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View Deal →Costa Diadema vs Sapphire Princess
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Costa Diadema is the larger vessel at 132,500 GT, 14% more than Sapphire Princess's 115,875 GT. Sapphire Princess offers more personal space with a space ratio of 43.4 GT per passenger versus 35.6. Built in 2014, Costa Diadema is 10 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 5 – 2
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Category
Costa Diadema
Sapphire Princess
Size
132,500 GT
115,875 GT
Passengers
3,724
2,670
Year Built
2014
2004
Crew Ratio
1:3.0
1:2.4
Space Ratio
35.6
43.4
Decks
—
—
Length
306m
290m
From Price
$519/pp
$1,179/pp
Comparison Verdict
Costa Diadema is the larger vessel at 132,500 GT, 14% more than Sapphire Princess's 115,875 GT. Sapphire Princess offers more personal space with a space ratio of 43.4 GT per passenger versus 35.6. Built in 2014, Costa Diadema is 10 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Diadema |
| Capacity | Costa Diadema |
| Modernity | Costa Diadema |
| Service | Sapphire Princess |
| Spaciousness | Sapphire Princess |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Costa Diadema |
| Fleet Power | Costa Diadema |
Bottom line: Costa Diadema leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Costa Diadema for overall superiority; pick Sapphire Princess if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Costa Diadema if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2014, 10yr newer)
- Size matters to you (132,500 GT)
- More onboard variety (3,724 guests)
- Save $660/person on sailings
Choose Sapphire Princess if...
- Better service ratio (2.4:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (43.4 GT/pax)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data: gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better, more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
Can I compare more than two ships?
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Specifications come from our database of 380+ vessels, revalidated every 5 minutes via ISR. The "Updated" timestamp shows when records were last modified.
