Top Destinations
Depending on the season, the Sapphire Princess cruises all over the globe. Here are just some of the ship’s most popular destinations:
Top Departure Ports
The Sapphire Princess departure ports include some Australian home ports as well as those around the world:
Food & Drink
There is an unparalleled selection of included dining venues on board the Sapphire Princess. All of them offer beautiful, fresh dishes that will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters:
- Horizon Court offers an ever-changing menu of international dishes throughout the day
- Watch the chefs make some of the best pizza at sea at Alfredo’s Pizzeria
- Go for a casual meal of tasty burgers and hot dogs at Trident Grill
- International Cafe has an array of snacks, coffees and treats available 24 hours a day
- Complimentary room service is also available around the clock
If you are looking to celebrate a special occasion or just treat yourself to something extraordinary, go with one of the Sapphire Princess’ specialty restaurants:
- Authentic Italian can be savoured at Sabatini’s
- Sterling Steakhouse serves up a storm of fantastic steaks and fresh seafood
- Enjoy an exclusive adventure with Chef’s Table Experience
- Vines is the place for tasting great wines from around the world
- Fancy a dinner on your private balcony? No worries, dedicated wait staff will deliver your own Ultimate Balcony Dining fare to you
Entertainment
Princess is renowned for its world class entertainment. The Sapphire Princess offers a beautiful range of musicals, shows, films, festivals and more to keep you happy throughout your cruise holiday:
- Movies Under the Stars
- Exclusive musical productions and original Broadway classics at the Princess Theatre
- All kinds of live music day and night
- Festivals of the World events
- Guest entertainers like comedians, circus acts, musicians and more
- Skywalkers Nightclub
- Club Fusion
- Churchill’s cigar bar
Health & Fitness
The Sapphire Princess is well equipped and will have you come back new after your cruise holiday. There is so much to help you refresh your body, mind and soul:
- The Lotus Spa has a whole range of beautiful treatments on offer, starting with relaxing aroma stone therapy massages and ending with haircuts and teeth whitening
- Exercise on your own time with some of the best equipment at sea or take a fitness class like TRX suspension training and Body Sculpt Boot Camp and the Lotus Spa Fitness Centre
- Let the Sanctuary stewards bring you signature cocktails or arrange an al fresco massage at this exclusive adult-only retreat located on the top deck
- Unwind and rejuvenate at the enclosed climate-controlled top-deck Conservatory that features hot tubs, a freshwater pool and much more
Activities
There is something on board the Sapphire Princess to keep everyone occupied, no matter how old or active, be it day or night. The activities are fantastic, so you may have trouble choosing just one:
- Discovery at SEA programmes boast stargazing on the top deck, activities featuring popular Discovery Channel shows, lectures and themed shore excursions
- Try your luck at the Vegas-style casino
- Watch street performers do their thing at the Piazza
- Shop till you drop and save bucks with tax- and duty-free
- Art lovers will appreciate the onboard art gallery, as well as art lectures and auctions
- The onboard pools and hot tubs are there for you to relax in after a hard day of exploration ashore
- Playing team or individual sports like golf, basketball and volleyball is easily done at the Sports Court
- The Photo Gallery team of professional photographers will ensure you have a beautiful keepsake to take home with you
- Settle in with a great book, of which there are over 2000 on board at the library
- The Internet Cafe is open 24 hours a day, so keeping in touch with the world is never a problem
Children
Families with children are very well catered to on board all Princess ships, including the Sapphire Princess. There are venues and events whole families can enjoy together, and then there are these dedicated solely to the kids:
- The Treehouse is a forest-themed space built especially for 3- to 7-year-olds
- The Lodge is a venue for the curious kids of 8 to 12 years of age
- The Beach House is dedicated to teenagers of 13 to 17
Big families have a variety of staterooms to choose from. There are standard cabins that accommodate up to 4 people, heaps of inter-connecting staterooms and Two Bedroom Family Suites with a huge amount of living space.
COVID-19 Safety
The cruise line is taking numerous steps towards a safer and healthier way to cruise. Some of them are being finalized and can still be altered in accordance with advice from public health authorities. Please read through the below carefully before booking:
- All guests must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 at least 14 days prior to embarkation
- Proof of vaccination has to be provided during embarkation
- All guests and crew require to be tested for Covid-19 prior to embarkation
- Health checks, like contactless temperature monitoring, are carried out on all guests before embarkation
- Additional medical screening is required for guests with signs or symptoms of Covid-19
- Further tests are done throughout the cruise, where necessary
- Contact tracing is planned for every cruise
- All guests are required to wear a mask indoors and outdoors, where social distancing isn’t possible
- Cabins and public spaces on board are cleaned more frequently using proven and safe disinfectants
- Onboard medical staff are trained to deal with Covid-19 patients
- Medical centres are equipped with Covid-19 testing and treatment material
- Air filtration systems are enhanced and will replace air on board every 5-6 minutes
For more information, please refer to the following:
Princess Cruises Fleet