Sapphire Princess Key Points
- It is a cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises of the United States, and entered service in 2004. It is a sister ship to the Diamond Princess, built at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Nagasaki Shipyard in Japan.
- With a gross tonnage of 115,875 tons and a passenger capacity of 2,670, it has over 700 cabins with balconies.
- From March to November 2027, the ship operates cruises round-trip from its home port of Tokyo, including shorter 8-day cruises departing on weekends and cruises that visit summer festivals.
Last verified: October 2, 2026 (Source at the end of this page)
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What kind of ship is the Sapphire Princess?
The Sapphire Princess is a cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises (a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation). It is the same type of ship as the Diamond Princess, which is well-known for its Japan-based cruises, and was built at the same shipyard in Nagasaki.
Princess Cruises offers a variety of amenities, including "Movies Under the Stars," where you can enjoy movies on a large screen by the poolside; "Sanctuary," an adults-only space; "Lotus Spa"; and "Sabatini," an Italian restaurant.
Basic data
| item | Content |
|---|---|
| Operating company | Princess Cruises |
| Launch | 2004 (First voyage: May 16, 2004) |
| Gross tonnage | 115,875 tons |
| Passenger capacity | 2,670 people |
| crew | Approximately 1,100 people |
| full length | 952 feet (approximately 290 meters) |
| Number of decks | 18 |
| Builder | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Nagasaki Shipyard |
Main facilities on board the ship
- Movies Under the Stars: Enjoy movies under the starry sky on a large screen by the poolside.
- Sanctuary: A quiet area where only adults can relax.
- Lotus Spa: A spa and wellness facility.
- Sabatini: A specialty Italian restaurant (charges apply).
- Balconies: Over 700 guest rooms have balconies.
Flight operations in Japan (2027)
- Period: March 6, 2027 - November 13, 2027
- Home port: Tokyo (Cruises departing from and arriving in Japan)
- Shorter 8-day cruises departing on weekends (3 departure dates)
- Cruises include the Kumano Grand Fireworks Festival, where you can encounter the Diamond Princess at sea, and summer festival cruises that take you around Aomori Nebuta, Kochi Yosakoi, and Tokushima Awa Odori.
You can check the ship's scheduled port calls in Japan below under "This ship's next port calls in Japan". Directions to the Tokyo cruise ship terminal are How to get from Haneda or Narita Airport to the Tokyo cruise ship terminalとTokyo Port page How to spend your time before and after boarding the ship How to spend your time in Yokohama and Tokyo before boarding and after disembarking.
Sister ship Diamond Princess This page also provides information on Princess Cruises' Japan-based cruises, including dress code, tipping, cabin power outlets, and prohibited items.
FAQ
Q1 What are the differences between the Sapphire Princess and the Diamond Princess?
The two ships are sister ships of the same type and were both built at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Nagasaki Shipyard. They also have the same gross tonnage (115,875 tons). In 2027, in addition to the Diamond Princess, the Sapphire Princess will operate cruises departing from and returning to Japan, with Tokyo as its home port.
Q2 Where can I board the Sapphire Princess?
From March 6 to November 13, 2027, the ship operates cruises round-trip from Tokyo. There are also shorter 8-day cruises departing on weekends. Please check your cruise line's information for the departure terminal.
Source/Reference Information
- Princess Cruises "Sapphire Princess" (Official)
- Princess Cruises announces launch of two new ships, Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess, for Japan-based cruises in 2027 (PR TIMES, August 7, 2025)
- Princess Cruises Japanese Official Website
- Wikipedia "Sapphire Princess" (construction)
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