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)
Regal Princess
Sapphire Princess
Gross Tonnage
Regal Princess
142,714 GT
Sapphire Princess
115,875 GT
Length
Regal Princess
330 m
Sapphire Princess
290 m
Beam
Regal Princess
38 m
Sapphire Princess
38 m
Passengers
Regal Princess
3,560
Sapphire Princess
2,670
Crew
Regal Princess
1,346
Sapphire Princess
1,100
Decks
Regal Princess
—
Sapphire Princess
—
Year Built
Regal Princess
2,014
Sapphire Princess
2,004
Space Ratio
Regal Princess
40.1 GT/pax
Sapphire Princess
43.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Regal Princess
2.64 :1
Sapphire Princess
2.43 :1
| Specification | Regal Princess | Sapphire Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Class | Royal Class | Grand Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,014Winner | 2,004 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 142,714 GTWinner | 115,875 GT |
| Length | 330 mWinner | 290 m |
| Beam | 38 m | 38 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,560Winner | 2,670 |
| Crew | 1,346Winner | 1,100 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 40.1 GT/pax | 43.4 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.64:1 | 2.43:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | MHI Nagasaki |
| Flag | Bermuda | Bermuda |
| IMO Number | 9584724 | 9228198 |
Regal Princess is the significantly larger vessel at 142,714 GT — 23% more than Sapphire Princess's 115,875 GT. Built in 2014, Regal Princess is 10 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Sapphire Princess edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.4:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Regal Princess |
| Capacity | Regal Princess |
| Modernity | Regal Princess |
| Service | Sapphire Princess |
| Spaciousness | Sapphire Princess |
Bottom line: Regal Princess wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Regal Princess
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,560-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,560 passengers means tons of activities
40 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
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
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Decks | — | — |
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