October 23, 2026
14-Night Canada & New England Cruise
Departing from Quebec City
From
$2,188
Price / day
$156
Sapphire Princess|Crown Princess
Sapphire Princess vs Crown Princess
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Sapphire 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
$22 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Sapphire Princess
43.4 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Sapphire Princess vs Crown 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. Sapphire Princess has upcoming sailings in Canada & New England and Panama Canal, while Crown Princess has sailings in Tahiti & South Pacific. 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 | Sapphire Princess | Crown Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2004 | 2006Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 115,875 GT | 113,561 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,670 | 3,114 |
| Space per Passenger | 43.4 GT | 36.5 GT |
| Length | 290 m | 289.9 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Sapphire Princess vs Crown 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 Sapphire Princess (Canada & New England and Panama Canal) and Crown Princess (Tahiti & South Pacific) 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
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.
Crown Princess
Tahiti, Hawaii & South Pacific
- Departure Port
- Sydney
- Region
- Tahiti & South Pacific
- Nights
- 35
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 2, 2026Sydney
- Day 2 · Sep 3, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 4, 2026Brisbane
- Day 4 · Sep 5, 2026At Sea
- Day 5 · Sep 6, 2026At Sea
- Day 6 · Sep 7, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Sep 8, 2026Suva
- Day 8 · Sep 9, 2026At Sea
- Day 9 · Sep 10, 2026Apia
- Day 10 · Sep 11, 2026Cross International Date Line
- Day 11 · Sep 12, 2026At Sea
- Day 12 · Sep 13, 2026At Sea
- Day 13 · Sep 14, 2026At Sea
- Day 14 · Sep 15, 2026At Sea
- Day 15 · Sep 16, 2026Honolulu
- Day 16 · Sep 17, 2026Kauai
- Day 17 · Sep 18, 2026Kahului
- Day 18 · Sep 19, 2026Hilo
- Day 19 · Sep 20, 2026Kona
- Day 20 · Sep 21, 2026At Sea
- Day 21 · Sep 22, 2026At Sea
- Day 22 · Sep 23, 2026At Sea
- Day 23 · Sep 24, 2026At Sea
- Day 24 · Sep 25, 2026At Sea
- Day 25 · Sep 26, 2026Tahiti
- Day 26 · Sep 27, 2026Tahiti
- Day 27 · Sep 28, 2026Moorea
- Day 28 · Sep 29, 2026At Sea
- Day 29 · Sep 30, 2026At Sea
- Day 30 · Oct 1, 2026Cross International Date Line
- Day 31 · Oct 2, 2026At Sea
- Day 32 · Oct 3, 2026At Sea
- Day 33 · Oct 4, 2026Auckland
- Day 34 · Oct 5, 2026At Sea
- Day 35 · Oct 6, 2026At Sea
- Day 36 · Oct 7, 2026At Sea
- Day 37 · Oct 8, 2026Sydney
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Sapphire Princess
November 6, 2026
16-Night Panama Canal Cruise
Departing from Ft. Lauderdale
From
$1,511
Price / day
$94
Crown Princess
September 2, 2026
35-Night Tahiti & South Pacific Cruise
Departing from Sydney
From
$3,391
Price / day
$97
September 4, 2026
33-Night Tahiti & South Pacific Cruise
Departing from Brisbane
From
$6,474
Price / day
$196
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Sapphire Princess
Average
$125 / day
VS
Crown Princess
Average
$147 / day
Sapphire Princess has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$125/day vs $147/day
About $22 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 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.
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 Tahiti & South Pacific.
- Departing from Sydney and Brisbane works for your plans.
Sapphire Princess vs Crown 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 $22 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, Sapphire Princess or Crown 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, Sapphire Princess or Crown 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, Sapphire Princess or Crown 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, Sapphire Princess or Crown Princess?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Sapphire Princess has the lower average starting price per day at $125 per day versus $147 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Sapphire Princess sail?
The upcoming Sapphire Princess sailings currently listed cover Canada & New England and Panama Canal, departing from Quebec City and Ft. Lauderdale.
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