September 4, 2026
3-Night Bahamas Cruise
Departing from Port Canaveral
From
$505
Price / day
$168
Carnival Glory|Sapphire Princess
Carnival Glory vs Sapphire Princess
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Carnival Glory
Carnival Cruise Line
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Newer Ship
Sapphire Princess
Built in 2004
1 year newer
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Glory
$121 / day
$4 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Sapphire Princess
43.4 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Carnival Glory vs Sapphire Princess: Quick Comparison
Sapphire Princess is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2004, it is 1 year newer than Carnival Glory, which entered service in 2003. Sapphire Princess is approximately 5% larger by gross tonnage at 115,875 GT. Carnival Glory also carries 310 more passengers. Carnival Glory has upcoming sailings in Bahamas, while Sapphire Princess has sailings in Canada & New England and Panama Canal. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Carnival Glory 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 Glory | Sapphire Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2003 | 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 | 290.2 m | 290 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Carnival Glory vs Sapphire Princess
Age
Sapphire Princess was built in 2004, making it 1 year newer than Carnival Glory, which was built in 2003.
Size
At 115,875 GT, Sapphire Princess is approximately 5% larger by gross tonnage than Carnival Glory at 110,000 GT.
Passenger capacity
Carnival Glory 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 Glory. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Carnival Glory (Bahamas) and Sapphire Princess (Canada & New England and Panama Canal) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Glory has the lower average starting price per day at $121 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Carnival Glory
3-Day The Bahamas from Port Canaveral (Orlando), FL
- Departure Port
- Port Canaveral
- Region
- Bahamas
- Nights
- 3
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 4, 2026Port Canaveral
- Day 2 · Sep 5, 2026Celebration Key™
- Day 3 · Sep 6, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 7, 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
Carnival Glory
September 7, 2026
4-Night Bahamas Cruise
Departing from Port Canaveral
From
$292
Price / day
$73
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 Glory
Average
$121 / day
VS
Sapphire Princess
Average
$125 / day
Carnival Glory has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$121/day vs $125/day
About $4 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 Glory if…
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Bahamas.
- Departing from Port Canaveral works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
- 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.
Carnival Glory vs Sapphire Princess: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Sapphire Princess
Built in 2004
1 year newer
Bigger
Sapphire Princess
115,875 GT
5% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Glory
$121 / day
About $4 less per day
- Sapphire Princess is 1 year newer.
- Sapphire Princess is 5% larger by gross tonnage.
- Carnival Glory carries 310 more passengers.
- Sapphire Princess offers more space per passenger (43.4 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Carnival Glory or Sapphire Princess?
Sapphire Princess is newer. It was built in 2004, while Carnival Glory was built in 2003, making Sapphire Princess 1 year newer.
Which is bigger, Carnival Glory or Sapphire Princess?
Sapphire Princess is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 115,875 GT compared with Carnival Glory at 110,000 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Carnival Glory has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,980, compared with 2,670 for Sapphire Princess.
Which ship is more spacious, Carnival Glory or Sapphire Princess?
Sapphire Princess has the higher passenger space ratio at 43.4 GT per passenger, versus 36.9 for Carnival Glory. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Carnival Glory or Sapphire Princess?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Glory has the lower average starting price per day at $121 per day versus $125 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Carnival Glory sail?
The upcoming Carnival Glory sailings currently listed cover Bahamas, departing from Port Canaveral.
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