Where is Sapphire Princess today?
In Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama
In port 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time, on day 7 of a 16-night cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) to Los Angeles (Nov 6 to 22).
Next: Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica, Sat Nov 14 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM · then Puerto Chiapas, Mon Nov 16, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Scheduled position from Princess Cruises' published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Sun Nov 22: 19 nights from $2,109 · 33 nights from $4,021
Upcoming Sapphire Princess cruises from $254 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
16-night cruise, Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) to Los Angeles
Nov 6 to 22, 2026 · 7 ports of call.
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Where Sapphire Princess sails, month by month
Sapphire Princess sails from Tokyo from December 2026 to January 2027 and from March to September 2027, Singapore from December 2026 to February 2027 and in September 2027 and Yokohama from December 2026 to January 2027 and in September 2027 on 10-, 11- and 14-night Asia cruises, also combined as 28 and 42 nights. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Busan (15 calls), Nagasaki (14) and Kagoshima (14).
- Dec 2026Yokohama · 1 sailing14 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Singapore · 2 sailings14 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Singapore · 2 sailings14 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Tokyo · 6 sailings10 to 23 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Tokyo · 3 sailings11, 13, 24 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Tokyo · 6 sailings7 to 20 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Tokyo · 6 sailings10 to 22 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027Tokyo · 5 sailings10 to 22 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027Tokyo · 6 sailings7 to 24 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Singapore · 6 sailings10 to 28 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Perth (Fremantle) · 4 sailings3 to 16 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Sydney · 4 sailings2 to 17 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Princess Cruises may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Sapphire Princess sailings with prices.
Sapphire Princess at a glance
Sapphire Princess is a Princess Cruises cruise ship in the Princess Grand class. It entered service in 2004 (22 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2025. It carries 2,670 passengers and 1,100 crew, about 2.4 passengers per crew member. At 115,875 gross tons and 290 m (951 ft) long, it is a large ship with 13 decks and 1,339 cabins. It was built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and sails under the flag of Bermuda.
The Sapphire Princess is a Grand-class ship that entered service in 2004, built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. This mid-sized vessel accommodates 2,670 passengers and 1,100 crew members across 13 decks, making it a balanced choice for cruisers seeking a moderately sized ship with diverse onboard options.
Originally registered in Hamilton, Bermuda through 2014, the Sapphire Princess has maintained a strong presence in the Princess Cruises fleet for two decades. With its capacity and design, the ship provides a comfortable cruising experience for families and couples alike.
Sapphire Princess specs
- Class
- Princess Grand
- Built
- 2004
- Refurbished
- 2025
- Gross Tonnage
- 115,875 GT
- Length
- 290 m
- Passengers
- 2,670
- Cabins
- 1,339
- Crew
- 1,100
- Decks
- 13
- Builder
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
- Flag
- Bermuda
- Age
- 22 years old
- Size
- Large
- Space Ratio
- 43.4 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.4:1
- Sister Ships
- 3 others in class
- Fleet Rank
- 10th largest of 17
- Typical Cruise
- 14 nights
- Primary Region
- Asia
- Next Sailing
- Nov 22, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
Sapphire Princess FAQ
Where is Sapphire Princess right now?
According to Princess Cruises' published itinerary, Sapphire Princess is scheduled to be in Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, on day 7 of a 16-night cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) to Los Angeles. On Sat Nov 14 it calls at Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica, and it ends in Los Angeles on November 22. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Sapphire Princess sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Sapphire Princess sails from Tokyo, Japan from December 2026 to January 2027 and from March to September 2027, Singapore, Singapore from December 2026 to February 2027 and in September 2027 and Yokohama, Japan from December 2026 to January 2027 and in September 2027 on 10-, 11- and 14-night Asia cruises, also combined as 28 and 42 nights.
What ports does Sapphire Princess visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Sapphire Princess calls most often at Busan, Korea (15 calls), Nagasaki, Japan (14), Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan (14), Kochi, Japan (13) and Hiroshima, Japan (8), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 68 ports in all.
How many passengers does Sapphire Princess carry?
Sapphire Princess carries 2,670 passengers in 1,339 cabins. It has 1,100 crew, about 2.4 passengers per crew member.
When was Sapphire Princess built and how old is it?
Sapphire Princess entered service in 2004, so it is 22 years old. It was last refurbished in 2025.
How big is Sapphire Princess?
Sapphire Princess is 115,875 gross tons and 290 m (951 ft) long, with 13 decks. That makes it a large ship.
How many crew work on Sapphire Princess?
Sapphire Princess has 1,100 crew.
What class of ship is Sapphire Princess?
Sapphire Princess belongs to the Princess Grand class, which has 3 other ships we track.
Which cruise line operates Sapphire Princess?
Sapphire Princess is operated by Princess Cruises.
Where was Sapphire Princess built?
Sapphire Princess was built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
How much does a cruise on Sapphire Princess cost?
The cheapest upcoming Sapphire Princess cruise we track starts from $254. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Sapphire Princess prices
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