Diamond Princess vs Sun Princess

2 ships compared
Fares per person start at €391 on Sun Princess and €759 on Diamond Princess. Sun 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. Sun Princess is newer, built in 2024 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 Sun Princess runs 6–32 night cruises from Barcelona and Piraeus (Athens), plus 3 other ports.
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2,7064,300
1,1001,600
2.5 : 12.7 : 1
1620
290 m345 m
38 m47 m
23 knots22 knots
Cruise linePrincess CruisesPrincess Cruises
Ship classGem ClassSphere Class
20042024
2023–
RegistryUnited KingdomBermuda
Onboard currencyUS DollarUS Dollar
€759€391
€32€24
€1,815€650
112234
7–28 nights6–32 nights
1217
76
511
All venues
  • Horizon Court · Buffet restaurant
  • International Dining Room (Main Dining Room) · Continental
  • Pacific Moon Dining Room (Main Dining Room) · Continental
  • Prego Pizzeria · Pizza
  • All American Dining Room · Continental
  • Eclipse Dining Room · Continental
  • Reserve Collection Dining Room · Continental - exclusive dining for Reserve Collection guests
  • Signature Restaurant · Continental - exclusive dining for suite guests
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