Also when I do a search of the entire Princess board on "Sapphire" AND "cabins" (under "FIND RESULTS THAT CONTAIN and clicking on"all of my search term words") I get a list of posts that contains EITHER Sapphire or cabins. There are some wheelchair accessible interior cabins on Sapphire Princess, and theyre some of the most spacious rooms on the ship that arent suites. But the decision goes a little bit deeper than cabin type and how far along the deck you are. rooms are great the food is really really good except for the desserts they kind of suck but oh well what I like to, complain about is the pools. Search around. No longer the case on most ships. #19. Booking an obstructed view cabin can be a way of cutting costs on a cruise. According to Sapphire Princess deck plans, interior cabins start around 160 square feet, and accommodations go up to 323 square feet for minisuites. Sapphire Princess Cabins to Avoid 1. New to Princess and looking at Sapphire for Alaska with same question. It can be tricky to identify where these crew access areas are, and you may want to check with your cruise agent or interrogate some of thecruising online forums. This was the case for a lot of people not just us. They say the Spa is separate so I have to pursue that myself; They say I have to track down the photo people on my own; I don't doubt that this lack of responsibility for services on the ship also goes for the "generous" Casino offer that no one can find - I guess I have to chase after them too? Are you a solo traveller? Very tasteless and unpalatable. This large cruise ship has 1,337 cabins, including 216 oceanview accommodations and 522 balcony rooms. There are 16 passenger decks, 7 with cabins. Interior Cabins That Are Cramped and Often Windowless. Review for Sapphire Princess to Mexican Riviera. Certain staterooms may vary in size, decor and configuration. Find your stateroom Sapphire was not ready for primetime! It was little more than a hostel and their were NO meals at all included. Not once. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. I would say that at least 1 out of every 10 employees we dealt with either had an attitude or simply showed no sign of interest in the passenger's satisfaction. Many other gluten free options contained soy and the staff had no idea which ones did and continually suggested to my wife that she "eat a salad". Avoid cabins next to the elevators and laundry. It's widely agreed that the best passenger deck to choose is one sandwiched between other passenger decks -- you might run into noisy neighbours, but it's unlikely they'll have access to pots, pans or a high-tech sound system. Cabins that can be worse for seasickness 4. Cabins at the front of the ship near crew stairwells 6. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Even if you've sailed a line before, don't assume cabin sizes are similar from ship to ship. Square footage varies based on stateroom category and deck location. Avoid cabins next to the elevators and laundry. This can be a busy area on cruise ships and there will be a lot of people to-ing and fro-ing. WebSapphire Princess deck plan view at Cruisedeckplans showing the newest deck plan layouts, public venues and stateroom pictures and our own deck plan pdf (printable version). By I see from the review by "A2076NSmarim" that we were on the same cruise and had a similar experience. AFAIK the barrel chair and desk chair have nothing to do with balcony seating which should still be 2 chairs and a table. *Deck plans are subject to change at any time. Easily find all the details for your cruise holiday: images, stats and their relevant deck plans. 5 degrees more (Fahrenheit) would have been perfect. This may sound self-evident but means not all the cabins, even in the same grade, will be the same size. My bad. I always avoid booking a cabin near the lift or stairs. Select Onboard Our Ships, Deck Plans, Sapphire Princess. OceanDreaming2. 10+ Cruises Age 70s. We had Baja 723 (deck 11). Rough seas or not, motion sickness can ruin a cruise holiday. Oceanview/Outside cabins - about 15-20% more expensive, with windows which don't open or porthole, the cheapest of this type may have a partially (or substantially) obstructed view. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Sapphire Princess was built in 2004 and refurbished in 2018, shes the sister to Diamond Princess and carries around 2600 passengers. Sapphire was not ready for primetime! Seems Princess Cruises doesn't feel obliged to respond to anyone. Those are right over the stage. Therefore, if you want to avoid engine vibrations and the sound of the anchor being dripped and weighed, dont book a cabin on a low deck, particularly at the fore or aft of the ship. Sapphire Princess Cabins to Avoid 1. Unless you know Mini suites on deck 8 aft, 16 of them, have covered balconies, but these are above Club Fusion which does have live bands and activities until around 11/12pm each evening. I had gone to the spa for a hair cut and got talked into buying about $300 in hair products. Some articles on this website contain affiliate links. They specifically said "there will be no refunds issued for the shore excursions". All photos (54) Traveler ( 41) Common Areas ( 11) Dining and Bars ( 1) Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Being a Princess newbie, I was unaware that the mini-suites on Dolphin deck are exposed and had booked one. Next To An Elevator. Same problem on the regal. 1-800-774-6237 Website. Beds are flexible theyre normally twin beds that can be converted into a double while the cabins that sleep up to four will have Pullman beds that are more suited to children but can support I imagine every ship in every line has some noisy, avoid-at-all-costs cabins. Those are right over the stage. How nice! Keep in mind that any rooms or suites near kid-friendly outdoor amenities might not be the calmest spots. 1-800-774-6237 Website. A deluxe suite at the front of the ship might come with lots of perks, but you won't be able to enjoy them with your head in the toilet. Hi- My husband and I and another couple are thinking of booking a 10/8/05 Cruise on the Sapphire. Consider when an obstructed view cabin might work for you. That being said, I would not stop cruising with Princess because I got a noisy cabin. More passengers arrived and the embarkation hall ended up with at least 1500 people and maybe 500 chairs. If your stateroom is too far from the lift and you struggle with walking, you will soon tire of the journey from your stateroom to the ships public areas. WebPublic Areas. Should you select fore, midship or aft? This was apparently reintroduced after the refurbishment of the Sapphire Princess. Copyright 2023 Bridget Coleman. 15 Night Hawaiian Islands (Los Angeles Roundtrip) Oct 14th, 2023. These cabins are not technically listed as cabins with an obstructed view, but there is a disconnect between your balcony and the ocean. Most of the cabins on Enchanted Princess have some kind of balcony, including the suites. Please note, cabin decor and size may vary among cabins in these categories. There is a two deck space above the theater where sets, curtains and other items are raised into. Equally, Im sure that you dont want your alarm clock to be the rhythmic thump of those doing their morning run along the promenade deck. Some ships will have laundry rooms located on passenger decks. Dance the night away, enjoy casino gaming or relax and rejuvenate body and mind at the Lotus Spa. When I chose 2, I went to pay and was told there was nothing on file about me having the photo package, I'd have to pay again. The problem was the itinerary which was basically 3 nights in Singapore then 9 days cruising to Malaysia and Thailand. Is it possible that there are no reviews for the Sapphire? Location is very important and a cabin number search on this board can go a long way to steering you in the right direction. Beds are flexible theyre normally twin beds that can be converted into a double while the cabins that sleep up to four will have Pullman beds that are more suited to children but can support Again, stuff happens but Princess staff was AWOL for most of the embarkation delay period and there was no acknowledgement of problems there, only a hearty verbal pat on the back of the entire crew for handling the delays by the captain as we finally left the port. You should begin by looking at the deck plans on the Princess web site. At about 7:30 PM, they began to show signs of being ready to board but at that point, there was no control and around 2000 passengers were all trying to queue up at a single point with no effort by Princess staff to control anything. View all 1399 Photos. I learned this after my first cruise. Our first table (426) was terrible. Guarantee Cabins Are Often The Ones to Avoid. Or to be kept awake until all hours of the morning by the sound of partying fellow passengers? How fun is that! Next To An Elevator. As noted above, a significant portion of cabins on all Princess ships are balcony cabins the category of cabin that everyone wants these days. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. The chef confirmed that menus were changed to cater for new passengers. WebSapphire Princess cabins with balconies are 750 (75% of all the 890 outside rooms). If you're on the lowest level of these cabins, you might find yourself keeping your curtains closed for the length of the cruise to keep out prying eyes. Cabins at the front of the ship near crew stairwells 6. These are great if you are travelling with family or a group of friends as they allow free movement between the adjoining cabins. This cost us the first travel day which meant that we missed one of our itinerary stops, Puntas Arenas. It was so busy that the line up was at least an hour and a half which would not have given me enough time to get a ticket, go to the Arizona and get back in time for the bus to return to the ship. One couple didn't have hot water and were told to use the showers in the Spa. cabins have 9' x 5' covered balconies. Mini suites have a larger bathroom with a tub/shower combination. Close. We're traveling with them again this spring. WebPublic Areas. But such cabins can bring a downside if the people in the cabin next to you are strangers: You might hear more of them than you wish, as these doors sometimes arent very soundproof. I've searched the thread on cabin reviews using "Sapphire" as the search term and NOTHING came up. That would certainly have an impact on a vacation. Square footage varies based on stateroom category and deck location. Next To An Elevator. All photos (54) Traveler ( 41) Common Areas ( 11) Dining and Bars ( 1) Find. We had a lot of sea days (no port stops) already and now we had an additional one due to the delays and at least an acknowledgement by management would have been helpful, not glossing over the problem as if it never happened. We're thinking of booking mini-suites but I have concerns regarding the balconies of the mini-suitesthey're open to the decks above? Increasingly, newer ships have a promenade that runs through the middle of the ship, which can be overlooked by cabins. As is typical for many cruise ships, Princess vessels offer cabins in four broad categories: Windowless inside cabins, ocean-view cabins, balcony cabins and suites. Search around. Located near the front of the ship the adults-only lotus pool is one of five swimming pools you can choose from. That's a LOT of posts to wade through! Simple. Photo Gallery Photo. Once proof was provided (they issued a test there to those who did not have proof), we were given a sticker showing we were Covid-free and a boarding kiosk number. We had an early boarding number and managed to get through the VERY restless crowd to get checked in. We were advised that because of the delays, fuel and supplies were not obtained that that we would have do set sail to San Antonio (our original embarkation point) to get needed supplies and stores. All cabins have a fridge. To prevent you from making a costly mistake, here are 13 cruise ship cabins to avoid. Cruise ship cabins directly above or below lounges and nightclubs, for example, may have some added noise when those venues are in use. Many cruise ship decks do not show all the details for areas on parts of the deck. I did most of my sleeping in the deck chairs. CC Help Jenn At one point I felt ill because it was so hot inside, so I left to at least get some air. 15 - Lido. They never did. One view might be only partially obstructed, meaning that sunrises and sunsets over the ocean may still be mostly visible. Allmini suite cabins also have thesame interiors. When I boarded the ship, the tickets for the excursions were in my cabin - with a letter saying sorry, we didn't get tickets to the Arizona Memorial but you can try to get them when you get there. The elevators, engines etc have to go somewhere. Many cruise ship decks do not show all the details for areas on parts of the deck. I have never seen a slice of gluten free bread that did not turn brown when toasted, but I have now. Examine these carefully to identify cabins that are near public areas. The day after I got home I wrote to the cruise line listing all the above and a few more problems that occurred - the MAJOR ONE being about Covid. Some snow. This means that I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links. Most of the cabins on Enchanted Princess have some kind of balcony, including the suites. I get a small commission but you pay nothing extra.If you enjoy the video please give it a \"thumbs up\" and if you subscribed to the channel now: http://bit.ly/TFT_YouTube2Every week Tips For Travellers shares videos to help you make the most of your precious travel time and money on both land and at sea. 5 degrees more (Fahrenheit) would have been perfect. There are few cabins on Sky Princess that passengers should avoid. View all 1399 Photos. I wont make that mistake again. Please note, cabin decor and size may vary among cabins in these categories. I am not a fan of the floating tower blocks but to be fair this ship was very comfortable and the staff are really good. Hi- My husband and I and another couple are thinking of booking a 10/8/05 Cruise on the Sapphire. I spent the entire time sitting on a bench, looking at the Arizona, clutching the picture of my 2nd cousin and crying. Apart from the chiming of the lift, these are areas of high footfall and are where people congregate and chatter. NOT. We got there at around noon after touring everywhere else in Honolulu. You can see them on the deck plans. but it swill be a long, long, long time before I ever want to take another Princess cruise. What's worse? It's helpful to read the reviews of others who have stayed in the room that's caught your eye to know which cruise ship cabins to avoid. The Interior Cabin on Marina. There were a number of stories floating around but a few people had seen the Maui news report that said there weren't enough security guards at the port because Princess Cruise Lines didn't fill in the appropriate paperwork. Beds are flexible theyre normally twin beds that can be converted into a double while the cabins that sleep up to four will have Pullman beds that are more suited to children but can support There was no mention of a charge ANYWHERE. Read More. It was the ONLY REASON I booked that excursion. WebSail Date: December 2022. Select Onboard Our Ships, Deck Plans, Sapphire Princess. Upon more inspection, I found coffee stains (fresh, not old stains) on the sheets and the comforter, showing that the bed linens were not changed out after the previous passengers departed. There are 16 passenger decks, 7 with cabins. Unless you know I went to do laundry, bought the tokens, followed the instructions and the washer would not unlock. It took a long time before the rest of the group came out and when I looked at my watch it was after 4 p.m. To his credit, the stewart was very helpful and friendly during the remainder of our stay. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. However, other obstructed-view cabins might look out onto a lifeboat. Stateroom views are considered unobstructed unless noted otherwise. Review for Sapphire Princess to Mexican Riviera. Wheelchair-accessible cabins (for disabled passengers) are 27 (balconies, outsides, insides). Chile did not change their visa requirements in early November 2022 and we would have had not enough time to get one. We always try to select a cabin on a deck with cabins above and below. Dont expect to have loads of room to lounge around if you choose the cheapest one. Interior Cabins That Are Cramped and Often Windowless. advised that the ship could not dock due to strong winds. An obstructed-view cabin might cost less, but the quality of the vista varies from room to room. I called, went on chat, emailed and finally at 7 a.m. one day I called and got an actual person. Number of Decks: Then the food and drink started running out. For starters, they are generally small -- and that's by already compact cruise cabin standards. Easily find all the details for your cruise holiday: images, stats and their relevant deck plans. Tweet. You can go to YouTube and search Sapphire Princess balcony cabins and there are numerous video reviews.
