Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 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
Pacific Adventure
Gross Tonnage
Crown Princess
113,561 GT
Pacific Adventure
109,000 GT
Length
Crown Princess
290 m
Pacific Adventure
290 m
Beam
Crown Princess
36 m
Pacific Adventure
36 m
Passengers
Crown Princess
3,080
Pacific Adventure
2,636
Crew
Crown Princess
1,100
Pacific Adventure
1,100
Decks
Crown Princess
—
Pacific Adventure
—
Year Built
Crown Princess
2,006
Pacific Adventure
2,001
Space Ratio
Crown Princess
36.9 GT/pax
Pacific Adventure
41.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Crown Princess
2.80 :1
Pacific Adventure
2.40 :1
| Specification | Crown Princess | Pacific Adventure |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Princess Cruises | P&O Cruises Australia |
| Class | Grand Class | Grand Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,006Winner | 2,001 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 113,561 GTWinner | 109,000 GT |
| Length | 290 m | 290 m |
| Beam | 36 m | 36 m |
| Draft | 8.8 m | — |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,080Winner | 2,636 |
| Crew | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 36.9 GT/pax | 41.4 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.80:1 | 2.40:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bermuda | United Kingdom |
| IMO Number | 9293399 | 9169548 |
Pacific Adventure offers more personal space with a space ratio of 41.4 GT per passenger versus 36.9. Built in 2006, Crown Princess is 5 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Pacific Adventure edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.4:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Crown Princess |
| Capacity | Crown Princess |
| Modernity | Crown Princess |
| Service | Pacific Adventure |
| Spaciousness | Pacific Adventure |
Bottom line: Crown Princess wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
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
Pacific Adventure
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
41 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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