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View Deal →Carnival Legend vs Majestic Princess
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Majestic Princess is the significantly larger vessel at 143,700 GT, 67% more than Carnival Legend's 85,920 GT. Built in 2017, Majestic Princess is 15 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Carnival Legend edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.3:1, meaning more crew per guest.
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Category
Carnival Legend
Majestic Princess
Size
85,920 GT
143,700 GT
Passengers
2,124
3,560
Year Built
2002
2017
Crew Ratio
1:2.3
1:2.6
Space Ratio
40.5
40.4
Decks
—
—
Length
290m
330m
From Price
$474/pp
$1,899/pp
Comparison Verdict
Majestic Princess is the significantly larger vessel at 143,700 GT, 67% more than Carnival Legend's 85,920 GT. Built in 2017, Majestic Princess is 15 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Carnival Legend edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.3:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Majestic Princess |
| Capacity | Majestic Princess |
| Modernity | Majestic Princess |
| Service | Carnival Legend |
| Spaciousness | Carnival Legend |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Majestic Princess |
| Fleet Power | Majestic Princess |
Bottom line: Majestic Princess leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Majestic Princess for overall superiority; pick Carnival Legend if Service matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Carnival Legend if...
- Better service ratio (2.3:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (40.5 GT/pax)
- Save $1,425/person on sailings
Choose Majestic Princess if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2017, 15yr newer)
- Size matters to you (143,700 GT)
- More onboard variety (3,560 guests)
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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.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
Can I compare more than two ships?
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Specifications come from our database of 380+ vessels, revalidated every 5 minutes via ISR. The "Updated" timestamp shows when records were last modified.
