Sapphire Princess

• Extra chargeDrinks (one beer)—
• Extra chargeDrink packagePrincess Plus includes up to 15 drinks per day, such as beer, wine, cocktails and soft drinks priced at $15 or less each (specialty coffee and tea do not count toward the drink limit) (1-device Wi-Fi included). Princess Premier raises the per-drink limit to $20 and lets you enjoy almost unlimited drinks including premium brands (4-device Wi-Fi included). If you buy the beverage package on its own without a bundle, the guide is about $85 per day plus a 20% service charge (varies by purchase channel and timing).
• UnknownWi‑FiPrincess Plus includes MedallionNet Max (high-speed connection) for 1 device, and Princess Premier includes it for 4 devices. If you buy on its own without a package, MedallionNet Classic is about $24.99 per day per device as a guide (bought in advance), and multi-day passes are said to be about $65 to $100 if bought in advance and about $70 to $105 if bought onboard. Loyalty members at Platinum level and above receive a 50% discount when purchasing.
• Extra chargeGratuities (automatic service charge)$18/day for standard cabins; $19/day for mini-suites, Club Class, and Reserve; $20/day for suites
• UnknownLaundryEach ship has self-service laundries that accept coins or MedallionPay. Washing and drying each cost about $2 to 3 per load as a guide, and detergent about $1.25 (varies by source). Irons and ironing boards are free to use. Staffed full-service options (finishing, dry cleaning) can also be ordered for an additional fee, and top-tier loyalty members (Captain's Circle Elite) get regular-finish laundry service free.
• Shore excursionsExtra; varies by port

Prices are shown in the onboard currency; no currency conversion is applied.

Onboard currency

USD

Gratuities

Charged automatically to your onboard account for each day under the name "Crew Appreciation." Prepayment is also possible. Guests on Standard fares are charged automatically every day, but the amount can be adjusted at Guest Services (it cannot be abolished, but you can ask to increase or reduce it). If you have purchased the Princess Plus or Princess Premier package, this Crew Appreciation is included in the package price and is not billed separately. Also, from March 2026 the service charge on food and beverage purchases was raised from 18% to 20%.

Payment

Cashless onboard

Voltage

110V/60Hz (North American specification is standard; on some ships, 220V European sockets are also provided)

Formal nights

They are scheduled according to cruise length, at roughly 1 for every 4 to 6 nights. Short cruises of 1 to 4 days have none; typically there is 1 for 5 to 6 days and about 2 for 7 to 13 days.

Medical facilities

Doctors and nurses are on board 24 hours a day, but the doctors are independent contractors and consultations are charged. As a guide, a consultation during regular hours is said to cost around $100, after-hours visits more ($165 or so), and cabin visits more still (about $205) in some cases. Travel insurance cannot be used directly on board; the charge is first billed to your onboard account, and after disembarking you submit the receipt to your own insurer to claim a refund.

Bringing items onboard

Each passenger aged 21 or over (the legal drinking age) may bring only 1 bottle (750 ml) of wine or champagne on board, and no corkage fee is charged for drinking it in your cabin. Bringing beer and spirits is prohibited, and they are confiscated if found. A corkage fee of $20 per bottle applies for additional bottles brought on board or for bottles opened in public areas such as restaurants, regardless of the number of bottles. Alcohol purchased at ports of call or in duty-free shops is held by the ship until the day of disembarkation.

Mobile and connectivity

With "Cellular at Sea," which uses satellite communication (via Wireless Maritime Services), regular mobile phone use is possible at sea if your carrier has a roaming agreement. However, maritime roaming tends to be expensive at about $2 to $6 per MB, so it is advisable to check in advance whether your carrier offers a package for sea cruises. If you subscribe to MedallionNet Wi-Fi, you can use data-based calling apps such as WhatsApp, FaceTime Audio and Wi-Fi calling, and going through Wi-Fi is a realistic alternative if you want to keep communication costs down.

Japanese support

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