Cruise around Asia

The Sapphire Princess, the most feature-rich and obvi&shyously extravagant ship of the highly regarded Princess fleet, is going to be deployed in Singapore for the next six months, her first outing in the region after her refurbishment in 2012. Her itiner&shyaries range from three to 17 days, and offer an eclectic mix of ports. Sapphire Princess, which accommodates 2,670 guests over 18 decks and 200 suites and mini-suites, brings a more luxurious cruising experience closer home, with new entertainment and dining op&shytions, and a bunch of family-friendly activities. There are five pools and hot tubs, movies played under the stars, a separate &lsquosanctuary&rsquo for adults, five dining halls, seven casual caf&eacutes, a nightclub, a casino, duty-free shops, a gymnasium and spa, a sports deck, a library, an internet hotspot, an art gallery, and a golf course on board. It&rsquos also a good time to hop over to Singapore for the Formula 1 Grand Prix, the WTA Finals, and some fantastic Diwali shopping. ($224 per person for 3N, $249 per person for 4N princess.com)