Princess Cruises Diamond Princess

Category Scores

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Space & Comfort

63Top 45% of ships

Dining

82Top 19% of ships

Entertainment

78Top 27% of ships

Activities & Thrills

74Top 31% of ships

Pools & Relaxation

79Top 25% of ships

Value / Cost

43Top 49% of ships

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What We Like

Strong Dining — scores 82/100

Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 79/100

Strong Entertainment — scores 78/100

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Worth Knowing

Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 43/100

Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise LinePrincess Cruises

Ship NameDiamond Princess

Maiden voyage13 March 2004

Physical

Year Built2004

Refurbished

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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.

2017

BuilderMhi Nagasaki Shipyard & Engine Works

Gross Tonnage

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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.

115,906 tons

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

290 m

Width/Beam

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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

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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.

Passenger Decks18

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

22 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew1,100

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.

2.4

Total Cabins1,353

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins27

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

2,670

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.

43.41

Amenities

Restaurants13 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 - Paid5

Restaurants - Included8

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

US Dollar

Total Pools5

- Pools - General Access2

- Pools - Adults Only2

- Pools - Exclusive1

Outdoor Pools4

Indoor Pools1

Water Playground/Splash ParkNo

Kiddie/Splash PoolYes

Total Hot Tubs8

- Hot Tubs - General Access5

- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2

- Hot Tubs - Exclusive1

WiFiYes

Internet CenterYes

Cell Phone ServiceYes

Bars/Lounges11

Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes

CasinoYes

ChapelYes

Night ClubYes

Laundromats (self service)Yes

Laundry/Dry CleaningYes

LibraryYes

Movie TheatreYes

Outdoor Movie ScreenYes

Onboard WeddingsYes

SpaYes

Video ArcadeYes

Basketball CourtYes

Sports CourtYes

Tennis CourtYes

Fitness CenterYes

Ice Skating RinkNo

Jogging TrackYes

Mini-Golf CourseYes

Rock Climbing WallNo

Water SlideNo

Water Sports PlatformNo

24-Hour Room ServiceYes

BabysittingYes

Children's PlayroomYes

Supervised Youth ProgramYes

Teen CenterYes

Kosher MealsYes

Adult Only Relaxation AreaYes - The Sanctuary (adults-only sun deck within the spa complex, with cushy loungers, potted trees, canvas shade, ocean views)

Special AmenitiesArt Auctions, Putting green, Japanese Bath, Golf Simulator

Art AuctionsIncluded

Putting greenIncluded

Japanese BathIncluded

Golf SimulatorYes

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)

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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.

$16.00

Tip added to drinks & services

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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 Restaurants11

Restaurants Price: Included4

Restaurants Price: Premium4

Restaurants Price: Exclusive0

Restaurants Type: Sit down4

Restaurants Type: Quick Serve3

Restaurants Type: Buffet2

Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type3

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

2HFZ7

IMO number

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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.

9228198

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

235103359

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Bermuda