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Detailed Description
Itinerary

California’s golden sunshine, cultural attractions, and lush vineyards are more impressive when you sail along her dramatic coastline and see the charming towns and bustling cities that grace her shores. Santa Barbara is a place where food, art, history, fashion, wine, and sunshine mix to create a delightful experience. Just beyond the town lies the Santa Ynez Valley which is home to numerous world-renowned wineries. Nothing compares to sailing into San Francisco Bay under the Golden Gate as the sun rises. You’ll wonder how any city could be more beautiful. Once ashore, your esteem soars as you ride a cable car to the sky, dine al fresco on crab at Fisherman’s Wharf, and meander through colorful Chinatown. San Diego is one of America’s favorite cities and for good reason. With a rich blend of cultures, she attracts visitors for her breathtaking natural beauty. Sail on Sapphire Princess® and experience California like never before.

Cruise Package Price Includes

• Round trip motor coach transportation between AAA Sun City West office or AAA

Chandler office and Long Beach.

• One night hotel accommodations April 27, 2012 at the Doubletree by Hilton San Pedro,

including breakfast the following morning at the hotel, inclusive hotel taxes.

• 7-night cruise round trip from Los Angeles to California Coast towns and Ensenada,

Mexico aboard the beautiful Sapphire Princess®.

• AAA cruise host

• Two shipboard AAA cocktail parties

• $50 per stateroom shipboard credit

• Shipboard meals (excluding specialty restaurants) and entertainment

• Cruise government fees and taxes

Cruise Package Pricing (per person, based on double occupancy)

Includes motor coach/pre-hotel package

$1,144 – category J, interior stateroom

$1,294 - category F, Obstructed ocean-view stateroom

$1.544 – category BF, Balcony stateroom

$1,744 – category AC, Mini-suite with Balcony

Cruise-only Pricing (per person, based on double occupancy)

Does not include motor coach/pre-hotel package

$850 – category J, interior stateroom

$1,001 - category F, Obstructed ocean-view stateroom

$1.251 – category BF, Balcony stateroom

$1,451 – category AC, Mini-suite with Balcony

*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Prices are subject to change, availability, and confirmation. Additional conditions and restrictions may apply. Princess reserves the right to impose a fuel supplement of $9 per person per day to all passengers if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70. Additional conditions and restrictions may apply. Ships of Bermudan registry

Not Included in Cruise Package:

• Meals on April 27

Not Included in Cruise Package or Cruise-Only:

• Travel insurance for cancellation protection and health coverage

• Fuel surcharges imposed by Princess® if applicable

• Shipboard staff gratuities and for other persons rendering a purely personal service

• Specialty onboard restaurant charges and certain onboard services such as salon and

spa

• Optional sightseeing

• Purchase of souvenirs, gifts, and personal items

• Baggage handling and personal services

Passport/Proof of Citizenship:

This cruise departs and returns from a U.S. Port so a passport is not a requirement to board. You will be required to present Proof of Citizenship, which includes an original or certified copy of your birth certificate, accompanied by a Government-issued photo I. D. (driver’s license). AAA highly recommends a passport for travel outside the U.S.; if you have any emergency requiring a flight home from any foreign port, you will be denied boarding without a passport. AAA recommends a passport for all international travel including cruises.

Physical requirements

If you are physically challenged, make sure you give this information to AAA at time of booking so the cruise line can be notified and the required paperwork is on file. Depending on your impairment, certain staterooms on board may be necessary to ensure the best vacation. You must be able to get on/off the motor coach multiple times unassisted.

Dress

Dress for comfort. Daily life aboard the ship and in ports of call is relaxed and casual. Temperatures will be moderate, but dressing in layers is advisable so you can add or remove clothing to maximize comfort. If you plan to visit a church, do not wear tank tops or shorts. Make sure to pack your bathing suit for the swimming pools aboard the ship. Wear shoes and a cover-up over a bathing suit when walking through the interior of the ship. Bring workout gear if you will be jogging or working out. Footwear should include comfortable walking shoes with a rubber sole when on deck. For the evening, dress requirements will be Formal or Smart Casual and noted in your daily program on the ship. Smart casual consists of slacks and collared shirts for men and slacks and informal evening wear for women. Formal evenings will find ladies in a suit, cocktail dress, or evening gown and men in a jacket and tie, dark suite, or tuxedo. There are usually two formal nights.

Shore Trip Options (not included in the package pricing)

Make your shore trip excursions with AAA and Shoretrips, the best and must unique sightseeing experiences.

Cancellation penalties:

Cruise motor coach/hotel package must be cancelled by January 12, 2012 to avoid penalties.

Cruise cancellation penalties:

Cancel 74-57 days prior to departure – Deposit amount

Cancel 56-29 days prior to departure – 50% of cruise fare

Cancel 28-15 days prior to departure – 75% of cruise fare

Cancel within 14 days prior to departure – 100% of cruise fare

AAA highly recommends the purchase of travel insurance.

Friday, April 27 – Travel via motor coach to Los Angeles for hotel overnight

Your AAA host will greet you at the AAA Sun City West or AAA Chandler office for your early morning ride to Los Angeles. A stop will be made along the way for lunch, which is not included in the cruise package price. When you arrive at the Doubletree by Hilton San Pedro, check in and spend the evening on your own. You might walk to Cabrillo Beach and Aquarium, dine in the hotel’s Marina Grill restaurant, or relax in your beautifully appointed room.

Saturday, April 28 – Board Sapphire Princess®, depart 4 p.m.

Cruise package passengers will be transferred to Sapphire Princess® after a delicious breakfast at the hotel. Those taking the cruise-only option should be at the pier to board at least two hours prior to the ship’s departure at 4 p.m.

Sunday, April 29 – Santa Barbara. Arrive 7 a.m., depart 6 p.m.

“Welcome to Paradise,” is a fitting expression for those visiting the coast city of Santa Barbara, often called the American Riviera. Charming Spanish and Moorish style buildings raced by brilliantly-colored bougainvillea, pal-line beaches, a warm Mediterranean climate, sidewalk cafes and a pristine seaside setting are some of the reasons this city is a favorite.

Points of interest: Santa Barbara Mission, Wine Country in the Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara Courthouse, State Street, Solvang’s Dutch-influenced ambience, Los Olivos

Monday, April 30 – at sea

Tuesday, May 1 – San Francisco. Arrive 7 a.m., depart 10 p.m.

Cable cars, the Golden Gate rising from the fog – welcome to San Francisco, arguably the most romantic and cosmopolitan city in the United States. San Francisco has it all: a colorful history, superb restaurants, sophisticated museums, world-class shopping, and that elusive air of romance and abandon that’s part of the tang of the city.

Points of interest: Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bride, Muir Woods National Monument, Sausalito, Pier 39, Sonoma and Napa Valley Wine Country, Cliff House, Vista Point.

Wednesday, May 2 – at sea

Thursday, May 3 – San Diego. Arrive 8 a.m., depart 6 p.m.

Known as a place of infinite beauty, affectionate locals, and endless sunshine, San Diego has become one of our favorite cities. Close to the Mexican border, San Diego has a distinct cross-cultural feel, part sun-drenched Mediterranean atmosphere, part south-of-the-border spice, and part quintessential California beach town.

Points of interest: Old Town, Balboa Park, la Jolla, San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Wild Animal Park.

Friday, May 4 – Ensenada, Mexico. Arrive 8 a.m., depart 5 p.m.

Ensenada, also known as the “Cinderella of the Pacific, “ is located 70 miles south of the international border and only a 90-minute drive from San Diego. Visitors are drawn to Ensenada’s warm Mediterranean climate, friendly atmosphere, and easy access by land, air, and sea.

Points of interest: La Bufadora marine geyser, Riviera del Pacifico, Bodegas de Santo Tomas, Avenida Lopez Mateos, Casa Dona Lupe winery, Guadalupe Valley winery.

Saturday, May 5 – Los Angeles, arrive 7 a.m.

Your cruise is at an end. Disembark the ship today. Cruise package passengers will board the deluxe motor coach for the ride back to the AAA Arizona offices at approximately 5 – 7 p.m.

Note: Itinerary is subject to change. All shore activities, excursions, and sightseeing are at an additional cost and not included with your cruise fare.