2023

 

VOYAGES H307 & H308N – Sapphire Princess – 24 Days

Andes - South America & Pacific Wine Country

 

 

 

 

State Rooms – Lido 241 and Lido L239

Saturday March 18, 2023 Thru Wednesday April 12, 2023

S 3/18               Grand Rapids (GRR) to Chicago (ORD):   Chicago to Miami. 3/18   Miami (MIA) to   Santiago (SCL):  American Airlines #957  Boeing 777-200,  10:40PM-7:55AM.                Total Flight Time: 15h 7m Including Hangovers.

S 3/19             Transfer to Ship via PRINCESS:  Santiago, Chile to Puerto San Antonio.  Transportation                provided by bus. Approximately 2 hours. 

S 3/19              Board Sapphire Princess.

M 3/20             La Serena, Chile; 8:00AM-7:00PM. 56-67 Degrees. Meet in the Port of Coquimbo at 8:30AM.  Turismo Cochiguaz, Look for the name “Silvia Teneva”, Sergio Gamboa our  Guide will be wearing Orange Jacket, Private Tour:  Horseshoe Viewport, Third Millenium Cross, Lambert Fort, La Recova Market, Plaza de Armas, La Serena Lighthouse, Caleta Penuelas, Carmen Flores Madariage, La Herradura and Caleta Penielas. 7:00PM Alfredo’s Pizzeria. Chilean Peso (CLP:  700 to a Dollar).   

T 3/21              At Sea. Meet and Greet.  11:30Am-12:30PM Skywalkers.  7:00PM Savoy.

W 3/22             At Sea. 6:20PM Savoy.  8:00PM Piazza:  CHAMPANGE WATERFALL.  9:30PM Production Show: BRAVO.  Formal Night.

T 3/23               Pisco, Peru; 5:00AM-6:00PM. 68-80 Degrees. Princes Shuttle to Downtown Pisco.  Tuk Tuk ride.  Sample Pisco Sour and/or Lunch.  Brandy Factory Tour.  8:00PM Savoy.  Peruvial Sol (PEN: 3 to a Dollar). 

F 3/24               Lima, Peru; 7:00AM-Midnight. 69-80 Degrees. Princess Shuttle to Larcomar Mall.  Taxi to Huaca Pucllana 12:00PM Reservation.  Taxi back to Laromar Mall.  Shop.  Return to Ship Via Shuttle.  Dinner at Horizon Court.  PRINCESS CA2-220 Lima By Night & Magic Fountain.  5:00PM-8:30PM. 

S 3/25              Lima, Peru; Midnight-5:00PM. 69-80 Degrees. PRINCESS CA2-290 City Drive & Indian Market.  10:00AM-2:00PM.  7:00PM Savoy.  69-80 Degrees.

S 3/26               At Sea. 7:00PM Savoy.  Formal Night.

M 3/27            Manta, Ecuador; 10:00AM-7:00PM. 72-87 Degrees. PRINCESS ELITE STATUS – Mini Bar and Laundry! Free Shuttle to Plaza Civica.  Shop….Panama Hat for Deb?  Free Shuttle Back to Ship then Walk to Beach at Malecon or walk directly to Beach at Malecon.  Take in local beers and perhaps lunch.  Take in a couple hours of beach time.  Horizon Court.  

T 3/28              At Sea. 7:00PM Savoy.  9:30PM Production Show DO YOU WANNA DANCE.

W 3/29              Puntarenas, Costa Rica; 8:00AM-6:00PM. 77-92 Degrees. PRINCESS PA4-610  Eco   Jungle River Cruise.  8:30AM- 1:30AM.  7:40PM Savoy.

T 3/30               At Sea. 7:00PM Savoy.

F 3/31               At Sea. 7:10PM Sabatinis.

S 4/1                 At Sea. 7:00PM Savoy.

S 4/2                 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; 7:00AM-4:00PM. 65-82 Degrees. Wait for rush to get off, then proceed to the shops, restaurant and beach.  Perhaps enjoy a few hours on the ship less crowded.  7:00PM Savoy.  9:30PM Production Show:  LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU.

M 4/3               Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; 8:00AM-6:00PM. 58-86 Degrees.  PRINCESS SJD545A Electric Bike Beach Adventure. 9:45AM-2:45PM.  Walks to nearby beach for a couple hours, purchase beers and ice in a bag if time allows.  7:40PM Savoy.  10:15PM Piazza:  WHITE & GOLD PARTY.

T 4/4                 At Sea. 2:00PM Bridge:  SHIP NAVIGATION TOUR.  7:00PM Savoy.  Formal Night.

W 4/5                At Sea.7:00PM Savoy.   

T 4/6                  Arrive, San Pedro, California.  6:15AM. 53-71 Degrees.

T 4/6                  Disembark for the Day, walk around San Pedro and tour the USS Iowa (finally).

T 4/6                  Board Sapphire Princess. Booking Number 4K6W6P.  State Room L239 (Balcony)  Stewards Relocate us across the hall.  Set Sail at 3:30PM. 7:00PM Savoy.

F 4/7                  At Sea. 7:00PM Savoy.  9:30PM  Production Show:  LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU.

S 4/8                 Arrive, San Francisco, California; 7:00AM-6:00PM. 50-63 Degrees.  PRINCESS SFO-  220 Best of San Franciso:  Golden Gate Bridge & Alcatraz.  Explore port if time allows.  9:00AM-3:00PM. Alfredo’s Pizzeria.

S 4/9                      At Sea.  6:00PM Savoy.  8:00PM Piazza:  CHAMPAGNE WATERFALL.  9:30PM Production Show:  DO YOU WANNA DANCE.  Formal Night.

M 4/10                  Arrive, Astoria, Oregon; 6:30AM-5:00PM. 40-56 Degrees. Explore downtown on our own.  Astoria Riverfront Trolley or Shuttle Service.   80 Local Volunteers in Blue Fleeces.  Maritime Museum. Liberty Theater.  Shop at the Big Red Building.  Fish and Chips recommended.  6:00PM Savoy.  8:00PM Piazza:  WHITE & GOLD PARTY.

T 4/11                    Arrive, Victoria, Canada; 9:00AM-11:00PM. 40-56 Degrees. PRINCESS YYJ-120 Victoria By Horse Drawn Trolly.  9:30AM-10:30AM.  Explore downtown on our own.  Victoria Bike Rentals located at Port.  Highlights:  Victoria Public Market, Fan Tan Alley, Market Square, Government Street, Trounce Alley, Bastion Square and Greater Victoria Visitor Center.  Horizon Court.

W 4/12                Arrive, Vancouver, Canada; 7:30AM. 42-56 Degrees.

W 4/12                Transfer to Vancouver BC (YVR) via Princess.  Transportation Provided by Bus.

W 4/12                Vancouver BC (YVR) to Minneapolis, MN (MSP):  .

W 4/12                Minneapolis, MN (MSP) to Grand Rapids, MI (GRR): Delta Airlines #2153 

                                Total Flight Time:  6h 19m Including Hangover.

 

Days: Twenty Six               1 Overnight Flight, 24 Days on Sapphire Princess and Travel Home Day.