Sapphire Princess

Recommended For

Modestly affluent first-timers, frequent cruisers who want easy-paced travel, are not demanding, prefer an even balance between sea and land time, and who understand that the Love Boat was only a television show.

Activities

If you're looking for that ideal cruising experience that you've been dreaming of, Princess' Sapphire Princess would be the perfect ship for you. Let your hair down, kick of your shoes, and unleash your inner child. Make this much needed vacation as adventurous as possible. You're guaranteed to have the most optimum affair of a lifetime.

* Conservatory consisting of a swimming pool and bar, with a balcony deck and sliding glass roof high above
* A central pool with bar
* Asian-themed Lotus spa with fitness center and outdoor sunken terraced pool
* Atrium with shops, two bars, art gallery, library and writing room
* Hearts and Minds wedding chapel with cruise industry's only wedding-at-sea program where passengers can be married by the ship's captain
* Dedicated teens' and children's area with a total of 9,686 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, plus a dedicated pool area for teens
* Hair salon, health center and spa
* Nine-hole golf putting course and two computerized golf simulators that enable passengers to virtually play the finest courses in the world
* Sports deck

Dining

Prepare yourself to indulge in the most delectable cuisines and pastries that you'll ever encounter. Our ingenious well-renown chefs are highly capable of mastering your old favorites and creating possibly new favorites. No matter whether you're in the mood for a little outdoor dining or the atmosphere of indoor dining, the Sapphire Princess will furnish whichever dining preference you acquire.

* Multiple main dining rooms featuring Princess' unique Personal Choice Dining options
* 24-hour dining -- buffet/bistro and room service.
* Poolside Pizzeria, Hamburger Grill and Ice Cream Bar
* Sabatini's trattoria
* Nautical-themed Wheelhouse Bar with P&O memorabilia
* Asian and African-themed Explorers lounge

Entertainment

Every Cruise features our award-winning production shows, most of which are written, costumed and choreographed by Princess. These exciting, lavish productions feature some of the largest Casts at sea, performing hits from Broadway through to the Contemporary Classics of today. Many of our vessels feature more than one Theater venue, ensuring that you have the choice of seeing a show before or after Dinner . . . . or maybe you'd rather wait until another night? No problem - it's all about choice and at Princess we understand that there are so many things to do, you need the flexibility that only Personal Choice Cruising can afford.

* Large forward theater for Princess' original Broadway and Las Vegas-style productions
* Sports bar
* Casino
* Aft show lounge -- high-tech Club Fusion features 42 high-definition video screens and spiral staircase leading to Wake View Bar below
* One of largest Internet cafes at sea with 29 computer stations
* The ship will take Princess' trademark Skywalkers disco/lounge concept a step further with a larger room plus new 125-foot wide balcony that provides commanding views over the aft end of the ship where passengers can enjoy stargazing, or an al fresco break from the action inside

Gratuities

A service charge, with the amount depending on which room the passenger is staying in, is added to the shipboard account on a “per-person, per-day” basis. Princess Cruises automatically adds $10.50 per day to each passenger's account to cover hotel and dining service. For guests in suites or mini-suites will be charged $11 per day. The amount goes for children as well as adults.A 15% charge is also added for bar and wine accounts. Note: Gratuity Policies are subject to change. Updated June 21, 2010

Dress

princess cruises recommend stylish, casual sports wear for during the day. For dining, Princess designates dress codes as either “Smart casual” or formal. Note: Dress Codes are subject to change. Updated June 21, 2010

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