entertainment.

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  Posted on 06.16.13 Ronda S.

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  It was ok. For $10 there is not much to complain about. The food was a mixed bag; the chicken was terrible but the side dishes were ok, again for $10 total you cant complain about much.  Must be 18 or older to board the ship, they check ID as you board. Under 21's may play in the casino but may not drink alcohol.
  
  If you are NOT coming to gamble, one piece of advice: BRING A BOOK. The observation deck is a beautiful view, well worth the price of admission, but 6 hours is longer than you think.
  
  If you ARE coming to gamble, you will enjoy yourself most if you are a casual gambler or dont get to casinos very much. The machines dont have much variety but, again, they serve their purpose.  Best value we found was the video blackjack; at $1 bet minimum your money lasts a while. If you plan on gambling most of the time, bring $100 minimum, and always play responsibly.
  
  Once boarding, everone heads straight to the dining room. I recommend grabbing a great spot on the observation deck, enjoying the ride out for an hour or so between Jekkyl and St. Simons Islands, then go to the nearly empty dining room, and enjoy the casino/observation deck afterwards.

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  Posted on 05.26.13 James B.

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  Typical casino cruise. Smokey with a lot of gamblers. What else would I expect? The food was pretty nasty. The bathrooms the same. This place could really use a little TLC. One thin that surprised me was the fact that they won't serve straight liquor. I guess they're afraid people will get drunk. At any rate, it was a little rocky on the high seas, but they had no control over that. I would suggest going on a day with little wind.
  
  I'm not sure I would go on this particular boat again. I definitely prefer a Native American reservation to a boat any day of the week.

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  Posted on 05.16.12 David P.

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  I went on their day cruise this afternoon.  For $10 you get a meal when they push off, and a hot snack on the way back to the dock.  Plus, active military get on free (and tickets for get free play).  This is what I'd call a GREAT deal.
  
  Considering that I'm a total slot-junkie, their variety of machines was just "OK."    The staff was very friendly, the overall atmosphere was extremely laid-back.  Do not expect a "Vegas-style" casino- the boat is on the old side, and the second level of the casino definitely showed it's age.  The lower level, however, was a different story.  They had a lot of familiar machines, ample table games and two bars (super cheap drink prices).
  
  My biggest piece of advice is to check the maritime weather report (I think there's a link to it on their website).  Today was sunny, but the water was VERY choppy-- several passengers were sick.  Bring your dramamine-  I forgot mine and paid the price.

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  Posted on 03.11.12 Jennifer S.

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  My sister had her wedding rehearsal dinner on this cruise this past summer. Overall, it was okayyy. You can gamble all you want (tables and slot machines) and drink all the cheap beer you want. They do have mixed drinks for sale. The food was pretty bad. Ok, really bad! The boat departed around 7ish, and dinner was served about 8ish. They did serve a late night snack around midnight - biscuits and juice if I recall. By the end of the night, we still felt the need to stop at Waffle House due to hunger and not-so-great food on the ship.
  
  There were a few activities on board. In addition to the casino. you can play BINGO for $15 - ohhhh, ahhhhh! And there's a DJ who played some good jams. There's a pretty nice observation deck too with nice views.
  
  As a whole, this is a simple, easy, and cheap night out. Only for those 18+ (bring your ID and leave the kids at home - they do card!). It's only $7 for the whole night and that includes food. Ehh, give it a try. But if  you skip it, I don't think you'll regret it!

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  Posted on 12.12.10 Jessica L.

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