Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
63Top 45% of ships
Dining
68Top 50% of ships
Entertainment
76Top 34% of ships
Activities & Thrills
70Top 38% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
92Top 7% of ships
Value / Cost
38Beats 32% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 92/100
Strong Entertainment — scores 76/100
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Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LinePrincess Cruises
Ship NameSapphire Princess
Maiden voyage10 June 2004
Physical
Year Built2004
Refurbished 2018
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderMitsubishi Heavy Industries
Gross Tonnage 115,875 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 290 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 37.8 m
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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.
Ship Within a ShipNo
Total decks 16
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks18
Speed 22 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,100
Passenger to Crew Ratio 2.4
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins1,339
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins27
Passenger Capacity 2,670
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 43.399
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
Restaurants - Paid4
Restaurants - Included5
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools5
- Pools - General Access4
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive3
Outdoor Pools4
Indoor Pools1
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolYes
Total Hot Tubs8
- Hot Tubs - General Access6
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive8
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 ArcadeNo
Basketball CourtYes
Sports CourtYes
Tennis CourtYes
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackNo
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 AreaFlat fee
Special AmenitiesAfternoon Tea, Art Auctions, Golf Simulator
Afternoon TeaIncluded
Art AuctionsIncluded
Golf SimulatorYes
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $16.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 18%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
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: Included6
Restaurants Price: Premium3
Restaurants Price: Exclusive0
Restaurants Type: Sit down4
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve4
Restaurants Type: Buffet1
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type2
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign 2HFZ6
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9228186
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 235103357
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry London, England
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.