South America: Andes & South America Cruise
Princess Cruises
Depart from Santiago (San Antonio), Chile for an exhilarating cruise to South America. Explore museums in Ecuador and the natural beauty of Costa Rica. Roam historic ruins in Peru and discover awe-inspiring buildings in Chile.
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Sailing Itinerary
Note: Cruise itineraries are subject to change. Please verify ports and times directly with the cruise line.
Overview
San Antonio Port is the most important port of Chile and is located in the central zone of the country, it is the nearest port to the metropolis , Santiago. Its influence area is formed by central Chile and Mendoza province of Argentina. San Antonio Port has the four Gantry cranes existing in the South American Pacific Coast. Besides, it has modern equipment for the transference of cargo and portage: two Gottwald cranes , two Demag cranes, one Level Luffing crane especialized in solid bulk transference, 14 reach stacker cranes and 12 units specialized in the portage of containers. A great advantage of San Antonio Port is its strategic location and excellent access ways: its linked with the capital of the country (only 100 km away), by the Sol Highway, a high speed and double tracks highway. Through De La Fruta Road is linked with the central and south zone of the country . Likewise, it has roads that link San Antonio Port with the surrounding cities of the province of Mendoza Argentina (458 km away). All these factors make that San Antonio Port be the N°1 port of the country: is the N°1 in cargo throughput (9.3 million tons the year 2002), N°1 in liner services callings and farming bulks transference, and also is the leader in transshipment and coastal navigation.
Overview
It is the main port for the area and includes a rocky peninsula that forms the southern part of the bay that both cities sit upon (Bahia de Coquimbo). A labyrinth of unique houses and assorted buildings has grown up on the rocky outcrops of the peninsula that overlook the central plaza as well as the main port. This area is well worth a visit (in daytime only, as shadier folk seem to populate it at night), with a dozen or so zig-zagging stairways winding upwards at the end of the main avenues of town. A fantastic view of the entire bay including La Serena in the distance is possible from one of the many miradores (lookouts) up top. There are also tidal pools at the point of the peninsula that are a popular swimming spot at low tide. Outrageously good seafood can be had at the various restaurants around the central market or purchased fresh from the stalls at the pier moments after arriving from the fleet of boats that dock there. From the wharf one can take tranquil half hour tours of the harbor and enjoy the feel of the ocean as well as its salty smell. Like La Serena, Coquimbo is surrounded by some of Chile´s most beautiful beaches both to the north and south.
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Pisco is a small city located in the Ica Region of Peru, the capital of the Pisco Province. The city is around 9 metres above sea level. Pisco was founded in 1640,close to the indigenous emplacement of the same name. Pisco originally prospered because of its nearby vineyards and became noted for its grape brandy or pisco which was exported from its port. Pisco has an estimated population of 133,926. Pisco is a Quechua word that means "bird". The area is often visited because of the concentration of marine animals and birds at the Paracas National Reserve, or the Peruvian Galápagos. At the reserve there are the Islas Ballestas, a collection of islands which are off limits to people, but boat tours can get close to. The Chincha Islands are also near its coast. Many bird species can be seen in the islands including pelicans, penguins, cormorants, Peruvian boobies, and Inca terns, as well as sea lions, turtles, dolphins, and whales.
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Callao is built on and around a peninsula, the district of La Punta, a wealthy residential neighborhood. A historical fortress, the Castillo de Real Felipe, stands on the promontory overlooking the harbor. A large naval base is sited in Callao. Its prison holds Abimael Guzmán, the leader of the Shining Path terrorist organization, and Vladimiro Montesinos, the ex-director of internal security during the Fujimori regime. Jorge Chávez International Airport is located in Callao. On a bluff overlooking the harbor sits Colegio Militar Leoncio Prado, the military high school. The city also has a university, the National University of Callao. The main Naval Hospital, Centro Medico Naval is located on Avenida Venezuela in Bellavista. It contains the U.S. Navy command Naval Medical Research Unit Six. Residents of Callao are known as chalacos. Callao's professional football teams are Sport Boys and Atlético Chalaco Callao has several islands: San Lorenzo-currently a military base, El Frontón-a former high security prison, the Cavinzas Islands, and the Palomino Islands, where numerous sea lions and sea birds live in a virtually untouched ecosystem. There are proposed plans to build a huge naval, terrestrial, and air port on San Lorenzo Island. This project is called the San Lorenzo Megaport Project.
Overview
Callao is built on and around a peninsula, the district of La Punta, a wealthy residential neighborhood. A historical fortress, the Castillo de Real Felipe, stands on the promontory overlooking the harbor. A large naval base is sited in Callao. Its prison holds Abimael Guzmán, the leader of the Shining Path terrorist organization, and Vladimiro Montesinos, the ex-director of internal security during the Fujimori regime. Jorge Chávez International Airport is located in Callao. On a bluff overlooking the harbor sits Colegio Militar Leoncio Prado, the military high school. The city also has a university, the National University of Callao. The main Naval Hospital, Centro Medico Naval is located on Avenida Venezuela in Bellavista. It contains the U.S. Navy command Naval Medical Research Unit Six. Residents of Callao are known as chalacos. Callao's professional football teams are Sport Boys and Atlético Chalaco Callao has several islands: San Lorenzo-currently a military base, El Frontón-a former high security prison, the Cavinzas Islands, and the Palomino Islands, where numerous sea lions and sea birds live in a virtually untouched ecosystem. There are proposed plans to build a huge naval, terrestrial, and air port on San Lorenzo Island. This project is called the San Lorenzo Megaport Project.
Overview
Manta, the country's second largest port, with its extensive hotel facilities, is Manabi's major city. Its main beach, Murcielago, has a modern boardwalk with a variety of restaurants offering local culinary specialties and the region's most delicious drinks. In recent years, it has become a popular stop for international cruise liners sailing from the Caribbean to Latin America. The city has several bars and discotheques, which are often frequented by tourists, especially on the weekends. In October, Manta welcomes dozens of performers who come to the Chusig Theater for the International Theater Festival.
Overview
The Central Pacific's largest city, Puntarenas sits on a long, narrow peninsula in the Gulf of Nicoya. For years, it was the country's principal port, and although a newer port in nearby Caldera now handles cargo and Puntarenas the cruise ships, a large fishing fleet still anchors in the estuary behind town. Being the country's most important fishing port, Puntarenas is the perfect place to enjoy fresh seafood, be it camarones al ajillo (shrimp scampi), pescado entero (a whole fried fish), or ceviche de corvina (bits of fresh fish marinate in lime juice with onions, peppers and spices).
Overview
Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico’s Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. It is known for its beaches, water sports and nightlife scene. Its cobblestone center is home to the ornate Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe church, boutique shops and a range of restaurants and bars. El Malecón is a beachside promenade with contemporary sculptures, as well as bars, lounges and nightclubs.
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Cabo San Lucas, where the sea, sun and desert join to cast an air of mystery and romance over all who visit. Cabo was once a tranquil fishing village and, in times long ago, a hangout for pirates. Although no longer the fishing village of old, and not many of the old pirates are seen around town any more, the magic of Cabo remains. Cabo is still small and charming by any standards, with a population of under 30,000. We do have 4 stop lights now. And with the number of activities available to the visitor, you could easily imagine you are in a giant amusement park. Cabo has come of age. Located at the southernmost tip of the magnificent Baja peninsula, Cabo has been blessed with what many describe as the perfect climate. Average year-round temperature is 78 degrees, it is a little cooler in the winter and a bit warmer in the summer. For years Cabo was the remote playground reserved solely for private yacht owners. They flocked here to be near "Marlin Alley", as the waters around Cabo have often been described. The name is well deserved, as Cabo San Lucas is the undisputed billfish capital of the world. But Cabo is far from remote these days, and the attraction of this magical spot is no longer limited to marlin fishing. Cabo can be, many different things to people. Cabo San Lucas has become known as a perfect vacation spot for the entire family. Cabo can be as quiet, romantic and relaxing as any secret hideaway. It can also be as lively as anyone can possibly imagine. If your wish is to enjoy a quiet candlelight dinner, "muy romantico", beside the shimmering sea for just the two of you, we have some of the most romantic dining spots on the face of the earth. If golf, water sports, boating, fishing, ATV's, horseback riding and numerous other activities are what you seek, they're all here, waiting for you. If "party till you drop" is the mood of the evening, Cabo has got it for you, big time!
Overview
Los Angeles is the second-most populous city in the United States, after New York City, and the most populous city in the Western United States. With an estimated population of four million, Los Angeles is the largest and most populous city in the state of California and the cultural, financial, and commercial center of Southern California. Nicknamed the "City of Angels" partly because of its name's Spanish meaning, Los Angeles is known for its Mediterranean climate, ethnic diversity, and sprawling metropolis. The city is also one of the most substantial economic engines within the nation, with a diverse economy in a broad range of professional and cultural fields. Los Angeles is also famous as the home of Hollywood, a major center of the world entertainment industry. A global city, it has been ranked 6th in the Global Cities Index and 9th in the Global Economic Power Index. The Los Angeles combined statistical area also has a gross metropolitan product of $831 billion, making it the third-largest in the world, after the Greater Tokyo and New York metropolitan areas. Los Angeles hosted the 1932 and 1984 Summer Olympics and will host the event for a third time in 2028.
Onboard the Sapphire Princess
Sapphire Princess
Year Built: 2004
Year Refurbished: 2018
Double Occupancy Capacity: 2674
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.
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
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.
Chocolate Journeys℠: There are few foods that inspire as much passion as chocolate, and master chocolatier Norman Love has designed some of the most decadent, hand-crafted treats exclusively for Princess' Chocolate Journeys℠ program. Trained in France, and named the Inaugural Inductee into the Chocolatier Hall of Fame by Dessert Professional Magazine, Chef Love combined premium quality chocolate with unique flavors and artful designs to mastermind his exclusive creations found throughout the ship.
Crafted by Curtis Stone: In the Main Dining Room, savor fresh new cuisine designed by award-winning Chef Curtis Stone during every voyage. Personal reflections on the menu by Chef Stone elaborate on each "Crafted" selection, prepared with the most authentic ingredients. Be enticed by dishes featuring delicious meats and seafood, fresh produce and vibrant, bold flavors.
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®.
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Staterooms feature a refrigerator, spacious closet and bathroom with shower.
Category: IA
Approximately 168 sq. ft., this well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.
Category: IB
Approximately 168 to 182 sq. ft., this well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.
Category: IC
Approximately 168 to 182 sq. ft., this well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.
Category: ID
Approximately 168 sq. ft., this well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.
Category: IE
Approximately 168 sq. ft., this well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.
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.
Category: O5
Approximately 200 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features a forward-facing cabin for memorable views.
Category: OC
Approximately 183 to 194 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features a picture window for memorable views.
Category: OF
Approximately 183 to 194 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features a picture window for memorable views.
Category: OV
Approximately 183 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features a picture window with an obstructed view.
Category: OW
Approximately 183 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features a picture window with an obstructed view.
Category: OY
Approximately 183 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features a picture window with an obstructed view.
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.
Category: B2
Approximately 277 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.
Category: B4
Approximately 237 to 277 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides dramatic wake views from a rear-facing private balcony.
Category: BA
Approximately 237 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.
Category: BB
Approximately 237 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.
Category: BC
Approximately 237 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.
Category: BD
Approximately 237 to 277 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.
Category: BE
Approximately 237 to 277 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Symbol | Description |
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Two-bedroom family suite (connecting staterooms with private balcony, accommodate up to six persons) | |
Will accommodate third person | |
Two lower beds not convertible to queen, shower only | |
Queen bed not convertible to two twin beds | |
Balcony access when in port only | |
Will accommodate third and fourth person | |
Connecting staterooms | |
Fully accessible stateroom, roll-in shower only | |
Will accommodate third and fourth person, fourth berth is a rollaway bed |
- Ship Name: Sapphire Princess
- Year Built: 2004
- Year Refurbished: 2018
- 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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