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We were on the March 6th sailing of the Sapphire. We were also aboard a year ago, same week. Wife and I were fortunate enough to make the Chef's table both of these cruises. The expierience was fantastic both times, and worth every dollar.

I agree with the above poster who felt that perhaps the Champagne and wine were not as free flowing between our first time and the second as far as refills without asking. We asked for more wine, and they brought it and offered it to the others as well.

The Maitre'd was Jean Paul and the head chef was Marchello, shame on me for forgetting their last names. They were very gracious and made for a great evening.

They said that they were doing it twice and for ten people each time. Tuesday and Wednesday evening beginning at seven twenty in the evening.

Warm Waters ! good job ! thanks for sharing with us. Here's my addition. While at Mazatlan I agree that a day spent with Mazatlan Frank is a day well spent and reasonable too. We have toured with him and had a fantastic time, but he has gotten so popular that unless you book with him way in advance, he won't have room. So last Wednesday was our second day spent with Humberto Ruiz (humber5277@hotmail.com) cell 669 134-6708 (from the states I think you dial 011 in front of the other numbers).

Using some of your info and that of many others here, we were able to put together a custom tour with Humberto. He met us at the shopping area where the shuttles from the ship drop you off. Spent the whole day with him, including many stops on the way up in to the Sierra Madres and a stop for lumch at "Tony's on the Beach" on the return to town. He had cold drinks in the cooler in back of the van. Wonderful time, and worth every penny of the $40pp he charged our group of six Plus, as he works with "Mazatlan Van Tours" we knew he had radio and Phone communication with his company and should anything have happened to his van, someone could be contacted right away to get us back to the ship in time. This is very important when touring on your own.

Thanks WarmWaters and hope my addition helped you or others.

See my review titled "Golden 10-24-04 Motley Crewsers return" on the "Princess Cruises" page. I describe the trip on the aerial tram, and the great sights to see on the way there and back.