Sapphire Princess, helpful tips, secrets, ideas, etc

[2010_cruisers]

last updated May 14, 11 a 3:49 pm, pacific

 

Sapphire Princess Tips-Suggestions Sheet:

 

 

• DINE telephone line or in person at the dining reservations table set up on the first day of the cruise
  

 

• On one or two of the afternoons, they serve an old fashioned British lunch complete with fish and chips and Guiness.
  

 

• It is in one of the dining rooms and is very enjoyable. Look for the announcement in the daily printout.
  

 

• The Wakeview bar, located below Club Fusion. Not much of a view but a good place to get away from the crowds.
  

 

• Do take advantage of the teak loungers on the Promenade deck for a quiet read (or nap or watching the water go by.
  

 

• Do visit the Lobby Bar and get your brewed coffee. If you enjoy a nightly cocktail this is also a good place get to know the bartenders and waiters. It's not an International cafe, but they do have a few plates with the wine flights and cookies in the afternoon.
  

 

• Do find your way up to the deck over the bridge for terrific views. No secret door, just go forward on Deck 15.
  

 

• You can get waffles from the ice cream counter at breakfast time just outside the Horizon Court. The breakfast menu in the dinning room seems limited, but get creative, they will make most any type of omelet you can imagine or any combinations.
  

 

• They will walk around with trays of pastries in the dinning room too. Keep an eye open for the cookie cart being pushed around the pool area during the afternoons. You will want to watch for the special food being offered outside the Horizon Court on some days, examples are special pastas, oriental/sushi buffet or exotic chef creations depending on their whim
  

 

• Breakfast and lunch are served in the International Dining Room for anyone who wishes to eat there for those meals. There is a nice menu and you will be served by the wait staff. We enjoyed eating there over the buffet in the Horizon Court.
  

 

• Next to the Passenger Services desk there is a computer where you can swipe your key card and get a print out of your account statement -- any time! Good to check once or twice during the cruise.
  

 

• The library has a nice selection of books and board games (e.g. scrabble) that you can check out so you needn't haul these along.
  

 

• You can order breakfast to be delivered to your room by completing the breakfast card in your room and hanging on your outside cabin door knob before retiring for the evening. Preprinted choices on the breakfast card are for a Continental type breakfast BUT you can pencil in omelets, scrambled eggs, bacon, etc and it will be delivered.
  

 

• Skywalker's Nightclub is a great place to read during the day - lots of light, quiet, and great views!
  

 

• The Lotus Pool in the middle of the spa is a great place to get away. It is open to all passengers, whether or not they are using the spa"
  

 

• Orange or Grape Juice ‘it is complimentary at breakfast time (except fresh squeezed OJ). After breakfast hours, there is a charge, even for regular (non fresh squeezed) juice.
  

 

• Headphones are a must if a movie is playing in the "Calypso Pool". There's free popcorn at the "Calypso Pool" during the movie.
  

 

• Near Neptune Pool on Lido Deck, Prego Pizzeria features fresh-excellent pizzas are found here from 11:00am to 5:00pm.
  

 

• Trident Grill: on Lido Deck from 11:00am until 6:00pm, this is the best place to order a burger!
  

 

• The Santa Fe dining room offers the main dining room menu, but also prepares guacamole for you table side.
  

 

• Pacific Moon dining room on Deck 6 pulls Asian themes into play. The overall effect is a very upscale and unpretentious. Best place to find Mandarin Duck, Tiger Prawns, fresh sushi, spring rolls, and pot stickers.
  
• The Savoy is located aft port on Plaza deck 5. A signature is the prime rib.
  

 

• Vivaldi dining room serves Italian dishes to include ravioli and foccacia!
  

 

• In-Between Meals: Patisserie (7:00am to 11:00pm at the Lobby Bar in the Grand Plaza on Promenade Deck), Sundaes Ice Cream Bar (nominal fee 11:00am to 6:00pm.), Wine and Caviar, Afternoon Tea (3:30pm to 4:30pm - in the main dining rooms. Pastries and finger sandwiches accompany an excellent cup of tea), Room Service (24 hours a day)
  

 

• more Quiet places Lotus Spa-Sun Deck (Deck 15), Library- Plaza Deck (Deck 5), Writing Room-Plaza Deck 5
  

 

• $150 'The ULTIMATE SHIP TOUR is awesome,last 3-4 hours, they gue gifts at the end and serve some champagne & hors d'oeuvre
  

 

• Chef's Table tour and dinner. It's $75/pp, but well worth the cost. It includes a special dinner made by the head chef and hosted by the maitre'd. You'll get a special galley tour while the galley is in full production where you'll eat some scrumptious appetizers and have free-flowing champagne. (it fills up very fast, call DINE or go sign up on the 1st day).
  

Edited May 14, 2011 by 2010_cruisers

[2010_cruisers]

b u m p:)....anyone must have more to add, right...

[2010_cruisers]

bump:D:):p:)

[Sea_princess1]

Hope you had a fabulous time!! How was your LAX-YVR?? I loved the Sapphire back to SEA!!

[Sea_princess1]

last updated May 14, 11 at 10:43 am, pacific

 

Sapphire Princess Tips-Suggestions Sheet:

 

 

• DINE telephone line or in person at the dining reservations table set up on the first day of the cruise
  

 

• On one or two of the afternoons, they serve an old fashioned British lunch complete with fish and chips and Guiness.
  

 

• It is in one of the dining rooms and is very enjoyable. Look for the announcement in the daily printout.
  

 

• The Wakeview bar, located below Club Fusion. Not much of a view but a good place to get away from the crowds.
  

 

• Do take advantage of the teak loungers on the Promenade deck for a quiet read (or nap or watching the water go by.
  

 

• Do visit the Lobby Bar and get your brewed coffee. If you enjoy a nightly cocktail this is also a good place get to know the bartenders and waiters. It's not an International cafe, but they do have a few plates with the wine flights and cookies in the afternoon.
  

 

• Do find your way up to the deck over the bridge for terrific views. No secret door, just go forward on Deck 15.
  

 

• You can get waffles from the ice cream counter at breakfast time just outside the Horizon Court. The breakfast menu in the dinning room seems limited, but get creative, they will make most any type of omelet you can imagine or any combinations.
  

 

• They will walk around with trays of pastries in the dinning room too. Keep an eye open for the cookie cart being pushed around the pool area during the afternoons. You will want to watch for the special food being offered outside the Horizon Court on some days, examples are special pastas, oriental/sushi buffet or exotic chef creations depending on their whim
  

 

• Breakfast and lunch are served in the International Dining Room for anyone who wishes to eat there for those meals. There is a nice menu and you will be served by the wait staff. We enjoyed eating there over the buffet in the Horizon Court.
  

 

• Next to the Passenger Services desk there is a computer where you can swipe your key card and get a print out of your account statement -- any time! Good to check once or twice during the cruise.
  

 

• The library has a nice selection of books and board games (e.g. scrabble) that you can check out so you needn't haul these along.
  

 

• You can order breakfast to be delivered to your room by completing the breakfast card in your room and hanging on your outside cabin door knob before retiring for the evening. Preprinted choices on the breakfast card are for a Continental type breakfast BUT you can pencil in omelets, scrambled eggs, bacon, etc and it will be delivered.
  

 

• Skywalker's Nightclub is a great place to read during the day - lots of light, quiet, and great views!
  

 

• The Lotus Pool in the middle of the spa is a great place to get away. It is open to all passengers, whether or not they are using the spa"
  

 

• Orange or Grape Juice ‘it is complimentary at breakfast time (except fresh squeezed OJ). After breakfast hours, there is a charge, even for regular (non fresh squeezed) juice.
  

 

• Headphones are a must if a movie is playing in the "Calypso Pool". There's free popcorn at the "Calypso Pool" during the movie.
  

 

• Near Neptune Pool on Lido Deck, Prego Pizzeria features fresh-excellent pizzas are found here from 11:00am to 5:00pm.
  

 

• Trident Grill: on Lido Deck from 11:00am until 6:00pm, this is the best place to order a burger!
  

 

• The Santa Fe dining room offers the main dining room menu, but also prepares guacamole for you table side.
  

 

• Pacific Moon dining room on Deck 6 pulls Asian themes into play. The overall effect is a very upscale and unpretentious. Best place to find Mandarin Duck, Tiger Prawns, fresh sushi, spring rolls, and pot stickers.
  
• The Savoy is located aft port on Plaza deck 5. A signature is the prime rib.
  

 

• Vivaldi dining room serves Italian dishes to include ravioli and foccacia!
  

 

• In-Between Meals: Patisserie (7:00am to 11:00pm at the Lobby Bar in the Grand Plaza on Promenade Deck), Sundaes Ice Cream Bar (nominal fee 11:00am to 6:00pm.), Wine and Caviar, Afternoon Tea (3:30pm to 4:30pm - in the main dining rooms. Pastries and finger sandwiches accompany an excellent cup of tea), Room Service (24 hours a day)
  

 

• more Quiet places Lotus Spa-Sun Deck (Deck 15), Library- Plaza Deck (Deck 5), Writing Room-Plaza Deck 5
  

 

• $150 'The ULTIMATE SHIP TOUR is awesome,last 3-4 hours, they gue gifts at the end and serve some champagne & hors d'oeuvre
  

 

• Chef's Table tour and dinner. It's $75/pp, but well worth the cost. It includes a special dinner made by the head chef and hosted by the maitre'd. You'll get a special galley tour while the galley is in full production where you'll eat some scrumptious appetizers and have free-flowing champagne.
  

Thank you for this list!! This will be a great tool to sell Sapphire cruises!!

[killineybay]

The list is great! Thank you so much 2010 cruisers. We will be on the Sapphire in July and I have printed out the list to take with us. Looking forward so much to seeing Alaska!

[2010_cruisers]

Sea_princess1 and killineybay, you are welcome...

I could not do this without ALL the contributions of others, right.

 

I hope to add to this list every week,,,si whomever goes on before us - please share. BTW - in Jan 2012, this whle will chage bitr, as the ship goes ito drydock...and becomes an even greater vessel....but util then, lets keep helpig one aother.

 

Cheers.:):):)

 

ps Go Vancouver Canucks go...

[2010_cruisers]

For the many whom have been on her - this ship....please let us know if these NEW tips are still in effect-legitimate, if so they will go o the list, ok. Thanks...

 

 

• They serve free ice cream at the buffet around 3:30 each afternoon
  
• Beware that the thought of awesome food- a late night snack at the buffet is not going to happen (they have very few items then ad nothing to significant), mayeb best to order room service then.
  
• Read the Princess Patter newsletter every evening when it is delivered to your cabin. Bring a highlighter pen to mark the events that you want to catch the next day.
  

[2010_cruisers]

last updated May 15,11 at 11:53 pm, pacific

 

Sapphire Princess Tips-Suggestions Sheet:

 

 

• DINE telephone line or in person at the dining reservations table set up on the first day of the cruise
  

 

• On one or two of the afternoons, they serve an old fashioned British lunch complete with fish and chips and Guiness.
  

 

• It is in one of the dining rooms and is very enjoyable. Look for the announcement in the daily printout.
  

 

• The Wakeview bar, located below Club Fusion. Not much of a view but a good place to get away from the crowds.
  

 

• Do take advantage of the teak loungers on the Promenade deck for a quiet read (or nap or watching the water go by.
  

 

• Do visit the Lobby Bar and get your brewed coffee. If you enjoy a nightly cocktail this is also a good place get to know the bartenders and waiters. It's not an International cafe, but they do have a few plates with the wine flights and cookies in the afternoon.
  

 

• Do find your way up to the deck over the bridge for terrific views. No secret door, just go forward on Deck 15.
  

 

• You can get waffles from the ice cream counter at breakfast time just outside the Horizon Court. The breakfast menu in the dinning room seems limited, but get creative, they will make most any type of omelet you can imagine or any combinations.
  

 

• They will walk around with trays of pastries in the dinning room too. Keep an eye open for the cookie cart being pushed around the pool area during the afternoons. You will want to watch for the special food being offered outside the Horizon Court on some days, examples are special pastas, oriental/sushi buffet or exotic chef creations depending on their whim
  

 

• Breakfast and lunch are served in the International Dining Room for anyone who wishes to eat there for those meals. There is a nice menu and you will be served by the wait staff. We enjoyed eating there over the buffet in the Horizon Court.
  

 

• Next to the Passenger Services desk there is a computer where you can swipe your key card and get a print out of your account statement -- any time! Good to check once or twice during the cruise.
  

 

• The library has a nice selection of books and board games (e.g. scrabble) that you can check out so you needn't haul these along.
  

 

• You can order breakfast to be delivered to your room by completing the breakfast card in your room and hanging on your outside cabin door knob before retiring for the evening. Preprinted choices on the breakfast card are for a Continental type breakfast BUT you can pencil in omelets, scrambled eggs, bacon, etc and it will be delivered.
  

 

• Skywalker's Nightclub is a great place to read during the day - lots of light, quiet, and great views!
  

 

• The Lotus Pool in the middle of the spa is a great place to get away. It is open to all passengers, whether or not they are using the spa"
  

 

• Orange or Grape Juice ‘it is complimentary at breakfast time (except fresh squeezed OJ). After breakfast hours, there is a charge, even for regular (non fresh squeezed) juice.
  

 

• Headphones are a must if a movie is playing in the "Calypso Pool". There's free popcorn at the "Calypso Pool" during the movie.
  

 

• Near Neptune Pool on Lido Deck, Prego Pizzeria features fresh-excellent pizzas are found here from 11:00am to 5:00pm.
  

 

• Trident Grill: on Lido Deck from 11:00am until 6:00pm, this is the best place to order a burger!
  

 

• The Santa Fe dining room offers the main dining room menu, but also prepares guacamole for you table side.
  

 

• Pacific Moon dining room on Deck 6 pulls Asian themes into play. The overall effect is a very upscale and unpretentious. Best place to find Mandarin Duck, Tiger Prawns, fresh sushi, spring rolls, and pot stickers.
  
• The Savoy is located aft port on Plaza deck 5. A signature is the prime rib.
  

 

• Vivaldi dining room serves Italian dishes to include ravioli and foccacia!
  

 

• In-Between Meals: Patisserie (7:00am to 11:00pm at the Lobby Bar in the Grand Plaza on Promenade Deck), Sundaes Ice Cream Bar (nominal fee 11:00am to 6:00pm.), Wine and Caviar, Afternoon Tea (3:30pm to 4:30pm - in the main dining rooms. Pastries and finger sandwiches accompany an excellent cup of tea), Room Service (24 hours a day)
  

 

• more Quiet places Lotus Spa-Sun Deck (Deck 15), Library- Plaza Deck (Deck 5), Writing Room-Plaza Deck 5
  

 

• $150 'The ULTIMATE SHIP TOUR is awesome,last 3-4 hours, they gue gifts at the end and serve some champagne & hors d'oeuvre
  

 

• Chef's Table tour and dinner. It's $75/pp, but well worth the cost. It includes a special dinner made by the head chef and hosted by the maitre'd. You'll get a special galley tour while the galley is in full production where you'll eat some scrumptious appetizers and have free-flowing champagne.
  
• They serve free ice cream at the buffet around 3:30 each afternoon
  
• Beware that the thought of awesome food- a late night snack at the buffet is not going to happen (they have very few items then ad nothing to significant), mayeb best to order room service then.
  
• Read the Princess Patter newsletter every evening when it is delivered to your cabin. Bring a highlighter pen to mark the events that you want to catch the next day.
  

[2010_cruisers]

last updated May 16,11 at 12:30 am, pacific

 

Sapphire Princess Tips-Suggestions Sheet:

 

 

• DINE telephone line or in person at the dining reservations table set up on the first day of the cruise
  

 

• On one or two of the afternoons, they serve an old fashioned British lunch complete with fish and chips and Guiness.
  

 

• It is in one of the dining rooms and is very enjoyable. Look for the announcement in the daily printout.
  

 

• The Wakeview bar, located below Club Fusion. Not much of a view but a good place to get away from the crowds.
  

 

• Do take advantage of the teak loungers on the Promenade deck for a quiet read (or nap or watching the water go by.
  

 

• Do visit the Lobby Bar and get your brewed coffee. If you enjoy a nightly cocktail this is also a good place get to know the bartenders and waiters. It's not an International cafe, but they do have a few plates with the wine flights and cookies in the afternoon.
  

 

• Do find your way up to the deck over the bridge for terrific views. No secret door, just go forward on Deck 15.
  

 

• You can get waffles from the ice cream counter at breakfast time just outside the Horizon Court. The breakfast menu in the dinning room seems limited, but get creative, they will make most any type of omelet you can imagine or any combinations.
  

 

• They will walk around with trays of pastries in the dinning room too. Keep an eye open for the cookie cart being pushed around the pool area during the afternoons. You will want to watch for the special food being offered outside the Horizon Court on some days, examples are special pastas, oriental/sushi buffet or exotic chef creations depending on their whim
  

 

• Breakfast and lunch are served in the International Dining Room for anyone who wishes to eat there for those meals. There is a nice menu and you will be served by the wait staff. We enjoyed eating there over the buffet in the Horizon Court.
  

 

• Next to the Passenger Services desk there is a computer where you can swipe your key card and get a print out of your account statement -- any time! Good to check once or twice during the cruise.
  

 

• The library has a nice selection of books and board games (e.g. scrabble) that you can check out so you needn't haul these along.
  

 

• You can order breakfast to be delivered to your room by completing the breakfast card in your room and hanging on your outside cabin door knob before retiring for the evening. Preprinted choices on the breakfast card are for a Continental type breakfast BUT you can pencil in omelets, scrambled eggs, bacon, etc and it will be delivered.
  

 

• Skywalker's Nightclub is a great place to read during the day - lots of light, quiet, and great views!
  

 

• The Lotus Pool in the middle of the spa is a great place to get away. It is open to all passengers, whether or not they are using the spa"
  

 

• Orange or Grape Juice ‘it is complimentary at breakfast time (except fresh squeezed OJ). After breakfast hours, there is a charge, even for regular (non fresh squeezed) juice.
  

 

• Headphones are a must if a movie is playing in the "Calypso Pool". There's free popcorn at the "Calypso Pool" during the movie.
  

 

• Near Neptune Pool on Lido Deck, Prego Pizzeria features fresh-excellent pizzas are found here from 11:00am to 5:00pm.
  

 

• Trident Grill: on Lido Deck from 11:00am until 6:00pm, this is the best place to order a burger!
  

 

• The Santa Fe dining room offers the main dining room menu, but also prepares guacamole for you table side.
  

 

• Pacific Moon dining room on Deck 6 pulls Asian themes into play. The overall effect is a very upscale and unpretentious. Best place to find Mandarin Duck, Tiger Prawns, fresh sushi, spring rolls, and pot stickers.
  
• The Savoy is located aft port on Plaza deck 5. A signature is the prime rib.
  

 

• Vivaldi dining room serves Italian dishes to include ravioli and foccacia!
  

 

• In-Between Meals: Patisserie (7:00am to 11:00pm at the Lobby Bar in the Grand Plaza on Promenade Deck), Sundaes Ice Cream Bar (nominal fee 11:00am to 6:00pm.), Wine and Caviar, Afternoon Tea (3:30pm to 4:30pm - in the main dining rooms. Pastries and finger sandwiches accompany an excellent cup of tea), Room Service (24 hours a day)
  

 

• more Quiet places Lotus Spa-Sun Deck (Deck 15), Library- Plaza Deck (Deck 5), Writing Room-Plaza Deck 5
  

 

• $150 'The ULTIMATE SHIP TOUR is awesome,last 3-4 hours, they gue gifts at the end and serve some champagne & hors d'oeuvre
  

 

• Chef's Table tour and dinner. It's $75/pp, but well worth the cost. It includes a special dinner made by the head chef and hosted by the maitre'd. You'll get a special galley tour while the galley is in full production where you'll eat some scrumptious appetizers and have free-flowing champagne.
  
• They serve free ice cream at the buffet around 3:30 each afternoon
  
• Beware that the thought of awesome food- a late night snack at the buffet is not going to happen (they have very few items then ad nothing to significant), mayeb best to order room service then.
  
• Read the Princess Patter newsletter every evening when it is delivered to your cabin. Bring a highlighter pen to mark the events that you want to catch the next day.
  

 

• The minute you board the ship and put your bags in your room...Don't go to the Buffet!! First of all it is crowded, second of all... Go make all your reservations! Dining, Spa, and Excursions!!
  
• helpful travel tip: take binoculars and extra memory for your digital camera
  
• The Lotus pool is an "Adults Only" pool.
  
• Pacific Moon (Ginger Prawns), The Savoy(Oso Buco) and the Santa Fe(Faijitas)...all yummy.
  

[michigan tim]

I recall the signature dish in the Savoy Room being pork chops.

[debjo]

For the SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM LOVERS...

...go to the SUNDAES ICE CREAM BAR on LIDO DECK 14 mid-ship between the NEPTUNE POOL and the CALYPSO POOL...unlike some cruise ships who charge an extra fee for ice cream temptations outside of the "buffet" offerings, there is NO CHARGE for the ice cream here!

...if you prefer your SOFT SERVE "sundae" style in a dish rather than a cone, be forewarned...there are NO DISHES at SUNDAES ICE CREAM BAR...but...you can easily grab a bowl from the adjacent HORIZON COURT BUFFET and the server at SUNDAES ICE CREAM BAR will be happy to fill the bowl for you and add some toppings!

 

MMMMM Good!

 

Debjo

[2010_cruisers]

working on it...brb...:)

[2010_cruisers]

last updated May 16,11 at 10:50 pm, pacific

 

Sapphire Princess Tips-Suggestions Sheet:

 

DINE telephone line or in person at the dining reservations table set up on the first day of the cruise

 

On one or two of the afternoons, they serve an old fashioned British lunch complete with fish and chips and Guiness.

 

It is in one of the dining rooms and is very enjoyable. Look for the announcement in the daily printout.

 

The Wakeview bar, located below Club Fusion. Not much of a view but a good place to get away from the crowds.

 

Do take advantage of the teak loungers on the Promenade deck for a quiet read (or nap or watching the water go by.

 

Do visit the Lobby Bar and get your brewed coffee. If you enjoy a nightly cocktail this is also a good place get to know the bartenders and waiters. It's not an International cafe, but they do have a few plates with the wine flights and cookies in the afternoon.

 

Do find your way up to the deck over the bridge for terrific views. No secret door, just go forward on Deck 15.

 

You can get waffles from the ice cream counter at breakfast time just outside the Horizon Court. The breakfast menu in the dinning room seems limited, but get creative, they will make most any type of omelet you can imagine or any combinations.

 

They will walk around with trays of pastries in the dinning room too. Keep an eye open for the cookie cart being pushed around the pool area during the afternoons. You will want to watch for the special food being offered outside the Horizon Court on some days, examples are special pastas, oriental/sushi buffet or exotic chef creations depending on their whim

 

Breakfast and lunch are served in the International Dining Room for anyone who wishes to eat there for those meals. There is a nice menu and you will be served by the wait staff. We enjoyed eating there over the buffet in the Horizon Court.

 

Next to the Passenger Services desk there is a computer where you can swipe your key card and get a print out of your account statement -- any time! Good to check once or twice during the cruise.

 

The library has a nice selection of books and board games (e.g. scrabble) that you can check out so you needn't haul these along.

 

You can order breakfast to be delivered to your room by completing the breakfast card in your room and hanging on your outside cabin door knob before retiring for the evening. Preprinted choices on the breakfast card are for a Continental type breakfast BUT you can pencil in omelets, scrambled eggs, bacon, etc and it will be delivered.

 

Skywalker's Nightclub is a great place to read during the day - lots of light, quiet, and great views!

 

The Lotus Pool in the middle of the spa is a great place to get away. It is open to all passengers, whether or not they are using the spa"

 

Orange or Grape Juice ‘it is complimentary at breakfast time (except fresh squeezed OJ). After breakfast hours, there is a charge, even for regular (non fresh squeezed) juice.

 

Headphones are a must if a movie is playing in the "Calypso Pool". There's free popcorn at the "Calypso Pool" during the movie.

 

Near Neptune Pool on Lido Deck, Prego Pizzeria features fresh-excellent pizzas are found here from 11:00am to 5:00pm.

 

Trident Grill: on Lido Deck from 11:00am until 6:00pm, this is the best place to order a burger!

 

The Santa Fe dining room offers the main dining room menu, but also prepares guacamole for you table side.

 

Pacific Moon dining room on Deck 6 pulls Asian themes into play. The overall effect is a very upscale and unpretentious. Best place to find Mandarin Duck, Tiger Prawns, fresh sushi, spring rolls, and pot stickers.

The Savoy is located aft port on Plaza deck 5. A signature is the prime rib.

 

Vivaldi dining room serves Italian dishes to include ravioli and foccacia!

 

In-Between Meals: Patisserie (7:00am to 11:00pm at the Lobby Bar in the Grand Plaza on Promenade Deck), Sundaes Ice Cream Bar (nominal fee 11:00am to 6:00pm.), Wine and Caviar, Afternoon Tea (3:30pm to 4:30pm - in the main dining rooms. Pastries and finger sandwiches accompany an excellent cup of tea), Room Service (24 hours a day)

 

more Quiet places Lotus Spa-Sun Deck (Deck 15), Library- Plaza Deck (Deck 5), Writing Room-Plaza Deck 5

 

$150 'The ULTIMATE SHIP TOUR is awesome,last 3-4 hours, they gue gifts at the end and serve some champagne & hors d'oeuvre

 

Chef's Table tour and dinner. It's $75/pp, but well worth the cost. It includes a special dinner made by the head chef and hosted by the maitre'd. You'll get a special galley tour while the galley is in full production where you'll eat some scrumptious appetizers and have free-flowing champagne.

They serve free ice cream at the buffet around 3:30 each afternoon

Beware that the thought of awesome food- a late night snack at the buffet is not going to happen (they have very few items then ad nothing to significant), mayeb best to order room service then.

Read the Princess Patter newsletter every evening when it is delivered to your cabin. Bring a highlighter pen to mark the events that you want to catch the next day.

 

The minute you board the ship and put your bags in your room...Don't go to the Buffet!! First of all it is crowded, second of all... Go make all your reservations! Dining, Spa, and Excursions!!

helpful travel tip: take binoculars and extra memory for your digital camera

The Lotus pool is an "Adults Only" pool.

Pacific Moon (Ginger Prawns), The Savoy(pork chops) and the Santa Fe(Faijitas)...all yummy.

 

 

• For the SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM LOVERS......go to the SUNDAES ICE CREAM BAR on LIDO DECK 14 mid-ship between the NEPTUNE POOL and the CALYPSO POOL...unlike some cruise ships who charge an extra fee for ice cream temptations outside of the "buffet" offerings, there is NO CHARGE for the ice cream here!
  
• ...if you prefer your SOFT SERVE "sundae" style in a dish rather than a cone, be forewarned...there are NO DISHES at SUNDAES ICE CREAM BAR...but...you can easily grab a bowl from the adjacent HORIZON COURT BUFFET and the server at SUNDAES ICE CREAM BAR will be happy to fill the bowl for you and add some toppings
  

[2010_cruisers]

debjo and michigan tim, thanks. Thank you everyone...

[bdjam]

Beware that the thought of awesome food- a late night snack at the buffet is not going to happen (they have very few items then ad nothing to significant), mayeb best to order room service then.

Actually the late night buffet isn't that bad - it is snack-y kind of food - chips and guac, desserts, cookies, hot dogs, fruit, some entree types of food - but there was a fairly good variety and if you're just looking for a snack before bed...pretty perfect.

Edited May 17, 2011 by bdjam

[2010_cruisers]

bdjam..thanks.

 

I will the correction or an amendment to the previous tip-suggestion ok. Thank for your contributions here

[2010_cruisers]

last updated May 16,11 at 11:09 am, pacific

Sapphire Princess Tips-Suggestions Sheet:

 

DINE telephone line or in person at the dining reservations table set up on the first day of the cruise

 

On one or two of the afternoons, they serve an old fashioned British lunch complete with fish and chips and Guiness.

 

It is in one of the dining rooms and is very enjoyable. Look for the announcement in the daily printout.

 

The Wakeview bar, located below Club Fusion. Not much of a view but a good place to get away from the crowds.

 

Do take advantage of the teak loungers on the Promenade deck for a quiet read (or nap or watching the water go by.

 

Do visit the Lobby Bar and get your brewed coffee. If you enjoy a nightly cocktail this is also a good place get to know the bartenders and waiters. It's not an International cafe, but they do have a few plates with the wine flights and cookies in the afternoon.

 

Do find your way up to the deck over the bridge for terrific views. No secret door, just go forward on Deck 15.

 

You can get waffles from the ice cream counter at breakfast time just outside the Horizon Court. The breakfast menu in the dinning room seems limited, but get creative, they will make most any type of omelet you can imagine or any combinations.

 

They will walk around with trays of pastries in the dinning room too. Keep an eye open for the cookie cart being pushed around the pool area during the afternoons. You will want to watch for the special food being offered outside the Horizon Court on some days, examples are special pastas, oriental/sushi buffet or exotic chef creations depending on their whim

 

Breakfast and lunch are served in the International Dining Room for anyone who wishes to eat there for those meals. There is a nice menu and you will be served by the wait staff. We enjoyed eating there over the buffet in the Horizon Court.

 

Next to the Passenger Services desk there is a computer where you can swipe your key card and get a print out of your account statement -- any time! Good to check once or twice during the cruise.

 

The library has a nice selection of books and board games (e.g. scrabble) that you can check out so you needn't haul these along.

 

You can order breakfast to be delivered to your room by completing the breakfast card in your room and hanging on your outside cabin door knob before retiring for the evening. Preprinted choices on the breakfast card are for a Continental type breakfast BUT you can pencil in omelets, scrambled eggs, bacon, etc and it will be delivered.

 

Skywalker's Nightclub is a great place to read during the day - lots of light, quiet, and great views!

 

The Lotus Pool in the middle of the spa is a great place to get away. It is open to all passengers, whether or not they are using the spa"

 

Orange or Grape Juice ‘it is complimentary at breakfast time (except fresh squeezed OJ). After breakfast hours, there is a charge, even for regular (non fresh squeezed) juice.

 

Headphones are a must if a movie is playing in the "Calypso Pool". There's free popcorn at the "Calypso Pool" during the movie.

 

Near Neptune Pool on Lido Deck, Prego Pizzeria features fresh-excellent pizzas are found here from 11:00am to 5:00pm.

 

Trident Grill: on Lido Deck from 11:00am until 6:00pm, this is the best place to order a burger!

 

The Santa Fe dining room offers the main dining room menu, but also prepares guacamole for you table side.

 

Pacific Moon dining room on Deck 6 pulls Asian themes into play. The overall effect is a very upscale and unpretentious. Best place to find Mandarin Duck, Tiger Prawns, fresh sushi, spring rolls, and pot stickers.

The Savoy is located aft port on Plaza deck 5. A signature is the prime rib.

 

Vivaldi dining room serves Italian dishes to include ravioli and foccacia!

 

In-Between Meals: Patisserie (7:00am to 11:00pm at the Lobby Bar in the Grand Plaza on Promenade Deck), Sundaes Ice Cream Bar (nominal fee 11:00am to 6:00pm.), Wine and Caviar, Afternoon Tea (3:30pm to 4:30pm - in the main dining rooms. Pastries and finger sandwiches accompany an excellent cup of tea), Room Service (24 hours a day)

 

more Quiet places Lotus Spa-Sun Deck (Deck 15), Library- Plaza Deck (Deck 5), Writing Room-Plaza Deck 5

 

$150 'The ULTIMATE SHIP TOUR is awesome,last 3-4 hours, they gue gifts at the end and serve some champagne & hors d'oeuvre

 

Chef's Table tour and dinner. It's $75/pp, but well worth the cost. It includes a special dinner made by the head chef and hosted by the maitre'd. You'll get a special galley tour while the galley is in full production where you'll eat some scrumptious appetizers and have free-flowing champagne.

They serve free ice cream at the buffet around 3:30 each afternoon

Beware that the thought of awesome food- a late night snack at the buffet may or may not be a let dow (they have very few items then ad nothing to significant), maybe best to order room service then. (Actually the late night buffet isn't that bad - it is snack-y kind of food - chips and guac, desserts, cookies, hot dogs, fruit, some entree types of food - but there was a fairly good variety and if you're just looking for a snack before bed)

Read the Princess Patter newsletter every evening when it is delivered to your cabin. Bring a highlighter pen to mark the events that you want to catch the next day.

 

The minute you board the ship and put your bags in your room...Don't go to the Buffet!! First of all it is crowded, second of all... Go make all your reservations! Dining, Spa, and Excursions!!

helpful travel tip: take binoculars and extra memory for your digital camera

The Lotus pool is an "Adults Only" pool.

Pacific Moon (Ginger Prawns), The Savoy(pork chops) and the Santa Fe(Faijitas)...all yummy.

For the SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM LOVERS...

...go to the SUNDAES ICE CREAM BAR on LIDO DECK 14 mid-ship between the NEPTUNE POOL and the CALYPSO POOL...unlike some cruise ships who charge an extra fee for ice cream temptations outside of the "buffet" offerings, there is NO CHARGE for the ice cream here!

...if you prefer your SOFT SERVE "sundae" style in a dish rather than a cone, be forewarned...there are NO DISHES at SUNDAES ICE CREAM BAR...but...you can easily grab a bowl from the adjacent HORIZON COURT BUFFET and the server at SUNDAES ICE CREAM BAR will be happy to fill the bowl for you and add some toppings

[Kian]

[url="http://boards.cruisecritic.com/member.php?u=96364regarding the court......can you play soccer, -ball, basketball...or anything else, or is it only designated for this paddle-ball game...

 

There are NO basketball hoops on the ship. And if you planned on using the Wifi connection, then bring your laptop instead of IPad, for those who have the IPad and planned on using it. There's a constant disconnection problem with the IPad. RC internet staff informed me that it's IPad interference problem and there's nothing they can do about it.

 

Also you asked about what to do with kids. How old are they?

[sassyredhat]

Wow you guys. Alot of good info.

Our first Sapphire cruise is April 2012.

Pat

[2010_cruisers]

Kian, thanks.

 

The basketball hoop was on a half court - um it's what is shown on some pictures says and my what my T.A. told me...- has that been removed.....Btw - my kids are 18minths and 4 years old..........

[2010_cruisers]

last updated May 17,11 at 7:22 pm, pacific

Sapphire Princess Tips-Suggestions Sheet:

 

DINE telephone line or in person at the dining reservations table set up on the first day of the cruise

 

On one or two of the afternoons, they serve an old fashioned British lunch complete with fish and chips and Guiness.

 

It is in one of the dining rooms and is very enjoyable. Look for the announcement in the daily printout.

 

The Wakeview bar, located below Club Fusion. Not much of a view but a good place to get away from the crowds.

 

Do take advantage of the teak loungers on the Promenade deck for a quiet read (or nap or watching the water go by.

 

Do visit the Lobby Bar and get your brewed coffee. If you enjoy a nightly cocktail this is also a good place get to know the bartenders and waiters. It's not an International cafe, but they do have a few plates with the wine flights and cookies in the afternoon.

 

Do find your way up to the deck over the bridge for terrific views. No secret door, just go forward on Deck 15.

 

You can get waffles from the ice cream counter at breakfast time just outside the Horizon Court. The breakfast menu in the dinning room seems limited, but get creative, they will make most any type of omelet you can imagine or any combinations.

 

They will walk around with trays of pastries in the dinning room too. Keep an eye open for the cookie cart being pushed around the pool area during the afternoons. You will want to watch for the special food being offered outside the Horizon Court on some days, examples are special pastas, oriental/sushi buffet or exotic chef creations depending on their whim

 

Breakfast and lunch are served in the International Dining Room for anyone who wishes to eat there for those meals. There is a nice menu and you will be served by the wait staff. We enjoyed eating there over the buffet in the Horizon Court.

 

Next to the Passenger Services desk there is a computer where you can swipe your key card and get a print out of your account statement -- any time! Good to check once or twice during the cruise.

 

The library has a nice selection of books and board games (e.g. scrabble) that you can check out so you needn't haul these along.

 

You can order breakfast to be delivered to your room by completing the breakfast card in your room and hanging on your outside cabin door knob before retiring for the evening. Preprinted choices on the breakfast card are for a Continental type breakfast BUT you can pencil in omelets, scrambled eggs, bacon, etc and it will be delivered.

 

Skywalker's Nightclub is a great place to read during the day - lots of light, quiet, and great views!

 

The Lotus Pool in the middle of the spa is a great place to get away. It is open to all passengers, whether or not they are using the spa"

 

Orange or Grape Juice ‘it is complimentary at breakfast time (except fresh squeezed OJ). After breakfast hours, there is a charge, even for regular (non fresh squeezed) juice.

 

Headphones are a must if a movie is playing in the "Calypso Pool". There's free popcorn at the "Calypso Pool" during the movie.

 

Near Neptune Pool on Lido Deck, Prego Pizzeria features fresh-excellent pizzas are found here from 11:00am to 5:00pm.

 

Trident Grill: on Lido Deck from 11:00am until 6:00pm, this is the best place to order a burger!

 

The Santa Fe dining room offers the main dining room menu, but also prepares guacamole for you table side.

 

Pacific Moon dining room on Deck 6 pulls Asian themes into play. The overall effect is a very upscale and unpretentious. Best place to find Mandarin Duck, Tiger Prawns, fresh sushi, spring rolls, and pot stickers.

The Savoy is located aft port on Plaza deck 5. A signature is the prime rib.

 

Vivaldi dining room serves Italian dishes to include ravioli and foccacia!

 

In-Between Meals: Patisserie (7:00am to 11:00pm at the Lobby Bar in the Grand Plaza on Promenade Deck), Sundaes Ice Cream Bar (nominal fee 11:00am to 6:00pm.), Wine and Caviar, Afternoon Tea (3:30pm to 4:30pm - in the main dining rooms. Pastries and finger sandwiches accompany an excellent cup of tea), Room Service (24 hours a day)

 

more Quiet places Lotus Spa-Sun Deck (Deck 15), Library- Plaza Deck (Deck 5), Writing Room-Plaza Deck 5

 

$150 'The ULTIMATE SHIP TOUR is awesome,last 3-4 hours, they gue gifts at the end and serve some champagne & hors d'oeuvre

 

Chef's Table tour and dinner. It's $75/pp, but well worth the cost. It includes a special dinner made by the head chef and hosted by the maitre'd. You'll get a special galley tour while the galley is in full production where you'll eat some scrumptious appetizers and have free-flowing champagne.

They serve free ice cream at the buffet around 3:30 each afternoon

Beware that the thought of awesome food- a late night snack at the buffet may or may not be a let dow (they have very few items then ad nothing to significant), maybe best to order room service then. (Actually the late night buffet isn't that bad - it is snack-y kind of food - chips and guac, desserts, cookies, hot dogs, fruit, some entree types of food - but there was a fairly good variety and if you're just looking for a snack before bed)

Read the Princess Patter newsletter every evening when it is delivered to your cabin. Bring a highlighter pen to mark the events that you want to catch the next day.

 

The minute you board the ship and put your bags in your room...Don't go to the Buffet!! First of all it is crowded, second of all... Go make all your reservations! Dining, Spa, and Excursions!!

helpful travel tip: take binoculars and extra memory for your digital camera

The Lotus pool is an "Adults Only" pool.

Pacific Moon (Ginger Prawns), The Savoy(pork chops) and the Santa Fe(Faijitas)...all yummy.

For the SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM LOVERS...

...go to the SUNDAES ICE CREAM BAR on LIDO DECK 14 mid-ship between the NEPTUNE POOL and the CALYPSO POOL...unlike some cruise ships who charge an extra fee for ice cream temptations outside of the "buffet" offerings, there is NO CHARGE for the ice cream here!

...if you prefer your SOFT SERVE "sundae" style in a dish rather than a cone, be forewarned...there are NO DISHES at SUNDAES ICE CREAM BAR...but...you can easily grab a bowl from the adjacent HORIZON COURT BUFFET and the server at SUNDAES ICE CREAM BAR will be happy to fill the bowl for you and add some toppings

 

 

• if you planned on using the Wifi connection, then bring your laptop instead of IPad, for those who have the IPad and planned on using it. There's a constant disconnection problem with the IPad. RC internet staff informed me that it's IPad interference problem and there's nothing they can do about it.
  

[2010_cruisers]

last updated May 17,11 at 7:22 pm, pacific

Sapphire Princess Tips-Suggestions Sheet:

 

DINE telephone line or in person at the dining reservations table set up on the first day of the cruise

 

On one or two of the afternoons, they serve an old fashioned British lunch complete with fish and chips and Guiness.

 

It is in one of the dining rooms and is very enjoyable. Look for the announcement in the daily printout.

 

The Wakeview bar, located below Club Fusion. Not much of a view but a good place to get away from the crowds.

 

Do take advantage of the teak loungers on the Promenade deck for a quiet read (or nap or watching the water go by.

 

Do visit the Lobby Bar and get your brewed coffee. If you enjoy a nightly cocktail this is also a good place get to know the bartenders and waiters. It's not an International cafe, but they do have a few plates with the wine flights and cookies in the afternoon.

 

Do find your way up to the deck over the bridge for terrific views. No secret door, just go forward on Deck 15.

 

You can get waffles from the ice cream counter at breakfast time just outside the Horizon Court. The breakfast menu in the dinning room seems limited, but get creative, they will make most any type of omelet you can imagine or any combinations.

 

They will walk around with trays of pastries in the dinning room too. Keep an eye open for the cookie cart being pushed around the pool area during the afternoons. You will want to watch for the special food being offered outside the Horizon Court on some days, examples are special pastas, oriental/sushi buffet or exotic chef creations depending on their whim

 

Breakfast and lunch are served in the International Dining Room for anyone who wishes to eat there for those meals. There is a nice menu and you will be served by the wait staff. We enjoyed eating there over the buffet in the Horizon Court.

 

Next to the Passenger Services desk there is a computer where you can swipe your key card and get a print out of your account statement -- any time! Good to check once or twice during the cruise.

 

The library has a nice selection of books and board games (e.g. scrabble) that you can check out so you needn't haul these along.

 

You can order breakfast to be delivered to your room by completing the breakfast card in your room and hanging on your outside cabin door knob before retiring for the evening. Preprinted choices on the breakfast card are for a Continental type breakfast BUT you can pencil in omelets, scrambled eggs, bacon, etc and it will be delivered.

 

Skywalker's Nightclub is a great place to read during the day - lots of light, quiet, and great views!

 

The Lotus Pool in the middle of the spa is a great place to get away. It is open to all passengers, whether or not they are using the spa"

 

Orange or Grape Juice ‘it is complimentary at breakfast time (except fresh squeezed OJ). After breakfast hours, there is a charge, even for regular (non fresh squeezed) juice.

 

Headphones are a must if a movie is playing in the "Calypso Pool". There's free popcorn at the "Calypso Pool" during the movie.

 

Near Neptune Pool on Lido Deck, Prego Pizzeria features fresh-excellent pizzas are found here from 11:00am to 5:00pm.

 

Trident Grill: on Lido Deck from 11:00am until 6:00pm, this is the best place to order a burger!

 

The Santa Fe dining room offers the main dining room menu, but also prepares guacamole for you table side.

 

Pacific Moon dining room on Deck 6 pulls Asian themes into play. The overall effect is a very upscale and unpretentious. Best place to find Mandarin Duck, Tiger Prawns, fresh sushi, spring rolls, and pot stickers.

The Savoy is located aft port on Plaza deck 5. A signature is the prime rib.

 

Vivaldi dining room serves Italian dishes to include ravioli and foccacia!

 

In-Between Meals: Patisserie (7:00am to 11:00pm at the Lobby Bar in the Grand Plaza on Promenade Deck), Sundaes Ice Cream Bar (nominal fee 11:00am to 6:00pm.), Wine and Caviar, Afternoon Tea (3:30pm to 4:30pm - in the main dining rooms. Pastries and finger sandwiches accompany an excellent cup of tea), Room Service (24 hours a day)

 

more Quiet places Lotus Spa-Sun Deck (Deck 15), Library- Plaza Deck (Deck 5), Writing Room-Plaza Deck 5

 

$150 'The ULTIMATE SHIP TOUR is awesome,last 3-4 hours, they gue gifts at the end and serve some champagne & hors d'oeuvre

 

Chef's Table tour and dinner. It's $75/pp, but well worth the cost. It includes a special dinner made by the head chef and hosted by the maitre'd. You'll get a special galley tour while the galley is in full production where you'll eat some scrumptious appetizers and have free-flowing champagne.

They serve free ice cream at the buffet around 3:30 each afternoon

Beware that the thought of awesome food- a late night snack at the buffet may or may not be a let dow (they have very few items then ad nothing to significant), maybe best to order room service then. (Actually the late night buffet isn't that bad - it is snack-y kind of food - chips and guac, desserts, cookies, hot dogs, fruit, some entree types of food - but there was a fairly good variety and if you're just looking for a snack before bed)

Read the Princess Patter newsletter every evening when it is delivered to your cabin. Bring a highlighter pen to mark the events that you want to catch the next day.

 

The minute you board the ship and put your bags in your room...Don't go to the Buffet!! First of all it is crowded, second of all... Go make all your reservations! Dining, Spa, and Excursions!!

helpful travel tip: take binoculars and extra memory for your digital camera

The Lotus pool is an "Adults Only" pool.

Pacific Moon (Ginger Prawns), The Savoy(pork chops) and the Santa Fe(Faijitas)...all yummy.

For the SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM LOVERS...

...go to the SUNDAES ICE CREAM BAR on LIDO DECK 14 mid-ship between the NEPTUNE POOL and the CALYPSO POOL...unlike some cruise ships who charge an extra fee for ice cream temptations outside of the "buffet" offerings, there is NO CHARGE for the ice cream here!

...if you prefer your SOFT SERVE "sundae" style in a dish rather than a cone, be forewarned...there are NO DISHES at SUNDAES ICE CREAM BAR...but...you can easily grab a bowl from the adjacent HORIZON COURT BUFFET and the server at SUNDAES ICE CREAM BAR will be happy to fill the bowl for you and add some toppings

 

 

• if you planned on using the Wifi connection, then bring your laptop instead of IPad, for those who have the IPad and planned on using it. There's a constant disconnection problem with the IPad. RC internet staff informed me that it's IPad interference problem and there's nothing they can do about it.:)
  

[Kian]

Your welcome 2010_cruisers. What a coincidence... I have a 4 year old boy and 18 months old girl! We just came back from Sapphire Princess 3 weeks ago and we took both of them to the youth center everyday, where we dropped off my son (you can request a pager) for the programs they have for his age group and we played with my girl there (she would be too young for the programs, as the minimum age is 3 yrs). Your 4 year old will love it over there, ours did. (They also have a baby pool with a small slide, which is hardly used and peaceful for them). As for the basketball...yes, they removed the hoop, which was kind of disappointing to me. I actually brought my own basketball and was ready to ball :(

[2010_cruisers]

Kian.....a couple more things then -

 

 

what city r u in again and what made u pick the Sapphire, Also, did u say you took them both to the center or only the one..., also did anyone enforce the whole no diaper, no diaper swimmers rule...or not...., also...besides your tips...any other suggestions observations or ideas to make our trip better.

 

ps we r thinking about bringing our inline double stroller.....did you bring yours...

 

get back to me, asap and thanks...

Edited May 18, 2011 by 2010_cruisers