Sapphire Princess Ship Info
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Princess Cruise Line
General Information
The
Sapphire Princess started sailing in 2004. Former names: none. The Sapphire Princess is registered
in Hamilton, Bermuda. The Sapphire Princess has 1339 cabins.
You can expect between 2678 to 3214 passengers on a typical sailing. This means
that at the higher number (usually peak and holiday sailings) Sapphire Princess has a space ratio of
36.1.
(A space ratio less than 33 means that you may find the ship crowded in areas. A space ratio greater than 39 means that
there should be plenty of space for each passenger.) When this ship isn't sailing at capacity the space ratio can be as good
as 43.3.
The Sapphire Princess has
1100 crew members on board. There are 3 passengers for every crew member on board.
There are self serve laudromats on this ship.
Sister Ships
The following ships share the same class as this ship. This means the basic design and layout of the ship
is the same. For the most part the cabins will be identical among these ships, but may be decorated differently.
1998- Grand Princess
2001- Golden Princess - No longer sailing
2002- Star Princess II - No longer sailing
2004- Caribbean Princess
2004- Diamond Princess
2004- Sapphire Princess
Accessibility
There are 27 special needs cabins on this ship. These cabins have been modified for accessibility purposes.
16 Decks
There are 16 on this ship. The highest deck number is 17. The number of decks with passenger cabins is 7.
55% Balconies
This is the percent of the staterooms on board have balconies.
Other Information
Sapphire Princess was built in Japan and completed in 2004. It is the largest of the Grand-class ships. Sister ships include Caribbean Princess, Crown Princess, Golden Princess, Grand Princess, Emerald Princess, Ruby Princess, Star Princess, and Diamond Princess.
There are 1339 staterooms on board, with the largest being the Grand Suites.
There are 5 main dining rooms on board that all offer the same menu items, and each offer their own signature items. They are Vivaldi, Pacific Moon, International, Santa Fe, and Savoy Restaurant. There are 2 signature restaurants. Sabatinis offers Italian, and the other called Sterling Steakhouse offers steaks, grills, and seafood.
Main entertainment can be found at the Princess Sapphire Theater which is 2-decks high and offers song-and-dance numbers as well as magicians, jugglers, and comedians. In the evenings, live music and dancing can be found at many of the bars on board including the Churchill Lounge & Bar, Explorers Lounge & Bar, Wheelhouse Bar, and the Club Fusion Lounge. There is also a Casino and Disco Nightclub.
Kids and teens will have plenty to do at their own age-appropriate clubs which offer supervised activities. There is also a full-sized basketball court, mini-golf course, swimming pools and splash pool, a putting green, video games arcade, and Movies Under the Stars Theater.
Adults-only can enjoy time at the relaxing The Sanctuary or the Spa and Fitness Center.
Sapphire Princess Ship Stats
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Year Built | 2004 |
| Years Old | 20 |
| Tons | 115,875 |
| Speed | 22.0 knots |
| Length | 952 feet |
| Beam | 158 feet |
| Total Cabins | 1,339 |
| Crew | 1,100 |
| Expected Passengers | 2,678 to 3,214 |
| Expected Space Ratio | 36 |
| Total decks | 16 |
| Decks with cabins | 7 |
Sapphire Princess Features
Activities
- 1 Indoor Pools
- 4 Outdoor Pools
- 8 Whirlpools (hot tubs)
- No Rock Climbing Wall
- No Flow Rider
- No Ice Rink
- No Bowling
- No Zipline
- No Waterslide
- No Water Park
- No Ropes Course
- Mini Golf
- Sports Court
- No Jogging Track
Features
- Casino
- No Cigar Lounge
- Chapel
- No Arcade
- Show Lounge
- Hair Salon
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Library
- No Bridge Viewing Area
- Outdoor Movie Screen
- Teen Lounge
- Passenger Promenade Deck
- Sea Viewing Lounge on upper deck
- Adult Only Outside Lounge Area
Live Cruise Ship Tracking - Sapphire Princess
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Smoking Policy
- Smoking is prohibited in all staterooms and balconies with the exception of electronic cigarettes which may be smoked inside the stateroom
- All smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas. These areas include cigar lounges, a section of the nightclub and casino, and a portion of the open decks.
