Princess Cruises Sapphire Princess

Lotus Spa and Fitness Center

The spa facilities on Sapphire Princess are located on Deck 15 forward, in a horseshoe shaped space that wraps around the (outdoor) Lotus Pool. The spa is operated by Steiner Leisure, a company that manages spa services on many cruise ships, and prices are in line with their prices on other cruises, and somewhat higher than is charged at most quality resorts. Prices were discounted on port days, and other specials or multiple appointments also availed discount for some treatments.

Services offered included massage—seaweed, hot stone, bamboo, herbal poultice, etc. ranging $149 for 50 minutes to $259 for 100 minutes—facials, acupuncture and salon services for men and women. Several treatments were available for couples, conducted in an oversized room. We tried a facial, and we found the treatment to be expertly handled by a well-versed crewmember.

The spa also included thermal grottos, aromatic steam rooms, saunas, heated ceramic benches and mist fog showers; a pass to use these facilities throughout a seven-day cruise was $99.