Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Caribbean Princess
Crown Princess
Gross Tonnage
Caribbean Princess
112,894 GT
Crown Princess
113,561 GT
Length
Caribbean Princess
290 m
Crown Princess
290 m
Beam
Caribbean Princess
36 m
Crown Princess
36 m
Passengers
Caribbean Princess
3,140
Crown Princess
3,080
Crew
Caribbean Princess
1,200
Crown Princess
1,100
Decks
Caribbean Princess
—
Crown Princess
—
Year Built
Caribbean Princess
2,004
Crown Princess
2,006
Space Ratio
Caribbean Princess
36.0 GT/pax
Crown Princess
36.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Caribbean Princess
2.62 :1
Crown Princess
2.80 :1
| Specification | Caribbean Princess | Crown Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Class | Grand Class | Grand Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,004 | 2,006Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 112,894 GT | 113,561 GTWinner |
| Length | 290 m | 290 m |
| Beam | 36 m | 36 m |
| Draft | 8.7 m | 8.8 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,140Winner | 3,080 |
| Crew | 1,200Winner | 1,100 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 36.0 GT/pax | 36.9 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.62:1Winner | 2.80:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bermuda | Bermuda |
| IMO Number | 9215490 | 9293399 |
Built in 2006, Crown Princess is 2 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Caribbean Princess edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.6:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Crown Princess |
| Capacity | Caribbean Princess |
| Modernity | Crown Princess |
| Service | Caribbean Princess |
| Spaciousness | Crown Princess |
Bottom line: Crown Princess wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Caribbean Princess
Large 3,140-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
3,140 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Crown Princess
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,080-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,080 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
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