Princess Sapphire Princess Cruise Reviews

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Incan Ruler's adornments, Gold Museum, Lima, Peru
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Hummingbird - Nazca, Peru
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Sacsayhuaman: Incan fortress in Lima, Peru
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Boarding Sapphire Princess at Puntarenas, Costa Rica
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Bring high power binoculars or telephoto lens if you want to see wildlife and book land tours
"We did not get seasick there though, but it was a 2+ hours return from the Magdalena Island shore excursion on a super bumpy speed boat ride that got one of us throwing up for half an hour.The bad experiences: (1) Due to fog, wind, or ice, the ship was not able to visit over half of the places in Antarctica that it planned to sail to...."Read More
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Our Best Cruise Ever

Review for a South America Cruise on Sapphire Princess

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zzmoo
10+ Cruises • Age 20s

We have been on 15+ cruises on Princess, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Celebrity and this cruise was one of our favorites. Actually, I would say it was our favorite cruise ever. We sailed from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Santiago, Chile on a 2 weeks cruise on the Sapphire Princess. The ports of call were good but the highlights of the cruise were the penguins on the Falkland Islands and in the ...
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Sail Date: February 2024


An Awesome 30-Day South American Adventure!

Review for a Antarctica Cruise on Sapphire Princess

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Ken the cruiser
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

I can't say enough words about how great our 30-day B2B cruise to South America was, which included 4 days cruising around the Antarctica Peninsula as well as visiting the huge Iceberg A23a and Elephant Island. We were fortunate enough to have booked an aft-facing Vista Suite with the weather fully cooperating, where we didn't miss one port due to rough seas or high winds. We of course dined ...
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Sail Date: January 2024


Spectacular Views bring binoculars

Review for a Antarctica Cruise on Sapphire Princess

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Lartz
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Buenos Aries. Embarkation was a nightmare. The cruise terminal was destroyed by a storm 4 weeks ago. Princess has not adequately responded. If you have a Princess transfer you will be taken care of. Everyone Else waited in long line in the sun. I was in a wheelchair and line took 3 hours and 20 minutes. No English speaking Princess employees to even explain what was happening. No signs to ...
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Sail Date: January 2024


Amazing cruise of Antarctica/South America

Review for a Antarctica Cruise on Sapphire Princess

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triscuit413
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

I chose this cruise to celebrate my 40th birthday. It was myself and my parents. We ended up in a Family Suite ( see below) and we got to enjoy all of the perks of the suite benefits. Embarkation/Disembarkation: Embarkation to Valparaiso was a breeze. Princess was very helpful at the Santiago airport and we had no trouble at the terminal. We did have to be shuttled from terminal to cruise ship ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

Cabin Type: Family Suite with Balcony


Antarctica! A dream destination!!

Review for a Antarctica Cruise on Sapphire Princess

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drtravel47
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

The Sapphire Princess is in very good shape for an “older” ship. Sure, there were some stains on carpets and chips on tile, but on a whole I was very impressed. We enjoyed the fact that this Princess ship still maintains a full wide wrap-around Promenade deck (with only the need to go up and down a flight at the bow.) Embarkation: the worst ever. Princess was not prepared for this, although ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

Cabin Type: Oceanview (obstructed view)


Amazing Customer Service

Review for a Antarctica Cruise on Sapphire Princess

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ToucanDo
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

We joined friends and my daughter for this "once in a lifetime" Antarctic cruise. The big takeaway was the outstanding customer service throughout the ship in every venue: room steward, dining room hosts and stewards, Guest Services, photo shop, and internet booth. Across the board the staff at each of these went above and beyond to ensure a smooth and delightful cruise! The Captain did a ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Cabin Type: Balcony


Much needed improvements

Review for a Hawaii Cruise on Sapphire Princess

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gaglione7
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Travelled with Princess in earlier times and had not a good experience overall. The Hawaii destination did inspire us to use the company again and taste their latest trading style. Although we found lots of improvements on board, we still find the basic missing with much frustration in this matter. Having worked all my life in the catering industry in London's 4 & 5 star Hotels, found the service, ...
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Sail Date: October 2023


Mixed Feelings about this one

Review for a Hawaii Cruise on Sapphire Princess

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burbmama62
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Princess did a great job with staffing. I made memories for a lifetime with various crewmembers stellar service. The shows were okay. Yes, quite dated in some cases. Ashley Rose Smith is a treasure with her singing and ability to keep a somewhat sedate crowd interested especially in her ABBA show. Sudarmo in International Cafe-amazing!! Rhoneil, our waiter. Well we never do set dining but when we ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Oceanview (obstructed view)

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not as good as used to be

Review for a Hawaii Cruise on Sapphire Princess

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daiw
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Too few waiters, too much cost cutting, penny pinching everywhere, but staff great and ship in good condition. Food nowhere need as good as it used to be and repeated items on each evenings menus. Some of the things that used to be included, such as lobster, now are charged extra, although we did get a small portion as part of the main meal on one evening.Limited options in Horizon dining room. ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Oceanview


Princess Target Demographic Gets Older and Older

Review for a Hawaii Cruise on Sapphire Princess

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teutonic sponge
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

First the pros of this cruise and the Sapphire Princess ship, and there were several areas that were excellent: 1. Medallion service/functionality is great. Making it very easy to order food and drinks pretty much anywhere on the ship. Embarkation was simple/easy. The medallion appears to be the only new thing that Princess has done since we sailed last with them in 2016. 2. The ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Mini-Suite with Balcony


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