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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
Ventura
Gross Tonnage
Crown Princess
113,561 GT
Ventura
116,017 GT
Length
Crown Princess
290 m
Ventura
290 m
Beam
Crown Princess
36 m
Ventura
36 m
Passengers
Crown Princess
3,080
Ventura
3,078
Crew
Crown Princess
1,100
Ventura
1,200
Decks
Crown Princess
—
Ventura
—
Year Built
Crown Princess
2,006
Ventura
2,008
Space Ratio
Crown Princess
36.9 GT/pax
Ventura
37.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Crown Princess
2.80 :1
Ventura
2.57 :1
| Specification | Crown Princess | Ventura |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Princess Cruises | P&O Cruises |
| Class | Grand Class | Grand Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,006 | 2,008Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 113,561 GT | 116,017 GTWinner |
| Length | 290 m | 290 m |
| Beam | 36 m | 36 m |
| Draft | 8.8 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,080Winner | 3,078 |
| Crew | 1,100 | 1,200Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 36.9 GT/pax | 37.7 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.80:1 | 2.57:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bermuda | United Kingdom |
| IMO Number | 9293399 | 9333175 |
Built in 2008, Ventura is 2 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Ventura edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.6:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Ventura |
| Capacity | Ventura |
| Modernity | Ventura |
| Service | Ventura |
| Spaciousness | Ventura |
Bottom line: Ventura wins more categories (5 vs 0), 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
Ventura
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,078-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,078 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
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