![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Bon Appétit!](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8618/16820976001_ff32ba4bb4_b.jpg)
In this second post, I will cover on the F&B aspect on board Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess. The ship offers a mix of free dining options and speciality diners. Specially for the Asian cruises, there are Asian cuisines catered such as laksa, hot pots and even century eggs! For those who cannot stomach all western diets, fret not if you are cruising with Sapphire Princess.
Check out these items on their Asian menu:
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Yes, they serve laksa on board Sapphire Princess!](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7625/16822055425_89b86679cf_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Hot pot ingredient (cash top-up required)](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8585/16636050059_bc87d0c0a9_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Char Siew Pork - this was really good and I had two servings](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8660/16634608858_cd669ddd1b_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Nasi briyani](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7600/16634608598_b54321fd35_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Satays](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8572/16796295206_eabdb6299a_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Chinese-style sweet and sour pork](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7282/16634780780_9cc496a02c_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Hainanese chicken and century eggs](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8606/16821050512_9ddb9026f8_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B I was really surprised to see century eggs as it is definitely not something which most westerners would enjoy - it's clearly catered for the Asian market](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7604/16821088251_3ed8af016a_b.jpg)
For lunch on the first day, we dined at the buffet bar:
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Buffet dining area](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8672/16199693784_1cf925a34c_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B The buffet spread](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7651/16820932542_50e6f62318_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Bread](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8619/16796177066_50955a50cf_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Pastry breads](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8649/16821050242_3805f7ec58_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Sandwiches](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8742/16634673770_630d113901_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Meat items](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7650/16634609418_557d16c594_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Breaded shrimps](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7605/16635935979_127c7844b1_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Cookies and muffins](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8623/16635947589_9ef534f8e6_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Deserts galore](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8667/16634673620_ff05ce1305_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Fruits](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8700/16636054549_70fbf5a3ac_b.jpg)
We enjoyed our first night dinner at the a la carte dining hall:
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Meatball spaghetti for Asher](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8592/16202122683_30ebd0761c_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Spring rolls](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8645/16796180796_5a721e06b0_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Pumpkin soup](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7604/16796181226_d72d46629d_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Clear soup](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7612/16199698754_839358b0d7_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Avocado, orange and shrimps starter](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7623/16821026052_08efd9763f_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Pork loin](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8745/16634495818_af40075d13_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Pasta main](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8599/16614752867_93e1eefe84_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Steak main](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8638/16202123133_e7016daa4f_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Chocolate souffle](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7628/16634667520_daabbeb552_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Chocolate cheesecake](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8651/16822050065_1bbf09244c_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Sweet desert](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7591/16820976221_76d353bf75_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B The a la carte dining hall](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8708/16820939122_aa78305e39_b.jpg)
For the next day breakfast, we went back to the a la carte dining hall again:
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Assorted breads and pastries to choose from](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7622/16614754337_e6d7872e39_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Pancakes](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8632/16199700254_b3fd7967d0_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Bacon strips and eggs](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8698/16822050975_451dc5655a_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Egg benedicts](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8663/16202215193_827796beb0_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B After a hearty breakfast](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7622/16635942829_71b6bdd9b6_b.jpg)
There are five main dining rooms on the ship. Dining options include Sabatini’s trattoria; Sterling Steakhouse; International Café; Vines wine bar; Alfredo’s Pizzeria; Trident Grill – poolside hamburger grill; Prego – poolside pizza bar; Sundaes ice cream bar; Horizon Court – buffet/bistro; and 24-hour room service.
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Poolside bar](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7281/16634490918_6063a785fe_b.jpg)
My personal favourite was Sterling Steakhouse. For a cover charge of US$25 per pax, you get quality grilled steak and seafood in very generous portions:
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B The menu - cover charge of US$25 per pax](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7650/16821048212_967766d016_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Various cuts available in the steakhouse](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7622/16634607318_9b2a0c3621_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Wine](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7590/16636052999_d2f3be56d4_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Shrimp and pancetta bisque](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8562/16634779890_d1de03f756_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Black tiger prawn and papaya salpicon](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8726/16634780500_fa6d86875a_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Salad](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8740/16822164115_d29c1e9db1_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Grilled fish main with breaded shrimps](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7602/16199814974_52515903dc_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B I ordered an awesome surf n turf](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7628/16636056869_438cc119af_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B The wait staff de shelled the lobster for me](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7651/16821052372_aa7fbf7d3f_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B #foodporn!](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8562/16199817144_521286ae26_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B 14 ounces ribeye steak](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7597/16636055979_1f54c4094e_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B 10 ounces Filet Mignon](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8564/16796297196_fa14a0cc1a_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B That's a lot of meat to get you bangs for your bucks](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7594/16821051632_d21f091abd_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Pink](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7607/16199817574_4a55642cf3_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Assorted side dishes](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8631/16634611418_359453b7d8_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Creme brulee](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8609/16634613638_884f646036_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Chocolate lime tart](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8587/16796300096_0dc0664976_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Chocolate cake](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7640/16821093541_c90efbca9c_b.jpg)
Kids’ favourite would have to be Alfredo’s Pizzeria, the poolside Trident Grill and the Sundaes ice cream bar. Asher loves pizzas and can wolf down half a pizza on his own:
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Sundaes for everyone](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8725/16822045475_ca6d61bc07_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Asher enjoying a chocolate cone](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8687/16634673370_3853c8a2b3_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Pizzeria by the pool](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7632/16636061289_cb8fb54695_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Fresh from the oven](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7620/16614872897_aca253e724_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Enjoying pizzas and fries with a view](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8626/16821041772_d652e4fce0_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Healthy pizza with avocado, tomato and mushroom toppings](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7633/16822151355_6fbda7fa47_o.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Pizza always makes Asher happy](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8645/16634597978_dcc4893b70_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Pizza with ham and cheese toppings](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7652/16822151655_1503449f71_b.jpg)
Whenever we pop by the pool for a swim or to catch the breeze or a movie, Asher would always remember to ask me to get him a sundae or some fries and pizzas from the poolside F&B kiosks.
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Poolside dining with a view](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8733/16635936899_b1b555186b_b.jpg)
For the full dining experience on board Sapphire Princess, we even went for high tea once:
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B And everything stopped for tea](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7615/16634772310_9cd49a7e94_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Fancy some cakes?](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8707/16821081231_c78f4c491d_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Enjoying high tea on board the ship](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8653/16634771270_97a50a1409_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Little sandwiches](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7615/16636044909_61ff4c5f01_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B The wait staff will go around the tables serving small food items](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8725/16821039582_042e053994_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Scone with butter and jam](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7611/16614856887_7aaf6d030a_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Taitai lifestyle](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7623/16822153635_5011c9b49e_b.jpg)
Throughout the 4D3N on board the ship, my family and I mostly dined at the à la carte dining halls for a more refined dining experience:
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Asher enjoying his starter and learning to eat like a gentleman](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8671/16821066021_2a8b7f3534_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Meatloaf main](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7612/16821066431_d4a89f66b5_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Steak main](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8600/16822139615_33f2321478_b.jpg)
Occasionally when we feel a hunger pang in between breakfast, lunch or dinner, we will head to the buffet halls for a munch.
This year happens to be the 50th anniversary of Princess Cruises and the kitchen has specially prepared an unique anniversary menu for guests to savour some of their best creations through the years.
We got to try this as well during one of the dinners and enjoyed ourselves very much:
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B The special anniversary menu](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7639/16202229513_6385e28047_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Assorted starters](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8614/16634774940_632820508b_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Porcini mushroom cappuccino soup](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8716/16796289496_9c669b42a8_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Salad with balsamic and walnut vinaigrette](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8693/16614860387_c5a78e9aac_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Blueberry mojito sorbet with candied lemon](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7602/16202230353_730168cdfe_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Fillet of turbot with truffles chive sauce](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8670/16634775790_da6c4b46bc_b.jpg)
![Cruising with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess – Part 2, F&B Malabar peppered beef tournadoes](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8632/16634603728_295a350460_b.jpg)
If food is what you are most concerned about when cruising, this picture-filled post should be able to address your concerns. There are plenty of food options on board the Sapphire Princess, including Asian menu items. For a pleasant surprise, do try out their anniversary menu if you cruise with them this year.
If you are interested to try out cruising with Princess Cruises, further information about their roundtrip Singapore cruises is available by calling (+65) 6922-6788,or toll- free for Malaysia at 1 800 806656, or by visiting www.princess.com.
Hi Alvin. Just to check with you. Does the Sapphire Princess offer any behind the scene tour like the one u posted in Mariners of the Sea? TQ. I’m going with my 2 year old son and family next year Jan. After reading your post, we are getting more excited. Thanks for the sharing of ur thoughts on the cruise
Hi Alvin. TQ for the review of the ship. My family and I will be going on this cruise in Jan 2016. Would like to find out from you, does Sapphire Princess have any behind the scene tour like the one u posted for Mariners of the Sea? Excited for our coming cruise trip. I think my 2 year old son will be happy like Asher! =)