Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Diamond Princess
Sapphire Princess
Gross Tonnage
Diamond Princess
115,875 GT
Sapphire Princess
115,875 GT
Length
Diamond Princess
290 m
Sapphire Princess
290 m
Beam
Diamond Princess
38 m
Sapphire Princess
38 m
Passengers
Diamond Princess
2,670
Sapphire Princess
2,670
Crew
Diamond Princess
1,100
Sapphire Princess
1,100
Decks
Diamond Princess
—
Sapphire Princess
—
Year Built
Diamond Princess
2,004
Sapphire Princess
2,004
Space Ratio
Diamond Princess
43.4 GT/pax
Sapphire Princess
43.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Diamond Princess
2.43 :1
Sapphire Princess
2.43 :1
| Specification | Diamond Princess | Sapphire Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Class | Grand Class | Grand Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,004 | 2,004 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 115,875 GT | 115,875 GT |
| Length | 290 m | 290 m |
| Beam | 38 m | 38 m |
| Draft | 9.5 mWinner | 8.3 m |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,670 | 2,670 |
| Crew | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 43.4 GT/pax | 43.4 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.43:1 | 2.43:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | MHI Nagasaki | MHI Nagasaki |
| Flag | Bermuda | Bermuda |
| IMO Number | 9228186 | 9228198 |
Diamond Princess
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
43 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Sapphire Princess
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
43 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
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