Princess Cruises
Diamond Princess
- Cruises
- 116
- From
- $914
Ship comparison
Diamond Princess vs Island Princess
Princess Cruises
Island Princess
- Cruises
- 34
- From
- $529
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Diamond Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 2,670 passengers, in service since 2003. Island Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 2,214 passengers, in service since 2002.
Choose Diamond Princess if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 116 cruises on sale (vs 34).
Choose Island Princess if you want a more active cruise, more culture or more of a party: it outscores Diamond Princess for active (8.0 vs 6.0), cultural (8.0 vs 6.0) and party (6.5 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Diamond Princess | Island Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2003 (better) | 2002 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2009 |
| Gross tonnage | 115,875 | 95,627 |
| Passengers | 2,670 | 2,214 |
| Crew | 1,238 | 900 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 (better) | 2.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 43.4 (better) | 43.2 |
| Decks | 13 | 16 |
| Length | 952 ft | 965 ft |
| Beam | 123 ft | 122 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 24 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 116 | 34 |
| Upcoming sailings | 126 | 92 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–31 nights | 4–50 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $914 | $529 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Diamond Princess leads on 2 of the ten, Island Princess on 4, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Princess Cruises
Diamond Princess
Diamond Princess from Princess Cruises is a true East-meets-West experience. A bit more subdued than most cruise ships, Diamond Princess is a blend of Asian culture, with women wearing kimonos on formal nights, and the Western carefree attitudes of Australians and New Zealanders.
Highlights
- Four pools
- Eight whirlpool spas
- Five main dining rooms
- Indulge in a hot stone massage at the renowned Lotus Spa
Sailing now
116 cruises on sale, from $914.
Princess Cruises
Island Princess
Princess Cruises's Island Princess was built to Panamax size. This means she can offer you the exclusive experience of sailing through the Panama Canal!
Highlights
- Travel Europe, and visit Cannes, Mykonos, Barcelona and Venice on an Island Princess Mediterranean cruise.
- Ogle the engineering feat that is the Panama Canal, right from your stateroom or balcony!
- Swim against the current in the lap pool or practice your putting on the nine-hole putting green.
- What could be more exhilarating than watching a first run movie under the stars at sea?
Sailing now
34 cruises on sale, from $529.
Questions
Diamond Princess or Island Princess?
Which is bigger, Diamond Princess or Island Princess?
Diamond Princess is bigger at 115,875 gross tons, against 95,627 gross tons for Island Princess. Diamond Princess carries 2,670 passengers and Island Princess carries 2,214.
Which ship is newer, Diamond Princess or Island Princess?
Diamond Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2003 against 2002 for Island Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Diamond Princess, with 43.4 gross tons per passenger against 43.2 on Island Princess. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Diamond Princess, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 2.5 on Island Princess.
Which is better for families?
Diamond Princess scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.4 for Island Princess.
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