September 6, 2026
7-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Port Canaveral
From
$469
Price / day
$67
Caribbean Princess|Sapphire Princess
Caribbean Princess vs Sapphire Princess
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Caribbean Princess
Carnival Cruise Line
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Newer Ship
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
Caribbean Princess
$65 / day
$60 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Sapphire Princess
43.4 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Caribbean Princess vs Sapphire Princess: Quick Comparison
Caribbean Princess and Sapphire Princess both entered service in 2004. Sapphire Princess is approximately 3% larger by gross tonnage at 115,875 GT. Caribbean Princess also carries 472 more passengers. Caribbean Princess has upcoming sailings in Caribbean, while Sapphire Princess has sailings in Canada & New England and Panama Canal. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Caribbean Princess has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.
Ship Comparison
| Spec | Caribbean Princess | Sapphire Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2004 | 2004 |
| Gross Tonnage | 112,894 GT | 115,875 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 3,142 | 2,670 |
| Space per Passenger | 35.9 GT | 43.4 GT |
| Length | 289.6 m | 290 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Caribbean Princess vs Sapphire Princess
Age
Caribbean Princess and Sapphire Princess were both built in 2004.
Size
At 115,875 GT, Sapphire Princess is approximately 3% larger by gross tonnage than Caribbean Princess at 112,894 GT.
Passenger capacity
Caribbean Princess carries up to 3,142 passengers compared with 2,670 aboard Sapphire Princess, a difference of 472 passengers.
Passenger space
Sapphire Princess offers more space per passenger: 43.4 GT per guest, compared with 35.9 aboard Caribbean Princess. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Caribbean Princess (Caribbean) and Sapphire Princess (Canada & New England and Panama Canal) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Caribbean Princess has the lower average starting price per day at $65 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Caribbean Princess
Eastern Caribbean with Puerto Rico
- Departure Port
- Port Canaveral
- Region
- Caribbean
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 6, 2026Port Canaveral
- Day 2 · Sep 7, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 8, 2026Grand Turk
- Day 4 · Sep 9, 2026Amber Cove
- Day 5 · Sep 10, 2026San Juan
- Day 6 · Sep 11, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Sep 12, 2026At Sea
- Day 8 · Sep 13, 2026Port Canaveral
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Sapphire Princess
Canada & Colonial America
- Departure Port
- Quebec City
- Region
- Canada & New England
- Nights
- 14
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Oct 23, 2026Quebec City
- Day 2 · Oct 24, 2026Saguenay
- Day 3 · Oct 25, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Oct 26, 2026Charlottetown
- Day 5 · Oct 27, 2026Sydney
- Day 6 · Oct 28, 2026Halifax
- Day 7 · Oct 29, 2026At Sea
- Day 8 · Oct 30, 2026Boston
- Day 9 · Oct 31, 2026Newport
- Day 10 · Nov 1, 2026New York
- Day 11 · Nov 2, 2026New York
- Day 12 · Nov 3, 2026At Sea
- Day 13 · Nov 4, 2026At Sea
- Day 14 · Nov 5, 2026Nassau
- Day 15 · Nov 6, 2026Ft. Lauderdale
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Caribbean Princess
September 13, 2026
7-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Port Canaveral
From
$432
Price / day
$62
Sapphire Princess
October 23, 2026
14-Night Canada & New England Cruise
Departing from Quebec City
From
$2,188
Price / day
$156
November 6, 2026
16-Night Panama Canal Cruise
Departing from Ft. Lauderdale
From
$1,511
Price / day
$94
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Caribbean Princess
Average
$65 / day
VS
Sapphire Princess
Average
$125 / day
Caribbean Princess has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$65/day vs $125/day
About $60 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Caribbean Princess if…
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Caribbean.
- Departing from Port Canaveral works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Choose Sapphire Princess if…
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You want to sail in Canada & New England and Panama Canal.
- Departing from Quebec City and Ft. Lauderdale works for your plans.
Caribbean Princess vs Sapphire Princess: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Both ships are the same
Bigger
Sapphire Princess
115,875 GT
3% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Caribbean Princess
$65 / day
About $60 less per day
- Both ships were built in 2004.
- Sapphire Princess is 3% larger by gross tonnage.
- Caribbean Princess carries 472 more passengers.
- Sapphire Princess offers more space per passenger (43.4 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is bigger, Caribbean Princess or Sapphire Princess?
Sapphire Princess is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 115,875 GT compared with Caribbean Princess at 112,894 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Caribbean Princess has a passenger capacity of approximately 3,142, compared with 2,670 for Sapphire Princess.
Which ship is more spacious, Caribbean Princess or Sapphire Princess?
Sapphire Princess has the higher passenger space ratio at 43.4 GT per passenger, versus 35.9 for Caribbean Princess. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Caribbean Princess or Sapphire Princess?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Caribbean Princess has the lower average starting price per day at $65 per day versus $125 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Caribbean Princess sail?
The upcoming Caribbean Princess sailings currently listed cover Caribbean, departing from Port Canaveral.
Where does Sapphire Princess sail?
The upcoming Sapphire Princess sailings currently listed cover Canada & New England and Panama Canal, departing from Quebec City and Ft. Lauderdale.
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