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Sapphire Princess Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Vote: 1

Overall rating:

3 out of 5
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Sapphire Princess

7 Night Alaska Inside Passage (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 30, 2010

Ship: Sapphire Princess

Cabin type: Suite

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 13 years ago

Review summary

Since I had been on another cruise with a different cruise line recently, I had high expectations for Princess. The ship's staff was excellent - but within one day of sailing, we were told that many passengers had become ill - puts a little damper on your enthusiasm as far as mingling with other guests and participating in the ship's entertainment offerings. However, that being said, ALASKA was spectacular and very exciting to see. All of our excursions were excellent and very professional. We had a great time on land.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5
Not a good variety. The American food was bland. And the "snack" food, hamburgers & pizza, were only offered in the afternoon. Those kind of foods are a late night snack too!

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5
It seemed old.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
I was expecting more out of a "mini-suite".

Ports of call

Victoria, British Columbia

5 out of 5
Beautiful city. Buchart Gardens are a must see. Empress Hotel.
Don't Miss: Buchart Gardens.

Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5
We took the Eagles, Lighthouses tour. Excellent - we saw MANY eagles and the guide was exceptional.

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5
Went to the Mendenhall Glacier. Outstanding! - something so totally unique!!! Also went up the Tram to the top of Mt. Roberts. Nice
Don't Miss: Glacier

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5
Took the Train down the mountain. Wonderful scenery! Then enjoyed the shopping in town.
Don't Miss: Train

Pros: Scenery was spectacular! The ship's crew was excellent.

Cons: Many people (at least 80) became sick with the virus which caused quarentine and hightened sanitary measures.

Recommends Sapphire Princess? No.

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