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Princess Cruises ships ranked by size from biggest to smallest — the complete list

Are you looking for the most venue-packed, resort-like Princess Cruises ships at sea? If so, you'll want to get on one of the biggest Princess cruise ships.

The biggest Princess cruise ships are, by their very nature, the Princess ships with the most onboard restaurants, bars and showrooms, as well as the most sprawling decktop pool and lounge areas. The biggest Princess ships have the biggest casinos and spas among ships in the Princess fleet and the most cabins and suites — and the most variation in cabin and suite types.

With room for 4,000 passengers or more, the biggest Princess ships are truly large resorts of the sort you find at the biggest vacation destination on land. If you're in the "bigger is better" camp when it comes to a resort experience, these are the Princess ships for you.

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Still, Princess doesn't just operate large vessels. The Los Angeles-based cruise giant — the fifth largest cruise line in the world — also has several relatively small cruise ships in its fleet that carry just 2,000 or 3,000 people and have a more intimate feel. In some cases, these vessels are nearly 40% smaller than the size of Princess Cruises' biggest ships. These smaller ships, notably, have less deck-top pool space and fewer interior venues than the biggest Princess cruise ships. However, with fewer people on board, that's not necessarily a bad thing.

The smallest Princess cruise ships are best for vacationers who like a more intimate, less crowded resort experience.

Related: The 3 types of Princess Cruises ships, explained

To make sure you end up on the right Princess ship for you, it pays to study which Princess ships are the biggest and which are the smallest before booking.

Here, every Princess ship currently in operation is ranked from biggest to smallest.

1. Discovery Princess

Maiden voyage: 2022. Size: 145,000 gross tons. Passenger capacity : 3,660.

2 (tied). Enchanted Princess

Maiden voyage: 2020. Size: 144,650 gross tons. Passenger capacity : 3,660.

2 (tied). Sky Princess

Maiden voyage: 2019. Size: 144,650 gross tons. Passenger capacity : 3,660.

4. Majestic Princess

Maiden voyage: 2017. Size: 143,700 gross tons. Passenger capacity : 3,560.

5 (tied). Regal Princess

Maiden voyage: 2014. Size: 142,229 gross tons. Passenger capacity : 3,560.

5 (tied). Royal Princess

Maiden voyage: 2013. Size: 142,229 gross tons. Passenger capacity : 3,560.

7 (tied). Ruby Princess

Maiden voyage: 2008. Size: 113,561 gross tons. Passenger capacity : 3,080.

7 (tied). Emerald Princess

Maiden voyage: 2007. Size: 113,561 gross tons. Passenger capacity : 3,080.

7 (tied). Crown Princess

Maiden voyage: 2006. Size: 113,561 gross tons. Passenger capacity : 3,080.

10 (tied). Sapphire Princess

Maiden voyage: 2004. Size: 115,875 gross tons. Passenger capacity : 2,670.

10 (tied). Diamond Princess

12. Caribbean Princess

Maiden voyage: 2004. Size: 112,894 gross tons. Passenger capacity : 3,149.

13. Grand Princess

Maiden voyage: 1998. Size: 107,517 gross tons. Passenger capacity : 2,600.

14. Island Princess

Maiden voyage: 2003. Size: 92,822 gross tons. Passenger capacity : 2,200.

15. Coral Princess

Maiden voyage: 2002. Size: 91,627 gross tons. Passenger capacity : 2,000.

What is the biggest Princess cruise ship?

The biggest Princess cruise ship is the 3,660-passenger Discovery Princess, which is also the line's newest vessel. It debuted in March 2022.

Discovery Princess is the sixth and final vessel in the Royal class of Princess ships that began rolling out in 2013. They all are roughly the same size, but Discovery Princess is just a tad bigger than its sister ships at 145,000 gross tons. The other five ships in the Royal-class series measure from 142,229 to 144,650 gross tons. Note that gross tons is a size measurement referring to interior space, not weight.

The ships in Princess' Royal class are significantly bigger than the ships in the line's other two classes of vessels (the Grand class and Coral class) and have more restaurants, bars, showrooms and deck-top pool space than the nine vessels in those classes.

The other Royal-class vessels that are similar in size to Discovery Princess are Enchanted Princess, Sky Princess, Majestic Princess, Regal Princess and Royal Princess.

For more details on Discovery Princess, including what venues are on board and what it's like to sail on the vessel, see TPG's first impressions of Discovery Princess after an early sailing.

What is the smallest Princess cruise ship?

The smallest Princess cruise ship is the 2,000-passenger Coral Princess. Measuring just 91,267 gross tons, it's about 36% smaller than Discovery Princess, making it a significantly smaller vessel.

Coral Princess dates to 2002, a time when cruise ships were built far smaller than they are today and with far fewer venues. At 21 years old, it's also one of the two oldest vessels in the Princess fleet and will probably be phased out sometime in the next decade.

Related: The ultimate guide to Princess Cruises

While significantly smaller than the newest Princess ships, Coral Princess still has many of the signature spaces and venues found on new Princess vessels, including an Italian eatery called Sabatini's and a steakhouse.

Entertainment venues on Coral Princess include a relatively large main theater for production shows, a secondary lounge that offers comedy shows and other entertainment, and a casino. Like other Princess ships, the top deck of the vessel is mostly devoted to pool areas with hot tubs and lounge chairs. There's also a spa.

While smaller and older than the typical Princess ship, Coral Princess has a loyal following among Princess fans who prefer smaller and more intimate ships.

Are bigger Princess cruise ships coming?

Yes! Princess currently has two new, bigger cruise ships on order. The first to arrive will be Sun Princess in February 2024. This will be the first of an all-new Sphere class of vessels for the line that will be made up of ships that will be notably bigger than anything Princess has had in its fleet before.

Measuring 175,500 gross tons, Sun Princess will be about 21% bigger than the biggest Princess cruise ship currently at sea — a significant increase. It'll be nearly double the size of the smallest Princess ships currently at sea.

The second new ship that Princess has on order, to be called Star Princess, will be a sister vessel to Sun Princess of a similar size. It's due to begin sailing in 2025.

The Sphere-class vessels are currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard near Monfalcone, Italy.

Note that this isn't the first time Princess has named a ship Sun Princess or Star Princess. Both are recycled names from past Princess ships. Princess operated smaller vessels under the Sun Princess and Star Princess names up until 2020.

TPG recently got a sneak peek at the most notable new features under development for the new Sun Princess during a visit to the partly completed vessel at the Fincantieri shipyard.

Related: Everything to know about Princess cabins and suites

In addition to being significantly bigger than past Princess ships, the new Sun Princess will also be the first Princess ship with suites that come with exclusive access to a private restaurant, lounge and sun deck — a sign Princess is hoping to draw more upmarket travelers.

In all, the vessel is designed to hold 4,300 passengers at double occupancy.

What's the difference between bigger and smaller Princess ships?

The biggest Princess cruise ships have room for more onboard venues and attractions than smaller Princess ships. That makes them more alluring for vacationers who prefer a big resort experience with lots of options as compared to a stay at a smaller resort.

On the biggest Princess vessels, the Royal-class vessels, for instance, you'll find the largest piazza-like central atriums in the Princess fleet surrounded by lots of bars and restaurants; multiple entertainment venues for live shows, comedy acts and more; and expansive pool decks with more space for sunning than you'll find on smaller Princess vessels.

You'll also find some only-on-the-Royal-class-ships extras, including, on some of the ships, a glass-floored "SeaWalk" that extends over the side of the vessel.

Related: The 5 best destinations you can visit on a Princess ship

Princess' smaller cruise ships also generally are its older cruise ships and lack some of the above features, which are more typical of newer ships. These smaller Princess ships have a more intimate feel, at least in the pantheon of relatively big, mass-market ships, and they hold fewer people.

While Royal-class ships can hold more than 4,500 passengers with every berth full, the line's smaller vessels (particularly the relatively small Island Princess and Coral Princess) often sail with just 2,000 or so passengers on board.

That makes the smaller Princess ships a good choice for someone who wants to try Princess but isn't eager to travel with huge crowds. The smallest ships in the Princess fleet thus appeal to a subset of Princess fans who prefer more intimacy in a cruise vessel and don't mind giving up some onboard amenities to get it. They are also often less expensive to sail on, on a per-day basis.

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In addition, because of their size, the smallest ships at Princess Cruises are able to operate itineraries to places that aren't as easy for big ships to visit. Not all ports in the world can handle a ship the size of Discovery Princess.

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Great venues large and small.

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Princess Cruise Ships by Size [2022] with Comparison Chart

Below is a full list of Princess Cruise Ships by Size . From their smallest vessel in the fleet, the Pacific Princess, to the largest cruise ship currently active, the Sky Princess.

Princess has significantly less variability in size when compared to other major cruise lines. Carnival and Royal Caribbean offer ships up and down the spectrum. The majority of Princess ships are in a tighter grouping. The lone outlier is Princess' smallest ship. When compared to the Sky Princess, it's almost 1/5th of the size !

Let's compare the Pacific Princess to the cruise line's largest ship, the Sky Princess. The former tips the scales at a measly 30k gross tons . Whereas the latter weighs in at a whopping 145k GT . The Pacific offers just 338 cabins while the Sky boasts almost 1,800 staterooms!

Here at Gangwaze, we don't discriminate when it comes to our Princess cruise ship size. Big and small, we'll cruise them all. Our choice in size depends on the occasion. For big family reunions, we need the biggest vessel (with the most hiding places). For romantic getaways we often prefer the more intimate ships.

First we'll need to provide a little detail regarding our sizing comparison chart included below. We're comparing Princess cruise ships by size using the metric, " Gross Tonnage ." This always causes some funny looks from our community. Gross tonnage is not exactly equal to "weight." The definition is a bit hairy. And by "hairy, we mean "boring." Here it is anyway.

Psst... you still there? You might be wondering why we use this measurement to determine Princess ship sizes. As noted above, it's used for safety rules and whatnot. As such, gross tonnage is the standard across this cruise line and all others. Every passenger cruise ship will have this measurement . This makes it easy to compare ship size across ship, class, cruise lines and more.

In addition to tonnage, you'll find a number of other stats in our ship list. These include ship length, beam, draft, passenger count, cabins, and a few others for your viewing pleasure.

Ok, we're done with today's virtual session on maritime lingo. Here's the good stuff.

Princess Cruise Ships by Size (Largest to Smallest)

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When choosing your perfect cruise, "size" should absolutely be considered . You'll want to ask yourself the following. Do you mind walking long distances? Do you prefer variety in dining venues or consistency? Is "sea-sickness" a potential issue? Are you hoping to visit smaller ports only accessible via smaller ships? Your answers to these questions should guide your decision on sizing preference.

Often we're asked if price affects size. The cost of a Princess cruise isn't directly correlated with size. You won't find that the bigger the ship, the more the cost. Nor will you find the opposite. You won't necessarily pay less for the largest Princess ship vs the smallest. It will all depend on the specific itinerary. To get a sense of pricing, please use our widget below.

"Price" and "size" aren't the only other factors. Of course there are plenty of other variables to consider wen choosing your perfect vacation. Here are a few to consider: Availability; Itinerary Length; Ship Age; Departure Port; Destination . Those are the biggies, but not at all an exhaustive list.

However, we always include "ship size" towards the top of the list . There's no doubt it will impact your cruise in major ways. You'll have a much different experience on the Pacific Princess vs one of the new, behemoths. Again, we're not here to judge. We're here to provide you with all of the information you need to make your perfect decision.

Here's a menu of all Princess Ships by Size. Click on any for quick access to ship stats for that vessel.

• 1) Sky Princess
• 2) Enchanted Princess
• 3) Discovery Princess
• 4) Majestic Princess
• 5) Royal Princess
• 6) Regal Princess
• 7) Diamond Princess
• 8) Sapphire Princess
• 9) Emerald Princess
• 10) Ruby Princess
• 11) Crown Princess
• 12) Caribbean Princess
• 13) Star Princess
• 14) Golden Princess
• 15) Grand Princess
• 16) Island Princess
• 17) Coral Princess
• 18) Pacific Princess

PRINCESS CRUISE SHIPS BY SIZE

Without further ado, here's our full list of Princess ships ranked from biggest to smallest!

1) Sky Princess Size

The Sky Princess has a construction date of 2019 and a total size of 145,281 GT gross tons. The ship measures 1,083 feet (330 meters) in length and falls in line as number 1 among Princess Cruise Line’s 36 existing and former cruise ships. It’s included in Princess’ Royal Class. At full capacity, the Sky holds 5,006 passengers. That includes 3,660 cruise vacationers and 1,346 staff members. The Sky Princess total number of staterooms is 1,834.

• Gross Tonnage : 145,281 GT
• Ship Length : 1,083 feet (330 meters)
• Beam : 126 feet (38 meters)
• Draft : 28 feet (9 meters)
• Max Speed : 26 mph (23 knots)
• Year Built : 2019
• Years Served : 2019-Present
• Capacity : 3,660 passengers
• Crew Members : 1,346
• Total on Board : 5,006
• Total Staterooms : 1,834
• Flagged Country : Bermuda
• Ship Cost : $760 Million
• Status : active

2) Enchanted Princess Size

The Enchanted Princess has a construction date of 2020 and a total size of 145,000 GT gross tons. The ship measures 1,083 feet (330 meters) in length and falls in line as number 2 among Princess Cruise Line’s 36 existing and former cruise ships. It’s included in Princess’ Royal Class. At full capacity, the Enchanted holds 5,006 passengers. That includes 3,660 cruise vacationers and 1,346 staff members. The Enchanted Princess total number of staterooms is 1,834.

• Gross Tonnage : 145,000 GT
• Year Built : 2020
• Years Served : 2020
• Status : future ship

3) Discovery Princess Size

The Discovery Princess has a construction date of 2021 and a total size of 145,000 GT gross tons. The ship measures 1,083 feet (330 meters) in length and falls in line as number 3 among Princess Cruise Line’s 36 existing and former cruise ships. It’s included in Princess’ Royal Class. At full capacity, the Discovery holds 5,006 passengers. That includes 3,660 cruise vacationers and 1,346 staff members. The Discovery Princess total number of staterooms is 1,834.

• Year Built : 2021
• Years Served : 2021
• Flagged Country : NA

4) Majestic Princess Size

The Majestic Princess has a construction date of 2017 and a total size of 143,700 GT gross tons. The ship measures 1,082 feet (330 meters) in length and falls in line as number 4 among Princess Cruise Line’s 36 existing and former cruise ships. It’s included in Princess’ Royal Class. At full capacity, the Majestic holds 3,906 passengers. That includes 2,560 cruise vacationers and 1,346 staff members. The Majestic Princess total number of staterooms is 1,780.

• Gross Tonnage : 143,700 GT
• Ship Length : 1,082 feet (330 meters)
• Year Built : 2017
• Years Served : 2017-Present
• Capacity : 2,560 passengers
• Total on Board : 3,906
• Total Staterooms : 1,780
• Flagged Country : United Kingdom

5) Royal Princess Size

The Royal Princess has a construction date of 2013 and a total size of 142,229 GT gross tons. The ship measures 1,083 feet (330 meters) in length and falls in line as number 5 among Princess Cruise Line’s 36 existing and former cruise ships. It’s included in Princess’ Royal Class. At full capacity, the Royal holds 4,946 passengers. That includes 3,600 cruise vacationers and 1,346 staff members. The Royal Princess total number of staterooms is 1,780.

• Gross Tonnage : 142,229 GT
• Max Speed : 25 mph (22 knots)
• Year Built : 2013
• Years Served : 2013-Present
• Capacity : 3,600 passengers
• Total on Board : 4,946
• Ship Cost : $735 Million

6) Regal Princess Size

The Regal Princess has a construction date of 2014 and a total size of 142,229 GT gross tons. The ship measures 1,082 feet (330 meters) in length and falls in line as number 6 among Princess Cruise Line’s 36 existing and former cruise ships. It’s included in Princess’ Royal Class. At full capacity, the Regal holds 4,906 passengers. That includes 3,560 cruise vacationers and 1,346 staff members. The Regal Princess total number of staterooms is 1,780.

• Beam : 125 feet (38 meters)
• Year Built : 2014
• Years Served : 2014-Present
• Capacity : 3,560 passengers
• Total on Board : 4,906

7) Diamond Princess Size

The Diamond Princess has a construction date of 2004 and a total size of 115,875 GT gross tons. The ship measures 952 feet (290 meters) in length and falls in line as number 7 among Princess Cruise Line’s 36 existing and former cruise ships. It’s included in Princess’ Grand Class. At full capacity, the Diamond holds 3,770 passengers. That includes 2,670 cruise vacationers and 1,100 staff members. The Diamond Princess total number of staterooms is 1,337.

• Gross Tonnage : 115,875 GT
• Ship Length : 952 feet (290 meters)
• Beam : 123 feet (37 meters)
• Year Built : 2004
• Years Served : 2004-Present
• Capacity : 2,670 passengers
• Crew Members : 1,100
• Total on Board : 3,770
• Total Staterooms : 1,337
• Ship Cost : $500 Million

8) Sapphire Princess Size

The Sapphire Princess has a construction date of 2004 and a total size of 115,875 GT gross tons. The ship measures 952 feet (290 meters) in length and falls in line as number 8 among Princess Cruise Line’s 36 existing and former cruise ships. It’s included in Princess’ Grand Class. At full capacity, the Sapphire holds 3,770 passengers. That includes 2,670 cruise vacationers and 1,100 staff members. The Sapphire Princess total number of staterooms is 1,337.

• Beam : 122 feet (37 meters)
• Ship Cost : $400 Million

9) Emerald Princess Size

The Emerald Princess has a construction date of 2007 and a total size of 113,561 GT gross tons. The ship measures 951 feet (290 meters) in length and falls in line as number 9 among Princess Cruise Line’s 36 existing and former cruise ships. It’s included in Princess’ Grand Class. At full capacity, the Emerald holds 4,314 passengers. That includes 3,114 cruise vacationers and 1,200 staff members. The Emerald Princess total number of staterooms is 1,539.

• Gross Tonnage : 113,561 GT
• Ship Length : 951 feet (290 meters)
• Beam : 118 feet (36 meters)
• Draft : 26 feet (8 meters)
• Max Speed : 25 mph (21 knots)
• Year Built : 2007
• Years Served : 2007-Present
• Capacity : 3,114 passengers
• Crew Members : 1,200
• Total on Board : 4,314
• Total Staterooms : 1,539

10) Ruby Princess Size

The Ruby Princess has a construction date of 2008 and a total size of 113,561 GT gross tons. The ship measures 951 feet (290 meters) in length and falls in line as number 10 among Princess Cruise Line’s 36 existing and former cruise ships. It’s included in Princess’ Grand Class. At full capacity, the Ruby holds 4,180 passengers. That includes 3,080 cruise vacationers and 1,100 staff members. The Ruby Princess total number of staterooms is 1,542.

• Draft : 27 feet (8 meters)
• Year Built : 2008
• Years Served : 2008-Present
• Capacity : 3,080 passengers
• Total on Board : 4,180
• Total Staterooms : 1,542

11) Crown Princess Size

The Crown Princess has a construction date of 2006 and a total size of 113,561 GT gross tons. The ship measures 952 feet (290 meters) in length and falls in line as number 11 among Princess Cruise Line’s 36 existing and former cruise ships. It’s included in Princess’ Grand Class. At full capacity, the Crown holds 3,281 passengers. That includes 2,080 cruise vacationers and 1,201 staff members. The Crown Princess total number of staterooms is 1,541.

• Year Built : 2006
• Years Served : 2006-Present
• Capacity : 2,080 passengers
• Crew Members : 1,201
• Total on Board : 3,281
• Total Staterooms : 1,541

12) Caribbean Princess Size

The Caribbean Princess has a construction date of 2004 and a total size of 112,894 GT gross tons. The ship measures 952 feet (290 meters) in length and falls in line as number 12 among Princess Cruise Line’s 36 existing and former cruise ships. It’s included in Princess’ Grand Class. At full capacity, the Caribbean holds 4,342 passengers. That includes 3,142 cruise vacationers and 1,200 staff members. The Caribbean Princess total number of staterooms is 1,556.

• Gross Tonnage : 112,894 GT
• Capacity : 3,142 passengers
• Total on Board : 4,342
• Total Staterooms : 1,556

13) Star Princess Size

The Star Princess has a construction date of 2002 and a total size of 108,977 GT gross tons. The ship measures 951 feet (290 meters) in length and falls in line as number 13 among Princess Cruise Line’s 36 existing and former cruise ships. It’s included in Princess’ Grand Class. At full capacity, the Star holds 3,700 passengers. That includes 2,600 cruise vacationers and 1,100 staff members. The Star Princess total number of staterooms is 1,299.

• Gross Tonnage : 108,977 GT
• Year Built : 2002
• Years Served : 2002-Present
• Capacity : 2,600 passengers
• Total on Board : 3,700
• Total Staterooms : 1,299

14) Golden Princess Size

The Golden Princess has a construction date of 2001 and a total size of 108,865 GT gross tons. The ship measures 950 feet (290 meters) in length and falls in line as number 14 among Princess Cruise Line’s 36 existing and former cruise ships. It’s included in Princess’ Grand Class. At full capacity, the Golden holds 3,700 passengers. That includes 2,600 cruise vacationers and 1,100 staff members. The Golden Princess total number of staterooms is 1,299.

• Gross Tonnage : 108,865 GT
• Ship Length : 950 feet (290 meters)
• Year Built : 2001
• Years Served : 2001-Present
• Ship Cost : $425 Million
• Status : retired

15) Grand Princess Size

The Grand Princess has a construction date of 1998 and a total size of 107,517 GT gross tons. The ship measures 949 feet (289 meters) in length and falls in line as number 15 among Princess Cruise Line’s 36 existing and former cruise ships. It’s included in Princess’ Grand Class. At full capacity, the Grand holds 4,200 passengers. That includes 3,100 cruise vacationers and 1,100 staff members. The Grand Princess total number of staterooms is 1,301.

• Gross Tonnage : 107,517 GT
• Ship Length : 949 feet (289 meters)
• Year Built : 1998
• Years Served : 1998-2020
• Capacity : 3,100 passengers
• Total on Board : 4,200
• Total Staterooms : 1,301
• Ship Cost : $450 Million

16) Island Princess Size

The Island Princess has a construction date of 2003 and a total size of 91,627 GT gross tons. The ship measures 964 feet (294 meters) in length and falls in line as number 16 among Princess Cruise Line’s 36 existing and former cruise ships. It’s included in Princess’ Coral Class. At full capacity, the Island holds 3,114 passengers. That includes 2,214 cruise vacationers and 900 staff members. The Island Princess total number of staterooms is 987.

• Gross Tonnage : 91,627 GT
• Ship Length : 964 feet (294 meters)
• Beam : 106 feet (32 meters)
• Max Speed : 24 mph (21 knots)
• Year Built : 2003
• Years Served : 2003-Present
• Capacity : 2,214 passengers
• Crew Members : 900
• Total on Board : 3,114
• Total Staterooms : 987
• Ship Cost : $330 Million

17) Coral Princess Size

The Coral Princess has a construction date of 2002 and a total size of 91,627 GT gross tons. The ship measures 964 feet (294 meters) in length and falls in line as number 17 among Princess Cruise Line’s 36 existing and former cruise ships. It’s included in Princess’ Coral Class. At full capacity, the Coral holds 2,870 passengers. That includes 1,970 cruise vacationers and 900 staff members. The Coral Princess total number of staterooms is 1,000.

• Capacity : 1,970 passengers
• Total on Board : 2,870
• Total Staterooms : 1,000
• Ship Cost : $360 Million

18) Pacific Princess Size

The Pacific Princess has a construction date of 1999 and a total size of 30,277 GT gross tons. The ship measures 592 feet (180 meters) in length and falls in line as number 18 among Princess Cruise Line’s 36 existing and former cruise ships. It’s included in Princess’ R Class Class. At full capacity, the Pacific holds 1,201 passengers. That includes 826 cruise vacationers and 375 staff members. The Pacific Princess total number of staterooms is 338.

• Gross Tonnage : 30,277 GT
• Ship Length : 592 feet (180 meters)
• Beam : 84 feet (25 meters)
• Draft : 20 feet (6 meters)
• Max Speed : 21 mph (18 knots)
• Year Built : 1999
• Capacity : 826 passengers
• Crew Members : 375
• Total on Board : 1,201
• Total Staterooms : 338
• Ship Cost : $194 Million

We hope the information above helps. We're often asked about ship size and typically it's one of the three questions below. We've added this FAQ section for quick reference.

Princess Ship Size FAQs

What is Princess' largest ship? The largest, active Princess cruise ship is currently the Sky Princess. It has a gross tonnage of 145,281 GT and measures 1,083 feet in length. She holds a total of 4,946 passengers, 1,346 of these crew members and the rest vacationers. The Enchanted and Discovery Princess are both similar in size, but will measure slightly smaller at 145,000 GT.

What is Princess' smallest ship? The Pacific Princess is, by huge margin, the smallest active vessel in the fleet. At just 30k gross tons, it's almost 1/5th the size of the Sky Princess. The ship measures 592 feet in length and holds just 826 passengers compared to 3,660 at the top end of the spectrum.

How big is a Princess cruise ship? Princess cruise ships vary widely in size from the largest in the fleet (Sky Princess) to the smallest (Pacific Princess). However, the grouping of its other ships is significantly tighter than seen with other major lines. The average Princess ship weighs in at 116 gross tons.

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Royal Princess Overview

Royal Princess  was christened by the lovely and royal Duchess of Cambridge, formerly Kate Middleton. This ship offers many incredible features, most notably the SeaWalk, a glass enclosed hallway that extends 28 feet beyond the edge of the ship giving passengers a spectacular and unobstructed view of the ocean below. Royal Princess features dozens of food options and an area to play bocce ball, croquet and golf, along with an expanded atrium with a tea tower where passengers can brew their own tea blend - a very royal experience, indeed.

• Passenger Capacity: 3,560 (double occupancy)
• Year Built: 2013
• Last Refurbished:  2018

• Balconies Royal Princess has abolished oceanview cabins. Princess made all of their outside cabins balconies, which gives passengers not only great views of the ports they're in and the oceans they are traversing, but with a balcony you get to experience cruising with all of your senses. You’ll hear the sea birds squaw, you’ll smell the fresh air and feel the breeze on your face. A balcony offers a step up, fit for the Royal Princess’ esteemed passengers.  

• The Atrium The Royal Princess takes Princess Cruises to a new level. With an expanded size and lots of new features, the design team on the ship reinvented many of Princess’ core features. The Atrium, which is the center piece of the ship, is 50 percent larger than any Atrium before her. The Royal Princess’ Atrium connects three stories of the ship with beautiful staircases and presents the perfect spot to grab a cup of coffee or catch an interactive show.  

• Godmother To honor the Royal Princess , none other than the Duchess of Cambridge christened the ship when she debuted in the spring of 2013. The Duchess, formerly known as Kate Middleton, christened the ship just over a month before giving birth to the heir to the British throne, Prince George. Middleton carries on an important family tradition as the original Royal Princess was christened by her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana.  

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Royal Princess Cruise Destinations

Princess Cruises offers a wide array of cruising destinations, as well as a Cruisetour program that is revered in the cruising industry. This impressive selection includes over 100 itineraries reaching over 300 ports all across the world. Whether cruise to take in the beautiful fall foliage of Canada and New England or a splendid voyage to sunny Tahiti, Princess Cruises can offer you a great value with an exceptional experience. Other destinations include, but are not limited to: Asia, Hawaii, Mexico, the Panama Canal, Australia, and more. 

Choose an Alaska cruise, where you can explore the tundra or view the natural beauty, take a dog sled ride or kick back in some hot springs!

Alaska Cruisetours

A Princess Cruises Alaska Cruisetour is the best choice for a full, in-depth adventure in the Last Frontier.

Bring the Far East and the oriental treasures it holds a little closer with a cruise to Southeast Asia and India.

Satisfy your hunger for the unique and intriguing, whether it’s a rarely seen whale or a quirky new sport, with an Australia and New Zealand cruise.

Australia/New Zealand Cruisetours

Encounter out-of-this-world beauty, rich Aboriginal cultures and thrilling adventures on an Australia and New Zealand cruisetour.

Hawaii holds cultural delights and tropical pleasures in store for your cruise vacation.

Mexican Riviera

Imagine the clear blue waters, fantastic beaches, and fascinating culture you will encounter on a cruise to Mexican Riviera.

South Pacific / Tahiti

French Polynesia’s animated culture and natural, gorgeous landscapes are the highlight of each and every day of a cruise to Tahiti and the South Pacific.

Transpacific

Cross the world’s largest ocean while visiting tropical islands and lively cultures along the way.

U. S. Pacific Coast

From San Francisco treats to Hollywood streets, it’s call about the West Coast—choose a California Coastal cruise.

Royal Princess Departure Ports

Princess Cruises has one of the most extensive set of sailings. Their ships travel the world embarking from popular ports like New York City, Vancouver, Venice and Los Angeles. They also have cruises that sail from smaller, more exotic ports like Kobe in Japan and Valparaiso in Chile. We’ll help you find a Princess cruise you’ll love, give us a call today. 

Hobart, Australia

If you are looking for a relaxing, tranquil and laid-back vacation spot – Hobart is the place for you! 

The near perfect days, beautiful scenery, pristine beaches and sparkling water offer the perfect backdrop for any dream adventure in Sydney, Australia.

Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo is a dazzling city where you might be overwhelmed at first by its modernity but will find lots of interesting subcultures in its various neighborhoods.

Auckland, New Zealand

The mild temperatures in Auckland enhance an outdoorsy cruise destination. Tour the many beaches, hike beautiful mountain ranges or just wander Auckland’s city streets.

Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

Honolulu, with its near perfect weather every day and beautiful mountains and tropical landscapes, is a destination not to be missed.

The possibilities are endless when cruising to or from the City of Angels. Let your inner rock star shine as you explore the many wonders of Los Angeles, California.

Known as The Emerald City, Seattle is a beautiful, luscious city with incredible views of the Cascade Mountains and Elliott Bay. The city is full of activities for both water lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Whether it’s your cruise destination or a launching point, Vancouver is a beautiful destination in itself with a sophisticated downtown and lots of natural elements to explore.

Whittier, Alaska

Experience the best of the Last Frontier in quaint Whittier, Alaska. Enjoy the clear water filled with salmon, red snapper and trout along with the freely roaming wildlife, all combining to make Whittier a treat to visit.

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Balcony (DA)

Choose this enhanced version of a Balcony stateroom with more space and a comfortable sofa bed. Enjoy a larger balcony with more room to view the beautiful scenery as you sail from destination to destination and take in the ocean breeze for a wonderful and romantic evening or morning. This stateroom also includes some of the amenities offered in a Mini-Suite stateroom.

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Choose this enhanced version of a Balcony stateroom with more space and a comfortable sofa bed. This cabin has an obstructed view balcony from which to enjoy the fresh sea air. Enjoy a larger balcony with more room to view the beautiful scenery as you sail from destination to destination and take in the ocean breeze for a wonderful and romantic evening or morning. This stateroom also includes some of the amenities offered in a Mini-Suite stateroom.

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Larger than a Deluxe Balconcy Suite. Choose this enhanced version of a Balcony stateroom with more space and a comfortable sofa bed. Enjoy a larger balcony with more room to view the beautiful scenery as you sail from destination to destination and take in the ocean breeze for a wonderful and romantic evening or morning. This stateroom also includes some of the amenities offered in a Mini-Suite stateroom.

Balcony (BA)

This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and a relaxing view of the inspiring scenery surrounding you, wimpressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and a relaxing view of the inspiring scenery surrounding you, whether a beautiful sunset over the ocean or a new city to explore.

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This impressive This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and a relaxing view of the inspiring scenery surrounding you, whether a beautiful sunset over the ocean or a new city to explore. It's also perfect to enjoy offers the elegance of a balcony with fine patio furniture. It offers all the amenities of an interior stateroom, plus a spacious closet and desk

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These staterooms are the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Our most affordable option, featuring two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, TV, closet and bathroom with shower.

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A premium stateroom category featuring our best located Mini-Suite staterooms, as well as the great amenities found in all Mini-Suites plus premier dining benefits and luxurious perks. Each night, enjoy Club Class Dining, an exclusive dining area featuring expedited seating with no wait, expanded menu options, dedicated wait staff and tableside preparations. Other amenities include priority embarkation and disembarkation, a complimentary one-time wine set-up and so much more!

Choose a luxurious Mini-Suite with balcony which is substantially larger than a Balcony stateroom and receive a complimentary welcome glass of Champagne. Mini-Suites include a separate sitting area with sofa bed, premium bathroom amenities and two flat-panel televisions. For families or groups needing a little extra space, Mini-Suites offer an appealing and affordable option.

Penthouse Suite features a spacious cabin and balcony. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits. Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony includes all the amenities of a Club Class Mini-Suite, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority embarkation and disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in suite and so much more.

Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony includes all the amenities of a Club Class Mini-Suite, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority embarkation and disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in suite and so much more.

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Learn about Princess Cruises' handicap accessible cruise ships and accommodations for guests with special needs, disabilities or mobility restrictions.

Savor dining aboard Princess Cruises, including the Main Dining Room, Sabatini's, Sterling Steakhouse, Crown Grill, Bayou Café, International Café, Chef's Table, room service and more.

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Enjoy Princess Cruises' onboard entertainment, including Movies Under the Stars, stage shows, dancing, karaoke, comedy shows, casino games, bars and lounges.

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Engage in Princess Cruises' onboard activities, including movie nights, ScholarShip classes, pools, hot tubs, poolside activities, sports courts, art auctions, ship tours, duty-free shops and more.

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Learn how Princess Cruises takes care of your every need with an extensive list of onboard services. Plus, view Princess Cruises' awards.

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Unwind at Princess Cruises' spa and fitness programs from the Lotus Spa and Lotus Fitness centers. Relax with a massage, facial, pedicure or Botox, or get a workout with a gym class.

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From holidays to weddings, make your Princess Cruises vacation even more special by celebrating at sea.

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Learn about cruising with children aboard Princess Cruises. Most ships have youth programs for ages 3+, including kidsitting, youth dining, youth centers and teen lounges.

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Built in 2001, the Royal Princess cruise ship weighs 30K tons and has 355 staterooms for up to 852 passengers served by 381 crew . There are 11 passenger decks, 4 with cabins. You can expect a space ratio of 35 gross tons per passenger on this ship. On this page are the current deck plans for Royal Princess showing deck plan layouts, public venues and all the types of cabins including pictures and videos.

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Princess Cruise Ships by Size [2023]

Sarah Bretz, Contributor

• November 2, 2023

Princess Cruises has over a dozen vessels, ranging in size from 91,627 up to 175,500 gross tons. Look no further if you want to group Princess Cruises’ ships by size and guest capacity.

In this article, you’ll discover all of the cruise line’s ships by size, from smallest to largest, and various important information and highlights of each ship.

Princess Cruise Ships by Size

1. coral princess.

Key Features: Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, Discovery at SEA Programming, Lotus Spa with thermal suite, Good Spirits at Sea bar, Bayou Café & Steakhouse, and kids’ clubs

2. Island Princess

3. Grand Princess

Key Features: Crown Grill , Movies Under the Stars, Lotus Spa with thermal suite, kids’ clubs, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, The Salty Dog Grill, and Vines Wine Bar

4. Caribbean Princess

Key Features: Discovery at SEA Programming, Good Spirits at Sea bar, Lotus Spa with thermal suite, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, Movies Under the Stars, Slice Pizzeria, and Crown Grill

5. Crown Princess

Key Features: The Salty Dog Gastropub , Discovery at SEA programming, Good Spirits at Sea bar, Lotus Spa with thermal suite, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, and The Sanctuary adults-only retreat

6. Emerald Princess

Key Features: Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, Good Spirits at Sea bar, Lotus Spa with thermal suite, kids’ clubs, The Salty Dog Gastropub, Vines Wine Bar, mini golf, and Discovery at SEA programming

7. Ruby Princess

Key Features: Vines Wine Bar, Good Spirits at Sea bar, Lotus Spa with thermal suite, The Salty Dog Grill, kids’ clubs, Movies Under the Stars, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, and Crown Grill

8. Diamond Princess

Key Features: Discovery at SEA programming, Churchill’s cigar lounge, IZUMI Japanese Bath, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, Conservatory covered pool area, and Kai Sushi

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9. Sapphire Princess

Key Features: The Sanctuary adults-only retreat, Sterling Steakhouse, Discovery at SEA Programming, Alfredo’s Pizzeria, Churchill’s cigar lounge, Lotus Spa with thermal suite, and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria

10. Royal Princess

Key Features: The SeaWalk glass walkway, Princess Watercolor Fantasy Show, Ocean Terrace seafood bar, The Enclave thermal suite in Lotus Spa, Good Spirits at Sea bar, Crown Grill, kids’ clubs, and The Sanctuary adults-only retreat

11. Regal Princess

Key Features: The SeaWalk glass walkway, Princess Watercolor Fantasy Show, Good Spirits at Sea bar, The Enclave thermal suite in Lotus Spa, Alfredo’s Pizzeria, kids’ clubs, Vines Wine Bar, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, and The Sanctuary adults-only retreat

12. Majestic Princess

Key Features: Chopsticks Noodle Bar, The Enclave thermal suite in Lotus Spa, Harmony Chinese restaurant, Bistro Sur La Mer, Hollywood Pool Club covered pool deck, The SeaWalk glass walkway, mini golf, The Voice of the Ocean singing competition, and Good Spirits at Sea bar

13. Sky Princess

Key Features: Bistro Sur La Mer, Ocean Terrace Sushi Bar, infinity-style Wakeview Pool, Discovery at SEA programming, Princess Live! Café, The Enclave thermal suite in Lotus Spa, Alfredo’s Pizzeria, and Good Spirits at Sea bar

14. Enchanted Princess

Key Features: Ocean Terrace seafood bar, infinity-style Wakeview Pool, Gigi’s Pizzeria, Princess Live! Café, Bistro Sur La Mer, Discovery at SEA programming, The Salty Dog Gastropub, The Enclave thermal suite in Lotus Spa, and Good Spirits at Sea bar

15. Discovery Princess

Key Features: Gigi’s Pizzeria, The Sanctuary adults-only retreat, infinity-style Wakeview Pool, Crown Grill, Take Five jazz lounge, Bistro Sur La Mer, The Enclave thermal suite in Lotus Spa, kids’ clubs, Princess Live! Café and Good Spirits at Sea bar

16. Sun Princess

Key Features: Multi-level pool deck with a glass roof called The Dome , The Piazza atrium inspired by the squares of Europe, over 29 bars and restaurants, and it’ll be powered by liquefied natural gas

As you can see, looking down the list of Princess cruise ships by size from smallest to largest shows the line’s diverse options of vessels.

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This article was written in 2022, updated in November 2023.

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Princess Cruises Ships by Size, Age and Class (2022)

Princess Cruises has an active fleet of fifteen cruise ships with a further two ships on order (due 2023 and 2025).

In this guide, we will cover all the different ships in the Princess Cruises fleet and how they compare to each other.

Introduction to Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises is an American cruise line which is part of the Carnival Corporation and sister to other brands such as Cunard Line , P&O Cruises and Holland America Line .

Its headquarters are based in Santa Clarita, California, however, some marketing activities are also carried out at Carnival House in Southampton, England.

The company itself was made famous by the television series, The Love Boat, however, it was founded in 1965 when Stanley McDonald chartered the original ship Princess Patricia to sail Mexican Riveria cruises when traditionally the ship would have been laid up for the winter.

Eventually, P&O Cruises acquired Princess in 1974, at that point the line had two ships – Island Princess and Pacific Princess .

Much later on, in 2003 when Carnival acquired P&O Princess Cruises (as it was then called) Carnival transferred operations of Princess Cruises over to America back from the UK.

Princess Cruises operate cruises worldwide – with many of their ships offering Alaskan itineraries and more recently several more of their ships now sailing from Southampton to Northern Europe, the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean.

Princess Cruises Ships Frequently Asked Questions

What is the newest princess cruise ship.

Discovery Princess is the latest Princess cruise ship, she took her maiden voyage in March 2022

What is the oldest Princess cruise ship?

Grand Princess is currently the oldest Princess cruise ship. She was delivered in 1998.

What is the biggest Princess cruise ship?

Discovery Princess is the biggest Princess cruise ship. She is 145,000 GRT and can carry 3,660 passengers. Her sister Enchanted Princess is identical in size.

What is the smallest Princess cruise ship?

Coral Princess is the smallest Princess cruise ship. She weighs 91,627 GRT and can carry 2,000 passengers.

Where are the Princess cruise ships registered?

All of the Princess cruise ships are registered in the Bahamas. (Bermuda)

Can you smoke on Princess cruise ships?

You can only smoke in the designated areas on Princess ships. This is usually some bars, an area on the outside deck and various other venues. Smoking is not allowed on your balcony, in cafes or in restaurants.

How many Princess cruise ships are there?

There are fifteen Princess cruise ships currently in the fleet, with a further two ships on order.

Who owns Princess cruise ships?

Carnival Corporation owns Princess Cruises. It was originally part of P&O Cruises (who Carnival also now own).

Where do Princess cruise ships dock in Australia?

Princess cruise ships commonly dock in Sydney, Australia. More specifically they dock at the White Bay Cruise Terminal of the Overseas Passenger Terminal (Circular Quay West). Princess also sails out of Melbourne.

Which Princess ships go to Alaska?

Discovery Princess , Sapphire Princess , Majestic Princess and Crown Princess regularly sail to Alaska.

Are Carnival and Princess the same company?

Yes. Carnival Corporation is the parent company of Princess Cruises. Carnival Cruises is a brand of Carnival Corporation!

Princess Cruises Ships by Size (from largest to smallest)

What does ‘tonnage (grt)’ mean.

GRT (Gross Registered Tonnage) is a term used to calculate the volume inside a ship. It is a measure of cubic capacity and is calculated by the total volume from inside the hull and decks of the ship. 1 GRT = 100 cubic feet of space. In essence, the bigger the GRT – the more ‘space’ the ship has for passengers, cargo, etc.

How are ‘Passengers (Max)’ calculated?

You’ll see multiple numbers for passengers on ships – this is because many ships include extra beds in cabins (such as the sofa/couch can convert to a pull-out bed) – but the majority of cabins usually have 2 people in them. the ‘Max’ number is if every cabin used their additional pull-out bed, etc. This number is unlikely to be reached very frequently.

Princess Cruises Ships by Age (from newest to oldest)

Are all of princess cruises ships new builds.

Yes. All of the Princess ships are built specifically for the line. However, two of the design classes (Grand-class and Royal-class) have been used across sister brand P&O Cruises .

These include:

• Ventura and Azura for P&O Cruises (Grand-class)
• Britannia for P&O Cruises (Royal-class)

Princess Cruises Ships by Class (from newest to oldest)

Final thoughts.

Princess Cruises is a family-friendly cruise line with a reputation for great service and beautiful looking ships. Out of all the Carnival brands, Princess generally is first with new technologies (such as the Sea Medallion – a small device you wear that allows you to enter your cabin, pay for services and locate your family anywhere on the ship).

Princess has proved very popular in their Alaskan itineraries and also cruises from Australia and New Zealand. Recently, they have been offering near year-round cruises from Southampton over multiple ships as the market for new cruisers hots up in Europe.

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Celebrity Solstice vs Princess Cruises Royal Princess

The Celebrity Solstice was built in 2008. It was renovated in 2021. The Celebrity Soltice was the first cruise ship to feature a full half-acre of living grass on board. It's 5 years older than the Royal Princess , which was built in 2013 and renovated in 2018. This ship is the third to carry the Royal Princess name. It's also one of 3 ships that feature Princess' Watercolor Fantasy Show, an outdoor dancing fountain show.

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The Solstice is considered a medium size ship. Coming in at 1,033 feet long and 121 feet wide, it's roughly the length of 2.9 football fields, as wide as 2.3 tractor-trailers and the same height as a 13-story building. Compared to the Princess Cruises Royal Princess, the Solstice is 14% smaller in terms of overall tons.

Celebrity Solstice holds 20% fewer passengers than the Royal Princess based on double occupancy (two people per room). When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, or what we call the "Space Ratio," the Solstice has more space per person compared to the Royal Princess. This means that you might have a bit more space to yourself on the ship, although there still could be some crowded areas like buffets, pools, etc.

Food is a big part of any cruise, and the ship you choose can make a huge difference in your food experience.

The Solstice has 15 different dining options like Luminae , Murano , and Blu . Of those options, 9 are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other 6 options have an additional fee.

The Royal Princess has 5 more dining venues. Some of its popular venues are Crown Grill , Chef's Table Lumiere , and World Fresh Marketplace . 11 of these restaurants are complementary and the other 7 have an additional fee.

If you like having a variety of places to eat, the Royal Princess might be a better choice. It has 33% more dining options than the Solstice.

Both ships have a similar number of paid versus included dining options.

In terms of drinks and cocktails, you have a variety of choices. Both ships serve the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship.

There are also plenty of bars available on these ships. Alcohol is not included in the base price of this cruise ship. To see if you would save money with a drink package, try our Drink Package Calculator.

Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The problem is that with thousands of people on a ship, there's not always room. If you want to spend all day for 7 days in a pool, a cruise isn't for you. You would have a much better bet choosing a resort with a huge pool complex. That being said, a quick dip in the pool can be nice on a hot day.

The Celebrity Solstice has a total of 3 pools and 6 hot tubs. Tired of loud kids and splashing? 1 of the pools and 2 of the hot tubs are adults only.

The Princess Cruises Royal Princess has the same number of pools as the Solstice and more hot tubs.

Both ships have lots of activities to keep you busy throughout your cruise. Below you'll see a list of some of the major features on these ships. You might up paying more while on board the Solstice. Only 67% of the activities below are included in your cruise fare. On the Royal Princess, 73% of the activities are included at no additional cost.

Celebrity and Princess Cruises are both considered "Premium" cruise lines. Premium cruise lines typically offer upscale food, accommodations, and service. These typically cost about $150 - $400 per person per day.

Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year. Typically newer ships cost more, so a cruise on Celebrity Solstice will likely be cheaper than on Princess Cruises Royal Princess.

Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.

Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.

The table below will help you compare onboard prices to see if you might spend more on a specific ship.

Celebrity Cruise Lines offers an "All Included" program. Guests who book a cruise using this promotion will have gratuities and alcohol included. Some sailings are available without this program so pay attention when booking. Typically prices are lower if they don't include "Always Included." The wifi and alcohol package are the base levels and can be upgraded for an additional cost.

Princess Cruises offers two packages to bundle onboard expenses. The Princess Plus package includes daily gratuities, the basic beverage package, 2 fitness classes, 2 casual dining meals, and internet for $60 per day per guest. The Princess Premier package upgrades to the premiere beverage package, wifi for up to 4 devices per guest, two specialty dining meals, unlimited casual dining meals, unlimited fitness classes, and a photo package for $80 per guest per day.

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Royal princess staterooms review, floor plans, photos.

Royal Princess cabins and suites review at CruiseMapper provides detailed information on cruise accommodations , including floor plans, photos, room types and categories, cabin sizes, furniture details and included by Princess Cruises en-suite amenities and services.

The Royal Princess cruise ship cabins page is conveniently interlinked with its deck plans showing deck layouts combined with a legend and review of all onboard venues.

Balcony Suite

Layout (floor plan).

Standard Suite cabins offer the following amenities and complimentary services:

• private (step-out) balcony furnished with 2 loungers, 4 chairs, 1 small table, 1 ottoman chair
• en-suite bathroom (hottub, massage shower head, hairdryer, upgraded bath amenities)
• veranda access from the lounge area via 2 floor-ceiling sliding glass doors
• separate sitting / lounge area with double sofabed and 2 coffee tables
• mirrored vanity / writing table with chair
• complimentary glass of Champagne (embarkation day welcome amenity)
• 24-hour room service (complimentary)
• luxury mattress topper and pillows
• 2x flat TVs
• 1 queen or 2 twin beds
• mini-fridge, direct-dial phone, complimentary mini-bar, free bottled water (supplied daily)
• premium bedding (100% Egyptian cotton, high-thread count linens, duvets), bedside cabinets with lamps
• spacious walk-in wardrobe (electronic safe in the closet)

Upgraded Suite cabin amenities and services include:

• "Princess Luxury Bed" includes a custom-made premium mattress and bed springs, plus a plush pillow-top (2-inch / 1,6 cm).
• priority services (embarkation, tendering, disembarkation, specialty restaurant reservations, shore excursion reservations)
• in-cabin dining (evening canapes / available upon request)
• premium quality terry shawl bathrobes
• (complimentary amenities) Lotus Spa Thermal Suite access, laundry and professional cleaning, specialty restaurant dinner (embarkation day only, on 6+ days long cruises)

Standard Mini Suite cabins offer the following amenities and complimentary services:

• private (step-out) balcony furnished with 2-4 chairs, 1 small table, 1 ottoman chair
• veranda access from the lounge area via floor-ceiling sliding glass door
• separate sitting / lounge area with double sofabed and coffee table
• mini-fridge, direct-dial phone
• spacious wardrobe (electronic safe in the closet)

Upgraded Mini Suite cabin amenities and services include:

• priority services (embarkation, disembarkation)
• complimentary wine set-up (on embarkation day welcome amenity) - 1/2 bottle of red wine and 1/2 bottle of white wine

"Club Class" (VIP Dining) includes:

• dinner (every evening), breakfast and lunch (seadays only)
• exclusive Main Dining Room area
• expedited seating (minimal to no wait time)
• expanded food menu options
• dedicated wait staff
• premium table linens
• table-side food preparations

Deluxe Balcony Cabin

Deluxe Balcony Cabin amenities and complimentary services include:

• private (step-out) balcony furnished with 2 chairs, 1 small table
• en-suite bathroom (WC, shower, single-sink vanity, hairdryer, luxury bath amenities)
• flat TV, mini-fridge, direct-dial phone
• 1 queen or 2 twin beds ("Princess Luxury Bed"), premium bedding (100% Egyptian cotton, high-thread count linens, duvets), bedside cabinets with lamps

Balcony Cabin

Standard Balcony Cabin amenities and complimentary services include:

• en-suite bathroom (WC, shower, single-sink vanity, hairdryer, bath amenities)
• sitting area (armchair, coffee table, mirrored vanity / writing table with chair)
• 24-hour room service (complimentary) - charges apply for ordering balcony dinner, pizza delivery and drinks
• wardrobe (electronic safe in the closet)

Interior Cabin

Interior Cabin amenities and complimentary services include:

• sitting area (mirrored vanity / writing table with chair)
• 24-hour room service (complimentary) - charges apply for pizza delivery and drinks

Royal Princess cabins review

Royal Princess cabins with balconies are 1438 (80% of all staterooms). Wheelchair-accessible cabins (for disabled passengers) are 36 (of which 29 Balcony, 7 Inside). The number of all cabin categories is 38. Just like the sisterships and NCL Epic , the Royal Princess ship lacks Oceanview cabins (has no outside staterooms with Picture- or Porthole windows).

Follows the review of Royal Princess staterooms as amenities, furniture and included (complimentary) services:

All staterooms are quads (accommodating max 4 passengers). All balcony cabins are with sliding glass doors (floor-ceiling) opening to a private step-out veranda. Most cabin balconies are relatively small (sized 40 ft2 / 4 m2) and narrow, furnished with footstools, 2 patio chairs and a round table. Balcony railings are either of toughened glass or solid steel. Balcony staterooms have ample closet space, bathroom (WC-shower), double sofabed, desk-chair, chest of drawers.

Royal Princess Suites are in 2 types - Balcony Suite (S2-Owners, S3-S4-Penthouse, S5-Premium) and Mini-Suite (MA, MB, MC, ME, MF, M1-M6-Premium). Bonus amenities offered in all Suites include deluxe mattress/pillows, 2 TVs, upgraded bathroom amenities (massage showerheads, luxury bath products, luxury bathrobes, terry towels), luxury furniture on the balcony. Balcony Suites have additional perks: choice of 3 deluxe mattresses, iPod docking station, sun loungers on the balcony, bathroom with separate shower stall, complimentary services (Internet Cafe, laundry/dry cleaning), exclusive access to Concierge Lounge (located on Deck 14).

All Royal Princess cabins as standard/complimentary amenities offer living area (vanity, desk, seating), 2 twin beds (convertible to Queen-size), deluxe bedding sets (Egyptian cotton linens), wardrobe, desk, smart HDTV (infotainment system, Internet, on-demand-movies), direct-dial phone, electronic safe box and lifejackets (in the closet), hairdryer, bath products (shampoo, body lotion, conditioner), minibar/fridge, individual air-conditioning, evening turndown service, complimentary 24-hour room service.

All staterooms are fitted with the signature "Princess Luxury Bed". The new "cruise bed" was developed in collaboration with PhD Michael Breus (commonly known as "The Sleep Doctor") and the designer Candice Olson. The new cabin beds feature a luxury pillow-top mattress, individually wrapped coils (reducing surface sway) and hypoallergenic duvets.

Passenger-use launderettes (laundromats) are located on decks 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16. These are self-service laundry facilities with ironing boards and detergent being provided.

"Club Class Mini-Suite" is a new cabin category that was rolled out fleetwide in 2017. The new (VIP-guest) Mini-Suites offer the following complimentary services and amenities - "Club Class Dining", Elite Lounge exclusive access, complimentary in-cabin dining (hors d'oeuvres), priority embarkation/disembarkation/tendering. Club Class Dining includes a separate area part of the MDR (main dining room) reserved for Club Suite guests only. The exclusive dining experience includes expedited seating, dedicated waiter staff service, exclusive menu (featuring Chef's specials) and tableside preparation of some dishes. Club Class Dining is available for breakfast and dinner every day, and also for lunch on sea days only. The new suites replaced some existing mini-suites. Their cabin size and layouts remained the same as the other mini suite grades.

Royal Princess cabin and suite plans are property of Princess Cruises . All floor plans are for informational purposes only and CruiseMapper is not responsible for their accuracy.

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Princess Cruises currently has a fleet of 15 cruise ships in service in 2024 with more under construction. If you’re planning a Princess cruise and are wondering about the older and newer ships and which is the best, then you should find this article useful.

List of Princess Cruises Ships By Size

As one of America’s most beloved cruise lines, Princess Cruises introduced a generation of kids and adult’s to the idea of a cruise vacation from watching, The Love Boat TV Show.

Our list Princess Cruises cruise ships by size shows gross tonnage (which is a measure of internal volume, not weight), the total guest capacity of each ship, Length in Feet, ship class and the year the ship entered service:

List of Princess Cruises Ships By Size With Photos

Princess Cruises is a cruise line synonymous with elegance, adventure, and world-class hospitality .  Offering cruise travelers a MedallionClass® experience others simply can’t, and it’s exclusively for everyone.

As a premium cruise line, Princess Cruises features fantastic multicourse meals to remember, Broadway-style shows, comedy acts and bands, and comfortable staterooms featuring the Princess Luxury Bed. As they promise, The Love Boat® promises something for everyone.

Star Princess – (175,500 GRTs )

Star Princess will be the second ship in the Sphere Class and is 175,500 GT’s and has a capacity of 4,300 passengers (based on double occupancy). She will make her debut in 2025. She is actually the third ship to the hold the Star Princess name and will be the second Princess Cruises ship that will be powered by Liquified Natural Gas (LNG). She will also offer more than 29 bars & restaurants to her guests onboard.

Sun Princess – (175,500 GRTs )

Sun Princess is the first ship in the incredible new Sphere Class and is 175,500 GT’s and carries 4,300 passengers (based on double occupancy). The ship is currently under construction that will enter service sometime 2024. Sun Princess will be the largest ship built for Princess Cruises and the company’s first ship powered by  liquefied natural gas  (LNG).

Enchanted Princess – (145,281 GRTs )

Enchanted Princess is the fifth Royal Class ship by Princess Cruises and is 145,281 GT’s and has a capacity of 3,660 passengers (based on double occupancy). She entered service on November 10, 2021. The ship was named by Godparents Captain Lynn Danaher, Dr. Vicki Ferrini, and Jenifer Austin.

Sky Princess – (145,281 GRTs )

Sky Princess is the fourth ship in Princess Cruises popular Royal Class of ships and is 145,281 GT’s and has a capacity of 3,660 passengers (based on two per cabin ). The ship began service in February of 2019 and was named by Godparents who happen to be two notable women of NASA, Captain Kay Hire and Engineer Poppy Northcutt on December 7, 2019 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Discovery Princess – (145,000 GRTs )

Discovery Princess is the sixth and final Royal Class of ship to be built for the Princess Cruises fleet. She is 145,000 GT’s and has a capacity of 3,660 passengers (based on two per cabin). She entered service on March 27, 2022 and was named by Godparents Randy Fenoli , Alex Guarnaschelli, Adam Savage and Page Turner.

Majestic Princess – (143,700 GRTs )

Majestic Princess is the third Royal Class ship and began service in March of 2017. She is 143,700 GTs and has a capacity of 3,560 passengers (based on two per cabin). The ship was named by Godparents Yao Ming and his wife, Ye Li on July 9, 2017 in Shanghai, China.

Regal Princess – (142,714 GRTs )

Regal Princess is the second Royal Class ship and began service in 2014. The ship is 142,714 GTs and has a capacity of 3,560 passengers (based on two per cabin). She was named by Godparents Fred Grandy, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange, Gavin McLeod, Cynthia Lauren Tewes, Jill Whelan (Cast of “The Love Boat” ) on November 5, 2014 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Royal Princess – (142,229 GRTs)

Royal Princess is the first Royal Class ship, but is the third Princess ship to have been given the Royal Princess name. The ship is 142,229 GTs and has a capacity of 3,560 passengers (based on two per cabin). She was named by Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge on June 13, 2013 in Southampton , UK.

Sapphire Princess – (115,875 GRTs)

Sapphire Princess is the second ship in the  Gem Class and and debuted in May of 2004. She is 115,875 GTs and holds 2,600 passengers (based on two per cabin). She was christened by Nancy Gore Murkowski, the former First Lady of Alaska on June 10, 2004 Seattle, WA.

Diamond Princess – (115,875 GRTs )

Diamond Princess began operation in March 2004 and is a subclassed  Grand-class  ship, which is also known as a  Gem-class ship. The ship is 115,875 GTs and holds 2,670 passengers (based on two per cabin). She was christened by Godmother Yoshiko Tsukuda (wife of Kazuo Tsukuda, president of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries) on February 26, 2004 in Nagasaki, Japan. Both Diamond Princess  and  Sapphire Princess  were built in  Nagasaki, Japan , by  Mitsubishi Industries .

Ruby Princess – (113,561 GRTs)

Ruby Princess is a Crown Class ship and began service on in November of 2008. The ship is 113,561 GTs and carries 3,080 passengers (based on two per cabin). She was christened by Godparents Trista and Ryan Sutter (Stars of the “The Bachelorette”) on November 6, 2008 in Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Emerald Princess – (113,561 GRTs)

Emerald Princess  is a   Crown Class  cruise ship and began service in April 2007. The ship is 113,561 GTs and has a passenger capacity of 3,080 (based on two per cabin). She was christened by Godparents Florence Henderson, Marion Ross, Erin Moran, Susan Olsen (Cast of “The Brady Bunch” and “Happy Days”) on May 13, 2007 in Athens (Piraeus), Greece.

Crown Princess – (113,561 GRTs)

Crown Princess is a  Crown -class   cruise ship  and begand service in June of 2006. The ship is 113,561 GTs and has a passenger capacity of 3,080 (based on two per cabin). She was christened by Godmother Martha Stewart.

Caribbean Princess – (112,894 GRTs)

Caribbean Princess modified  Grand -class  cruise ship and was launched in April of 2004. The ship is 112,894 GTs and holds an impressive 3,149 passengers (based on two per cabin). Caribbean Princess  is larger than the other ships in her class ( Grand Princess ), due to an additional deck of cabins called the “Riviera” deck She also was initially designed to cruise the  Caribbean  year-round, so she was not given a sliding roof over the pool area for shelter in poor weather. She was christened by Godmother actress Jill Whelan (“Vicki” on “The Love Boat” ) on April 2, 2004 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Grand Princess – (107,517 GRTs )

Grand Princess is the first ship in the  Grand Class and debuted in 1998. She is 107,517 GTs and has a capacity of 2,600 passengers (based on two per cabin). Grand Princess was the largest and most expensive passenger ship ever built at the time.

Grand Princes s was the  flagship  in the  Princess Cruises  fleet until the new  Royal Princess  took that title in June 2013. She was christened in New York by Godmother Olivia de Havillard.

Island Princess – (92,822 GRTs)

Island Princess is the second ship in the  Coral Class and debuted in July of 2003. She is 92,822 GTs and has a capacity of 2,200 passengers (based on two per cabin). She was christened by Godparents by Gold Medalists Jaime Sale and David Pelletier.

Coral Princess – (91,627 GRTs)

Coral Princess is the first ship in the  Coral Class and debuted in March of 2002. She is 91,627 GTs and has a capacity of 2,000 passengers (based on two per cabin). The ship features more than 700 balcony staterooms and was custom built to navigate the historic Panama Canal . She was christened by the President of Panama, Mireya Moscoso on January 17, 2003 In Gatun Locks, Panama Canal .

Classes Of Princess Cruises Ships (Biggest To Smallest)

Princess Cruises currently has four unique classes of cruise ships. Each class of ship is a different architectural design and has it’s very own layout and features onboard. Most ships in a particular class have an almost identical layout with minor changes.

The table below shows the Princess Cruises ship classes from largest to smallest, based on ship volume.

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List of Princess Cruises Ships Newest to Oldest

Princess cruises ships by size faq, how many ships are in the princess cruises fleet.

Currently, Princess Cruises has 16 ships in its fleet. With Sun Princess to join in 2024 and Star Princess in 2025.

What are the newest Princess Cruises ships?

The newest ships in the Princess Cruises fleet are the Royal-class ships, including the Enchanted Princess and the Discovery Princess. However, The brand-new Sun Princess and Star Princess in the new sphere class are scheduled to begin service in 2024 and 2025, respectively. 

What are the oldest Princess Cruises ships?

The older Princess ships include the Grand Princess, the Coral Princess, and the Island Princess.

What is the next Princess Cruises ship scheduled to begin sailing?

The next Princess Cruise is set to be the Sun Princess sailing in February 2024, and Star Princess in 2025.

Which ships are considered as the biggest in the Princess Cruise line?

The new Sphere-class ships, such as the Sun Princess and the Star Princess, are among the biggest ships in the Princess Cruise fleet.

Is Princess Cruises a family-friendly cruise line?

Yes, Princess Cruises is known for being a family-friendly cruise line, with activities and amenities suitable for all age groups.

What are the Island Princess and Coral Princess known for?

The Island Princess and Coral Princess are well-known for their Panama Canal cruises and their luxurious onboard amenities.

What is Princess MedallionClass?

This innovative technology offers a personalized and seamless cruise experience for guests, allowing them to access their staterooms, make onboard purchases, locate their friends and family on the ship, and unlock interactive experiences through a small wearable device called the Ocean Medallion. Additionally, the Ocean Medallion allows for expedited embarkation and disembarkation processes and the convenience of ordering food and drinks to any location on the ship.

Which Princess ships have Ocean Medallion?

The Ocean Medallion technology is currently available on all Princess Cruises ships. This innovative technology offers a personalized and seamless cruise experience for guests, allowing them to access their staterooms, make onboard purchases, locate their friends and family on the ship, and unlock interactive experiences through a small wearable device called the Ocean Medallion. Additionally, the Ocean Medallion allows for expedited embarkation and disembarkation processes and the convenience of ordering food and drinks to any location on the ship. With the Ocean Medallion, guests can enjoy a more convenient and personalized cruise experience, complete with a variety of interactive entertainment options and customized recommendations based on their preferences.

What is Princess Cruises’ biggest ship?

Princess Cruises’ biggest ship is the soon to be launched Sum Princess. This magnificent vessel is part of the new Sphere class of ships and is 175,500 GRT’s. She measures 1,133 feet in length and holds 2150 guests cabins with a total capacity of 4,300 passengers.

Which is the smallest Princess cruise ship?

The smallest Princess cruise ship is the Coral Princess, which is part of the Coral-class ships in the Princess fleet. She began service in 2002.

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