Spots going fastCaribbean Princess vs Mein Schiff 5
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Caribbean Princess is the larger vessel at 112,894 GT — 14% more than Mein Schiff 5's 99,436 GT. Built in 2016, Mein Schiff 5 is 12 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Caribbean Princess accommodates 606 more guests (3,140 vs 2,534), making it the larger resort-at-sea — Mein Schiff 5 trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere.
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Category
Caribbean Princess
Mein Schiff 5
Size
112,894 GT
99,436 GT
Passengers
3,140
2,534
Year Built
2004
2016
Crew Ratio
1:2.6
1:2.5
Space Ratio
36.0
39.2
Decks
—
—
Length
290m
316m
From Price
$631/pp
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Comparison Verdict
Caribbean Princess is the larger vessel at 112,894 GT — 14% more than Mein Schiff 5's 99,436 GT. Built in 2016, Mein Schiff 5 is 12 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Caribbean Princess accommodates 606 more guests (3,140 vs 2,534), making it the larger resort-at-sea — Mein Schiff 5 trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Mein Schiff 5 |
| Capacity | Caribbean Princess |
| Modernity | Mein Schiff 5 |
| Service | Mein Schiff 5 |
| Spaciousness | Mein Schiff 5 |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Mein Schiff 5 |
| Fleet Power | Caribbean Princess |
Bottom line: Mein Schiff 5 leads 5–2 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Mein Schiff 5 for overall superiority; pick Caribbean Princess if Capacity matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Caribbean Princess if...
- Size matters to you (112,894 GT)
- More onboard variety (3,140 guests)
Choose Mein Schiff 5 if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2016, 12yr newer)
- Better service ratio (2.5:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (39.2 GT/pax)
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Sailing Prices
| Caribbean Princess | Mein Schiff 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $631 pp | — |
| Departing | Aug 2 | — |
| Duration | 7 nights | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
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