Sapphire Princess
activeBuilt 2003
GRT
115 875
Guests
2678
Crew
1100
Crew:Guest
1:2.4
Length
290m
Space Ratio
43.3
Current position
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History
AI-generatedSapphire Princess was christened in Seattle on 10 June 2004, making it the first cruise ship ever to be christened in that port. Built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Japan, the ship swapped names with her sister ship Diamond Princess during construction after a major fire delayed the original Diamond Princess, allowing both vessels to maintain their delivery schedules. At the time of her entry into service, Sapphire Princess was among the world's largest cruise ships.
At a Glance
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Christened
Seattle, June 10, 2004
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Built By
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
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Build Country
Japan
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Identity
IMO Number9228186
MMSI310867000
Call SignZCHI4
Flag State🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Port of RegistryLondon
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Construction
ShipyardMitsubishi Heavy Industries
Build Country🇯🇵 Japan
DeliveredDecember 31, 2003
ChristeningJune 10, 2004
Christening PortSeattle
Est. price (CIN)$400M
Price per berth$149 365
Price per GT$3452
In 2026 dollars$709M
Per berth (2026$)$264 750
Per GT (2026$)$6119
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Dimensions
290m
Length
48m
Beam
8.3m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)115 875
Net Tonnage (NT)115 875
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Capacity
2678
Guests
1100
Crew
1339
Cabins
Guests (max)3214
Space Ratio43.3
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.4
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Propulsion
22kts
Max Speed
Max Speed22 kts
Reviews & Ratings
Berlitz / Insight Guides
4 Stars
1304/ 2,000 pts
Source: Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships
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