Sapphire Princess Review

Cruising the Mexican Riviera with kids

Review for the Mexican Riviera Cruise on Sapphire Princess
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Sail Date: Feb 2009
Traveled with children

Cruising with Kids to the Mexican Rivera

Our family of four (children 7&9)just went on the Sapphire Princess in February. When I was researching the cruise I found very little information about traveling with kids. So, this might be a long review but I assure you it will help your family have a great time.

We flew into Burbank CA because the airfare was incredibly cheaper. Then we took a taxi to the cruise ship port. About $120 one way. Still cheaper!

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Cabin A

Cabin: We always choose an inside cabin close to the middle of the ship for several reasons. First, the motion of the ship is not as noticeable. This trip was worse than others. Second, it's not as noisy during docking at the ports. (We were on Aloha deck and we didn't hear much of anything.) The last reason it's dark so you can sleep in or take a nap during the day.

NOTE: Since our room didn't have a window it was rather warm at night. The thermostat was set as cool as it would go but it was still to warm for me and my husband.

Our cabin was small for a family of four. But it was manageable. The cabin was divided into two parts. The dressing area was to the left as you come into the room. It had a large spacious closet, with about 30 wooden hangers, a floor length mirror (open that and there were shelves). It also housed the lifejackets and safe. The bathroom is also in this area. Nothing fancy but adequate. Stand up shower, commode and sink area. There are no plug-ins but ample storage for two adult's toiletries.

The sleeping areas was next. It was small. There were two single beds with two nightstands in between them. On each nightstand was a lamp. On the opposite wall there was a large mirror, TV, in a cubby, hanging from the ceiling and a large desk and chair that covered the length of the wall. There was also a small refrigerator and small decorative round table. Each night the steward would come around and pull down the bunk beds from the ceiling. The kids loved sleeping up there!!!

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