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)
Crown Princess
Emerald Princess
Gross Tonnage
Crown Princess
113,561 GT
Emerald Princess
113,561 GT
Length
Crown Princess
290 m
Emerald Princess
290 m
Beam
Crown Princess
36 m
Emerald Princess
36 m
Passengers
Crown Princess
3,080
Emerald Princess
3,080
Crew
Crown Princess
1,100
Emerald Princess
1,100
Decks
Crown Princess
—
Emerald Princess
—
Year Built
Crown Princess
2,006
Emerald Princess
2,007
Space Ratio
Crown Princess
36.9 GT/pax
Emerald Princess
36.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Crown Princess
2.80 :1
Emerald Princess
2.80 :1
| Specification | Crown Princess | Emerald Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Class | Grand Class | Grand Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,006 | 2,007Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 113,561 GT | 113,561 GT |
| Length | 290 m | 290 m |
| Beam | 36 m | 36 m |
| Draft | 8.8 m | 8.8 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,080 | 3,080 |
| Crew | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 36.9 GT/pax | 36.9 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.80:1 | 2.80:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bermuda | Bermuda |
| IMO Number | 9293399 | 9333151 |
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
Emerald 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
Free cancellation on most rooms
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