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Discovery Princess vs Ovation of the Seas
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Ovation of the Seas wins 5 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
Discovery Princess
Ovation of the Seas
Size
145,000 GT
168,666 GT
Passengers
3,660
4,180
Year built
2022
2016
Crew ratio
2.7 guests per crew
2.8 guests per crew
Space ratio
39.6 GT per guest
40.4 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
330 m
348 m
From price
$649 pp
$507.84 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Ovation of the Seas is the larger vessel at 168,666 GT, 16% more than Discovery Princess's 145,000 GT. Built in 2022, Discovery Princess is 6 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design. Ovation of the Seas accommodates 520 more guests (4,180 vs 3,660), making it the larger resort-at-sea. Discovery Princess trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Ovation of the Seas |
| Capacity | Ovation of the Seas |
| Modernity | Discovery Princess |
| Service | Discovery Princess |
| Spaciousness | Ovation of the Seas |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Ovation of the Seas |
| Fleet Power | Ovation of the Seas |
Bottom line: Ovation of the Seas leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Ovation of the Seas for overall superiority; pick Discovery Princess if Modernity matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Discovery Princess if
- You want the newer ship (built 2022, 6 years newer)
- More crew per guest (2.7 guests per crew)
- Lower fares per night (from $93 per person per night)
Choose Ovation of the Seas if
- Size matters to you (168,666 GT)
- More onboard variety (4,180 guests)
- More space per guest (40.4 GT per guest)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Discovery Princess | Ovation of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $649 pp | $507.84 pp |
| Per night | $93 pp | $169 pp |
| Departing | Nov 7 | Nov 6 |
| Duration | 7 nights | 3 nights |
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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.
