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From sumptuous dining to captivating diversions, discover the many riches of this gem
As you set your sights on the wonders of the world, let Sapphire Princess indulge your every whim. Over 700 balconies, world-class gourmet dining and dazzling entertainment options are just the beginning of your sea-going adventure. Dance the night away, enjoy casino gaming or relax and rejuvenate body and mind at the Lotus Spa®.
This was our second cruise ever, second time with Princess, having done the Greenland cruise August 2024. We are childless millenials, extremely well travelled. The cruise industry is certainly facing its share of issues as it looks to adapt to a changing market and local legislation and overtourism problems related to having such an excessive number of people descend on a town at once without the infrastructure in place to support them, and of course the environmental concerns. I read a large number of passengers in 2024 were first timers. I would hope the cruise industry isn’t hedging its bets on a huge number of long term clients coming from that dynamic. We were itinerary focused, what we had left in our travel plans would require a move away from independent travel. It met a lot of our expectations good and bad. Good: food. Plenty of it and always decent. I’ll never understand the people arguing in the Facebook group about formal night attire. At best it was a menu you’d take your aunt to for her birthday. It was fine, but I don’t think it is worth yelling at people for not wearing a 3 piece suit. The captain. What a treasure. A credit to his industry. The crew. Stronger than i in every way. They will forever have my admiration. The tango dancers. Wonderful. More of them! Bad: I remain stumped as to why the cruise director has to come out at the end of the show to tell us how amazing everyone is. If it was good you could just let it be good. It is not. It is the worst episode of glee you ever saw. At its best it was secondhand embarrassment. But, if princess would like to expand past the red hat crowd they cannot culturally appropriate a whole show. We were a Selena number with moustaches and sombreros away from insulting. Production couldn’t find a kimono to do a geisha number? Its intended audience lapped it up obviously, but if I was a hiring manager on any other cruise line and knew that was going on at princess those resumes would go straight in the bin. Hopefully the US nursing home industry will boom and provide a career progression because I am at a loss for any other move. The dancers seem to have some kind of skill, there seems to be a budget, if they wanted to do around the world in dance why not use the tango dancers and their choreography experience to create dance numbers instead of putting Australians in traditional Balinese dance outfits? It’s lazy and rude. I know it is industry standard, but a broader clientele will also not approve of crew working 14hrs a day 7 days a week for 9 months. It needs to change. We loved almost everything about both our trips, they opened a part of the world to us that would otherwise be inaccessible and we are truly grateful for the opportunity. But the cruise industry has met our requirements and we happily step away. Thank you to the wonderful crew who gave us their souls for this magical experience. We hope for some serious change for you and your industry going forward!
This was a beautiful ship, with wonderful service, great cabin(a club mini-suite). We very much enjoyed the reserved dining which was provided with the club suite. The captain was a great communicator and highly skilled. Service in general was flawless. The itinerary to Antarctica was fantastic. Tours through the ship to see the penguins and to hike in the Andes were amazing. I spent a lot of time at the Lotus Spa and loved the thermal chairs. We very much appreciated multiple pools and hot tubs which were all over the ship. The pool and hot tubs at the spa were never crowded and a great area to relax. There were several places for viewing during scenic cruising. Enrichment activities were superb. We also appreciated that the experts walked around the decks during scenic cruising answering questions and providing additional information. The only negative experiences we had were during embarkation where we were had to wait a very long time and were not given priority boarding for an hour an a half although this was part of our package; and during scenic cruising where many groups took tables in the buffet dining area and remained there making it difficult for others to find a seat. Highly recommend this ship and itinerary for the trip of a lifetime!
This Antarctic cruise far exceeded our expectations. We prefer small luxury ships but didn't want the expense or exertion of an expedition cruise. We also had concerns about going through the Drake passage So we opted for the Sapphire Princess, and are so glad we did. .Our captain, Tim McBain, was world class--highly experienced in Antarctica, and wonderful about keeping us up to date with where we were headed and why. He steered us through the Drake Passage in both directions through calm seas. He took advantage of beautiful weather tomtake us into a bay he'd only been able to bring a cruise ship into just once in the past 20 years! Moreover, Captain McBain prevented an outbreak of Norovirus on the ship after the first few cases were detected by immediately banning self service in the buffet, imposing even stricter sanitation measures and constant reminders to passengers to wash their hands and use hand sanitizer. We opted for a very comfortable Reserve Mini-Suite, which accorded us a table for 2 in a private section of the Santa Fe dining room, at which we could dine whenever we chose with no wait. Service was impeccable, and the food we were served there equalled that of the luxury ships to which we've become accustomed. We found no need to upgrade to specialty dining. We also had the Princess Plus upgrade which gave us specialty coffees as well.as a fair selection of wine and alcoholic beverages. We ate in the Horizon Court a few times for convenience and were not impressed. We received two "casual meals" as part of Princess Plus. Alfredo's pizza was not to our liking. We much preferred the free pizza on Deck 14. We did enjoy our second casual meal at the sushi restaurant. Each surcharged (if no package) have a single fixed price meal offering. We enjoyed the lectures about the Antarctic region by the historian and by the naturalist. It would have been better to have spaced out enrichment lectures during the day, especially on sea days, rather than having them back to back. Entertainment was mediocre, especially on sea days. Our favorite--elevator roulette All in all, we could not have hoped for a better Antarctic cruise experience.
November 03 – 13 Sapphire Princess Ports: St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Antigua, St. Kitts, and Tortola We flew into Ft. Lauderdale on 02 NOV. Stayed at the Comfort Inn Suites Airport and Cruise port. Used the free airport shuttle to the hotel. The next day we paid $15 per person for a shuttle to the cruise port. We arrived at the port around 12:30 pm. We had the green lane and once the medallions were activated we were onboard. Seemed the line never stopped and I’d guess we were onboard within ten minutes of arriving at the port. I did like the Medallions for opening cabin doors, entry into dining rooms, getting drinks, classes, and entry on and off the ship. We did purchase the premier package. I will say it makes the cruise easier with WIFI, pictures, drinks, and we did use the reserved seating for the main shows. Once on board we made our way to the Horizon Court. Both sides were open and it was hard to find seats. We ended up by the enclosed pool. Sail away that night ended with a rain storm. Kind of ruined the football night at Movies under the Stars. Princess Cays was also cancelled which would have been our second day. Our interior cabin was perfect for us. I love the way Princess does the closets. Seems to give you a separate dressing area. Our room stewart was awesome. We found all of the steward’s very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed both Sabatini’s and Currascaria. Food was fabulous and wait staff very attentive. Most nights we had reserved seating in the Savoy Dining Room and again very pleased with food variety and service. We enjoyed the Seafood Lunch one afternoon, it was an extra charge but well worth it. The main shows were excellent especially the music. Several nights we enjoyed the acoustic guitar player and a violin duo. They alternated The Wheelhouse Bar and the Piazza. Like most cruise ships deck chairs close to pools were taken by 9am. We found several quiet areas in the shade to relax and enjoy the day. Really enjoyed the Sapphire Princess and would love to sail again.
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With your overall wellness in mind, we’ve collaborated with a board-certified sleep expert to create the ultimate in blissful comfort. Our luxurious new beds feature a scientifically engineered mattress and bed springs, a plush two-inch pillow top, European-inspired duvets and 100% luxurious Jacquard-woven linens-to assure that at the end of your voyage, you come home feeling refreshed and renewed.
The Princess Luxury Bed is available across the fleet except for Regal Princess, where most staterooms have been updated. On Regal Princess all Full Suites and Club Class staterooms have been updated and we are continuing to convert the few remaining beds.
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Indulge your appetite whenever you wish on board Princess®. Every hour, our chefs are busy baking, grilling and sautéing great-tasting fare from scratch. Princess offers unparalleled inclusive dining options throughout the ship with a wide range of culinary delights to suit any palate, from endless buffet choice to gourmet pizza, frosty treats, decadent desserts and much more.
Speciality Dining
Dining on board a Princess® cruise ship is a joyful celebration and our speciality restaurants always deliver an extraordinary experience. They are among the best at sea – or anywhere. We serve dishes made with the freshest ingredients, and our menus reflect regional flavours from around the world. You'll find our speciality restaurants are the perfect place to celebrate any occasion.
When is a cruise an opportunity to enrich? When it's a Princess cruise. This ship offers area lectures, art exhibits and classes taught by local experts.
To say the night-life on-board is entertaining is an understatement. Illuminating the stage in captivating productions, Princess Cruises performers are some of the most talented musicians, singers and dancers at sea. Our Princess Signature Shows, lounge performers, movies and casinos are just some of the entertainment our guests enjoy as they escape completely.
The many activities on-board our ships are designed to stimulate, educate, entertain, inspire and sweat - not necessarily in that order. But, guests can be sure crew onboard will do their best to cover all the bases. From art auctions to The Sanctuary Spa, this ship is loaded with fun things to do.
Passengers ages 3 to 17 will enjoy many exciting on-board activities. The Youth Centres and Teen Lounges are staffed by experienced counsellors, who are ready to ensure the youngest cruisers stay happy all day long. There’s everything from art projects, game tables, the latest movies, pizza parties, talent shows, video games, and much more.
Children under the age of 3 are welcome to visit the Youth Centre, if accompanied and supervised by a parent at all times.
