Diamond Princess vs Star Princess

2 ships compared
Fares per person start at €283 on Star Princess and €759 on Diamond Princess. Star Princess is the bigger ship, carrying 4,300 guests to 2,706. Diamond Princess has the fewest guests per crew member, at 2.5 to 1. Star Princess is newer, built in 2025 against 2004, though Diamond Princess was refurbished in 2023. Diamond Princess runs 7–28 night cruises from Tokyo and Yokohama, plus 1 other port, while Star Princess runs 4–23 night cruises from Fort Lauderdale and Seattle, plus 3 other ports.
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2,7064,300
1,1001,547
2.5 : 12.8 : 1
1620
290 m345 m
38 m47 m
23 knots22 knots
Cruise linePrincess CruisesPrincess Cruises
Ship classGem ClassSphere Class
20042025
2023–
RegistryUnited KingdomBermuda
Onboard currencyUS DollarUS Dollar
€759€283
€32€31
€1,815€520
112120
7–28 nights4–23 nights
129
73
56
All venues
  • Horizon Court · Buffet restaurant
  • International Dining Room (Main Dining Room) · Continental
  • Pacific Moon Dining Room (Main Dining Room) · Continental
  • Prego Pizzeria · Pizza
  • Reserve Collection Dining Room · Continental
  • Soleil Dining Room (Main Dining Room) · Continental
  • World Fresh Marketplace · Buffet restaurant
  • Alfredo's Pizzeria · Italian (extra)
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