Princess Cruises
Crown Princess
- Cruises
- 70
- From
- $289
Ship comparison
Crown Princess vs Sapphire Princess
Princess Cruises
Sapphire Princess
- Cruises
- 104
- From
- $228
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Crown Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2006. Sapphire Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 2,670 passengers, in service since 2004.
Choose Sapphire Princess if you want better-rated dining, more space per passenger or more crew per passenger: it outscores Crown Princess for dining (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 43.4 gross tons per passenger (vs 36.8) and it has a crew member for every 2.2 passengers (vs 2.6).
Crown Princess does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Crown Princess | Sapphire Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2006 (better) | 2004 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 113,561 | 115,875 |
| Passengers | 3,082 | 2,670 |
| Crew | 1,200 | 1,238 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.8 | 43.4 (better) |
| Decks | 19 | 13 |
| Length | 952 ft | 952 ft |
| Beam | 159 ft | 121 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 70 | 104 |
| Upcoming sailings | 141 | 109 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 60 nights | 2 to 42 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $289 | $228 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Crown Princess leads on 1 of the ten, Sapphire Princess on 1, with 8 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Princess Cruises
Crown Princess
Crown Princess is one of the newer and larger Princess ships, a Grand class cruise liner with room for 3,080 passengers. From her nearly 900 balconies, you can enjoy sweeping views of romantic landscapes across the world. Spend your days lounging at a pool or strolling through the street cafe atmosphere of the Piazza.
Highlights
- Wedding chapel to renew your vows or get married at sea, officiated by the ship's captain
- Age-appropriate programs for children and teens
- Plenty of nightlife and dining options
- Relaxing spa service
Sailing now
70 cruises on sale, from $289.
Princess Cruises
Sapphire Princess
Sapphire Princess from Princess Cruises is the perfect ship for sightseeing, featuring more than 700 balconies from which passengers can step out and enjoy the refreshing ocean breeze.
Highlights
- Cooking demonstrations and photography classes via ScholarShip@Sea
- Rest and relaxation in the Lotus Spa
Sailing now
104 cruises on sale, from $228.
Questions
Crown Princess or Sapphire Princess?
Which is bigger, Crown Princess or Sapphire Princess?
Sapphire Princess is bigger at 115,875 gross tons, against 113,561 gross tons for Crown Princess. Crown Princess carries 3,082 passengers and Sapphire Princess carries 2,670.
Which ship is newer, Crown Princess or Sapphire Princess?
Crown Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2006 against 2004 for Sapphire Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Sapphire Princess, with 43.4 gross tons per passenger against 36.8 on Crown Princess. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Sapphire Princess, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Crown Princess.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10.
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