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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 14th cruise on Princess, and it met and exceeded our expectations. We really like the smaller ships in the Sapphire class. The Sapphire is in excellent shape with a good variety of public spaces, both indoors and on deck. The indoor pool area is great in blustery, cool weather as on the Canadian itinerary. Service was the best that we can remember. All Princess ships run rather lean with the staff but this ship is very well organized. Our service in the International Cafe and the Main Dining Room (Santa Fe) was excellent. The hostess in the MDR gave us the same table every night and our waiter and junior waiter were extremely efficient. We found the variety and quality of the food in the MDR and Buffet to be very good, with beef and lobster one night at no additional charge. We have developed the habit of eating in Sabatini's on the first night, and had another good experience. We were very disappointed a couple of cruises ago to see the cutback in Sabatini's: the pasta course has been eliminated but the price stayed at $55. Some of the entrees don't even come with pasta - at what is supposed to be an upscale Italian restaurant. It is still a pleasant experience. The ports from Boston to Quebec City are rather low-key, but enjoyable. We saw a lot of lighthouses! A pleasant surprise was Saguenay, both for the enthusiasm of the local people who greeted us and the pleasant and educational walk along the fjord in Saguenay National Park, led by a park guide. We saw two plays in Charlottetown: "Come from Away," based on the hospitality of the Newfoundlanders who hosted the passengers of diverted aircraft after 9/11, and "Anne and Gilbert," based on the Anne of Green Gables books. Both are highly recommended!
We thoroughly enjoyed our selves on the Transatlantic to Boston. Much has been written about our embarkation in Copenhagen, yes it was as bad as they say. It was a bad ending to two enjoyable days in Copenhagen before boarding the ship. We took the Hop on Hop off bus which stopped directly in front of our hotel the Marriott Copenhagen. We also walked all around the area which is on the water and lots of restaurants and sights nearby. Their breakfast was the most varied and interesting I have ever had at a Marriott, we are Marriott members. I highly recommend this hotel as a place to stay before a cruise, it was short cab ride to the terminal, and a short ride from the airport as well. The Sapphire Princess is the perfect size, and not crowded. Plenty of seats in the theater and restaurants. We had a mini suite and I can’t say enough about how comfortable and spacious it is for two for a two week trip. We had an excellent steward, and many great waiters in the restaurants, and we tried most of them during the two weeks. The best was the buffet, the food here was varied and excellent. Our favorite specialty casual restaurant was Churiscuria. We are not big meat eaters, but the salad bar was superb and varied, and I enjoyed the chicken along with my husband. We enjoyed Alfredo’s pizza also and went there twice. Sabatini’s was very good, lots of food a bit too much for us. Crown Grill was our least favorite. We had an odd experience, we made reservations and showed up on time. They told us they did not have a reservation for us. With lots of concern on the hostess face and no promise we could be seated, she left to see what she could do. Then came back and directed us into an almost empty restaurant. I have no idea what the problem really was. The menu was not that appealing to us, but we decided to try something, and were disappointed with my vegetarian meal, and my husband had the roast beef. We also ate in the International Dining room, Vivaldi and Santa Fe. They were all good, the wait staff could not have been better. We went to tea twice in the dining room, don’t miss it. The quiche and deserts at the international cafe are special another must try. We enjoyed all the shows, the activities staff were really excellent especially Charlotte and Mau. I did crafts and we both enjoyed trivia, and liars club. The special entertainers on this cruise were exemplary, like the Trawlermen, and Irish band from the UK. All week there was lots to do and see. I was sorry to see they shrank the library down to a few shelves, and added two offices in the library, Cruise Next and the Loyalty Desk. People on this cruise were carrying books, and lots of reading going on, a nice library adds to the experience. Since it was cold much of the time, the pool both in and out was mostly empty, with lots of chairs. The ports were great others have described them in great detail, we enjoyed them all especially Liverpool, we did a great bus tour on the Beatles Magical Mystery Tour. We saw all the important sights, and took some fun photo’s at Strawberry Fields and Penny Lane. The ship docks very close to where the tour starts at Albert Dock. We love a transatlantic and have done a few, this was our favorite so far. We are considering doing it again next year, many different ports, but the best part is it ends in Boston and we live just 45 minutes away.
A very good cruise from Copenhagen to the British Isles, and Ireland, across the Atlantic to Nova Scotia and Boston. What kept this cruise from being excellent was a subpar cruise director, poor service in the Wheelhouse Bar, bland entertainment outside of the main theater, and limited things to do on sea days. Nice ship, really good food in the main dining rooms (but not the buffet), excellent entertainment in the main theater, good service all around. One other note: not enough chairs in the atrium. People were taking chairs from the bars to watch entertainment. So, if you wanted a table at the bar, you stood! Never a problem getting a chaise lounge in the conservatory, good pizza, and coffee wasn’t too bad at the buffet. (But getting a burger at the grill was a challenge. Twenty minute wait!) Lastly, embarkation was a disaster in Copenhagen. Princess said it was because of immigration, but they didn’t communicate well, and having a set time to show up was a joke. Waited two and a half hours in the chaos. Princess could have given everyone a 25 to 50 dollar credit as a sign of good will, but they didn’t.
Boarding Sapphire Princess in CPH Arranged for pick up at hotel at 10:30 for our 11:00-11:30 check in time Taxi driver dropped us off. However could not leave his cab. I had to get a Porter to come over and collect our bags since we are both handicapped. We headed toward the terminal for check-in and was told we could not go in. We needed to go to terminal 1 as they were late getting security set up and it would be a couple of hours. We refused to go to terminal 1 because we had a low charge on our scooters. and were allowed to wait at terminal 2 until they opened. Took a couple of hours. It was the worst embarkation ever. No communication. Got checked in and lead to exit door to right. After line was not moving, had us to go to the oher side of the terminal where we waited in another line in the rain to go through passport control. It was more of a problem with new procedure instituted at the port and computer issues, not Princess related, but communication could have been better. Sapphire Princess Love the size with 1000 less pax than the Regal Easy to maneuver around Lots of accessible bathrooms Chair hogs moved indoors to the Piazza during cooler weather. Loved the Piazza otherwise No noise bleed to other venues such as Sabatinis and Crown Grill Love Vines, Good Spirits. International Cafe Hate location of International Restaurant for afternoon tea. Only way to access is rear elevator down from deck 7 Getting on and off the ship with scooters has been very difficult and challenging. The ramp has a lip at the top that is difficult to get over and then drops. Can't access the launderette either the way the doors swing and the lips at the thresholds. Dodging housekeeping carts along the way. Will send laudry out in the future. Haven't found any automatic doors to the promenade deck. Liked the enclosed and covered Calypso pool area. We try to avoid buffets, but they seem to be well laid out, but congested to use with scooters. Staff again were very helpful. Stateroom Spacious No automatic doors No drawers for clothes, just open shelves Ramp to bathroom and balcony is tricky Great location, mid forward directly by elevators. Bed is great and very comfortable. Liked having top sheets Temperature inside has been warm at times even when turned to lowest setting. Has USB outlets on lamps bedside. Plenty of outlets at desk. None at nightstands. Glad I brought battery backup for cpap to plug in to avoid extension cord trip hazard. Unable to use balcony much due to cold weather. Shallow depth, but wide because of accessible stateroom. No dining table. Small table and ottomans. Staff and Crew Exceptional service Edward in good Spirits Nanni in Crown Grill Ching in Sabatinis Sophie in Vines Everyone has been so attentive and accommodating Exception is the front desk was not very sensitive to our needs to get our walkers off the ship on disembarkation day. Answer was pretty much, maybe your steward can help. Put them out the night before and hope you can make it to the bathroom without them. Hope you don't fall and sue us. Food Churascaria grill sucks. Took away good steaks and beef and left it with cheap cuts of meats that were very tough and had no flavor. Would never go back. Crown grill has good filets and lobster tail. Lamb chops are good. Crab cakes .sometimes. Potatoes sucked. Come out cold. A little inconsistent on what comes out, sauces, salt, etc. Seems to be a communication issue between orders. Sabatinis has been excellent and more consistent. Ching has been exceptional. Branzino was very good Horizon Court and Grill have been disappointing. Food cold for the most part. International Cafe has been very good. Alfredo’s was just OK Ports Copenhagen. Spent a couple of days pre-cruise. Lovely lunch in Nyhavn. Visited Amalieborg and saw changing of the guards. Saw the Opera house, city hall, and the shopping street. Lerwick, Scotland (tender port). Very cold and rainy. The coldest winter day i ever spent was the summer day in Lerwick. Rode the scooter around town. Peeked in some of the shops and back to the ship. Stornoway Scotland. Still cold. Took shuttle bus into town from the port. Wandered some of the shops. Bought a couple Harris Tweed caps. Saw a street preacher sharing the gospel. Then back to the ship. Belfast, Northern Ireland. Paid for the shuttle into town. dropped off at city hall. Took the HOHO bus to see the sights. Went to St Georges Market. Very livley. Lost my wife a couple of times around the shopping stalls. Wanted to do the Titanic Museum, but short on time and you have to have advance tickets. Liverpool, England Evreything was right there by the terminal. Hung out with the Beatles. Saw the Ferry cross the Mersey. Albert Docks. Lots of new mixed with the old. Cobh Ireland. Passed on kissing the Blarney Stone. Took the train over to Cork. Very convernient, right next to the cruise terminal. Had lunch at a pub. Couln't believe a pub not having fish and chips. Headed to the English Market. Amazing displays of meats, produce, and other delecasies. Lots of shops, but also some rain. Back to the ship on the train. Local Grandparents with their grandchildren who love to ride the trains. 5 sea days Sydney Nova Scotia (not Australia) that woukd have been quite the deviation. Ha! Saw the giant fiddle, cruised the boardwalk, beautiful sunny day. Had lunch (finally fish and chips) before reboarding the ship. Halifax, Nova Scotia. Again, a beautiful sunny day. we just strolled the waterfront. Went to the Maritime Museum which was awesome. Zuiderdam was in port with us, but not to crowded. Then our last sea day befor Boston. Boston Disembarkation Did facial recognition and it went very smoothly and efficiently. Locating luggage in the terminal was a nightmare. None of it was where it was supposed to be. Blue 23 was mixed in with a bunch of other numbers. I enlisted a porter to help for the search. Took awhile but finally found them. However walkers never made it off the ship and it took a long time to track them down. Then finding the port agent to handover our Ship &Play bag to, became difficult All in all, a wonderful cruise with many fond memories.
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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.
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.
