September 27, 2026
7-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Budapest
From
$7,890
Price / day
$1,127
ms Esprit|ms Sapphire
ms Esprit vs ms Sapphire
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
ms Esprit
Built in 2010
2 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Sapphire
$939 / day
$45 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
ms Esprit vs ms Sapphire: Quick Comparison
ms Esprit is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2010, it is 2 years newer than ms Sapphire, which entered service in 2008. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, ms Sapphire has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover a similar region and trip length, so the price per day figures are reasonably close to like-for-like. 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 | ms Esprit | ms Sapphire |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2010Newer | 2008 |
| Gross Tonnage | — | — |
| Passenger Capacity | 98 | 98 |
| Space per Passenger | — | — |
| Length | 110.03 m | 110.03 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Esprit vs ms Sapphire
Age
ms Esprit was built in 2010, making it 2 years newer than ms Sapphire, which was built in 2008.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Sapphire has the lower average starting price per day at $939 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
ms Esprit
Heart of the Danube: Budapest to Bavaria
- Departure Port
- Budapest
- Region
- Cruise
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- No
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
ms Sapphire
Cruising the Seine, plus Paris & London
- Departure Port
- London
- Region
- Cruise
- Nights
- 11
- Round Trip
- No
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
ms Esprit
October 4, 2026
7-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Munich
From
$5,890
Price / day
$841
ms Sapphire
September 11, 2026
11-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from London
From
$9,990
Price / day
$908
September 22, 2026
7-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Paris
From
$6,790
Price / day
$970
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Esprit
Average
$984 / day
VS
ms Sapphire
Average
$939 / day
ms Sapphire is currently 5% cheaper per day for comparable sailings
$939/day vs $984/day
About $45 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose ms Esprit if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- Departing from Budapest and Munich works for your plans.
Choose ms Sapphire if…
- Departing from London and Paris 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 ms Esprit.
ms Esprit vs ms Sapphire: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Esprit
Built in 2010
2 years newer
Bigger
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
ms Sapphire
$939 / day
About $45 less per day
- ms Esprit is 2 years newer.
- Gross tonnage is not available for both ships.
- Both ships carry the same number of passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, ms Esprit or ms Sapphire?
ms Esprit is newer. It was built in 2010, while ms Sapphire was built in 2008, making ms Esprit 2 years newer.
Which ship is cheaper, ms Esprit or ms Sapphire?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Sapphire has the lower average starting price per day at $939 per day versus $984 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
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