We had intended on taking the SkyTrain but by the time we landed and got our luggage we were so hot and decided to just grab a taxi. Outside you will also find the Promenade Deck that encircles the whole ship and is good for stretching your legs or just relaxing in the shade on a deck chair. During the day, resort casual is the norm. On some cruise ships/lines it can be difficult to find a spare sun lounger or place to swim. 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.1, Dining on board a Princess cruise ship is a joyful celebration and our specialty restaurants always deliver an extraordinary experience. Guest Services Large, well staffed desk where you can go to get any cruise issues addressed. I had to discuss the wrong charges with Customer Service desk staff, they say it will be corrected, the corrections shows up on Medallion App, I returned home on 2/20/2023, two automated e-mails from Princess dated 2/20/2023 about the Stateroom Account Summary, indicating $5,310.99 credit due us. Vivaldi Dining Room As the name implies the dcor here is Italian all the way. There are 5 pools on the Sapphire Princess! I ate here a few times over the course of the cruise for dinner and lunch. Photos represent typical arrangements and may vary in detail or configuration. The Piazza The Piazza is the beautiful, airy, three story beating heart of the ship. And I like to make quilts inspired by my travels. It was even more fun that the whale watching, and, yes, we did find some bears. Photos, floor plan diagrams, amenities, and furnishings represent typical arrangements and may vary by ship and stateroom. The destinations we visit come to life with our Festivals of the World celebrations and Discovery at Sea programs like Shark Week. Day 4 At sea as planned. them before, with happy experience. We finally set sail around 6 PM. From the moment you step aboard, we want you to feel welcomed and right at home. The Conservatory The second level of the Calypso pool area has a wrap around balcony with plenty of lounge chairs. For us we are going to drive to Vancouver and drop our dog off with a friend in Victoria before taking the cruise. Have a great time. These are charged in a similar way to the packages that you buy for your phone. Cabin size ranges from 158 to 182 square feet for category E and below. Links for cabins pictures are a membership feature and are limited on the public site. Diana, Princess Of Wales, Attending A Gala Evening In Aid Of Cancer Research At Bridgewater House, London Sw1. Trident Grill Satisfy your fast food cravings with made to order burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, tacos, and fries. Princess did not inform us and 45, other Australians of the visa requirements and we were all denied boarding. Mermaids Tail Bar The spot to get sodas and drinks to go with that pizza or burger from next door. Because we were tired and worn out from the embarkation experience, we went right to sleep and I did not notice problems with our room when we arrived. Day 16 In Montevideo, Uruguay as planned from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Besides watching movies and TV programs, and listening to music, I was also able to watch the enrichment lectures that had been presented at the theater in the comfort of my cabin. Class: Grand Guest Capacity: 2,670 Tonnage: 115,875 Inaugural Cruise: May 16, 2004 Christener: Nancy Gore Murkowski, former First Lady of Alaska Number of Crew: 1,100 Length: 952 feet Height: 205 feet Beam: 164 feet (including bridge wing); 123 feet (excluding bridge wing) Draft: 28 feet Number of Decks: 18 Guest Staterooms: 1,337 (890 outside/447 inside) total: Mrs. XBGuy booked the Whale Watching tour--outstanding--and what I assume is the same Brown Bear Expedition that you are on although at the time it was called a "Bear Search." One evening we watched Karaoke Roulette which was really really funny, Id never take part but it definitely was entertaining to watch. The buffet on Princess ships has some of the best cookies going! Most importantly, I felt very safe at all times. Since I booked last minute, I picked up my medallion at check in at the port and wore it through the cruise on a lanyard. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. This post was made from a video that I filmed onboard the Sapphire Princess. The Chefs Table is offered only a few times each cruise to 10-12 guests per sitting and does cost extra. It looks like its a play on the "I love this boat" slogan. I Took a Traditional British Cruise with Fred Olsen (Entertainment, Food & Ship Review). Near each elevator, large interactive screens displayed a map of the ship or the current activities going on throughout the ship. Crooners Bar Very intimate and popular area to sit and listen to piano player/singer. Sapphire Princess (2004-built, last refurbished in 2021) is the fifth of the nine Grand-class Princess cruise ships - together with the Caribbean, Crown, Diamond (sistership), Emerald, Golden (Pacific Adventure), Grand, Ruby and Star (Pacific Encounter). Grab a seat here early because they go quick and people stay a long time. For breakfast, you can also put out a paper menu with your choices on your cabin door knob the night before and breakfast will be delivered the next morning at the time you chose. 10 minutes from baggage drop-off to the cabin. If a ship did not receive a CDC score within 22 months prior to the calculation of its Overall Rating, its Health Rating appears as N/A; in such a case, the ships Overall Rating is calculated using the average Health Rating of all CDC-rated ships within the cruise line. Lack of Safety (including common sense Covid protocol) and unsafe selection of shore excursions, and Ignorance in attending Customer injury. Sapphire Princess is my favourite Princess ship and from my trip to Norway on her, there are lots of great viewing areas to see the scenery. From memory, it was a really good pizza! These money never showed up on my credit card. Get Sapphire Princess price drops 250,000+ people have entered their email. Everything ran on time and it was a smooth flight. I liked the cozy atmosphere and it was my favorite spot to sit and look out the window at the waves. Take a virtual tour on Sapphire Princess and get to know what we offer and what makes the Princess experience so unique.Learn more about Sapphire Princess at: https://www.princess.com/ships-and-experience/ships/sa-sapphire-princess/#comebacknew #princesscruises #sapphireprincessConnect with Princess:http://www.facebook.com/PrincessCruiseshttp://www.twitter.com/PrincessCruiseshttp://www.google.com/+PrincessCruiseshttp://www.pinterest.com/PrincessCruiseshttp://www.instagram.com/PrincessCruises(Aus) I highly suggest Santini's for a fantastic/authentic Italian meal. Actual Weather conditions postponed the start of boarding till 7 PM. We had a lot of sea days (no port stops) already and now we had an additional one due to the delays and at least an acknowledgement by management would have been helpful, not glossing over the problem as if it never happened. Waiters walked around serving a variety of mini sandwiches, mini desserts and of course scones, cream and jam, along with pots of tea. There is a charge for some of the exercise classes onboard. They offer cheese, pepperoni, and a daily special pizza that you can get by the slice. Icy Strait Point - Whale Watching Cruise and Brown Bear Expedition, Juneau - Meidenhall Glacier, Salmon Hatchery & Salmon Bake. Click here to become a member of one of the best cruise websites in the world. I took a break for awhile to do a lot of land travel but returned when I was 26 to do Panama Canal with Norwegian. We had an amazing eight course dinner with wine pairings and had a great time. Horizon Court andCaf Buffet restaurant that is open all day. Posted: March 5, 2023 On March 30, 2022, we booked Princess cruise tour H304/ 19 days from 1/30 to 2/20/2023 includes flight times, for (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Chile). I'm looking forward to following along as my husband, our two daughters, and I will be sailing the Sapphire to Alaska this summer. The highlight though was the Murga, which is a form of musical theater performed by a troupe made up of a conductor, three percussionists and 13 vocalists. Click on the cabins tab for a detail listing of staterooms (cabins) that we have actual pictures and/or videos. Sterling Steakhouse In the evenings, one side of the back of the Horizon court becomes the Sterling Steakhouse, one of the specialty restaurants on board. Make your vacation truly yours on a Princess MedallionClass cruise that features next-level technology, now on all ships. Very tasteless and unpalatable. He came, I discussed the incident at-length, showed him the video clips of the lift operation. In the video, I talk a little about my Princess cruises and show you all areas of the ship mentioned in this post. And by that I mean my poor husband basically has been packing by himself. The kids' club is one of the best we've seen on a ship this size; there is a full-size basketball court on the top deck, multiple swimming pools, a putting/bocce green, Movies Under the Stars, numerous restaurant options and a wealth of bars -- as well as the best-situated nightclub at sea. The following is a listing of all the cabins we have pictures or Extra charges apply to eat here. Our reasons are as follows: 1. Neptunes Reef and Pool Outdoor pool with two hot tubs and lots of deck space with loungers. The ship had 4 main dining rooms and the food did not disappoint. We took next lift back to the Base. During the day the space is mostly used by people having a cup of tea or coffee and relaxing. When it was cold and windy outside, this space was more temperate than the outdoor pool area. Folks got pretty upset and there were a number of altercations (verbal and physical) between passengers over various things. The Horizon Court buffet was open continuously from early morning till late into the evening. We had lots of photos taken during our Princess Cruises but it didnt feel as though the photographers were constantly harassing us to have photos taken. It is a great place to grab a quick bite to eat when youre sitting around the pool. Vines Bar on deck five is a wine bar. In the interest of keeping this post a reasonable length, I describe our Antarctica cruise in a lot of detail in my post What Is A Princess Cruise to Antarctica Really Like?. In addition to the bones in my hand potentially surviving the flight to Vancouver, it also makes getting there a bit cheaper as flying in Canada is not cheap. I dont know how they do it but it seems as though each guest has their own private pool. I immediately made reservations but I knew it was quite expensive. One of the best things about sea days is that afternoon tea was served in the Pacific Moon Dining Room. our first Alaska of the yearhope your husband has a wonderful time. It's packed full of things to do, day and night and despite being (relatively) small, punches well above its weight. It was my understanding that boarding was not completed until 10PM or later. The line also attracts a solid number of multigenerational groups -- families and older folks traveling with their children and grandchildren -- and some younger couples. All were decorated in colorful costumes, fancy headdresses and face paint. Its a little tucked away but the space is absolutely massive. Cruise, ship and crew were all great. That basically left me with the 14 Day Voyage of the Glaciers or the 11 Day Inside Passage, which I ultimately chose. As for my husbands criteria, he doesnt really have any except he HATES to fly (were working on it before we fly to Rome next year) so Vancouver at least is only about an hour or so in the air. By Cruisedeckplans provides full interactive deck plans for the Sapphire Princess Dolphin deck. The seats in the internet caf were hardly ever used and the library was often empty. This is a list of all the public spaces on the Sapphire Princess with lots of photos to give you a good sense of the space and design details. We took it to Yaletown-Roundhouse station and walked to the Yaletown Dock to catch the ferry to Granville Island. There were also large bottles of hand soap and lotion from the Lotus spa by the sink. Get expert advice, insider tips and more. Large Private balcony. At about 7:30 PM, they began to show signs of being ready to board but at that point, there was no control and around 2000 passengers were all trying to queue up at a single point with no effort by Princess staff to control anything. The ship may be relatively old (14 years in 2018), and in parts it does show its age (some of the cabins and bathrooms could do with a spruce up, for example), but the refurbs have gone a long way to making it look and feel fresh. It was wide enough to hold a lounge chair and still have plenty of room for walking or jogging around the deck. No problem at that point, things happen. Hey, Im Emma, an award-winning cruise blogger, and YouTuber. Just move your The food itself is always good, hot and varied. I ate at each of the venues on the ship and besides finding good food I also experienced wonderful service. Day 1 Planned Board at Valparaiso, Chile and set sail by 6 PM. What Is A Princess Cruise to Antarctica Really Like? I was lucky enough to try out Alfredos when I cruised on the Royal Princess. The Wheelhouse Bar Big but cozy lounge space that has a pub feel, where you can get a drink and watch musical performances. My companion voucher was expiring by 31 March so I felt I had to use that, and then I used my Westjet dollars when I realized the gift card doesnt have an expiry date. Cruising cheaply has allowed me to see more of the world than I ever thought possible and theres still so much more exploring to do! With the flight being so short and running quite frequently we definitely could have flown out the morning of the cruise but Im paranoid and with the state of airlines today, Id rather give myself the extra day. It was interesting to see that the penguins were not at all bothered by our presence and went about their normal routines. You will need to make reservations to eat here. So fun fact - I am a management consultant and I was just assigned a new client NINE business days before I left for our cruise. We took a few minutes to refresh and charge our phones before heading out again. I couldnt believe how much floor space was given up to exercise. Penguins and Ice and so Much More My Favorite Antarctica Cruise Photos, Cruising Sky High A complete Sky Princess Review With Photos, Living Like Royalty on a Princess Cruise A ruby Princess Review With Photos. View the Sapphire Princess photo gallery and explore pictures of the ship's dining rooms, lounges, pools and other onboard amenities. This is not a large restaurant so make your reservations early. An alternative is to visit the internet cafe, there are computers here which you can use for a charge. If youre looking for some friendly competition theres Wii family tournaments, indoor and outdoor sports, and The Voice of the Ocean, our high-seas version of the TV singing sensation where guests choose the winner. Before the show, the bus drove us around Montevideo so we got a window seat look at some of the main plazas and neighborhoods along with a couple of brief photo op stops. There were also a lot of public outdoor deck spaces all around the ship. This dinnerwas going to be a huge treat. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. You can see where the Sapphire Princess currently is through its bridge cam at https://www.princess.com/bridgecams/. The international cafe on deck 5 sells premium teas/coffees. It was in this dining room that I enjoyed the Chefs Table experience. Public Areas on deck: Fiesta Churchill Lounge & Bar (18 pictures in photo gallery.) I dont normally like big group, big bus city tours too much time spent on the bus or time wasted getting on and off. The Sterling Steak House menu is much like the menus at the Crown Grill on other Princess ships and the quality was equivalent. You can get your haircut onboard or be pampered. He was apologetic and offered full credit towards that land excursion cost. Photos, floor plan diagrams, amenities, and furnishings represent typical arrangements and may vary by ship and stateroom. The theatre on the Sapphire Princess is huge! To his credit, the stewart was very helpful and friendly during the remainder of our stay. Not only that we had been given a corner King unit with waterfront views! The closet space was very roomy and came with plenty of hanging space and 30 hangers, as well as a large floor to ceiling cabinet with shelving, a safe, and a full length mirror. You'll find our specialty restaurants are the perfect place to celebrate any occasion.1, On every Princess ship, you'll find so many ways to play, day or night. Disclaimers about ship ratings: A ships Health Rating is based on vessel inspection scores published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). I suggest bringing a multi port power strip. I will see you on the ship. You can order room service via the Medallion app or using the TV in your room. This wont be our honeymoon - that was in Mexico - but this cruise lands right after my birthday and right before his, so its kindof perfect timing! We have taken multiple AK cruises, but only one of stopped at Icy Strait Point. One downside to Alaska is booking it is expensive. Embarkation went very smooth. From rejuvenating spa treatments and the tranquility of a top-deck retreat reserved just for adults to our state-of-the-art fitness centers, youll find all the elements to come back new. Photo Gallery The place to find and buy all those photos taken by the Princess photographers. Sapphire Princess is not a dressy ship, but during a seven-night cruise there are two formal nights (cocktail dresses, gowns or dark pants suits for ladies, dark suits or tuxedos for men), and five smart casual nights (most men wear a shirt and sports jacket outfit while women dressed up in skirts or pants with a nice blouse and jewelry). The International Caf is my favorite eatery on a Princess ship. The Medallion automatically unlocked my room once I was within about 3-4 feet of my cabin door. Travel Tip Note that you can bring a multi port power strip on board like the one in the picture below, but you are not allowed to bring a surge protector. In my opinion, one of the best things about a cruise is room service, especially for breakfast. After months of reading nonstop Live reports from all over the world it is finally time for me to start my own! I have written before in more detail about the entertainment on Princess cruises so if you are interested in learning more, please check out this post: The explorers lounge is one of the busiest places on the ship during the evening. It is a terrific port. Originally we were to leave the port of San Antonio, Chile but it was changed to Valparaiso a few weeks before departure. Despite this, I never put on weight when I cruise. We were on the recent 32 day voyage, Buenos Aires to LA, it's a great ship and crew! Some snow. My milestone birthday came and went, and I was not able to celebrate with a long planned trip to the white continent. In such cases the furniture may need to be tied down. Going around Cape Hirn was very nice and they even gave us a certificate for it. This way we get Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay, Icy Strait Point, Juneau, Skagway, Sitka and Ketchikan. We had about two and a half days of decent weather that allowed for scenic cruising and one day of high winds and waves which precluded any scenic cruising. When you purchase a glass of wine youll also be given some tapas style snacks which is always a good thing. videos for on this deck for this ship and also on the sister ships. This was a good spot for looking at the scenery but it was also quite windy. Bon voyage to everyone! Swirls ice cream You can get vanilla or chocolate soft serve ice cream all day. The following letters are used for stateroom type: M=Mini Suite, D=Deluxe Balcony, B=Balcony, O=Oceanview, I=Interior. I used the Medallion App to check in before my cruise. We continued along the Beagle Channel to Isla Martillo, or Hammer Island, where the shore line was populated by many, many Magellanic and Gentoo penguins. The no-show third passenger would be refunded port taxes and fees. Revitalize and refresh body, mind and soul with Princess. The Medallion is a gizmo the customer need to hang around the neck to unlock cabin door, and Princess ability to monitor and record all of the purchases (certain food, bottled water, alcohol, shore excursion purchase or removal, etc. 4. There was always a vegetarian option along with gluten free choices. Each day they make three types: cheese, peperoni, and a special pizza of the day and I liked them all. Hes a beach bum and doesnt understand why were going somewhere cold but Ive slowly won him over in the last eleven months. But we arent going to think about that. I have wanted to see Antarctica for a long time and have studied the various cruise options. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Typically, the longer the dry dock (7/10 days versus 20 days) more maintenance and/or upgrades will be performed. Pacific Moon Dining Room Asian details inspire the mood in this dining room which is open for afternoon tea on sea days along with dinner every evening. For me, this was gourmet, foody type food that I love to try food that stimulated my senses and titillated my taste buds. Hope you enjoy it!". Note that when we were cruising during high waves, this pool was closed off but the hot tubs were open. If you want to buy internet on a cruise you have a number of options, you can either purchase a package (available by the MB or minute/day) which you can use on your phone/tablet/laptop. Sapphire Princess was built in 2004 and refurbished in 2018, shes the sister to Diamond Princess and carries around 2600 passengers. I will be on Sapphire on August 9th for Definitely walking distance. ig but cozy lounge space that has a pub feel, where you can get a drink and watch musical performances. Id definitely recommend a Princess cruise if you are considering one, the food and service is always good, as is the entertainment. 2 During the entire ship journey, Princess announced few times, safe practices such as hand washing and keeping social distance. Learn more about Princess MedallionClass | Learn more about MedallionNet Internet. For me, the tea/coffee this isnt the important part though. Courtesy Princess Cruises. I will admit that I do occasionally get a hankering for a burger or an order of French fries, even with all the other good food choices available. As with every cruise, I always appreciate being waited on and all of the Princess personnel did a fantastic job with that. Of course, most commercial salad dressings and mayonaises contain soybean oil, so salad really meant, "dry salad". My wife couldn't smell it so I began to try to track it down. Several hours passed with no update. The Piazza is also the location of Princesss balloon drop party, which happens on the last night of most cruises. These two lift operators did not held the lift to slow it down ant to secure the Safety Bar, the lift hit my wife on the back above the knee. We are seniors in Seventies. Sapphire Princess is a ship that knows exactly what its passengers want -- quality food, lots of entertainment and a relaxed, easygoing vibe. Enjoy your cruise! Cruisedeckplans provides full interactive deck plans for the Sapphire Princess Plaza deck. With this sour experience, we will not travel Princess again. I hope you found this Sapphire Princess cruise review helpful. Actual Because of the delay with embarkation, the day in Punta Arenas was cancelled. The circular, three-deck space also doubles as an entertainment hub, with nightly music and occasional acrobats. Will be following along!! As with many older ships, I dont think the cabin had enough outlets. Fuel supplements may apply. The Sanctuary This is a quiet, adults only space with views that look out over the front of the ship. On 4/25/2023 at 11:25 PM, Drdarkknight said: 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Live From the Sapphire Princess! To access the nightclub you go up a travelator which I think is cool. Actual Cruised to nearby San Antonio, Chile during the night and spent the day refueling and restocking the boat. Cruise Line Guide, Has Sapphire Princess Been Refurbished? I also found that it was not busy during formal night. Sapphire Princess cruise ship deck plan shows a total of 1339 cabins for 2678 passengers (lower berths/max capacity is 3214) served by 1100 . Flexibility was key. I did not make reservations for dinner in the main dining rooms and I had no trouble finding a table whenever I chose to eat. What I learned on this cruise is that the itinerary for sailing in this part of the world is dictated by the weather and is fluid. There seemed to be more places for us to visit. We really enjoyed the ship and the ports. I am not a morning person and dont like a big meal before noon, but I do like breakfast food. Zumba is free and I went to it each sea day. You can also access Skywalkers via two sets of outdoor stairways from deck 16. at 9:30am and landed in Vancouver at 10am. This does not affect the quality or independence of our editorial content. Announcing Our 2023 Cruisers' Choice Award Winners!

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