Diamond Princess sails to a selection of exciting destinations and boasts many of Princess Cruises' most popular dining and entertainment venues, as well as daytime activities to keep guests of all ages occupied. From global culinary delights to live shows and swimming pools, Diamond Princess has it all.
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The ship in numbers
- Launched 2004
- Tonnage 115,875
- Wheelchair accessible cabins 27
- Decks 16
- Lifts 14
- Pools 4
- Restaurants 12
- Formal nights Yes
- Kids clubs Yes
- Maximum capacity 2710
- Crew 1,100
- Refurbished 2019
What's onboard
Dining
The dining onboard Diamond Princess is as incredible as any ship in the fleet, offering the choice of traditional set dining times or Anytime Dining, as well as superb speciality restaurants and stunning panoramic views found in the Horizon Court food court.
Sabitini's Italian Trattoria remains a favourite among the lines signature restaurants, with its Italian cuisine and vibrant atmosphere. For filet mignon or lobster, head to the equally popular Sterling Steakhouse. Whatever your mood, there is always somewhere onboard serving exactly what you need.
Other dining options- Traditional Fixed Dining at the International Dining Room
- Anytime Dining
- Horizon Court 24-hour international food court
- Sabatini's Italian Trattoria
Entertainment
Princess Cruises are renowned for their combination of elegant venues and fantastic entertainment. Diamond Princess' entertainment is no different, with Broadway-style shows in the Princess Theatre to the live music in the Wheelhouse Bar. Pop into the atrium during the day and enjoy the light piano music or harp, head to Skywalkers for those late night cocktails and Crooners Bar for a spectacular choice of Martinis. For anyone who enjoys an after-dinner smoke, there’s also the atmospheric Churchill's Cigar & Spirits Lounge.
Family
Spa and fitness
Onboard Diamond Princess you can treat yourself to an afternoon in the exclusive and adult-only Sanctuary, head to the Asian inspired Lotus Spa for a selection of relaxing therapies and treatments or just take in dip in the adult only Lotus Pool. There is also a full beauty salon if some pampering is on the agenda.
For those looking to keep to their daily routine, or anyone in need of burning off some of the incredible food, head to the state-of-the-art fitness room. With the latest equipment and fully trained staff on call, there is everything you need to achieve the perfect workout, even when you’re at sea.
Recreation
- Art Gallery and Auctions- admire the huge art collection onboard or listen to an art history lecture which will highlight some of the world's greatest artists. There are even Champagne Art Auction, where you can personally bid on an extensive range of fine art.
- Sports Court- if you like a bit of competition, challenge other guests to a game of basketball or volleyball at the Sports Court.
- Tax and duty-free shopping- onboard Diamond Princess, you can find an array of brands at duty-free prices, perfect for picking up a holiday treat.
- Photography Studio- let a professional photographer capture a memorable moment using expert lighting techniques, for a collection of stunning pictures well worth making centrepiece in your home.
Useful Information
Dress code
The dress code onboard Diamond Princess is a combination of smart casual dress with elegant formal evenings. During the informal evenings onboard, smart casual dress is expected at dinner while the formal nights offer the chance to dress to impress. However, not everyone likes to dress up for dinner and if this is you, the buffet dining always offers a casual dress code, particularly ideal after a long day of shore excursions.
Princess Cruises’ Incredible Fare Options
If you want to enhance your experience on Diamond Princess even more, consider upgrading your fare to Princess Plus or Princess Premier. With so many incredible extras, like complimentary specialty dining experiences and wifi internet access, these Princess Cruises fare options are a fantastic way to make even more of your time onboard.
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Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Diamond Princess
A lovely ship with friendly staff. We travelled around Japan and the itinerary was also arranged well with a good choice of excursions. We had a mini suite and this was very spacious. Food was good. Some service in the dining room was a little slow at busy times.
Crew: Awesome : Japan : Totally amazing : Holiday destinations fantastic. Thank you Princess for the most memorable experience in a long time.
This ship being pretty old and worn out with lots of repairs needed sooner rather than later in my opinion is saved by the terrific crew and staff who after over 30 cruises I can honestly say are right up there with the best we've experienced. Every member of crew and staff are working to the same goal of making the customer experience memorable. My only complaint were the midday and evening announcements were really poor and very hard to make out probably due to the old and poor PA system but also the Captains English accent was not great. The ship does lack the variety of restaurants and bars but still manages to cater for both Japanese and American/ English mix the ship was full of. Princess as a company need to get this ship updated as it looks like they are flogging a dead horse. The cabins being on an older ship were more generous than the modern ships and for our case the cabin steward was excellent in keeping the rest of the crew. The excursion tours were ok but vastly overpriced as always on Princess albeit well organised. We look forward to another Princess cruise in the future and hope the crew/staff are as good on the next.
Great cruise around Japan - crew amazing, food good - weather meant we missed two ports but thats not princess or iglu's fault. Had a stay with iglu in Tokyo before the cruise - great hotel and location near the Tokyo tower
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins
What are the main types of cabins on Diamond Princess?
You can choose from standard Inside, Oceanview, and Balcony staterooms, alongside a selection of spacious, premium Suites.
Families and Kids
Is Diamond Princess family-friendly?
Yes, it is very family-friendly. The ship features dedicated kids' clubs, family activities, and youth staff.
Does Diamond Princess have waterslides?
No, this ship does not have major waterslides, though it offers swimming pools and relaxation areas.
Food and drink
What are the main dining options on Diamond Princess?
Enjoy complimentary, multi-course meals in the elegant Main Dining Room, or visit the casual buffet for relaxed, flexible dining.
What speciality dining is there on Diamond Princess?
Venues often include the Crown Grill steakhouse and Sabatini's Italian Trattoria. Cover charges apply.
Itineraries
Which ports does Diamond Princess usually sail out of?
This ship sails from various global ports depending on the season. Please check specific itineraries for exact departure locations.
Ship Features
What are the top highlights onboard Diamond Princess?
The Movies Under the Stars outdoor cinema and the multi-deck, lively Piazza.
