15-Day Connoisseur Escorted - Tour UA8 on Sapphire Princess
As you set your sights on the wonders of the world, let Sapphire Princess indulge your every whim. Over 700 balconies, world-class gourmet dining and dazzling entertainment options are just the beginning of your sea-going adventure. Dance the night away, enjoy casino gaming or relax and rejuvenate body and mind at the Lotus Spa®.
Public Unisex Accessible Bathrooms are located deck 5, midship atrium starboard and portside; deck 6 midship atrium starboard and portside; deck 6 aft by wake view bar; deck 15 forward by spa, deck 16 aft sports deck area, and deck 18 aft by skywalkers.
Designed for wheelchair maneuverability, with widened doorways into both the cabin and its bathroom; wheel-in showers, hand-held showerheads and bath distress alarms; as well as lowered closet railings, sinks, and handrails; and removed or revamped thresholds. Additional equipment is also available on request, such as toilet seat raisers, shower stools and bed boards. Elevators have generous 36- to 42-inch doorways, and wheelchair seating is available in show lounges and other public spaces.
All Princess ships have wheelchair-accessible staterooms, but we highly recommend collapsible wheelchairs, as the widths of the stateroom doors vary. Passengers utilizing mobility devices with batteries are advised that the batteries must be a dry cell type, and must be stored and recharged in the stateroom. Mobility devices of any kind, like any other items, may not be left outside the stateroom. Because of staffing limitations, we recommend you be accompanied by someone who is physically able to assist you both onboard and onshore.
Travelers with disabilities should check in with the onboard Tour Office to ensure all shore excursions can accommodate them. Not all port facilities are accessible for those using mobility devices. Ports may be accessed by a variety of methods including a ramped gangway, a series of steps or by tender. In some cases, you may be able to access the tender, but the shoreside facility will not be accessible. Many ports of call use a mechanism known as a “stair climber” to assist passengers up and down the gangway. Passengers must transfer to a Princess wheelchair, which is connected to the stair climber and operated by the ship’s personnel. If you cannot transfer or your personal mobility device cannot be easily disembarked, you may be precluded from going ashore. With your safety and comfort in mind, the decision to permit or prohibit passengers from going ashore will be made on each occasion by the ship’s Captain, and the decision will be final. Ports that normally use tenders to access the shore are noted on the itinerary.
The maximum weight of the wheelchair including guest cannot exceed 600 lbs. on transportation lifts. If you have purchased a Princess Transfer at the start or end of the cruise, be aware that lift-equipped transportation may not be available in your port of embarkation or disembarkation.
Entry regulations for service animals vary by port. Passengers are advised to consult authorities at each port prior to departure for more information. Princess does not have food onboard for animals. The choice of dog litter material is limited and varies by ship.
Princess ships are equipped with “All-in-One Kits” with TTY that can be used in most passenger cabins and at Princess wilderness lodges. Most televisions onboard provide closed captioning and most onboard theaters have assisted listening devices. Electric outlets in most staterooms are limited to one and it is helpful to travel with an extension cord for electrical equipment. Princess also offers JAWS Professional software with a KOSS-TD/80 headset on one terminal in each Internet Café on every ship.
Deck Plans
There are many ways to travel, but no one helps you truly discover the world’s great destinations, its best-kept secrets, and the soul of its people, like Princess Cruises® – the Destination Leader.
Princess has been sailing around the globe since 1965, taking millions of guests on life-transforming journeys on board a fleet of 15 magnificent ships, to over 330 destinations. On board, you’ll be immersed in the culture, colors and flavors of the places you&rsquo
...There are many ways to travel, but no one helps you truly discover the world’s great destinations, its best-kept secrets, and the soul of its people, like Princess Cruises® – the Destination Leader.
Princess has been sailing around the globe since 1965, taking millions of guests on life-transforming journeys on board a fleet of 15 magnificent ships, to over 330 destinations. On board, you’ll be immersed in the culture, colors and flavors of the places you’ll visit, with authentic folkloric shows, regional cuisine and enlightening presentations by local experts. On shore, Princess introduces the bucket-list sights you want to see most – as well as hidden jewels not found in travel books – with our award-winning Discovery™ and Animal Planet™ Exclusive shore excursions.
And now, Princess has ushered in the next wave of vacation travel with MedallionClass Vacations™, which offer you a more effortless and personalized experience than you could ever imagine. MedallionClass® is enabled by the Medallion® device, a complimentary wearable device that unlocks countless enhancements to the cruise experience like hassle-free embarkation to get you from curbside to poolside in a breeze, beverage delivery on demand using your personal smart device, the Best Wi-Fi at sea, that lets you stream, text and share your memories, and so much more!
Enjoy an array of signature features throughout each cruise, from world-class cuisine by award-winning chefs to live production shows created by Broadway legends, to a true Princess original experience – enjoying a Hollywood film while relaxing poolside, with Movies Under the Stars®. There are also a variety of ways to rejuvenate body and mind, from the Lotus Spa® to the Sanctuary – a tranquil retreat reserved just for adults, and when the night ends, luxuriate in the ultimate night of sleep with the Princess Luxury Bed, awarded Best Cruise Ship Bed by Cruise Critic.
Discover why Princess has been awarded “Best Cruise Itineraries” 12 times by Recommend Magazine and see the world in a whole new way.
What Sets Princess Apart
- Immersive Exploration – Being chosen as the “Best Cruise Line Itineraries” by Cruise Critic and awarded “Best Cruise Ship Excursions” by Global Traveler Magazine is the result of Princess’ dedication to immersion and exploration. With our Local Connections program, Princess partners with local experts to create shore excursions that give the feel and flavor you’ll desire from a cruise. Princess teamed with Discovery™ to create the Discovery at SEA program, offering you an array of fascinating onboard programs for the whole family, based on hit programs like Deadliest Catch, Shark Week and Gold Rush. Princess also crafts our itineraries to offer more time in port with More Ashore late night (9 pm or later) and overnight stays in every region, allowing you to see the sights during the day and experience the nightlife.
- Freshly Prepared Cuisine – Food is interwoven with travel. From discovering the unique flavors of a new city to watching a dish come together, some of the best travel memories revolve around food. With fresh regional cuisine made from scratch and culinary tours in every region, we feed your body and your sense of wonder.
- Rejuvenation – A cruise isn’t just one adventure after another from dawn ’til dusk. With cruising, your resort travels with you and offers a blend of excitement and rejuvenation not found elsewhere. CNBC ranked Princess the “#1 Cruise Line for Relaxation” in 2018, and you will understand why, with amenities like the Sanctuary, a retreat for adults that offers al fresco massages, refreshing beverages and Serenity Stewards to attend to your needs. If deeper relaxation is needed, you can indulge in the award-winning Lotus Spa® with a hot stone massage, aromatherapy sauna or detoxifying facial. When the day is done, you retire to the Princess Luxury Bed for the ultimate night’s rest.
- Engaging Entertainment – First-time cruisers sometimes wonder what there will be to do on days at sea. We love the moment on board when you discover that each ship is filled with so much engaging, exciting and varied entertainment that it would take many cruises to experience it all. Performances beckon from every corner of a Princess ship, including live music and street performers in the Piazza, world-class magicians and illusionists, and top headliner comedians. Don’t miss our Broadway-Caliber production shows that you can only see in the state-of-the-art Princess theaters.
Princess at a Glance
- 15 ships across the fleet that carry millions of guests each year to 330 destinations around the globe.
- Over 170 unique itineraries ranging from three days to 111 days.
- More than 500 More Ashore late night calls across 98 ports and 70 overnight calls across 16 ports.
- Access to over 100 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Itinerary
Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
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1 | Vancouver, B.C., Canada | 4:00 pm | |
2 | At Sea | ||
3 | Ketchikan, Alaska | 6:00 am | 2:00 pm |
4 | Juneau, Alaska | 8:00 am | 9:00 pm |
5 | Skagway, Alaska | 7:00 am | 8:30 pm |
6 | Glacier Bay Cruising, Alaska | 6:00 am | 3:00 pm |
7 | College Fjord Cruising, Alaska | 6:00 pm | 8:30 pm |
8 | Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska, USA | 12:30 am | |
8 | Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge | ||
9 | Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge | ||
10 | Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge | ||
11 | Mt. Mckinley Princess Wilderness Lodge | ||
12 | Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge | ||
13 | Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge | ||
14 | Fairbanks | ||
15 | Fairbanks | ||
16 | Fairbanks |