Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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)
Disney Magic
Sapphire Princess
Gross Tonnage
Disney Magic
84,000 GT
Sapphire Princess
115,875 GT
Length
Disney Magic
294 m
Sapphire Princess
290 m
Beam
Disney Magic
32 m
Sapphire Princess
38 m
Passengers
Disney Magic
2,713
Sapphire Princess
2,670
Crew
Disney Magic
950
Sapphire Princess
1,100
Decks
Disney Magic
—
Sapphire Princess
—
Year Built
Disney Magic
1,998
Sapphire Princess
2,004
Space Ratio
Disney Magic
31.0 GT/pax
Sapphire Princess
43.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Disney Magic
2.86 :1
Sapphire Princess
2.43 :1
| Specification | Disney Magic | Sapphire Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line | Princess Cruises |
| Class | Magic Class | Grand Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,998 | 2,004Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 84,000 GT | 115,875 GTWinner |
| Length | 294 mWinner | 290 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 38 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,713Winner | 2,670 |
| Crew | 950 | 1,100Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 31.0 GT/pax | 43.4 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.86:1 | 2.43:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | MHI Nagasaki |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bermuda |
| IMO Number | 9126819 | 9228198 |
Sapphire Princess is the significantly larger vessel at 115,875 GT — 38% more than Disney Magic's 84,000 GT. Sapphire Princess offers more personal space with a space ratio of 43.4 GT per passenger versus 31.0. Built in 2004, Sapphire Princess is 6 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Sapphire Princess |
| Capacity | Sapphire Princess |
| Modernity | Sapphire Princess |
| Service | Sapphire Princess |
| Spaciousness | Sapphire Princess |
Bottom line: Sapphire Princess wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Disney Magic
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Sapphire Princess
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
43 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 8.2 m | 8.3 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
