Sapphire Princess - December 18, 2024
The December 18, 2024 cruise on the Sapphire Princess departs from Buenos Aires, Argentina. On this 17 Night Antarctica (Buenos Aires Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 6 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Sapphire Princess sets sail on Wednesday, Dec 18th and returns on Saturday, Jan 4th.
December 18, 2024
Dec 18th - Jan 4th
Sapphire Princess
Princess Cruise Line
17 Night Antarctica
from Buenos Aires, Argentina
Cruise Price - Historic & Current
The graph below tracks historic price of the Sapphire Princess cruise ship departing December 18, 2024. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,837 ($109 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,627 ($96 per night), this represents a recent increase of 13%.
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Sapphire Princess
SAPPHIRE PRINCESS SIZE
The Sapphire Princess has a construction date of 2004 and a total size of 115,875 gross tons. The ship measures 952 feet (290 meters) in length. Sapphire Princess is included in Princess’s Grand Class. At full capacity, the Sapphire Princess holds 3,770 passengers. That includes 2,670 cruise vacationers and 1,100 staff members. The Sapphire Princess total number of staterooms is 1,337.
Sapphire Princess Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:115,875 GT
- Length:952 ft (290 m)
- Beam:122 ft (37 m)
- Draft:28 ft (9 m)
- Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
- Year Built:2004
- Years Served:2004-Present
- Capacity:2,670
- Crew Members:1,100
- Total on Board:3,770
- Total Staterooms:1,337
- Flagged Country:United Kingdom
- Ship Cost:400 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see Sapphire Princess age and stats vs all Princess ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Sapphire Princess Deck Plans.
Itinerary
Sapphire Princess - December 18, 2024 - 17 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 17th | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 2 | Dec 17th | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 3 | Dec 19th | At Sea |
| 4 | Dec 20th | At Sea |
| 5 | Dec 21st | At Sea |
| 6 | Dec 23rd | Punta Arenas, Chile |
| 7 | Dec 24th | Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina |
| 8 | Dec 24th | At Sea |
| 9 | Dec 26th | Cruise Antarctic Peninsula |
| 10 | Dec 17th | Cruise Antarctic Peninsula |
| 11 | Dec 17th | Cruise Antarctic Peninsula |
| 12 | Dec 17th | Cruise Antarctic Peninsula |
| 13 | Dec 29th | At Sea |
| 14 | Dec 31st | Port Stanley, Falkland Islands |
| 15 | Dec 31st | At Sea |
| 16 | Jan 1st | At Sea |
| 17 | Jan 3rd | Montevideo, Uruguay |
| 18 | Jan 4th | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Cruise Itinerary
The Sapphire Princess sails on December 18, 2024 for a 17 Night Antarctica (Buenos Aires Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Buenos Aires, Argentina at N/A and will return to the port of Buenos Aires, Argentina on Jan 4th at 6:00 AM. During the 18-day journey, the Sapphire Princess will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 7 days at sea.
Buenos Aires is a very European city located in the heart of Argentina. German and Italian culture combine with the Spanish native tongue and flavor of Buenos Aires. The food of the city is legendary. If you leave Buenos Aires without seeing a tango show, you have missed out. The energy, melancholy, passion, and tension of the city come bursting forth from this music and dance.
Buenos Aires is a very European city located in the heart of Argentina. German and Italian culture combine with the Spanish native tongue and flavor of Buenos Aires. The food of the city is legendary. If you leave Buenos Aires without seeing a tango show, you have missed out. The energy, melancholy, passion, and tension of the city come bursting forth from this music and dance.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Punta Arenas is known as the southernmost city on Earth. It is in Chile, and overlooks the Strait of Magellan. The city's attractions include the Museo Salesiano de Mayonino Borgatello and the Centro Cultural Braun-Menendez. The former is a museum covering the region, and the latter provides a view of a local trading family. Be sure to visit the nearby penguin colony.
The southernmost town in the world faces the Beagle Channel, where Charles Darwin encountered the now-extinct Yahgan Indians in 1832. In this desolate, wind-swept part of the world, the scenery and wildlife are awesome. Visit the Park Nacional Tierra del Fuego, where you'll find magnificent forest beaches, towering mountains, crystal-clear lakes, as well as seals, walrus, and giant sea birds.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Port Stanley is the only town on the Falkland Islands, and though it has little more than 1,200 residents, it contains half of the islands' population. On the other hand there are 700,000 sheep, and a wonderful assortment of sea birds and elephant seals. Though subject to the British Queen, Argentinean claims to the "Islas Malvinas" caused war in 1982.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
In Montevideo, visitors are often surprised and delighted to discover that the city still retains the disposition and feel of an intimate village. The Old City of Montevideo seems lodged in another time, with customs and architecture from a past era. In the center, the Hotel Plaza Fuerte displays characteristics of the past. Visitors are charmed by its decor and views of the city.
Buenos Aires is a very European city located in the heart of Argentina. German and Italian culture combine with the Spanish native tongue and flavor of Buenos Aires. The food of the city is legendary. If you leave Buenos Aires without seeing a tango show, you have missed out. The energy, melancholy, passion, and tension of the city come bursting forth from this music and dance.