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
Pride of America
Gross Tonnage
Crown Princess
113,561 GT
Pride of America
80,439 GT
Length
Crown Princess
290 m
Pride of America
280 m
Beam
Crown Princess
36 m
Pride of America
32 m
Passengers
Crown Princess
3,080
Pride of America
2,186
Crew
Crown Princess
1,100
Pride of America
927
Decks
Crown Princess
—
Pride of America
—
Year Built
Crown Princess
2,006
Pride of America
2,005
Space Ratio
Crown Princess
36.9 GT/pax
Pride of America
36.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Crown Princess
2.80 :1
Pride of America
2.36 :1
| Specification | Crown Princess | Pride of America |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Princess Cruises | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Class | Grand Class | America Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,006Winner | 2,005 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 113,561 GTWinner | 80,439 GT |
| Length | 290 mWinner | 280 m |
| Beam | 36 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,080Winner | 2,186 |
| Crew | 1,100Winner | 927 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 36.9 GT/paxWinner | 36.8 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.80:1 | 2.36:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Flag | Bermuda | United States |
| IMO Number | 9293399 | 8701193 |
Crown Princess is the significantly larger vessel at 113,561 GT — 41% more than Pride of America's 80,439 GT. Pride of America 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 | Pride of America |
| Spaciousness | Crown Princess |
Bottom line: Crown Princess wins more categories (4 vs 1), 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
Pride of America
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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32 m |
| Draft | 8.8 mWinner | 8.3 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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