Cruise Ship Profiles
Ship specifications, photos, itineraries, accommodations, dining venues, notable rooms, activities, children's areas, deck plan, enhancements, incidents, accidents and more.
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Princess Overview
Princess.com
Fleet
Caribbean Princess
Coral Princess
Crown Princess
Dawn Princess
Diamond Princess
Emerald Princess
Grand Princess
Golden Princess
Island Princess
Ocean Princess
Pacific Princess
Royal Princess
Ruby Princess
Sapphire Princess
Sea Princess
Star Princess
Sun Princess
CDC Ratings
2009 Rating 99 (Aug)
2010 Rating 100 (Feb)
2010 Rating 100 (Jul)
2011 Rating 95 (Feb)
2011 Rating 95 (Jul)
Deck Plan
Sky Deck 17
Skywalker's Nightclub
Sport Deck 16
Basketball court, Bar Oasis, Princess Links, Cyber Golf
Sun Deck 15
Lotus Spa, and fitness center, Tradewinds bar, Princess Links, The Conservatory, Fun Zone kids area, Off Limits Teen Center
Lido Deck 14
Neptune Reef & pool, Horizon Court, Trident Grill, Mermaid's Tail, Prego Pizzeria & ice cream bar, Calypso Reef & pool, Outrigger bar
Aloha Deck 12
Passenger Staterooms and the Terrace Pool (aft)
Baja Deck11
Passenger Staterooms
Caribe Deck 10
Passenger Staterooms
Dolphin Deck 9
Passenger Staterooms
Emerald Deck 8
Passenger staterooms
Promenade Deck 7
Princess Theater (upper level), Crooners, Internet Cafe, Hearts and Minds Wedding Chapel, duty free shops, Explorer's Lounge, Photo Gallery, Wheelhouse bar, Vista Lounge, Sabatini's, Club Fusion
Fiesta Deck 6
Princess Theater (lower level), Grand Casino, Churchill Lounge, Purser's desk, duty free shops, Pacific Moon dining room (anytime dining), Santa Fe dining room (anytime dining), International dining room (traditional seating), Wake View bar
Plaza Deck 5
Grand Plaza, Passenger Services desk, Tour desk, Lobby bar, Library, Savoy dining room (anytime dining), Vivaldi dining room (traditional seating)
Gala Deck 4
Medical Center
Adult's Only
Perfect place to take a break and indulge in a private getaway with a plush, outdoor spa-inspired setting, complete with massage cabanas, signature beverages, light meals, attentive service and personal entertainment. Serenity Stewards are on hand to provide everything from a chilled face towel and Evian water atomizers, to a menu of healthy beverages and fare. Half-day passes for The Sanctuary are available for $10 per person, for 8 am to 12:30 pm or 1 pm to 5 pm.
The Sanctuary features two outdoor private cabanas where guests can also take advantage of the exclusive Lotus Spa Services at The Sanctuary. (additional fee).
* Prices subject to change - updated Nov 2011.
Kids Only
Wizards Academy
This enriching new program lets children explore the connection between science and magic in a fun and participative environment. Kids will also enjoy activities and projects from popular arts and crafts company Klutz, or participate in Yoga for Kids, a healthy and fun course designed specifically for children.
Princess Pelicans
Ages 3-12
Kids-only dance parties, movies and cartoons, ice cream and pizza parties, t-shirt coloring, pajama parties, fun fairs, and art projects.
Shockwaves
Ages 8-12
Kids-only dinners, dance parties, movies, video games, scavenger hunts, karaoke and talent shows, sports tournaments , California Science Center workshops, Jr. CHEF @Sea, Klutz®projects, and theme nights.
Teen Lounge
Ages 13-17
Teens-only dance parties, late-night movies, sports tournaments, casino night, talent shows, formal dinners, DJ workshops, PlayStation® and Wii® equipment, foosball tables and more.
No signing in or out of the club required.
Sapphire Princess
The Sapphire Princess is one of only two Princess ships built in Japan. She is a Gem Class ship -a larger sub-class of the Grand Class ships. Diamond Princess is the sister ship to the Sapphire Princess. Features include Princess favorites like the Adult's Only Sanctuary, Outdoor Big Screen HD TV, Lotus Spa, Skywalker's Lounge, Sabatini's and the Crown Grill Steakhouse.
The Sapphire Princess underwent a drydock period in January 2012.
Specifications
Ship Class: Gem
Launched: 2004
Refurbished: Jan 2012
GRT: 116,000
Length: 951 ft.
Draft: 26 ft.
Speed: 22 Knots
Passengers: 2,670
Sapphire Princess Bridge Cam and Wedding Cam
Accommodations
Standard Stateroom Amenities
Fresh fruit (by request), evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow, complimentary shampoo, conditioner and body lotion, Waffle weave cloth bathrobes (available upon request from your stateroom steward), bottles of liquor and stateroom bar packages available for purchase at non-duty-free prices through room service or from designated bar locations, private safe and refrigerator, 110-volt, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings, and electric hair dryer.
Mini-suites
In addition to standard amenities, mini-suite passengers receive a welcome glass of champagne, two televisions, a sitting area and a spacious closet.
Suite Amenities:
In addition to standard amenities, suite passengers receive a DVD/CD player and free access to a DVD library, complimentary web access in the Internet Café, laundry and dry cleaning, use of the Lotus Spa® Thermal Suite (select ships), one-time free mini-bar setup and use of the Disembarkation Lounge.
Stateroom sizes
| Inside | 168-182 | Sq. ft. |
| Outside | 183-194 | Sq. ft. |
| Balcony | 237-307 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
| Suite | 325-1429 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
Food Venues
Main Dining Rooms
The International Dining Room offers traditional fixed seating and the Pacific, Sana Fe, Savoy and Vivaldi dining rooms offer anytime dining.
Horizon Court
At the forefront of 24-hour dining, the Horizon Court offers a round-the-clock venue for buffet meals or snacks.
Cafe Caribe
Casual fare bistro serving from late morning until late night.
Trident Grill
Burgers, hot dogs and more.
Alfredo’s Pizzeria
Introduced in 2011 aboard Grand Princess, Alfredo’s will expand to its second location on Sapphire Princess. The sit-down pizzeria serves up an enticing menu of freshly prepared, hand-stretched, individual-size pizzas.
Sterling Steakhouse
Premium cook-to-order aged beef and other steakhouse favorites. *$25.00 surcharge per person.
Sabatini's
With a menu specializing in Italian cuisine and premium seafood, Sabatini's offers a refined yet casual atmosphere that includes extensive personal attention from the ship's top European waiters and perhaps even a song from the pizza chef as he creates Princess' famous pies. * $20 cover charge. Suite passengers aboard Ruby Princess will have the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive breakfast in Sabatini's. 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Room Service
Princess provides 24-hour room service, enabling passengers to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in the privacy of their own staterooms or enjoying the view from their balconies. In addition to the always-available room service menu, passengers can also enjoy items from the day's main menu in their staterooms, as well as special room service-only offerings.
* Prices subject to change - updated Nov 2011
Notable Features
Princess Theater
Main show lounge featuring Broadway and Vegas-style productions.
Piazza Atrium
The ship’s atrium space was redesigned in 2012 to include this signature Princess feature – a European-inspired social hub of the ship combining always-changing quick bites and light meals, beverages, entertainment, shopping and guest services. The Piazza features the International Café for pastries, fresh panini sandwiches, salads, fresh-baked cookies and a variety of coffee drinks. Passengers will also enjoy a new Vines wine bar offering a selection of more than 30 wines by the glass, plus a selection of tapas and sushi, and a wine shop where passengers can purchase their favorite bottle.
Explorer's Lounge
Featuring nightclub-style performances.
Skywalkers
Top deck observation area by day and dance club at night.
Gatsby's Casino
Slots, cards, roulette and more.
Club Fusion
Dance Club.
Speakeasy
Cigar Bar and one of the designated smoking areas on the ship.
Crooner's Lounge
Martini bar.
Wheelhouse Bar
Nautical themed lounge. On sea days, Ruby Princess' Wheelhouse Bar is transformed into an authentic English-style pub, serving a selection of traditional fare. A menu of British favorites, including bangers & mash, fish & chips, ploughman's lunch and cottage pie, will complement a selection of traditional pub brews such as Stella Artois, Bass Ale or Guinness. Pub lunch meal service is free of charge and will run from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Ultimate Ship Tour
A new exclusive opportunity to experience an array of "back of house" areas that are key to a ship's daily operations, the Ultimate Ship Tour will give passengers the unique opportunity to explore beyond the public areas with visits to the ship's engine control room, medical center, print shop, laundry, photo lab, funnel, bridge and other spaces. In addition to getting a rare insider's view of many areas typically seen only by the ship's crew, participants will receive a variety of themed mementos at many of the stops along the route.
Enrichment Program
A number of new ScholarShip@Sea enrichment programs debuted aboard Ruby Princess including: Navigation@Sea focuses on the history of navigation; Mixology@Sea offers a hands-on course taught by the ship's bar manager; Astronomy@Sea program explores the night sky through a telescope on the top deck; Art History@Sea: Botticelli to Warhol, The Evolution of Art makes 500 years of art come to life with a special hour-long presentation.
Outdoor Features
Movies Under the Stars
The giant poolside movie screen showcases feature films, concerts, awards shows and sports events, and passengers can enjoy their viewing on padded loungers under warm, fleece blankets. Complimentary popcorn and other treats enhance the al fresco entertainment experience.
Main Pool Area
Calypso Pool and Hot Tubs and Neptune's Pool and Hot Tubs on Lido deck (midship).
Terrace Pool
Intimate pool area and sun deck space located on Riviera Deck (aft).
Lotus Pool and Lotus Spa
Spa, Lotus Spa Pool and Hot Tubs, Swim-against-the-current pool.
