Sapphire Princess is a 2,670-guest Princess Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2004. This page lists 117 upcoming departures across 117 itineraries in Asia, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
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A large ship at 115,875 gross tons — #101 of 565 ships we track. 43 tons of ship per guest.
Currently on: 10 Nights Canada / New England Cruise (10 nights) — En route to Halifax, Canada — last stop Saint John (for the Bay of Fundy), Canada
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
Sapphire Princess is a Grand-class cruise ship built in Japan for Princess Cruises and introduced in 2004. The 115,875-gross-ton vessel carries approximately 2,670 guests with 1,100 crew and offers 18 passenger decks, 1,337 cabins, multiple pools, extensive dining, theater entertainment, a spa and fitness center, and family facilities. Its relatively spacious traditional layout, broad range of cabin categories, and destination-focused public areas make it suited to longer voyages and varied passenger preferences.
The ship features the Piazza atrium, multiple pools and whirlpools, the adults-only Sanctuary, a Conservatory, a casino, live theater entertainment and several lounges. A 2025 drydock added or refreshed specialty dining spaces including Makoto Ocean and Crown Grill.
Youth facilities are organized into The Treehouse for ages 3–7, The Lodge for ages 8–12 and The Beach House for ages 13–17. Family suites with connecting cabins are available.
Wellness facilities include the Lotus Spa, Lotus Spa Fitness Center, adults-only Sanctuary, Conservatory pool area, hot tubs, fitness classes and treatment services.
Princess lists 27 wheelchair-accessible cabins across balcony, oceanview and interior categories. Accessibility features and cabin suitability vary by stateroom and should be confirmed with the operator before booking.
The ship was designed with environmental power-generation, propulsion and waste-treatment systems described by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries as part of its Grand-series cruise-ship technology. No newer vessel-specific sustainability metrics were confirmed from primary sources.
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| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Balcony | Sleeps | Decks |
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| InsideIncludes the published interior booking codes IA, IB, IC, ID, IE, IF. | Inside | 366 | 168–182 sq ft | — | 4 | 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 |
| OceanviewIncludes standard and obstructed oceanview booking codes, including O5, OC, OF, OV, OW, OY and OZ. | Oceanview | 216 | 183–194 sq ft | — | 4 | 5, 8, 9, 11 |
| BalconyIncludes standard and premium balcony booking codes such as B2, B4, BA, BB, BC, BD, BE, BF. | Balcony | 522 | 237–277 sq ft | approximately 46; selected premium balconies approximately 88 sq ft | 4 | 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 |
| Mini-suiteIncludes MB, MD and ME booking codes; the operator publishes 186 mini-suites in total across the ship, including the separately identified Reserve Collection category. | Suite | — | approximately 354 sq ft | approximately 80 sq ft | 4 | 8, 9 |
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| Asia | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| Canada & New England | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mexico & Pacific Coast | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hawaii | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $156 | $56 | $147 | $176 | $208 | $176 | $173 | $161 | $132 | $131 | $131 | $124 |
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Sapphire Princess is registered in Bermuda.
Sapphire Princess carries about 2,670 guests with roughly 1,100 crew.
Sapphire Princess entered service in 2004 and was last refurbished in 2025.
At 115,875 gross tons and 290 m long, Sapphire Princess is a large ship — larger than 81% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
Most evenings are smart casual, while designated formal nights call for more polished evening clothing. The exact number of formal nights depends on the voyage length.
Included options include the main dining rooms, Horizon Court, Alfredo’s Pizzeria, Trident Grill, Prego Pizzeria, Swirls and International Café selections. Crown Grill, Makoto Ocean and Sabatini’s are specialty restaurants with additional charges unless covered by an applicable dining package.
Daily crew gratuities are normally added to the onboard account unless they are included in the fare or a purchased package. Guests may adjust or discuss charges through Guest Services.
MedallionNet Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship for an additional charge or through packages that include internet access. Connection quality can vary by location and sailing conditions.
The ship has wheelchair-accessible cabins in balcony, oceanview and inside categories, along with accessible routes and facilities. The Sanctuary is not wheelchair accessible.
The ship has The Treehouse for ages 3 to 7, The Lodge for ages 8 to 12, and The Beach House Teen Lounge for ages 13 to 17, plus youth outdoor play areas.
