Your experience will probably be different, but it will be just as good or better. (Photo courtesy of Princess Cruises) On many Princess ships that have ocean-view cabins, the rooms are mostly found just above the promenade deck, where the lifeboats hang, and have obstructed views. You can buy my downloadable PDF quilt patterns at my Quiltripping Etsy Shop. ig but cozy lounge space that has a pub feel, where you can get a drink and watch musical performances. The temperature in here is always pretty consistent and there are loads of seats around the top level. All content is my personal opinion. Can't wait to embark tomorrow. 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). 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. Then the food and drink started running out. The house band played great jazz sets here. The buffet service and product was not even as good as a Golden Corral buffet and many items were served every day or every other day which really takes its toll when more than half the days on the cruise were sea-only days. Explorers Lounge Another large lounge, decorated with exotic African themes. Actual High winds prevented cruising around Cape Horn. The ambiance was great and we were surprised by the size of the restaurant. Were only in an inside cabin and it was quite pricey, especially with the conversion to Canadian dollars. Vista Suite (S5, S6) 329 square feet plus 166 square foot balcony (16.6x10), Premium Suite (S4) 304 square feet plus 169 square foot balcony (15.2x11.11), Penthouse Suite (S3) 381 square feet plus 155 square foot balcony (17.11x9.10), Owner Suite (S2) 411 square feet plus 180 square foot balcony (15x12). Flying to/from Alaska from Canada is just way too complicated and expensive. To get on the Lift, there was a wooden platform where me and my wife stood, those two local tour operators had already took the lift before us and went up the mountain, leaving us behind at the mercy of two non-English speaking lift-operators. He was unable to communicate on number of our question, and he referred us to their Customer Service Dept. Some rough seas. The captain and bridge crew adjusted the schedule based on sailing conditions, always keeping safety at the forefront. My wife couldn't smell it so I began to try to track it down. By 5 PM you could not find a Princess Cruises employee anywhere as they had taken cover behind the ropes at least 100 feet from any passengers. Previous: Reviews. That evening Gerardo called, I asked him to come to our Stateroom. #14. In the video, I talk a little about my Princess cruises and show you all areas of the ship mentioned in this post. The design details have an Art Deco feel with different marble mosaics, gleaming fawn colored wood accents and an interesting industrial chic architectural detail which decorates the main elevator shafts. It is a big, modern space with lots of seating and quiet corners that were usually not very busy. The Conservatory The second level of the Calypso pool area has a wrap around balcony with plenty of lounge chairs. In this detailed Sapphire Prince review I share information and a lot of photos from my recent cruise, including a review of my cabin, the ships public spaces, all the dining options, and shore excursions. I had made reservations for lunch. But, the town of Stanley has a bus that for $20 takes you from the pier to nearby Gypsy Point and back. Carrying around 2700 passengers and 1100 crew, the 116,000-tonne. Only my 4th lifetime cruise. And if I am in the mood for a latte or a cappuccino, I get that here as well (note that specialty coffees are an extra charge unless they are included in your drinks package). I believe they have something like 30 different wines available by the glass, that is a lot of choice! Well-done. Lotus Spa pool This adult only pool and two hot tubs is open to everyone, not just those using the spa. Were using Princess for all our excursions, though at one port we arent doing anything. 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. Just move your mouse over any stateroom and a pop up will appear with detail information, including a full description and floor layout, and a link to pictures and/or videos. 5! Many other gluten free options contained soy and the staff had no idea which ones did and continually suggested to my wife that she "eat a salad". 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! Fuel supplements may apply. The driver of the boat was really funny and told us lots of random, possibly true, facts on the 15 minute journey. The Sapphire Princess still has a photo gallery where they print out the physical photos. No dessert for us - we were stuffed! In a few minutes, the cook here will whip up a fresh burger, a pulled pork sandwich or tacos, along with an order of fries. More passengers arrived and the embarkation hall ended up with at least 1500 people and maybe 500 chairs. Well worth the $25 extra. Ive only been in cruise ship gyms when filming tours like this. We are also doing an inside cabin as we like to be out and about on the ship trying to spot whales and wildlife. I also used it for any on board charges for drinks, excursions, etc. Princess Luxury Beds (I was lucky enough to try these on Royal Princess, they are INCREDIBLE). Sapphire Princess Pictures, Images and Stock Photos View sapphire princess videos Browse 650+ sapphire princess stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. There was always a vegetarian option along with gluten free choices. Sigh! We also have a backpack to use during our excursions. 34 Day Cruise From San Pedro to Buenos Aires, 34 days was too long for me. I could also use the TV to order room service and drinks, and to schedule dinner reservations. Of course, most commercial salad dressings and mayonaises contain soybean oil, so salad really meant, "dry salad". Ive never known anybody to order a whole pizza but apparently, thats allowed (yum)! 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. Thanks for starting this Live From for us! These touch screens were convenient and very easy and intuitive to use. From my room steward to the waiters and waitresses to the attendants on deck, service was always given with a smile. 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. 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. Note that these are the only two USB ports in the cabin. Why did I chose the Sapphire Princess cruise to visit Antarctica? These were the images of Antarctica that I dreamed of seeing. I hope you found this Sapphire Princess cruise review helpful. ports we went to were all great but we really enjoyed the penguins on Falkland Islands. Originally we were going to fly out in the late afternoon so we could put in a half day at work but when I realized my husband had never been to Vancouver before we decided to fly out in the morning and get some exploring in. Going around Cape Hirn was very nice and they even gave us a certificate for it. 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. The back starboard corner of the Horizon court becomes the fancier Sterling Steak House in the evening. 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) 1 of 11. It was purchased in 1934 by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. from the Nizam of Hyderabad. Another feature that was special to this sailing were the six destinations experts that we had on board for the full length of the cruise. First formal night. at 9:30am and landed in Vancouver at 10am. While I like having a balcony, I knew that with the cold weather and the potential for rough seas, I would not use a balcony very much, so I happily chose one of the less expensive ocean view cabins on deck 8 and I was happy with my decision. Mermaids Tail Bar The spot to get sodas and drinks to go with that pizza or burger from next door. 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. Yum! The only difference in the subcategories is usually location on the ship. I am also following you with great interest Lets just say that the scenery we did see was incredible. Hes a beach bum and doesnt understand why were going somewhere cold but Ive slowly won him over in the last eleven months. Sapphire Princess Cruise Accommodations, Staterooms and Suites Please note that the staterooms shown below are samples only. All ship Traveler Ratings are based on ratings provided under license by Cruiseline.com. The Horizon Court buffet was open continuously from early morning till late into the evening. An all around win-win in my book. Access to Skywalkers Nightclub Inside, an escalator located near the aft elevators takes you to Skywalkers Nightclub. The seating area around the Horizon Court was huge and I never had a problem finding an open table. This was the dining room to go to if you wanted to be served breakfast and lunch. The shower provided large bottles of shampoo and body gel. mouse over any stateroom and a pop up will appear with detail information, including a full description and floor layout, and a link to pictures and/or videos. The Piazza of the Sapphire Princess spans 3 decks and on every level, you will find bars and restaurants. Sapphire Princess won 1 award The food itself is always good, hot and varied. To access the nightclub you go up a travelator which I think is cool. I am a retired PhD chemist and traveling the world is one of my deepest passions which continues to add to my ever growing quilt of life experiences. We also cancelled one 2/13/2023 Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) tour ($220) because of unavailability of second ticket. It was even more fun that the whale watching, and, yes, we did find some bears. Definitely walking distance. I was nervous in advance about how the ferry would work but it was a piece of cake. This was also where the champagne fountain was held on the first formal night. Lack of Safety (including common sense Covid protocol) and unsafe selection of shore excursions, and Ignorance in attending Customer injury. On the other side of the pool deck is the Trident grill. Click on the cabins tab for a detail listing of staterooms (cabins) that we have actual pictures and/or videos. This rectangular-cut sapphire from Myanmar is not only extraordinary for its size, shape, clarity and color, but it also boasts a fabulous provenance. This way we get Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay, Icy Strait Point, Juneau, Skagway, Sitka and Ketchikan. 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. Also - the Caribbean, Crown, Ruby and Emerald except they added an extra deck but the deck names are the same. This is where I pick up one of their delicious almond croissants, a smoked salmon sandwich or a yogurt parfait for breakfast. Posted 1 hour ago (edited) Passenger 3 would move up to passenger 2. For larger groups, you may want to pre reserve your table each evening. To our surprise, there was no chicken, and lamb-bones had absolute no meat on it, think of 10 long spare ribs without meat on it. I spent almost the whole day at Gypsy Cove watching these engaging creatures and taking about a million pictures. It may not have the big wows that some modern ships have (no climbing walls or FlowRiders for example), but it does squeeze a lot in to entertain any age group. In fact, one little guy or gal came right up to our boat and started, what can best be described, as dancing. The Shops of Princess More options for spending your money. There are many different ways to experience Antarctica and each person has different priorities. Sapphire Princess is a ship that knows exactly what its passengers want -- quality food, lots of entertainment and a relaxed, easygoing vibe. Future Cruise Planning and Captains Circle Youll find desks for these services located in the library. Im on this sailing also. They had an option called the Full Map which we could share, which was ten 5 ounce beers so we selected that. I thought it was cool that Princess offers this for free. About Us - We are both from Canada. Princess offered a variety of tour options of the city though I was not able to take advantage of them as I had booked a flight to spend two days at Iguazu Falls. Other categories range from 183 to 194 square feet. To get back down to the elevators you have to take a set of stairs. Square footage varies based on stateroom category and deck location. Looking forward to following along! These are charged in a similar way to the packages that you buy for your phone. Cruisedeckplans provides full interactive deck plans for the Sapphire Princess Plaza deck. Bless him. I suggest bringing a multi port power strip. Swirls ice cream You can get vanilla or chocolate soft serve ice cream all day. That made the cruise line decision easy as everyone everywhere says for Alaska Princess is the way to go. The seats in the internet caf were hardly ever used and the library was often empty. Sapphire Princess deck plan view at Cruisedeckplans showing the newest deck plan layouts, public venues and stateroom pictures and our own deck plan pdf (printable version). 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. = video available). I found plenty of healthy salad and fruit options, hot foods on the cold days, cold foods on the hot days, soups, breads and many desert choices. Not surprising, the window seats filled up quickly though. Tradewinds Bar -Another bar option for drinks as you enjoy the pool or watch a movie. Note that when we were cruising during high waves, this pool was closed but the hot tubs were open. Photo Gallery. Even though the portions were small, 5 courses is a lot of food. It also packs a lot in for what is classified as a midsized ship. Guest Services Large, well staffed desk where you can go to get any cruise issues addressed. Zumba is free and I went to it each sea day. There are two sides to the buffet with plenty of seating all around and lots of windows on both sides of the ship. Sapphire Princess cruise ship deck plan shows a total of 1339 cabins for 2678 passengers (lower berths/max capacity is 3214) served by 1100 . The Piazza is also the location of Princesss balloon drop party, which happens on the last night of most cruises. We split a fantastic bottle of 2021 Mission Hill Ros the crab and artichoke dip. It wasnt too bad - $38 CAD as a fixed rate fee. - A mini-suite and interior stateroom that are connected by a large living room with two sofa beds. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos. Got to cruise terminal only to be told that we did not have a visa for Chile. Internetcaf -This is the spot to go to get all your internet and Medallion questions answered. When you consider that outside of port visits, meals are pretty much the only thing that a cruise ship has to offer day in and day out, you can see why we were so disappointed in the meals. Actual Because of the delay with embarkation, the day in Punta Arenas was cancelled. My Chefs Table menu presented by Executive Chef Ravindra Dulipalla: Slow roasted pork belly with honey soy sauce, carrot bisque infused with ginger and raisin, Cucumber and raspberry sorbet served with Beefeaters gin, Seared beef medallion topped with Maine lobster thermidor with barnaise sauce, lambchop Villeroy with rosemary jus, salsa verde and fresh market vegetables, Passion fruit and Bavarian mousse with strawberry cheesecake garnish with fresh berries and chocolate. The Sanctuary This is a quiet, adults only space with views that look out over the front of the ship. It also means we have three sea days, which i enjoy and also have heard Princess has amazing enrichment activities for Alaska. This is not a large restaurant so make your reservations early. Oceanview cabins Princess ships, such as this one on Sapphire Princess, have windows overlooking the sea but no balcony. You'll also notice all signage in Chinese as well as English. We take a look around the recently refurbished Princess Cruises cruise ship which f. On Friday my husband and I fly from Calgary to Vancouver before our 29 April sailing on the Sapphire Princess to ALASKAAAAA. PregoPizzeria I love Princess Neapolitan pizza. The entertainment on Princess is some of the best that Ive seen at sea. I saw so many penguins! 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. The Falkland Islands are known for their penguin population which outnumber people 300 to 1. The Sterling Steak House menu is much like the menus at the Crown Grill on other Princess ships and the quality was equivalent. Concerts, sporting events, and movies are shown on a big outdoor screen throughout the day. This is also where the life preservers were kept. My husband I (39M and 36F) are also on this cruise, maybe we'll bump into you! For just one person, these outlets were sufficient, but I think that with two people in the room, this will not be enough to charge all the electronic devices that we all travel with these days. All information is accurate to the best of my ability at time of writing. Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features. I certainly could not do it. The bar service on Princess is always really good and within a few minutes of taking a seat, we were always offered a drink. No problem at that point, things happen. We are wearing some of our heavier clothes on our flight to save space/weight. Just move your CU all soon. Enjoy fast, reliable Wi-Fi, TrulyTouchless experiences, food and drinks delivered wherever you are and so much more. 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. And with attentive service from a friendly staff that knows what hospitality means, youll find your Princess ship truly is your home away from home. Watch a VIDEO TOUR of Princess Cruises Sapphire Princess in 4K Ultra HD. I knew I wanted to get there in comfort and at a reasonable cost. 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! I assisted her to get-off the ground but she was limping. As for myself, I love cruising. 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. I found the staff to be quite patient, professional, and genial. Thoroughly recommended. The detail above shows subcategory color, category name, and subcategory name. A walkway wraps around the whole deck. Icy Strait Point - Whale Watching Cruise and Brown Bear Expedition, Juneau - Meidenhall Glacier, Salmon Hatchery & Salmon Bake. Here you can get burgers, hotdogs etc. If you make a purchase from our site, we may earn a commission. Actual Weather conditions postponed the start of boarding till 7 PM. Overview. Its located near the spa and gym on deck 15. I would say that at least 1 out of every 10 employees we dealt with either had an attitude or simply showed no sign of interest in the passenger's satisfaction. Photos, floor plan diagrams, and amenities represent typical arrangements and may vary by ship and stateroom. Horizon Court andCaf Buffet restaurant that is open all day. Sapphire Princess cruise ship deck plan has 1339 staterooms for up to 3214 passengers served by 1100 crew.
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