Sapphire Princess Review
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We arrived in LA the day before the cruise and took the Primetime Shuttle to the Clarion (ie Holiday INN) San Pedro. Have stayed here before when it was the Holiday Inn. No changes and it is just fine for an overnight. Not the cleanest but ok. The price is right and they take you to the ship. It is also two blocks from the Gaffey St. Diner. Which is famous if you watch the Food Channel and Guy's Drive in-Diners and Dives. Great home cooking.
We have been on the Sapphire before on a repositioning cruise and found it to be in good condition. It is going in for retrofit later this year they were telling us. It could use some paint etc. plus the upgrades like on the newer ships. Movies under the stars and Vines should be added they say.
We love the way Princess brings you on the ship. It is well organized and fast. This time we were actually on board by 11:30 and in our room.
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Balcony
We were in Lido 209 this is 3 cabins from the front. I love the feel of the ships motion so this suits me fine. Being the end of the hall it was very quiet. Lido is great if you want to be near the Horizon Court and the pools. It is all on your floor no stairs. But lots of stairs or elevator to go anywhere else.