Princess Cruises’ 3,080-guest Emerald Princess was the largest ship of her kind when she launched in 2007, but these days her size feels downright manageable. Recent refurbishments mean you’ll now find a mix of old (more wood accents than on glitzier Royal Class ships) and new, with modern touches that include MedallionClass technology and popular specialty dining venues such as Crown Grill for steaks and seafood, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria for authentic Italian cuisine, and The Salty Dog Gastropub for gourmet burgers and pub favorites.