British Isles & Canadian Passage Cruise

Princess Cruises

Indulge in a classic sailing experience and revel in life at sea as you travel across the Atlantic. Visit ports of call including Stornoway, Cork and Halifax.

 

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Sailing Itinerary

Note: Cruise itineraries are subject to change. Please verify ports and times directly with the cruise line.

Day 1 Port of Call Copenhagen Departure 6:00p.m.

Overview

Copenhagen, the royal capital of Denmark with 1.9 million inhabitants (Copenhagen Metropolitan Area), is one of Europe's oldest and most wonderful capitals. The city's location in the most dynamic region of Northern Europe, the Oresund Region, makes a visit even more exciting. If you like to shop you'll love Copenhagen! Whether you're into world-famous Danish design or major brands like Gucci or Vuitton you'll find it here along with super trendy Danish designers of today. Accommodations range from youth hostels to 5-star hotels. Theatres, museums, art galleries, and musical entertainment are other attractions that will make your stay in Royal Copenhagen memorable. Whether you're visiting Copenhagen for business or pleasure, you'll find whatever you're looking for right here.

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Day 3 Port of Call Lerwick Arrival 7:00a.m. Departure 5:00p.m.

Overview

Lerwick, the lively capital of Shetland, centers around its important and busy harbor, particularly during the summer months, when yachts, cruise liners, private yachts, and motor cruisers arrive from ports all around the North Atlantic. Lerwick has a population of around 7,500, approximately one-third of Shetland's total population. The shops, pubs, restaurants, hotels, and guesthouses bustle all year with locals, visiting businessmen, tourists, and seafarers. A mix of old and new, the town offers visitors a range of things to do and see. Places of interest include Clickimin Broch - an outstanding example of Bronze Age and Iron Age architecture; Fort Charlotte - built in 1665 and has good views from the gunports; the Bod of Gremista - an 18th-century fishing booth; and the picture-postcard Lodberries - old merchants' houses with their piers. The Museum has a fascinating collection of artifacts illustrating Shetland's history. Elsewhere special exhibitions depict Shetland tradition and crafts - knitting, spinning, lace-making, fiddle music, and Up Helly Aa.

Day 4 Port of Call Stornoway Arrival 8:00a.m. Departure 5:00p.m.

Overview

Stornoway is the main town and the largest of the Outer Hebrides and the capital of Lewis and Harris in Scotland. The town's population is around 6,953, making it the third-largest island town in Scotland after Kirkwall in Orkney and Lerwick in Shetland.

Day 5 Port of Call Belfast Arrival 7:30a.m. Departure 8:00p.m.

Overview

Belfast offers the buzz and vibrancy of a capital city whilst being a gateway to the rural retreat of Northern Ireland. At the head of Belfast Lough, the city is compact and easy to get around, whether by car or on foot. Like all capital cities, Belfast offers a wide range of accommodations to suit all pockets, from cozy B&Bs around the university to well-appointed riverside self-catering establishments, to city-centre boutique hotels.
Belfast is teeming with a multitude of stylish bars, gourmet restaurants, trendy clubs, and some of the best shopping in the UK. Visitors can enjoy traditional Irish music in a local pub or dance the night away to the latest vibes – the choice is yours!
The birthplace of the Titanic, Belfast’s industrial heritage has shaped a city steeped in culture, portrayed at its best at the Ulster Museum, City Hall, the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, and the many buildings still standing. The many parks, gardens, and galleries offer a perfect haven to relax.
Within a couple of hours of Belfast, visitors can marvel at the Giant’s Causeway, walk the Mountains of Mourne, fish in Fermanagh, or visit the many picturesque villages in Northern Ireland - a perfect location to discover the rest of Northern Ireland!

Day 6 Port of Call Liverpool Arrival 7:00a.m. Departure 5:00p.m.

Overview

Liverpool is fast becoming one of Europe’s most popular city break destinations. After being awarded European Capital of Culture 2008, the city has moved into the sights of travelers and tourists from around the world. Already famous as the birthplace of The Beatles, the city’s other cultural assets are justifiably touted as some of the finest in Europe. With more theatres, museums, and galleries than any other UK city outside London, Liverpool’s history as one of the world’s great ports has left a remarkable legacy of art and architecture that gives it a distinctive look and unique atmosphere. Liverpool is also one of the world’s great sporting cities with horse racing at Aintree and Haydock, and 40 golf courses – seven of which are Championship standard, including the Royals Birkdale and Lytham, not to mention Liverpool and Everton FC. So if it’s Strawberry Fields, Premiership football, or Europe’s finest culture you’re looking for, it has to be Liverpool.

Day 7 Port of Call Cobh Arrival 10:00a.m. Departure 9:00p.m.

Overview

Queenstown it was for some decades before reverting to its old Irish name in 1922 - the Cobh (cove) of Cork. Is there anywhere in Ireland more full of poignant memories than this embarkation point for America? From here hundreds of thousands of mostly hungry and penniless Irish men and women left to build a new life, especially in the Famine years of 1844-48. Many thrived and prospered, but many died on the journey in the terrible traveling conditions of the time. It is a pleasant town; its streets climb the steep slope of a hill, the top of which is crowned by the very fine St. Coleman's Cathedral which has a carillon of 47 bells. Cobh is situated on Great Island, one of the three large islands in Cork harbor which are all now joined by roads and bridges - Little Island and Fota are the others. The harbor is one of the largest and safest anywhere, being capable of taking the largest vessels afloat. The great Transatlantic liners used to come up to the 1950s.On the quayside, there is a memorial to the victims of the Lusitania, many of whom are buried in the old church cemetery. The ship was sunk off Kinsale in 1915 by a German submarine, an action which was responsible for bringing the United States of America into the Great War, the survivors were brought back here. Another unhappy association is with the Titanic, 'the safest liner in the world'. Queenstown was her last port of call on her fateful maiden voyage. The Queenstown Story is based on the disused portions of the railway station at Cobh. This highly imaginative visitor attraction tells the story of emigration from Cobh in the period of the famine in 1845 up to the era of the great Liners in the 1950s. The historical role that Cobh harbor has played as a port is also illustrated. At Cobh, one looks over Haulbowline and Spike Islands, formerly the base of the Irish Naval Service. To the east, Cork Harbour leads to East Ferry. Roches Point can be seen to the south. To the southwest is the yachting center of Crosshaven.

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Day 13 Port of Call Sydney/Nova Scotia Arrival 7:00a.m. Departure 4:00p.m.

Overview

Sydney is a harbor town on Cape Breton Island, in Nova Scotia, Canada. By the water, the Big Fiddle is a huge violin statue honoring local music. Wooden 18th-century buildings include the Coset and Just houses, now museums with period furniture. St. Patrick’s Church Museum showcases local history in an 1828 church. East, at Glace Bay, the Cape Breton Miners’ Museum explores the area’s coal-mining heritage.

Day 14 Port of Call Halifax Arrival 7:00a.m. Departure 6:00p.m.

Overview

Halifax, an Atlantic Ocean port in eastern Canada, is the provincial capital of Nova Scotia. A major business center, it’s also known for its maritime history. The city is dominated by the hilltop Citadel, a star-shaped fort completed in the 1850s. Waterfront warehouses known as the Historic Properties recall Halifax’s days as a trading hub for privateers, notably during the War of 1812.

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Day 16 Port of Call Boston Arrival 5:00a.m.

Overview

Genteel streets lined with elegant brick townhouses, acres of public greens and gardens, more colleges than are found in many states, and a church on almost every corner: Boston serves up slices of history and culture at every turn. Savvy spin-doctors of centuries past have made the town that cradled independence our nation's history and myth capital. More than ever, America's mother city serves up the bold and new with the old and true -- reflecting skyscrapers mirror Colonial steeples, and expressways zip around buildings whose hand-etched look recalls the scrimshaw era. Few places in America display their history so lovingly. Like a multitiered wedding cake, the city of Boston consists of discrete layers. The deepest layer is the historical base, the place where musket-bearing revolutionaries vowed to hang together or hang separately. The next tier, a dense spread of Brahmin fortune and fortitude, might be labeled the Hub. The Hub saw only journalistic accuracy in the hometown slogan "the Athens of America" and felt only pride in the label "Banned in Boston." Over that lies Beantown, home to the Red Sox faithful and the raucous Bruins fans that crowd Boston Garden. This is the city whose ethnic loyalties -- Irish, Italian, Asian, and African-American -- account for its many distinct neighborhoods. Crowning these layers are the students who throng the city's universities and colleges every fall, infuriating not a few but pleasing the rest with their infusion of high spirits and dollars from home. The best part for a visitor is that Boston can be experienced within a day or two. This is a remarkably compact city, whose labyrinthine streets will delight the walker, although they can -- and often do -- push drivers over the edge. An hour's stroll will take you from sites in the North End -- where bewigged icons from dusty high school history books are transformed into flesh-and-blood heroes -- to Beacon Hill's mansions where the Lowells spoke only to the Cabots and the Cabots spoke only to God. You can explore the country's oldest public park, the Boston Common, in the morning, tour a Back Bay Victorian in the afternoon, and the evening dine on Szechuan seafood in Chinatown or gnocchi in the North End. Even following the Freedom Trail -- a self-guiding walking tour of famous American historic sites -- traverses the layers: historical, Hub, and Beantown. Boston has been first too many times -- the first public library, the first public schools, and the first subway system -- to concede an inch of civic pride to bigger and bolder cities. It still sees itself as a pioneer in culture -- both popular and rarefied. In 1858, Oliver Wendell Holmes -- philosopher and author of The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table -- called Boston "the hub of the solar system"; social inflation, however, soon raised the ante to "hub of the universe." For Bostonians that still feels about right.

Onboard the Sapphire Princess

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Swim in one of four sparkling pools, shop the boutiques or get a massage in the Lotus Spa®. Dine casually on pizza and burgers or more elegantly in one of the many formal dining rooms and specialty restaurants. And with nearly 750 balcony staterooms, there's a room with a view for you.

Onboard Activities

Activities & Services (included in cruise)

Show Lounge

  • Card Room
  • Casino
  • Disco/Nightclub
  • Game Arcade
  • Movies Under the Stars®
  • Theater/Show Lounge
  • Beauty Salon
  • Fitness Center
  • Fitness Classes
  • Miniature Golf
  • Pool - Adults Only
  • Pool - Children's
  • Pool - Outdoor
  • Pool - Indoor
  • Sports Facilities
  • Whirlpool/Jacuzzi
  • Art Gallery
  • Bars/Lounges
  • Library
  • Children's Indoor Play Area
  • Children's Outdoor Play Area
  • Educational Classes
  • Organized Age Specific Activities
  • Teen Center or Disco
  • Teen Programs
  • Business Center
  • Duty-Free Shops/Boutiques
  • Elevators
  • Infirmary/Medical Center
  • Religious Services
  • Self-Service Laundromat
  • Wedding/Vow Renewal

Activities & Services (available for an extra fee)

Full-Service Spa

  • Full-Service Spa
  • Spa Services/Massage
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Educational Programs
  • Internet Center
  • Babysitting
  • Dry Cleaning/ Laundry Service

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Dining

Dining Room

Main Dining

International Dining Room: After final payment, through the MedallionClass® app, you may request your dining preference with Dine My Way℠. Customize your dining experiences nightly by choosing your seating time, dining companions and dietary needs.

Pacific Moon Dining Room: After final payment, through the MedallionClass® app, you may request your dining preference with Dine My Way℠. Customize your dining experiences nightly by choosing your seating time, dining companions and dietary needs.

Santa Fe Dining Room: After final payment, through the MedallionClass® app, you may request your dining preference with Dine My Way℠. Customize your dining experiences nightly by choosing your seating time, dining companions and dietary needs.

Savoy Dining Room: After final payment, through the MedallionClass® app, you may request your dining preference with Dine My Way℠. Customize your dining experiences nightly by choosing your seating time, dining companions and dietary needs.

Vivaldi Dining Room: After final payment, through the MedallionClass® app, you may request your dining preference with Dine My Way℠. Customize your dining experiences nightly by choosing your seating time, dining companions and dietary needs.

Sabatini's

Specialty Dining

Chef’s Table Experience: Taking dining to a new level, the Chef’s Table Experience includes pre-dinner cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the galley for you and a limited number of fellow guests. After your executive chef describes the specially designed menu for the night, participants are escorted to an intimate table for the main course, including pairing suggestions. This restaurant is available for an additional cost. Limited capacity, reservations required.

Sabatini's℠: An upscale authentic Italian dining experience in a remarkable eight-course meal. The menu features both local seafood specialties and other regional favorites. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.

Sterling Steakhouse℠: An upscale and more refined approach to the traditional steakhouse, this venue features some of the best, most tender cuts of beef, such as New York and porterhouse, plus a prime rib carving station. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.

Vines: Vines boasts an extensive collection of wines, like Opus One, Super Tuscans, fine sparkling wines and regional offerings for purchase. The menu also includes wine flights and a selection of wines by the glass.

Alfredo's Pizzeria

Casual Dining

Alfredo's Pizzeria: This charming sit-down venue offers an enticing menu of freshly prepared individual-size pizzas along with beer and wines by the glass. The open kitchen design allows you to watch as the chefs create pizza by hand and serve them straight out of the oven.

Horizon Court: Horizon Court offers a buffet selection that changes throughout the day to satisfy the most discriminating palate. Indulge in a delightful array of worldwide cuisine, freshly baked breads and regional comfort foods, in a casual setting at breakfast, lunch or dinner. Enjoy fresh fruits, signature pastas and desserts galore along with your favorite beverages and customizable features like create-your-own salads and sandwiches.

International Café: Open 24 hours a day, the International Café located in the Piazza is the place for an ever-changing array of small bite meals, treats and gourmet beverages. Grab a freshly baked croissant to start your day, snack on pies and quiche or choose from a wide variety of salads and sandwiches at lunchtime, and indulge in decadent desserts in the evening. Coffee and tea fans will love the New Grounds Crafted Coffee menu featuring a variety of specialty espresso-based drinks made from a custom blend of coffee beans, as well as iced tea fusions.

Trident Grill: Follow your nose to the Trident Grill where the burgers are flipping and the hotdogs roasting, served with a variety of fixin’s and crisp fries. Veggie burgers, bratwurst and grilled chicken breast are also served and all are sure to hit the spot when you are relaxing out on deck.

Room Service: Call for room service delivery or order through OceanNow® in the Princess® MedallionClass® app at any time of the day or night. Guests with the latest Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages enjoy OceanNow® and room service delivery with no charge. Otherwise, a one-time access fee of US $ 14.99 per person per voyage will apply for OceanNow® delivery and a US $ 5 room service fee will apply for each order placed by stateroom phone. To order, guests can press the "Room Service" button on their stateroom phone, or order through OceanNow®.


Times, costs and other specifics are outside the control of Costco Travel. All information is at the sole discretion of the cruise line and is subject to change without notice. Dining time and table size preferences are submitted to the cruise line on a first-come, first-served request basis and are confirmed aboard ship. Questions, concerns and/or special needs regarding dining arrangements must be addressed with the maitre d' hotel aboard ship. Every effort is made to accommodate travelers' preferences; however, Costco Travel cannot guarantee dining arrangements. In specialty restaurants, space is limited and reservations are recommended. A cover charge and dress code may apply.

Staterooms

Staterooms feature a refrigerator, spacious closet and bathroom with shower.

  • Interior (Category: IA)

    Category: IA
    Approximately 168 sq. ft., this well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.

  • Interior (Category: IB)

    Category: IB
    Approximately 168 to 182 sq. ft., this well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.

  • Interior (Category: IC)

    Category: IC
    Approximately 168 to 182 sq. ft., this well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.

  • Interior (Category: ID)

    Category: ID
    Approximately 168 sq. ft., this well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.

  • Interior (Category: IE)

    Category: IE
    Approximately 168 sq. ft., this well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.

  • Interior (Category: IF)

    Category: IF
    Approximately 168 sq. ft., this well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.

Nicely-appointed staterooms feature a picture window, spacious closet and bathroom with shower.

  • Premium Oceanview (Category: O5)

    Category: O5
    Approximately 200 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features a forward-facing cabin for memorable views.

  • Oceanview (Category: OC)

    Category: OC
    Approximately 183 to 194 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features a picture window for memorable views.

  • Oceanview (Category: OF)

    Category: OF
    Approximately 183 to 194 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features a picture window for memorable views.

  • Oceanview (obstructed view) (Category: OV)

    Category: OV
    Approximately 183 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features a picture window with an obstructed view.

  • Oceanview (obstructed view) (Category: OW)

    Category: OW
    Approximately 183 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features a picture window with an obstructed view.

  • Oceanview (obstructed view) (Category: OY)

    Category: OY
    Approximately 183 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features a picture window with an obstructed view.

  • Oceanview (obstructed view) (Category: OZ)

    Category: OZ
    Approximately 183 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features a picture window with an obstructed view.

Staterooms feature a private balcony, spacious walk-in closet, desk and bathroom with shower.

  • Premium Balcony (Category: B2)

    Category: B2
    Approximately 277 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.

  • Premium Balcony (Category: B4)

    Category: B4
    Approximately 237 to 277 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides dramatic wake views from a rear-facing private balcony.

  • Balcony (Category: BA)

    Category: BA
    Approximately 237 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.

  • Balcony (Category: BB)

    Category: BB
    Approximately 237 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.

  • Balcony (Category: BC)

    Category: BC
    Approximately 237 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.

  • Balcony (Category: BD)

    Category: BD
    Approximately 237 to 277 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.

  • Balcony (Category: BE)

    Category: BE
    Approximately 237 to 277 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.

  • Balcony (Category: BF)

    Category: BF
    Approximately 237 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.

Features private balcony and sitting room, two TVs, walk-in closet and bathroom with tub and shower.

  • Reserve Collection Mini-Suite with Balcony (Category: M1)

    Category: M1
    Approximately 354 sq. ft. including balcony, this spacious cabin provides a seating area with sofa bed, and full bath with combination tub and shower.

  • Mini-Suite with Balcony (Category: MB)

    Category: MB
    Approximately 354 sq. ft. including balcony, this spacious cabin provides a seating area with sofa bed, and full bath with combination tub and shower.

  • Mini-Suite with Balcony (Category: MD)

    Category: MD
    Approximately 354 sq. ft. including balcony, this spacious cabin provides a seating area with sofa bed, and full bath with combination tub and shower.

  • Mini-Suite with Balcony (Category: ME)

    Category: ME
    Approximately 354 sq. ft. including balcony, this spacious cabin provides a seating area with sofa bed, and full bath with combination tub and shower.

  • Grand Suite with Balcony (Category: S1)

    Category: S1
    Approximately 1,329 sq. ft. including balcony, the Grand Suite features an expansive cabin and oversized aft-facing balcony. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits.

  • Owner's Suite with Balcony (Category: S2)

    Category: S2
    Approximately 692 sq. ft. including balcony, the Owner's Suite features an expansive cabin and oversized aft-facing balcony. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits.

  • Penthouse Suite with Balcony (Category: S3)

    Category: S3
    Approximately 525 to 572 sq. ft. including balcony, the Penthouse Suite features a spacious cabin and aft-facing balcony. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits.

  • Penthouse Suite with Balcony (Category: S4)

    Category: S4
    Approximately 555 sq. ft. including balcony, the Penthouse Suite features a spacious cabin and separate seating area with a sofa bed. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits.

  • Premium Suite with Balcony (Category: S5)

    Category: S5
    Approximately 705 sq. ft. including balcony, the Premium Suite features a spacious cabin and separate seating area with a sofa bed. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits.

  • Vista Suite with Balcony (Category: S6)

    Category: S6
    Approximately 525 to 548 sq. ft. including balcony, the Vista Suite features a spacious cabin and aft-facing balcony. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits.

  • Two-Bedroom Family Suite with Balcony (Category: S8)

    Category: S8
    Approximately 613 sq. ft. including balcony, the Two Bedroom Family Suite features 2 bedrooms to accommodate up to 6 passengers. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits.

Deck Plan

Cruise Ship
Sky Deck
Key to Symbols
SymbolDescription
Two-bedroom family suite (connecting staterooms with private balcony, accommodate up to six persons)Two-bedroom family suite (connecting staterooms with private balcony, accommodate up to six persons)
Will accommodate third personWill accommodate third person
Two lower beds not convertible to queen, shower onlyTwo lower beds not convertible to queen, shower only
Queen bed not convertible to two twin bedsQueen bed not convertible to two twin beds
Balcony access when in port onlyBalcony access when in port only
Will accommodate third and fourth personWill accommodate third and fourth person
Connecting stateroomsConnecting staterooms
Fully accessible stateroom, roll-in shower onlyFully accessible stateroom, roll-in shower only
Will accommodate third and fourth person, fourth berth is a rollaway bedWill accommodate third and fourth person, fourth berth is a rollaway bed

Ship Facts

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  • Ship Name: Sapphire Princess
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Year Refurbished: 2023
  • Year Entered Present Fleet: 2004
  • Ship Class: Diamond
  • Maximum Capacity: 2,670
  • Number of Passenger Decks: 18
  • Number of Crew: 1,100
  • Officers' Nationality: British/Italian
  • Ocean-View without Balcony: 216
  • Ocean-View with Balcony: 522
  • Total Inside Staterooms: 366
  • Tonnage (GRT): 115,875
  • Capacity Based on Double Occupancy: 2,674
  • Country of Registry: Bermuda
  • Total Staterooms: 1,337
  • Suites with Balcony: 214
  • Crew/Hotel Staff Nationality: International
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