Sapphire Princess

The largest and most innovative Princess vessel yet, Sapphire Princess begins sailing May 2004 in Alaska. The company's newest "gem" offers new features and classic Princess favorites to create the next generation of Personal Choice Cruising.

4 swimming pools as well as children's splash pool.
 

Sapphire Princess Facts

Passenger Capacity: 2,600 passengers 750 cabins with private balconies. Environmentally advantageous diesel and gas turbine powered electric propulsion, with gas turbine situated in the funnel.

Aft terrace with bar and pool below
Conservatory consisting of a swimming pool and bar, with a balcony deck and sliding glass roof high above.

A central pool with bar.

Asian-themed Lotus spa with fitness center and outdoor sunken terraced pool.

Multiple main dining rooms featuring Princess' unique Personal Choice Dining options.

24-hour dining -- buffet/bistro and room service.

Poolside Pizzeria, Hamburger Grill and Ice Cream Bar.

Fabio's trattoria

Large forward theater for Princess' original Broadway and Las Vegas-style productions
Sports bar.

Casino

Atrium with shops, two bars, art gallery, library and writing room.

Nautical-themed Wheelhouse Bar with P&O memorabilia.

Hearts and Minds wedding chapel with cruise industry's only wedding-at-sea program where passengers can be married by the ship's captain.

Asian and African-themed Explorers lounge
Aft show lounge -- high-tech Club Fusion features 42 high-definition video screens and spiral staircase leading to Wake View Bar below.

One of largest Internet cafes at sea with 29 computer stations.

Dedicated teens' and children's area with a total of 9,686 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, plus a dedicated pool area for teens.
Hair salon, health center and spa.

Nine-hole golf putting course and two computerized golf simulators that enable passengers to virtually play the finest courses in the world.

Sports deck

The ship will take Princess' trademark Skywalkers disco/lounge concept a step further with a larger room plus new 125-foot wide balcony that provides commanding views over the aft end of the ship where passengers can enjoy stargazing, or an al fresco break from the action inside.