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View Deal →Sapphire Princess vs Scarlet Lady
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated April 2026
Sapphire Princess is the larger vessel at 115,875 GT, 5% more than Scarlet Lady's 110,000 GT. Built in 2021, Scarlet Lady is 17 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. At 290 m, Sapphire Princess stretches 12 m longer than Scarlet Lady's 278 m, a meaningful difference in pier presence and onboard deck space.
Score: 4 – 3
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Category
Sapphire Princess
Scarlet Lady
Size
115,875 GT
110,000 GT
Passengers
2,670
2,770
Year Built
2004
2021
Crew Ratio
1:2.4
1:2.4
Space Ratio
43.4
39.7
Decks
—
—
Length
290m
278m
From Price
$1,499/pp
$1,533/pp
Comparison Verdict
Sapphire Princess is the larger vessel at 115,875 GT, 5% more than Scarlet Lady's 110,000 GT. Built in 2021, Scarlet Lady is 17 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. At 290 m, Sapphire Princess stretches 12 m longer than Scarlet Lady's 278 m, a meaningful difference in pier presence and onboard deck space.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Sapphire Princess |
| Capacity | Scarlet Lady |
| Modernity | Scarlet Lady |
| Service | Scarlet Lady |
| Spaciousness | Sapphire Princess |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Sapphire Princess |
| Fleet Power | Sapphire Princess |
Bottom line: Sapphire Princess leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Sapphire Princess for overall superiority; pick Scarlet Lady if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Sapphire Princess if...
- Size matters to you (115,875 GT)
- More space per guest (43.4 GT/pax)
- Save $34/person on sailings
Choose Scarlet Lady if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2021, 17yr newer)
- More onboard variety (2,770 guests)
- Better service ratio (2.4:1 crew ratio)
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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.
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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.
