September 11, 2026
11-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from London
From
$9,990
Price / day
$908
ms Sapphire|ms Inspire
ms Sapphire vs ms Inspire
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
ms Inspire
Built in 2013
5 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Inspire
$831 / day
$108 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
ms Sapphire vs ms Inspire: Quick Comparison
ms Inspire is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2013, it is 5 years newer than ms Sapphire, which entered service in 2008. ms Inspire also carries 32 more passengers. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, ms Inspire 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 Sapphire | ms Inspire |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2008 | 2013Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | — | — |
| Passenger Capacity | 98 | 130 |
| Space per Passenger | — | — |
| Length | 110.03 m | 135.03 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Sapphire vs ms Inspire
Age
ms Inspire was built in 2013, making it 5 years newer than ms Sapphire, which was built in 2008.
Passenger capacity
ms Inspire carries up to 130 passengers compared with 98 aboard ms Sapphire, a difference of 32 passengers.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Inspire has the lower average starting price per day at $831 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
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.
ms Inspire
The Rhine and Moselle
- Departure Port
- Amsterdam
- Region
- Cruise
- Nights
- 14
- Round Trip
- No
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
ms Sapphire
September 22, 2026
7-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Paris
From
$6,790
Price / day
$970
ms Inspire
September 30, 2026
14-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Amsterdam
From
$10,670
Price / day
$762
October 11, 2026
10-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Milan
From
$8,990
Price / day
$899
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Sapphire
Average
$939 / day
VS
ms Inspire
Average
$831 / day
ms Inspire is currently 12% cheaper per day for comparable sailings
$831/day vs $939/day
About $108 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 Sapphire if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- Departing from London and Paris works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than ms Inspire.
Choose ms Inspire if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- Departing from Amsterdam and Milan works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
ms Sapphire vs ms Inspire: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Inspire
Built in 2013
5 years newer
Bigger
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
ms Inspire
$831 / day
About $108 less per day
- ms Inspire is 5 years newer.
- Gross tonnage is not available for both ships.
- ms Inspire carries 32 more passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, ms Sapphire or ms Inspire?
ms Inspire is newer. It was built in 2013, while ms Sapphire was built in 2008, making ms Inspire 5 years newer.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Inspire has a passenger capacity of approximately 130, compared with 98 for ms Sapphire.
Which ship is cheaper, ms Sapphire or ms Inspire?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Inspire has the lower average starting price per day at $831 per day versus $939 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
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