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Topic: Sapphire Princess

Captain Rhone
First Class Passenger
Member # 3498

posted 04-10-2004 12:12 PM

New picture of the Sapphire Princess. Sapphire Princess 04-10-2004

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Landlocked Cruiser
First Class Passenger
Member # 4297

posted 04-10-2004 09:24 PM

Thanks, Capt. Rhone.

I hate to say it, but they looked better with the shopping cart handle.

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CGT
First Class Passenger
Member # 3531

posted 04-10-2004 09:32 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Landlocked Cruiser:
Thanks, Capt. Rhone.
I hate to say it, but they looked better with the shopping cart handle.

No way.

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phil_a
First Class Passenger
Member # 3679

posted 04-10-2004 10:53 PM

Many thanks for posting the pic!

For those that can read the webpage, is that the only picture? If there were more can you please post a link - Thanks!

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Captain Rhone
First Class Passenger
Member # 3498

posted 04-10-2004 11:01 PM

Here's the page of them.Sadly there's only two. Click Here

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phil_a
First Class Passenger
Member # 3679

posted 04-10-2004 11:22 PM

Thanks again- that was the first place i looked following reading this post!!

Interesting to note the one lone lifeboat - would this have been for seatrials? has it had sea trials yet?

Also another thing... below the aft cabins it can be seen the name is just " Princess" ... i trust its still being called sapphire princess?

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Ocean Liners
First Class Passenger
Member # 4013

posted 04-10-2004 11:40 PM

I'm not sure the exact date now. but Sea Trial slated in the middle of this Month and will be move to Main Plant where Diamond Princess finally completed.

[ 04-10-2004: Message edited by: Ocean Liners ]

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jake14
First Class Passenger
Member # 602

posted 04-11-2004 03:42 AM

i think she is ugly

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Ocean Liners
First Class Passenger
Member # 4013

posted 04-11-2004 04:02 AM

jake14,

I'm looking forward to see the good looking ship more than that class ship(100k) which builts in your country.

[ 04-11-2004: Message edited by: Ocean Liners ]

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Captain Rhone
First Class Passenger
Member # 3498

posted 04-11-2004 01:08 PM

My guess is that sea trials will start by the 19 of April.

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RobHolland
First Class Passenger
Member # 3779

posted 04-11-2004 01:59 PM

quote:
Posted by landlocked Cruiser: I hate to say it, but they looked better with the shopping cart handle.

I agree with you on that, LLC. The aft of the Sapphire is of the same category of that of ex-ferry island Escape. IMO Horrible!

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Ocean Liners
First Class Passenger
Member # 4013

posted 04-12-2004 02:02 AM

RobHolland,
I hope to see the cruise ship to be build in your country as like as Statendam or Rotterdam in very near future.

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phil_a
First Class Passenger
Member # 3679

posted 04-12-2004 08:34 AM

I may be biased because im booked on sapphire... but i like the aft decks of the ship especially with the new placement of skywalkers. here is a comparison of the aft decks of Caribbean Princess and Diamond Princess

(Mike and Carol’s photos) & (Harry Martin photos)

With that said, from a distance i would have to agree the the aft is pretty ugly! tho come to think there arent many newer ships with good looking afts!

[ 04-12-2004: Message edited by: joe at travelpage ]

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phil_a
First Class Passenger
Member # 3679

posted 04-12-2004 08:43 AM

The website stated above by captain rhone has had a couple more pics uploaded (12/4) - here - also after close examination ive noticed that over the past 2 days they have painted the name 'Sapphire Princess' on the back!

Also another fantastic shot of the aft pool from mrmacdj

[ 04-12-2004: Message edited by: joe at travelpage ]

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Royal Caribbean Cruiser
First Class Passenger
Member # 4310

posted 04-12-2004 09:09 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Ocean Liners:
jake14,
I'm looking forward to see the good looking ship more than that class ship(100k) which builts in your country.
[ 04-11-2004: Message edited by: Ocean Liners ]

fyi- they dont build cruise ships in the US (unless you count the norwegian america ship), and how can you not agree that the stern is very ugly. i think the whole ship is basicly all ugly, accually. but whatever, just get back to showing your japaness pride and stop worrying about the ugly princess ship.

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Ðraikar
First Class Passenger
Member # 1153

posted 04-12-2004 09:39 PM

What is everyone talking about, that first photo dose not show a ship or one I can find ?!?!
All I see is a few cranes and a big white office building

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CGT
First Class Passenger
Member # 3531

posted 04-12-2004 09:51 PM

The aft decks of the DIAMOND/SAPPHIRE are much much better then when covered by the shopping cart handle. Now you can get sun back there without it being blocked by the shopping cart handles shadow.

Oh and speaking of office buildings, I'm telling you there is an apartment building I have seen that looks eerily similar to the Vista Class, seriously.

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Ocean Liners
First Class Passenger
Member # 4013

posted 04-12-2004 11:02 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Royal Caribbean Cruiser:
fyi- they dont build cruise ships in the US (unless you count the norwegian america ship), and how can you not agree that the stern is very ugly. i think the whole ship is basicly all ugly, accually. but whatever, just get back to showing your japaness pride and stop worrying about the ugly princess ship.

I can't count the norwegian america ship.
I'm Ship Lovers especially for Ocean Liners and Cruise ships.
I never imagine the ugly ships for above ships.
Each ships has identity and carefully designed by Builders and Shipping / cruise lines.

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phil_a
First Class Passenger
Member # 3679

posted 04-15-2004 08:06 AM

more photos updated today (15-4-04) at above link

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Fairsky
First Class Passenger
Member # 781

posted 04-15-2004 09:59 AM

I agree, Diamond and Sapphire are not the most attractive ships- HOWEVER, I love what Princess has done with their aft decks. The tiered decks with pools and open to the sun (thanks to the redesign of Skywalkers) brings to mind the old days of cruising. Rather than isolated on the top of the ship- from the aft there is a wonderful panaramic view of the sea... and of course the wake of the ship.

[ 04-15-2004: Message edited by: Fairsky ]

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phil_a
First Class Passenger
Member # 3679

posted 04-24-2004 01:57 AM

more photos updated (23/4/04) here

i guess this is it leaving for sea trials...

its pretty incredible what a few days does! it doesnt look like a construction site anymore... it looks like a 'finished' ship (well getting there!~)

i read on other boards about a rumor of delaying its first cruise... after seeing these photos i would be pretty confident if i had a booking on its first cruise!

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