$1,259/person$252/night
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Crown Princess vs Mein Schiff 3
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Mein Schiff 3 wins 4 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Crown Princess
Mein Schiff 3
Size
113,561 GT
99,436 GT
Passengers
3,080
2,506
Year built
2006
2014
Crew ratio
2.8 guests per crew
2.5 guests per crew
Space ratio
36.9 GT per guest
39.7 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
290 m
294 m
From price
$1,259 pp
No data
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Crown Princess is the larger vessel at 113,561 GT, 14% more than Mein Schiff 3's 99,436 GT. Built in 2014, Mein Schiff 3 is 8 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design. Mein Schiff 3 edges ahead in service at 2.5 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Crown Princess |
| Capacity | Crown Princess |
| Modernity | Mein Schiff 3 |
| Service | Mein Schiff 3 |
| Spaciousness | Mein Schiff 3 |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Mein Schiff 3 |
| Fleet Power | Crown Princess |
Bottom line: Mein Schiff 3 leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Modernity. Choose Mein Schiff 3 for overall superiority; pick Crown Princess if Size matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Crown Princess if
- Size matters to you (113,561 GT)
- More onboard variety (3,080 guests)
Choose Mein Schiff 3 if
- You want the newer ship (built 2014, 8 years newer)
- More crew per guest (2.5 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (39.7 GT per guest)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Crown Princess | Mein Schiff 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $1,259 pp | No sailings |
| Per night | $252 pp | No data |
| Departing | Nov 4 | No data |
| Duration | 5 nights | No data |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
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, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
