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
Ventura
Gross Tonnage
Caribbean Princess
112,894 GT
Ventura
116,017 GT
Length
Caribbean Princess
290 m
Ventura
290 m
Beam
Caribbean Princess
36 m
Ventura
36 m
Passengers
Caribbean Princess
3,140
Ventura
3,078
Crew
Caribbean Princess
1,200
Ventura
1,200
Decks
Caribbean Princess
—
Ventura
—
Year Built
Caribbean Princess
2,004
Ventura
2,008
Space Ratio
Caribbean Princess
36.0 GT/pax
Ventura
37.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Caribbean Princess
2.62 :1
Ventura
2.57 :1
| Specification | Caribbean Princess | Ventura |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Princess Cruises | P&O Cruises |
| Class | Grand Class | Grand Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,004 | 2,008Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 112,894 GT | 116,017 GTWinner |
| Length | 290 m | 290 m |
| Beam | 36 m | 36 m |
| Draft | 8.7 m | 8.7 m |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,140Winner | 3,078 |
| Crew | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 36.0 GT/pax | 37.7 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.62:1 | 2.57:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bermuda | United Kingdom |
| IMO Number | 9215490 | 9333175 |
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
Ventura
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,078-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,078 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
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