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Diamond Princess vs Sapphire Princess

Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026

Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess are tied at 00 across 8 categories. Your best pick depends on what matters most to you.

Score: 00

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Category
Diamond Princess
Sapphire Princess
Size
115,875 GT
115,875 GT
Passengers
2,670
2,670
Year Built
2004
2004
Crew Ratio
1:2.4
1:2.4
Space Ratio
43.4
43.4
Decks
Length
290m
290m
From Price
$971/pp
$1,263/pp

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  • Save $292/person on sailings
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  • A strong all-round cruise ship
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 Diamond PrincessSapphire Princess
Cheapest$971 pp$1,263 pp
DepartingAug 16Aug 19
Duration10 nights15 nights
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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?

Yes — up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.

How current is the ship data?

Specifications come from our database of 380+ vessels, revalidated every 5 minutes via ISR. The "Updated" timestamp shows when records were last modified.