IMO: 9228186
Sapphire Princess
Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.
The Blueprint
- Ship Class
- Gem-class
- Gross Tonnage (GT)
- 115,875
- Length (FT / M)
- 951 / 290
- Beam (FT / M)
- 123 / 37.5
- Decks (Passenger / Total)
- 13 / 18
- Shipyard
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Nagasaki, Japan
- Registry
- Bermuda
- Godparent(s)
- Nancy Gore Murkowski
- LNG Powered
- No
- Build Cost
- $400,000,000
Class Sisters:
Diamond Princess
Timeline & Evolution
Inaugural Sail Year
2004
Registry & Build Record
- IMO Number
- 9228186
- MMSI
- 310867000
- Call Sign
- ZCHI4
- Classification Society
- Lloyd's Register
- Hull / Yard Number
- 2180
- Maiden Voyage
- 16 May 2004
- Maximum Draft
- 8.53 m (28.0 ft)
- Maximum Beam
- 50.0 m (164.0 ft)
Capacity & Space
- Double Occupancy
- 2,678
- Maximum Capacity
- 3,214
- Total Crew
- 1,100
- Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
- 2.43:1
- Space Ratio
- 43.27
Onboard Inventory
- Swimming Pools
- 4
- Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
- 8
- Bars & Lounges
- 14
- Complimentary Dining Venues
- 9
- Specialty Dining Venues
- 4
- À la Carte Dining
- 1
- Elevators
- 14*
* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.
Power & Propulsion
- Propulsion
- Diesel-electric + gas turbine (COGES), twin fixed-pitch propellers
- Fuel Type
- HFO (heavy fuel oil) / MGO (marine gas oil)
- Installed Power
- 61 MW (81,802 hp)
- Propulsion Power
- 40 MW (53,641 hp)
- Maximum Speed
- 23 Knots
- Engine Configuration
- 4x Wartsila 46 diesel (2x 9L46 + 2x 8L46) + 1x GE LM2500 gas turbine
Logistics
- Cruising Speed
- 22 Knots
- Medical Center
- Deck 4 (Gala Deck)
Elevator Banks
Forward
guest decks
Midship
guest decks
Aft
guest decks
Designated Smoking Zones
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Casino designated smoking areacasinoLocation: CasinoSmoking permitted only in the designated casino section for active players.
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Designated open-deck areaoutdoorLocation: Open pool deck (designated area)Smoking permitted only in the marked outdoor deck area.
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Staterooms and balconiesprohibitedLocation: All staterooms and balconiesSmoking prohibited in staterooms and on balconies; cleaning fee applies.
Cabin Summary
Total: 1,339
ADA Compliant: 27
- Suites
- 216
- Balcony
- 522
- Oceanview
- 222
- Inside
- 379
The Apex Suite
Grand Suite
730 SQ FT
The ship's single Grand Suite, aft on the Aloha Deck, with a large private balcony, separate living and sleeping areas and a whirlpool bath.
Stateroom Taxonomy
Suites
- Grand Suite1
- Two-Bedroom Family Suite2
- Balcony Suite27
- Mini-Suite186
Balcony
- Balcony522
Oceanview
- Oceanview222
Inside
- Interior379
Features & Amenities
Family & Youth
- Kids Club
- Teen Club
- Sports Court
Adults & Wellness
- Adults Only Area
- Spa
- Thermal Suite
- Casino
Entertainment & Culture
- Production Theater
- Art Gallery
- Library
Staterooms & Service
- Self Serve Laundry
Signature Experiences
The Piazza
unique
Skywalkers Nightclub
unique
The Sanctuary
unique
Movies Under the Stars
top-deck attraction
Lawn Court
top-deck attraction
Sports Court
top-deck attraction
Calypso Reef & Pool
top-deck attraction
Ship-Specific Highlights
- MedallionClass (OceanMedallion / OceanNow)
- The Sanctuary adults-only retreat
- Movies Under the Stars poolside screen
- Lawn Court (golf putting and lawn games)
Venues
Complimentary Dining
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International Dining Roommain_dining_roomMain dining room.
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Pacific Moon Dining Roommain_dining_roomMain dining room.
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Santa Fe Dining Roommain_dining_roomMain dining room.
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Vivaldi Dining Roommain_dining_roomMain dining room.
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Horizon CourtbuffetCasual buffet.
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International Cafecafe$ extrasPiazza cafe with coffee and light bites.
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Trident Grillquick_servicePoolside grill.
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Prego PizzeriacafePoolside pizzeria.
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Swirls Ice Cream BarcafeTop-deck ice cream bar.
Specialty Dining
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Sabatini's Italian TrattoriaspecialtyItalian specialty.
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Crown GrillspecialtySteak/seafood grill (added Nov 2025 drydock).
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Makoto OceanspecialtyEdomae sushi by Makoto Okuwa (added Nov 2025 drydock).
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Churrascaria Brazilian GrillspecialtyBrazilian churrasco grill.
À la Carte Dining
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Alfredo's PizzeriacafeSit-down pizzeria.
Bars & Nightlife
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Good Spirits at SeabarCraft-cocktail bar.
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Vines Wine BarbarPiazza wine bar.
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Grand Casino BarbarBar serving the casino.
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Wake View BarbarAft bar with wake views.
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Wheelhouse BarloungeNautical-themed bar/lounge.
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CroonersbarPiazza martini/piano bar.
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Explorers LoungeloungeShow lounge / bar.
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Club FusionloungeEntertainment lounge / nightclub.
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Calypso BarbarBar serving the Calypso pool (Lido midship).
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Mermaid's Tail BarbarPool / deck bar.
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Outriggers BarbarAft poolside bar with wake views.
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Tradewinds BarbarOutdoor Sun Deck bar.
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Oasis BarbarSports Deck bar between the two Oasis hot tubs.
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Skywalkers NightclubnightclubElevated glass-walled nightclub.
Pools & Aquatics
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Neptune's Reef & PoolpoolMain Lido pool.
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Calypso Reef & PoolpoolMidship pool.
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Lotus Spa Lap PoolpoolLap / therapy pool by the Lotus Spa.
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Terrace PoolpoolAft terrace pool.
Entertainment Venues
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Princess TheatertheaterMain production theater.
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The PiazzaatriumCentral European-square atrium with performers.
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Movies Under the Starsoutdoor_cinemaPoolside LED movie screen.
Casino
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Grand CasinocasinoVegas-style casino.
Spa & Fitness
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Lotus SpaspaLotus Spa treatments and thermal suite.
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Lotus Spa Fitness CenterfitnessFitness center and studio.
Youth & Teen
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The Treehouse / The Lodgekids_clubYouth centers (ages 3-7 and 8-12).
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The Beach Houseteen_clubTeen lounge (ages 13-17).
Retail & Shopping
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The Shops of PrincessshopOnboard boutiques.
Leisure & Public Spaces
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The SanctuaryattractionAdults-only top-deck retreat.
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Lawn CourtattractionTop-deck putting green and lawn games.
Guest Services
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Guest Services DeskdeskGuest services desk.
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Medical CentermedicalDeck 4 (Gala) medical center.
Data Provenance
Last Verified: 2026-07-03