Costa Pacifica Cruises

Costa Pacifica Cruises 2011

Costa Pacifica is another cruise ship in the Costa cruise line and was completed in 2009. It has 1,504 cabins and 91 of these have direct access to the Samsara Spa. 521 cabins have a balcony and 58 of the cabins have a private balcony.

Costa Pacifica is Amazing Cruise Ship

There are also 12 suites with direct access to the spa. On board are five restaurants including two will be available with reservations only. There are 13 bars also. The cruise ship can carry 3000 guests in the 1,504 cabins of which 28 of the cabins are handicapped accessible.

Costa Pacifica Cruise Ship

If you were going to book this cruise ship, Costa Pacifica, in May 2011, you would be looking at tours departing from Savona to Spain, Portugal and the UK for a 10 day cruise. Another trip departing from Kiel is an eleven day cruise to Sweden, Finland, RUSSIA, Estonia, Lithuania and Poland to name a few countries where they dock at various ports.

Costa Pacifica in Palma de Mallorca

The theme of the Costa Pacifica is music. In all areas of Costa Pacifica you will hear music. The music tract was composed and rearranged by Mauro Pagani and there is a different rhythm in every part of the ship. There are 29 tracts in all that you will hear.

Costa Pacifica by Night

On board the cruise ship there are 4 Jacuzzis and four pools that include one for children. There is also a multi-purpose sports pitch. The Samsara Spa specializes in oriental treatments and it is contained in 6000 square feet of space and is located on two levels. Of course there are treatment rooms, gyms, therapy spas, and sauna. The cruise ship has a disco, casino and theatres. It also has free WiFi. It also has a Grand Prix simulator and the external deck has a glass roof. The cabins have a flat TV and 24 hour room service.

Costa Pacifica Pool Deck

Costa Pacifica Restaurant

Costa Pacifica Cabin Suite

Costa Pacifica Mini Suite

Costa Pacifica Cabin

Costa Pacifica Samsara Mini Suite

Costa Pacifica Internet Point

Costa Pacifica Stardust Theater

Costa Pacifica Casino

Costa Pacifica Kids Zone

SAPPHIRE PRINCESS CRUISE REVIEW 2010

SAPPHIRE PRINCESS CRUISE REVIEW 2010

Sapphire Princess is considered as the twin of her sister Diamond Princess, as both have many things in common, the most obvious being the largest of Princess Cruise. Built in Japan and introduced in 2004, Sapphire Princess has to its credit many new features on board.

Sapphire Princess

Club fusion, a secondary launch, which has in table gaming and many flat screen TV’s, attract young passengers. It was the first to be introduced in grand- class style of vessels. There is an internet cafe that is filled with light and bright always.

Sapphire Princess

There are four restaurants, each one having a theme of its own. Santa Fe, Vivaldi, Pacific moon and Savoy are the four restaurants with slight differences. Suited in a little remote place is the Wake View Bar and is accessible only through circular stair case, descending from Club Fusion.

MS Sapphire Princess

The Lotus Spa which is characteristic of Princess Cruise has modern locker rooms and offers spa treatments using Japanese screens. The “anytime” dining option allows passengers to have full freedom in their dining style, served in Vivaldi, pacific moon that offers Asian menu and Savoy which is a steak house.

Sapphire Princess – Mini Suite, Very Comfortable

The grant piazza atrium is the pinnacle of Sapphire Princess and is a central area which is warm and perfect for souvenir shopping or looking at the latest work of arts. Sapphire Princess has the largest, most appealing internet café, consisting of 29 computer stations. Of course, there is a cost of about 75 cents a minute and there are packages that lower the cost.

Sapphire Princess – Horizon Court Buffet

Standard interior cabins feature a closet, shelves, bath room, a small table for room service, small refrigerator, private safe and a TV. The sky walker’s disco and observation lounge is marvelous and a busy place, always. Five pools, high tech fitness center are there to keep you fit. Dress code being casual, you can enjoy in Sapphire Princess, being your real self.

EMERALD PRINCESS CRUISE REVIEW

EMERALD PRINCESS CRUISE REVIEW

An additional jewel in the crown of Princess Cruise lines is, the Emerald Princess, which offers everything that a passenger can expect from a luxurious ship. Almost all the Princess cruise ship lines have many choices for their guests and this one is no exception.

Emerald Princess offers both traditional and any time dining facilities, with multiple dining options, in famous dining venue like Sabatini’s. The Botticelli restaurant is for more traditional and time- conscious people, who prefer set time, table mates with a structured choice and for passengers who are more flexible; there are the Michelangelo and Da Vinci restaurants that handle passengers who have the choice to dine anytime between 6 and 10 PM.

Movies Under the Stars – Emerald Princess

There are around 900 staterooms with balconies to view the scenic beauty of the Caribbean. It includes all the amenities of a mini suite. DVD /CD players, TVs, a mini bar, a walk- in closet, laundry and dry cleaning services and access to the internet and complimentary use of the spa thermal suite, are all offered in these suites.

Emerald Princess – Enjoy and Relax

The special features of Emerald Princess are a wedding chapel, a dramatic “Movies Under the Star” movie screen, a fitness center with Asian style fitness spa, a center exclusively for children and teens, Conference Center or meeting room for the workaholics, art collection of world class art and art galleries, five swimming pools, jogging track, Caribbean themed cafe, two specialty restaurants -one for Italian food and the other for steak and seafood. In addition, there is a wide variety of bars and lounges that includes a cigar lounge too. For the shopping freaks, there are duty- free shops. For those who want to enjoy the sky walking, there is a nightclub and observation lounge, giving a picturesque view over the aft of the ship. In conclusion, Emerald Princess has something for everyone.