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title: "Diamond Princess vs Emerald Princess"
url: https://cruisello.com/compare/diamond-princess-vs-emerald-princess
description: "Compare Diamond Princess and Emerald Princess side by side: fares, specs, schedule, and dining"
---

# Diamond Princess vs Emerald Princess

| Spec | **Diamond Princess** | **Emerald Princess** |
|------|------|------|
| Cruise Line | [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) | [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) |
| Ship Class | Gem Class | Grand Class |
| Year Built | 2004 | 2007 |
| Last Refurbished | 2023 | 2025 |
| Registry | United Kingdom | Bermuda |
| Onboard Currency | US Dollar | US Dollar |
| Passengers | 2,706 | 3,080 |
| Crew | 1,100 | 1,200 |
| Guests per Crew | 2.5:1 | 2.6:1 |
| Gross Tonnage | 115,875 GT | 113,561 GT |
| Decks | 16 | 18 |
| Length | 290.2m | 289.9m |
| Beam | 37.5m | 36m |
| Max Speed | 23 kn | 22 kn |
| Cheapest Cruise (2 guests) | [€1,518](https://cruisello.com/cruises/gilded-pagoda-circuit-phuket-bangkok-langkawi~PCL-DI-20270102-12.md) / [$1,978](https://cruisello.com/cruises/gilded-pagodas-phuket-koh-samui-bangkok~PCL-DI-20271211-12.md) | [€654](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cascadia-slide-vancouver-to-los-angeles~PCL-EP-20270914-4.md) / [$688](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cascadia-slide-vancouver-to-los-angeles~PCL-EP-20270914-4.md) |
| Cheapest per Night (per person) | [€63](https://cruisello.com/cruises/gilded-pagoda-circuit-phuket-bangkok-langkawi~PCL-DI-20270102-12.md) / [$82](https://cruisello.com/cruises/gilded-pagodas-phuket-koh-samui-bangkok~PCL-DI-20271211-12.md) | [€54](https://cruisello.com/cruises/pacific-solitude-hilo-honolulu-kahului~PCL-EP-20271004-16.md) / [$62](https://cruisello.com/cruises/pacific-solitude-hilo-honolulu-kahului~PCL-EP-20271004-16.md) |
| Solo From (1 guest) | [€1,815](https://cruisello.com/cruises/gilded-pagodas-phuket-koh-samui-bangkok~PCL-DI-20271211-12.md) / [$2,086](https://cruisello.com/cruises/gilded-pagodas-phuket-koh-samui-bangkok~PCL-DI-20271211-12.md) | [€587](https://cruisello.com/cruises/salty-tide-pacific-s-edge~PCL-EP-20280508-4.md) / [$564](https://cruisello.com/cruises/golden-gate-mist-san-francisco-victoria~PCL-EP-20270513-5.md) |
| Cruise Length | 7–28 nights | 4–20 nights |
| Upcoming Sailings | [112](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?ships=princess-cruises:diamond-princess) | [125](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?ships=princess-cruises:emerald-princess) |
| Departure Ports | 3 | 5 |
| Sails From | [Tokyo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/tokyo.md) (44), [Yokohama](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/yokohama.md) (41), [Singapore](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/singapore.md) (14) | [Vancouver](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/vancouver.md) (39), [San Juan](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/san-juan.md) (35), [Los Angeles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/los-angeles.md) (27), [Bridgetown](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/bridgetown.md) (18), [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) (4) |
| Dining (total) | 12 | 13 |
| Dining (included) | 7 | 7 |
| Dining (surcharge) | 5 | 6 |

## Dining Venues

### Diamond Princess

- Horizon Court: Buffet restaurant (included)
- International Dining Room (Main Dining Room): Continental (included)
- Pacific Moon Dining Room (Main Dining Room): Continental (included)
- Prego Pizzeria: Pizza (included)
- Santa Fe Dining Room (Main Dining Room): Continental (included)
- Vivaldi Dining Room (Main Dining Room): Continental (included)
- World Fresh Marketplace: Buffet restaurant (included)
- Churrascaria Brazilian Grill: Steakhouse (surcharge)
- Crown Grill: Steak and seafood grill (surcharge)
- Kai Sushi & Seafood Bar: Asian, Sushi (surcharge)
- Makoto Ocean: Japanese (surcharge)
- Sabatini's Italian Trattoria: Italian (surcharge)

### Emerald Princess

- Botticelli Dining Room (Main Dining Room): Continental (included)
- Da Vinci Dining Room (Main Dining Room): Continental (included)
- International Café: Coffee and snacks (included)
- Michelangelo Dining Room (Main Dining Room): Continental (included)
- Salty Dog Grill: Grill food (included)
- Slice Pizzeria: Pizza (included)
- World Fresh Market: Buffet restaurant (included)
- Crab Shack: Seafood (surcharge)
- Crown Grill: Steak and seafood grill (surcharge)
- Sabatini's Italian Trattoria: Italian (surcharge)
- Salty Dog Gastropub: American Pub (surcharge)
- Steamers Seafood: Seafood (surcharge)
- Vines: Wine, seafood and tapas bar (surcharge)

## Ship Pages

- [Diamond Princess](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/diamond-princess.md)
- [Emerald Princess](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/emerald-princess.md)

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