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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®.
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.
One day prior to this cruise we drove to Holiday Inn Express in Boca Raton. The room was fine and the included breakfast is available in an area with plenty of space and seating. Prior to leaving we had received a message from Princess that because of the International Boat Show the port entrance would be busy. As the show didn’t begin until 10 a.m. we arrived at the port at 9 a.m., found a handicapped parking space in the garage for berth 2 (a first for us) and sat in the car for 30 minutes. We headed down to find a porter for our suitcase, then got into a surprisingly long line. At about 10:15 they started processing the guests and by 10:30 we were boarding the Sapphire. We headed up to the Lido deck for a diet coke. At noon we dropped off our carry on bags in our cabin and headed to the International dining room for a lovely lunch and glass of wine. Later that day we joined other passengers at Movies Under the Stars to watch the Lions game. Lots of fun cheering with the crowd! We were in a handicapped accessible cabin. The room and the balcony were both spacious and we loved the close proximity to the Lido deck. We had the plus package and throughout the day I could go up one deck where I could easily get sodas, wine, cocktails, etc. We also spent many hours in the Conservatory, a covered pool on the Lido deck. During the day this area was always cooler than the open pool and tables were available for card and game playing. The weather was overcast for much of this cruise. Princess Cays was cancelled and rain stopped us from getting off the ship in St. Thomas and Tortola as my husband’s mobility scooter is not waterproof. At St. Maartan we got off and had a refreshing mudslide at Sharky’s then a Chicken Roti at the Roti stand. At St. Kitts we went to the food court and got a rib meal at a grill and gelato that was very good. We got off at Antigua but found other than the area right by the port which was crowded with shops and vendor stalls, the city sidewalks are not wide enough to navigate with a scooter. We found the Sapphire Princess very enjoyable. Vines, Explorers (back entrance), Alfredos, Club Fushion, the Wheelhouse bar and more were easily accessible. Getting to Skywalkers for the Elite lounge each night was challenging (deck 7 to aft, elevator to deck 16, single person elevator to deck 18) but it was roomy and lovely once we got there. We enjoyed several of the specialty and casual dining food options offered. We tried the Churrascaria Brazilian Grill, Alfredos, Vines (charcuterie board, veggies and truffles) and the pop up Crab Shack. All were excellent, but we probably would skip the Crab Shack next time as the price including service fee was over $100 for two of us. For activities we loved watching football at Movies Under the Stars which was on Sunday, Monday and Thursday. Two wonderful entertainers in the Princess theatre were Harry Rios and Jonathon Williams. The Easy Life and Electric Waves Duo played great music in various venues throughout the cruise. We tried our hand at several trivia events and especially liked the one on Search Engine (google). We donated a little to the casino including Deal or No Deal which was fun to play along. I went to Zumba and Line dancing which were both more advanced than in the past, which I liked. I went to see the production show “Let Me Entertain You” featuring a great cast. At the end of the cruise we did the walk off disembarkation and were headed home by 8 a.m. So glad we got to try the Sapphire Princess again.
Cruise was great. Attendants were awesome. If you are looking for the new style of cruising, a giant boat with more activities than you can count, waterslides, constant partying then this cruise is not for you. If you want to relax, enjoy a smaller boat, be able to find lots of quiet spots, enjoy great drinks, delicious ice cream, some luxurious foods you don't typically get, then this is the cruise for you. The comedians were extremely surprising and much better than I thought. The shows were great. My wife and I had a blast on this getaway. Food overall was solid. Wasn't always a 5 star restaurant but we really enjoyed it. Alfredo's pizza was really good. Activities end pretty early. After about 10 pm the boat is dead, but that is to be expected with the average age. Overall a great experience and would recommend but again this is a boat if you want the old style of cruising. This is not a Royal Caribbean or carnival the speed of life is much slower and relaxed.
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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.
