September 4, 2026
3-Night Bahamas Cruise
Departing from Miami
From
$1,263
Price / day
$421
Carnival Conquest|Sapphire Princess
Carnival Conquest vs Sapphire Princess
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Carnival Conquest
Carnival Cruise Line
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Newer Ship
Sapphire Princess
Built in 2004
2 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Sapphire Princess
$125 / day
$110 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Sapphire Princess
43.4 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Carnival Conquest vs Sapphire Princess: Quick Comparison
Sapphire Princess is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2004, it is 2 years newer than Carnival Conquest, which entered service in 2002. Sapphire Princess is approximately 5% larger by gross tonnage at 115,875 GT. Carnival Conquest also carries 310 more passengers. Carnival Conquest has upcoming sailings in Bahamas, while Sapphire Princess has sailings in Canada & New England and Panama Canal. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Sapphire 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 | Carnival Conquest | Sapphire Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2002 | 2004Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 110,000 GT | 115,875 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,980 | 2,670 |
| Space per Passenger | 36.9 GT | 43.4 GT |
| Length | 290.5 m | 290 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Carnival Conquest vs Sapphire Princess
Age
Sapphire Princess was built in 2004, making it 2 years newer than Carnival Conquest, which was built in 2002.
Size
At 115,875 GT, Sapphire Princess is approximately 5% larger by gross tonnage than Carnival Conquest at 110,000 GT.
Passenger capacity
Carnival Conquest carries up to 2,980 passengers compared with 2,670 aboard Sapphire Princess, a difference of 310 passengers.
Passenger space
Sapphire Princess offers more space per passenger: 43.4 GT per guest, compared with 36.9 aboard Carnival Conquest. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Carnival Conquest (Bahamas) and Sapphire Princess (Canada & New England and Panama Canal) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Sapphire Princess has the lower average starting price per day at $125 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Carnival Conquest
3-Day The Bahamas from Miami, FL
- Departure Port
- Miami
- Region
- Bahamas
- Nights
- 3
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 4, 2026Miami
- Day 2 · Sep 5, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 6, 2026Celebration Key™
- Day 4 · Sep 7, 2026Miami
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
Carnival Conquest
September 7, 2026
4-Night Bahamas Cruise
Departing from Miami
From
$191
Price / day
$48
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?
Carnival Conquest
Average
$235 / day
VS
Sapphire Princess
Average
$125 / day
Sapphire Princess has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$125/day vs $235/day
About $110 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 Carnival Conquest if…
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Bahamas.
- Departing from Miami works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Sapphire Princess.
Choose Sapphire Princess if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- 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.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Carnival Conquest vs Sapphire Princess: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Sapphire Princess
Built in 2004
2 years newer
Bigger
Sapphire Princess
115,875 GT
5% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Sapphire Princess
$125 / day
About $110 less per day
- Sapphire Princess is 2 years newer.
- Sapphire Princess is 5% larger by gross tonnage.
- Carnival Conquest carries 310 more passengers.
- Sapphire Princess offers more space per passenger (43.4 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Carnival Conquest or Sapphire Princess?
Sapphire Princess is newer. It was built in 2004, while Carnival Conquest was built in 2002, making Sapphire Princess 2 years newer.
Which is bigger, Carnival Conquest or Sapphire Princess?
Sapphire Princess is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 115,875 GT compared with Carnival Conquest at 110,000 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Carnival Conquest has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,980, compared with 2,670 for Sapphire Princess.
Which ship is more spacious, Carnival Conquest or Sapphire Princess?
Sapphire Princess has the higher passenger space ratio at 43.4 GT per passenger, versus 36.9 for Carnival Conquest. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Carnival Conquest or Sapphire Princess?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Sapphire Princess has the lower average starting price per day at $125 per day versus $235 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Carnival Conquest sail?
The upcoming Carnival Conquest sailings currently listed cover Bahamas, departing from Miami.
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