Sapphire Princess at Montevideo, Uruguay, January 2025

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Sapphire Princess

Sapphire Princess is a Princess Cruises cruise ship of the Gem class, in service since 2004. She measures 115,875 gross tons and carries 2,670 guests with a crew of 1,100. She sails Asia, Mediterranean itineraries.

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About Sapphire Princess

Sapphire Princess is the second Gem-class ship, built alongside Diamond Princess by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Nagasaki and the first cruise ship christened in Seattle, in June 2004. The two ships traded names before delivery after a shipyard fire. She measures about 115,900 gross tons and carries around 2,670 guests. After eight years in Asia and the Pacific she returned to the US West Coast in 2022, sailed Scandinavia and the Baltic from Copenhagen in summer 2026, and joins Diamond Princess in Asia for the 2026-27 winter; Princess also lists Mediterranean voyages for her.

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Deck plans

No deck plans on record for this ship yet.

Where she sails

Home port: Yokohama, Japan.

Flying in for your cruise?

Sapphire Princess sails from Yokohama, Japan. The airport is Tokyo Haneda (HND), with 15 lounges to wait in before you board.

All 15 lounges at Tokyo Haneda on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Yokohama, Japan

Quick answers

Which cruise line operates Sapphire Princess?

Sapphire Princess is operated by Princess Cruises and belongs to its Gem class.

How big is Sapphire Princess?

Sapphire Princess measures 115,875 gross tons and 290 metres in length, with 18 decks.

How crowded does Sapphire Princess feel?

Sapphire Princess has a passenger space ratio of 43.4: 115,875 gross tons for 2,670 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Sapphire Princess feels comfortable for her size.

How many passengers does Sapphire Princess carry?

Sapphire Princess carries 2,670 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,100 (about 2.4 guests per crew member).

When did Sapphire Princess enter service?

Sapphire Princess entered service in 2004.

Where does Sapphire Princess sail?

Sapphire Princess sails Asia and Mediterranean itineraries. Her home port is Yokohama, Japan.

Which airport should I fly into for Sapphire Princess?

Sapphire Princess sails from Yokohama, Japan. Fly into Tokyo Haneda (HND), which has 15 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.

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