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

# Sapphire Princess vs Sun Princess

| Spec | **Sapphire Princess** | **Sun 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 | Sphere Class |
| Year Built | 2004 | 2024 |
| Last Refurbished | 2018 | – |
| Registry | United Kingdom | Bermuda |
| Onboard Currency | US Dollar | US Dollar |
| Passengers | 2,670 | 4,300 |
| Crew | 1,100 | 1,600 |
| Guests per Crew | 2.4:1 | 2.7:1 |
| Gross Tonnage | 115,875 GT | 177,882 GT |
| Decks | 16 | 20 |
| Length | 290.2m | 345.3m |
| Beam | 37.5m | 47m |
| Max Speed | 22 kn | 22 kn |
| Cheapest Cruise (2 guests) | [€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) | [€782](https://cruisello.com/cruises/jaguar-s-trail-cozumel-roatan-from-fort-lauderdale~PCL-SU-20261213-7.md) / [$798](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-escape-bahamas-cozumel~PCL-SU-20261129-7.md) |
| Cheapest per Night (per person) | [€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) | [€48](https://cruisello.com/cruises/14-night-cruise-from-fort-lauderdale~PCL-SU-20270328-14.md) / [$54](https://cruisello.com/cruises/14-night-cruise-from-fort-lauderdale~PCL-SU-20270328-14.md) |
| Solo From (1 guest) | [€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) | [€650](https://cruisello.com/cruises/jaguar-s-trail-cozumel-roatan-from-fort-lauderdale~PCL-SU-20261213-7.md) / [$730](https://cruisello.com/cruises/coral-reef-odyssey-roatan-cozumel-bahamas~PCL-SU-20270221-7.md) |
| Cruise Length | 2–28 nights | 6–32 nights |
| Upcoming Sailings | [112](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?ships=princess-cruises:sapphire-princess) | [234](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?ships=princess-cruises:sun-princess) |
| Departure Ports | 9 | 5 |
| Sails From | [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) | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) (63), [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) (62), [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) (55), [Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md) (49), [Naples](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/naples.md) (2) |
| Dining (total) | 14 | 17 |
| Dining (included) | 7 | 6 |
| Dining (surcharge) | 7 | 11 |

## Dining Venues

### 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)

### Sun Princess

- All American Dining Room: Continental (included)
- Eclipse Dining Room: Continental (included)
- Reserve Collection Dining Room: Continental - exclusive dining for Reserve Collection guests (included)
- Signature Restaurant: Continental - exclusive dining for suite guests (included)
- Soleil Dining Room (Main Dining Room): Continental (included)
- The Eatery: Buffet (included)
- Alfredo's Pizzeria: Italian (surcharge)
- Crown Grill: Steak and seafood grill (surcharge)
- Love by Britto: Creative fusion (surcharge)
- Makoto Ocean: Japanese (surcharge)
- O'Malley's Irish Pub: Pub (surcharge)
- Sabatini's Italian Trattoria: Italian (surcharge)
- Spellbound: Experiential dining (surcharge)
- The Butcher's Block by Dario: Family-style steakhouse (surcharge)
- The Catch by Rudi: Seafood (surcharge)
- Umai Hot Pot: Hot pot (surcharge)
- Umai Teppanyaki: Japanese teppanyaki (surcharge)

## Ship Pages

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

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