Princess Cruises
Diamond Princess
- Cruises
- 116
- From
- $914
Ship comparison
Diamond Princess vs Sapphire Princess
Princess Cruises
Sapphire Princess
- Cruises
- 107
- From
- $228
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Diamond Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 2,670 passengers, in service since 2003. Sapphire Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 2,670 passengers, in service since 2004.
Choose Sapphire Princess if you want a lower starting fare, more culture or a more active cruise: it outscores Diamond Princess for cultural (8.0 vs 6.0) and active (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $228 (vs $914).
Diamond 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.
| Diamond Princess | Sapphire Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2003 | 2004 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 115,875 | 115,875 |
| Passengers | 2,670 | 2,670 |
| Crew | 1,238 | 1,238 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 43.4 | 43.4 |
| Decks | 13 | 13 |
| Length | 952 ft | 952 ft |
| Beam | 123 ft | 121 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 116 | 107 |
| Upcoming sailings | 126 | 113 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–31 nights | 2–42 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $914 | $228 (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 0 of the ten, Sapphire Princess on 3, with 7 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
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
107 cruises on sale, from $228.
Questions
Diamond Princess or Sapphire Princess?
Which is bigger, Diamond Princess or Sapphire Princess?
They are the same size, 115,875 gross tons each. Diamond Princess carries 2,670 passengers and Sapphire Princess carries 2,670.
Which ship is newer, Diamond Princess or Sapphire Princess?
Sapphire Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2004 against 2003 for Diamond Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 43.4 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers.
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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