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Item: Sapphire Princess
Rating: 4.1
Author: topaz1313

Sapphire Princess Cruise Review to Alaska - Gulf of Alaska

topaz1313

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 22

Overall rating:

4.1 out of 5

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7 Night Voyage Of The Glaciers With Glacier Bay Southbound (Anchorage To Vancouver)

Sail date: June 07, 2023

Ship: Sapphire Princess

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: A207

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Overall the ports were great. I was uncomfortable the whole trip between too much ac on the ship and the cold, wet and windy ports. I had 3 layers on and still couldn’t get warm. There needed to be different entertainment besides trivia 5-6 times a day, more than 1 comedy show and cheaper or free bingo. The views were breathtaking and the excursions were great.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Main dining tried to be too fancy and didn’t pair things together well, under seasoned food or overcooked food. The buffet was mediocre at best.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Only 1 indoor pool but kid enjoyed it

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Not enough variety in entertainment. Bingo cost an arm and a leg. The better activities ran through pick up of kids from camp so you couldn’t attend.

Children's Programs

4 out of 5

Kid enjoyed it but to many long breaks. It made it difficult to attend any activities or shows because of camp closing times throughout the day.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

2 out of 5

3 twin beds for a married couple and a kid. We pushed the beds together for my husband and I but it might have been more comfortable sleeping on the floor. But room always clean and stocked

Ship tip

It’s cold all the time/too much ac onboard. Not enough variety in entertainment. Food mediocre

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Ports of call

Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska

5 out of 5

Visited animal sanctuary and ski resort

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Cruise Hubbard Glacier

5 out of 5

Cruise Glacier Bay Did not visit port

Rescued people from a smaller ship that had caught on fire so we sat in the ocean for 6 hours until released by the coast guard

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Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5

Cute frontier town. Beautiful scenery

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Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5

Loved the city and glacier tour

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Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5

Great city tour

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Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia Did not visit port

Just flew into airport and loaded on ship

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Went with a tour

9 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe 4 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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karencruiser 1 year ago

I recently did 3 princess cruises. I find them alittle boring at times. And yes it can be quite cool inside the ship. I wore long sleeves with a long cardigan over the top all the time Glad the views were good though

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javawoody 1 year ago

Appreciate your view

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cmressler 1 year ago

Sorry you were disappointed. Maybe a cruise to the Caribbean or Mexico on a ship with more activities (Carnival or MSC come to mind) would be more your style.

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OGWonderWoman 1 year ago

You booked and went on an Alaskan cruise, then complain that it was cold. Too funny! 🤣🤣

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lsbs 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing.

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1960cruiser 1 year ago

I was on Sapphire Princess a few weeks ago and had a great time. Food was amazing, so not sure what kind of food you are used to eating. Trivias are in reality 3 or 4 times with game shows in between. Comedians have two shows a day, and there are lounges all over ship for other options. Perhaps a different cruise line would be a better choice for you, since Princess didn't meet you standards.

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience.

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