$2,899/person$181/night
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Sapphire Princess vs Ventura
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Ventura wins 4 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Sapphire Princess
Ventura
Size
115,875 GT
116,017 GT
Passengers
2,670
3,078
Year built
2004
2008
Crew ratio
2.4 guests per crew
2.6 guests per crew
Space ratio
43.4 GT per guest
37.7 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
290 m
290 m
From price
$2,589 pp
No data
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Sapphire Princess offers more personal space with a space ratio of 43.4 GT per passenger versus 37.7. Built in 2008, Ventura is 4 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design. Sapphire Princess edges ahead in service at 2.4 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Ventura |
| Capacity | Ventura |
| Modernity | Ventura |
| Service | Sapphire Princess |
| Spaciousness | Sapphire Princess |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Tie |
| Fleet Power | Ventura |
Bottom line: Ventura leads 4–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Ventura for overall superiority; pick Sapphire Princess if Service matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Sapphire Princess if
- More crew per guest (2.4 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (43.4 GT per guest)
Choose Ventura if
- You want the newer ship (built 2008, 4 years newer)
- Size matters to you (116,017 GT)
- More onboard variety (3,078 guests)
Prices
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Sapphire Princess | Ventura |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $2,589 pp | No sailings |
| Per night | $185 pp | No data |
| Departing | Jan 9 | No data |
| Duration | 14 nights | No data |
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Prices from Cruisebound, per person, for the sailing shown.
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Sailings
Upcoming Sailings
Upcoming Sailings on Sapphire Princess
14 Night Southeast Asia Cruise
Princess • Sapphire Princess
Jan 9, 2027 · 14 nights
Asia & Indian Ocean
$2,589/person$185/night
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$3,530/person$252/night
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
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, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
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+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
