Sapphire Princess

Sapphire Princess is a jewel on the high seas - filled with innovative features and luxurious amenities. Swim in one of four sparkling pools, shop the boutiques or get a massage in the Lotus Spa. Dine casually on pizza and burgers or more elegantly in one of the many formal dining rooms and specialty restaurants. And with nearly 740 balcony staterooms, there's a room with a view for you.
Year Built: 2004
Year Entered Present Fleet: 2004
Previous Name: N/A
Country Of Registry: Bermuda
Tonnage (GRT): 116,000
Pax (basis 2): 2,670
Max Pax (inc. Uppers): 3,286
Passenger Decks: 14
Number Of Crew: 1100
Officers' Nationality: British/Italian
Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality:
International


 

 

Ship Statistics 
  Year Built 2004  
  Tonnage 113,000 tons  
  Registry Bermuda  
  Length 951 feet  
  Beam 123 feet  
  Passenger Capacity 2,600  
  Crew Size 1,099  
  Total Inside Cabins 377  
  Total Outside Cabins 1,172  
  Cabins & Suites w/ verandas 750  
  Suites 216  
  Maximum Occupancy per room 8  
  Age Restrictions One person must be 18 or older  
  Dinner Seatings 2  
  Seating Assignments Assigned  
  Dining Hours 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.  
  Dining Room Dress Code 7-day cruise: 2 formal nights, others are smart casual.  
  Tipping Recommended? Yes  
  Tipping Guidelines $10 per guest, per day automatically charged to onboard account (amount can be adjusted according to quality of service received). 15% tip included on beverage orders
Personal Choice Dining
Dine in the manner that suits your schedule instead of cramping your style. Choose from Traditional Dining, Anytime Dining, Specialty Dining or Casual Dining.
Entertainment
Nights are always abuzz with activity, and it's up to you to choose your pleasure - from live theater and the big screen, to plush lounges, swanky casinos and dance clubs.
Activities
Fill your days with activities and do nothing the next. Take a personal enrichment class, do yoga, go duty-free shopping, or just relax with a dip in one of the pools 
or spas.

Princess Kids Cruise
A Princess Cruise means fun for the entire family - with activities for kids to keep them happy and special teen programs to get them involved too.
 
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
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
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