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Sapphire Princess Cruise Review to South Pacific - Australia

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 48

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Sapphire Princess

12 Night Australia & New Zealand (Sydney To Auckland)

Sail date: February 28, 2007

Ship: Sapphire Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 14 years ago

Review summary

The ship was clean and well maintained. The crew was trained, courteous and responsive to our requests The stateroom was comfortable and the stewart's service was timely. The laundromat was accessable and well serviced. The entertainment/activities were varied, interesting and enjoyable. The food was excellent. Overall, a great value for the cost!

Ports of call

Tauranga, New Zealand

5 out of 5
The Maori Culture tour was well done and very interesting, particularly to a long time resident of Fiji and American Samoa!
Don't Miss: Don't miss watching the crowds on the shore on the ships departure.

Melbourne, Australia

5 out of 5
The EZ Melbourne tour and the tour guide, made this our most memorable shore visit!
Don't Miss: The video shown at the tower visit was spectacular!

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

5 out of 5
The Bonorong Wildlife Park was most enjoyable because of the personal contact we were given with the animals being rehabilitated.
Don't Miss: The interaction with the animals was a not to be missed opportunity.

Christchurch, New Zealand

5 out of 5
The photo opportunities on the City Sightseeing tour were outstanding!
Don't Miss: A chance to tour downtown and have a Starbucks coffee made it delightful!

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

5 out of 5
The Bonorong Wildlife Park was most enjoyable because of the personal contact we were given with the animals being rehabilitated.
Don't Miss: The interaction with the animals was a not to be missed opportunity.

Tauranga, New Zealand

5 out of 5
The Maori Culture tour was well done and very interesting, particularly to a long time resident of Fiji and American Samoa!
Don't Miss: Don't miss watching the crowds on the shore on the ships departure.

Christchurch, New Zealand

5 out of 5
The photo opportunities on the City Sightseeing tour were outstanding!
Don't Miss: A chance to tour downtown and have a Starbucks coffee made it delightful!

Melbourne, Australia

5 out of 5
The EZ Melbourne tour and the tour guide, made this our most memorable shore visit!
Don't Miss: The video shown at the tower visit was spectacular!

Pros: Even though it was a large ship, with alot of passengers, the crew/accommodations made us feel as though we were on a private yacht!

Cons: The method for leaving the ship for tours could be better organized.

Recommends Sapphire Princess? Yes!

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cruisellama    5 years ago