travel42 Cruise Ship Review: Princess Cruises Sapphire Princess

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Introduction and History

Sapphire Princess entered service in 2004. Constructed by Mitsubishi in Japan, it is a sister to the Diamond Princess (also 2004) and part of the Grand Princess class. Princess Cruises is part of Carnival Corp.

The 2,670-passenger ship has a gross tonnage of 115,875 length of 952 feet and draft of 28 feet. Its officers are British and Italian, and its crew international.

Passenger Profiles

Most passengers are North Americans of al...