Sapphire princess- Norway 10-17august

[cabin4three]

Semi live trip report dependant on WiFi signal which is a bit hit and miss.

We have cruised with Princess a number of times, including the same itinerary.

We were delayed leaving Southampton but we were kept informed.

Ship is looking a bit tired but is clean, staff on the most part are happy and friendly.

As mentioned many times on CC boards the cutbacks are noticeable, menu choices, portions etc.

Classic soda package available, it includes mocktails which I will endeavour to taste test 😄

It was mentioned on a post last week about children loyalty status, on this cruise Children are still given a blue cruise card regardless of status and ours don't get their platinum privileges.

I will post when I can  questions I will try to answer

[cabin4three]

 We are in an outside cabin for the first time, usually have a suite or mini-suite, did not choose a balcony cabin as the balcony can't be accessed when the upper bunk is down.

Obstructed view emerald deck

[cabin4three]

There are over 250 under 12's on board. Children's club is small compared to other ships we have been on. Most children aren't using the club. The 8-12 club photos

[Reef Dreamer]

Thanks for that - I am on her next week . I would be interested to hear more.

 

i would also be curious to to see the Princess Patter but I guess that’s hard to

up load

 

Regards 

 

 

[cabin4three]

9 minutes ago, Reef Dreamer said:

Thanks for that - I am on her next week . I would be interested to hear more.

 

i would also be curious to to see the Princess Patter but I guess that’s hard to

up load

 

Regards 

 

 

I will try to get a photo later, we are using the princess at sea site to see what events are on, we have found it easier.

[cabin4three]

Today's princess patter hope you can see it ok

[cabin4three]

International cafe prices

[cabin4three]

Mocktails menu in the bar next to international cafe, some bars have different mocktails.

Sunshine daqiari is sweet and slushy 😄. Like having a strawberry sorbet

Zero mojito was too minty for me didn't like it at all

The photo below is the  key West cooler, very nice and refreshing. 

[phabric]

4 hours ago, cabin4three said:

 We are in an outside cabin for the first time, usually have a suite or mini-suite, did not choose a balcony cabin as the balcony can't be accessed when the upper bunk is down.

Obstructed view emerald deck

 

What is the cabin number?

 

Pretty clear view for an obstructed View.

 

I have done this cruise 2x, the last one 2018.

Edited August 12, 2019 by phabric

[cabin4three]

51 minutes ago, phabric said:

 

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[cabin4three]

Wake bar mocktails and the strawberries on fire 🔥. 

[phabric]

1 minute ago, cabin4three said:

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I don’t understand what that means?

[Scorpio41]

Can I ask are the American sockets  two pin or three pin. Is there one behind the television?

 

[Reef Dreamer]

This is all great - keep going. Many thanks.

[peachykiehn]

If Maria is still in Crooners she makes the best strawberries on fire. We were on the Sapphire earlier this year for 26 days and found hers to be the best of all the bartenders. 

[Lucky TGO]

Thanks for sharing.

Tony

[cabin4three]

5 hours ago, peachykiehn said:

If Maria is still in Crooners she makes the best strawberries on fire. We were on the Sapphire earlier this year for 26 days and found hers to be the best of all the bartenders. 

I did ask about mocktails in crooners but they were reluctant to make any. Didn't see Maria, I will test it out again 😃

[cabin4three]

17 hours ago, Scorpio41 said:

Can I ask are the American sockets  two pin or three pin. Is there one behind the television?

 

There are two sockets on the desk, three pin but we have used a two pin adapter and it works. There are usb sockets in back of TV but TV is wedged tight in space it would be difficult to access them.

I will take a photo later.

[cabin4three]

17 hours ago, phabric said:

 

I don’t understand what that means?

Neither do I???😆😂 WiFi playing up

[cabin4three]

Patter

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Very low cloud in olden today, we tender in as P&O Britannia has the dock.

[cabin4three]

Pool side and horizon court bar menus

[cabin4three]

Sorry some of the photos are upside down, I haven't even been partaking of the bar menu offerings 😄

[cabin4three]

Sorry some of the photos are upside down, I haven't even been partaking of the bar menu offerings 😄

[cabin4three]

Children's club newsletter, pages a bit out of sequence but will give you an idea of what is on. Age 8-12 group.