Princess Cruises Diamond Princess
Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises Diamond Princess

81
SCORE
Dining 82Pools & Relaxation 79Entertainment 78Activities & Thrills 74Space & Comfort 63Value / Cost 38
Line
Princess Cruises
Built
2004
Guests
2,670
Tonnage
115,906 tons
Length
290 m
Visit Princess Cruises →
Takes you to the cruise line's own site — not a live price or booking.
View 54 routes on this ship →
What We Like
+Strong Dining — scores 82/100
+Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 79/100
+Strong Entertainment — scores 78/100
Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise Line
Princess Cruises
Ship Name
Diamond Princess
Maiden voyage
13 March 2004

Physical

Year Built
2004
Refurbished
The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
2017
Builder
Mhi Nagasaki Shipyard & Engine Works
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
115,906 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
290 m88365
Width/Beam
The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
37.8 m
Total decks
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
16
Passenger Decks
18
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
22 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
1,100
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
2.414
Total Cabins
1,353
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
27
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
2,670487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
43.412128

Amenities

Restaurants
13 dining venues: 5 main dining rooms (International Dining Room, Vivaldi, Savoy, Pacific Moon, Santa Fe) with identical menus; Horizon Court buffet; 2 poolside fast-food spots (Trident Grill, Prego Pizzeria); plus 5 paid specialty venues (Crown Grill steakhouse, Sabatini's Italian, Kai Sushi by Makato, and 2 buffet pop-ups: Crab Shack and Churrascaria). Also Swirls ice cream bar, O'Malley's Irish Pub, and free room service.
Restaurants - Paid
5
Restaurants - Included
8
Onboard Currency
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools
5
- Pools - General Access
2
- Pools - Adults Only
2
- Pools - Exclusive
1
Outdoor Pools
4
Indoor Pools
1
Water Playground/Splash Park
No
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Yes
Total Hot Tubs
8
- Hot Tubs - General Access
5
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
1
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
11
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
Yes
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
Yes
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
Yes
Movie Theatre
Yes
Outdoor Movie Screen
Yes
Onboard Weddings
Yes
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
Yes
Basketball Court
Yes
Sports Court
Yes
Tennis Court
Yes
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
Yes
Mini-Golf Course
Yes
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
No
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
Yes
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
Yes
Kosher Meals
Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area
Yes - The Sanctuary (adults-only sun deck within the spa complex, with cushy loungers, potted trees, canvas shade, ocean views)
Special Amenities
Art Auctions, Putting green, Japanese Bath, Golf Simulator
Art Auctions
Included
Putting green
Included
Japanese Bath
Included
Golf Simulator
Yes

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$16.00
Tip added to drinks & services
The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
18%
Soda Price
$2.50
Domestic Beer Price
$6.25
Drink Package Price (From..)
$59.99
Tipping Expected?
Yes

Dining and Food Services

Total Restaurants
11
Restaurants Price: Included
4
Restaurants Price: Premium
4
Restaurants Price: Exclusive
0
Restaurants Type: Sit down
4
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve
3
Restaurants Type: Buffet
2
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type
3

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign
The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
2HFZ7
IMO number
A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9228198
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
235103359
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Bermuda
81.1
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Dining 82
Pools & Relaxation 79
Entertainment 78
Activities & Thrills 74
Space & Comfort 63
Value / Cost 38