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

# Diamond Princess vs Sapphire Princess

| Spec | **Diamond Princess** | **Sapphire 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 | Gem Class |
| Year Built | 2004 | 2004 |
| Last Refurbished | 2023 | 2018 |
| Registry | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Onboard Currency | US Dollar | US Dollar |
| Passengers | 2,706 | 2,670 |
| Crew | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Guests per Crew | 2.5:1 | 2.4:1 |
| Gross Tonnage | 115,875 GT | 115,875 GT |
| Decks | 16 | 16 |
| Length | 290.2m | 290.2m |
| Beam | 37.5m | 37.5m |
| 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) | [€436](https://cruisello.com/cruises/coastal-bolt-brisbane-from-sydney~PCL-SA-20271124-2.md) / [$436](https://cruisello.com/cruises/coastal-bolt-brisbane-from-sydney~PCL-SA-20271124-2.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) | [€82](https://cruisello.com/cruises/crimson-canopy-halifax-saguenay-quebec-city~PCL-CB-20271019-10.md) / [$62](https://cruisello.com/cruises/isthmus-transit-aruba-pacific-mexico~PCL-SA-20261106-16.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) | [€435](https://cruisello.com/cruises/coastal-bolt-brisbane-from-sydney~PCL-SA-20271124-2.md) / [$470](https://cruisello.com/cruises/coastal-bolt-brisbane-from-sydney~PCL-SA-20271124-2.md) |
| Cruise Length | 7–28 nights | 2–28 nights |
| Upcoming Sailings | [112](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?ships=princess-cruises:diamond-princess) | [112](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?ships=princess-cruises:sapphire-princess) |
| Departure Ports | 3 | 9 |
| 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) | [Tokyo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/tokyo.md) (67), [Fremantle](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/fremantle.md) (11), [Singapore](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/singapore.md) (6), [Sydney](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/sydney.md) (3), [Brisbane](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/brisbane.md) (2), [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) (2), [Auckland](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/auckland.md) (1), [Boston](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/boston.md) (1), [Copenhagen](https://cruisello.com/destinations/baltic/copenhagen.md) (1) |
| Dining (total) | 12 | 14 |
| Dining (included) | 7 | 7 |
| Dining (surcharge) | 5 | 7 |

## 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)

### Sapphire Princess

- International Cafe: Coffee and snacks (included)
- International Dining Room (Main Dining Room): Continental (included)
- Pacific Moon Dining Room (Main Dining): Continental (included)
- Santa Fe Dining Room (Main Dining): Continental (included)
- Savoy Dining Room (Main Dining): Continental (included)
- Vivaldi Dining Room (Main Dining): Continental (included)
- World Fresh Marketplace: Buffet restaurant (included)
- Alfredo's Pizzeria: Pizza (surcharge)
- Churrascaria Brazilian Grill: Steakhouse (surcharge)
- Crab Shack: Seafood (surcharge)
- Crown Grill: Steak and seafood grill (surcharge)
- Makoto Ocean: Japanese (surcharge)
- Sabatini's Italian Trattoria: Italian (surcharge)
- Vines: Wine, sushi and tapas bar (surcharge)

## Ship Pages

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

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