First Cruise Ever...Sapphire Princess or Island Princess?

[drm31078]

This will be our first cruise and it will be our honeymoon. We are in our late 20's and on a budget. Unfortunatly we will be getting an interior room, because the balcony will put us over the top on budget (ie. would rather spend the extra money on excursions). Not too sure the main differences between the Sapphire Princess and the Island Princess, other than the Sapphire is slightly newer and bigger. Any suggestions or preferences? Thanks!

[Coral]

I really like the Coral/Island Princess size over the Diamond/Sapphire size. It is one of those situations where bigger is not better. The Coral/Island are some of Princess's more beautiful ships and the size feels just right. These 2 ships are some of the favorites on the Princess board.

 

Don't worry about booking an inside - there is plenty of deck space to see the glaciers. Save your money for the shore excursions which can be $$$.

[cjnky]

I agree with Coral! I just don't think "bigger is better"!