October 7, 2026
11-Night Australia & New Zealand Cruise
Departing from Sydney
From
$2,323
Price / day
$211
Crown Princess|Sapphire Princess
Crown Princess vs Sapphire Princess
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Crown Princess
Carnival Cruise Line
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Newer Ship
Crown Princess
Built in 2006
2 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Sapphire Princess
$125 / day
$165 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Sapphire Princess
43.4 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Crown Princess vs Sapphire Princess: Quick Comparison
Crown Princess is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2006, it is 2 years newer than Sapphire Princess, which entered service in 2004. Sapphire Princess is approximately 2% larger by gross tonnage at 115,875 GT. Crown Princess also carries 444 more passengers. Crown Princess has upcoming sailings in Australia & New Zealand, 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 | Crown Princess | Sapphire Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2006Newer | 2004 |
| Gross Tonnage | 113,561 GT | 115,875 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 3,114 | 2,670 |
| Space per Passenger | 36.5 GT | 43.4 GT |
| Length | 289.9 m | 290 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Crown Princess vs Sapphire Princess
Age
Crown Princess was built in 2006, making it 2 years newer than Sapphire Princess, which was built in 2004.
Size
At 115,875 GT, Sapphire Princess is approximately 2% larger by gross tonnage than Crown Princess at 113,561 GT.
Passenger capacity
Crown Princess carries up to 3,114 passengers compared with 2,670 aboard Sapphire Princess, a difference of 444 passengers.
Passenger space
Sapphire Princess offers more space per passenger: 43.4 GT per guest, compared with 36.5 aboard Crown Princess. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Crown Princess (Australia & New Zealand) 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
Crown Princess
Southern Australia Explorer
- Departure Port
- Sydney
- Region
- Australia & New Zealand
- Nights
- 11
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Oct 7, 2026Sydney
- Day 2 · Oct 8, 2026Newcastle upon Tyne
- Day 3 · Oct 9, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Oct 10, 2026At Sea
- Day 5 · Oct 11, 2026Melbourne
- Day 6 · Oct 12, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Oct 13, 2026Adelaide
- Day 8 · Oct 14, 2026At Sea
- Day 9 · Oct 15, 2026At Sea
- Day 10 · Oct 16, 2026Albany
- Day 11 · Oct 17, 2026Margaret River
- Day 12 · Oct 18, 2026Perth
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
Crown Princess
November 4, 2026
5-Night Australia & New Zealand Cruise
Departing from Sydney
From
$1,839
Price / day
$368
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?
Crown Princess
Average
$290 / day
VS
Sapphire Princess
Average
$125 / day
Sapphire Princess has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$125/day vs $290/day
About $165 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 Crown Princess if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Australia & New Zealand.
- Departing from Sydney works for your plans.
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.
- 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 Crown Princess.
Crown Princess vs Sapphire Princess: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Crown Princess
Built in 2006
2 years newer
Bigger
Sapphire Princess
115,875 GT
2% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Sapphire Princess
$125 / day
About $165 less per day
- Crown Princess is 2 years newer.
- Sapphire Princess is 2% larger by gross tonnage.
- Crown Princess carries 444 more passengers.
- Sapphire Princess offers more space per passenger (43.4 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Crown Princess or Sapphire Princess?
Crown Princess is newer. It was built in 2006, while Sapphire Princess was built in 2004, making Crown Princess 2 years newer.
Which is bigger, Crown Princess or Sapphire Princess?
Sapphire Princess is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 115,875 GT compared with Crown Princess at 113,561 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Crown Princess has a passenger capacity of approximately 3,114, compared with 2,670 for Sapphire Princess.
Which ship is more spacious, Crown Princess or Sapphire Princess?
Sapphire Princess has the higher passenger space ratio at 43.4 GT per passenger, versus 36.5 for Crown Princess. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Crown Princess or Sapphire Princess?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Sapphire Princess has the lower average starting price per day at $125 per day versus $290 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Crown Princess sail?
The upcoming Crown Princess sailings currently listed cover Australia & New Zealand, departing from Sydney.
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