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)
Emerald Princess
Regal Princess
Gross Tonnage
Emerald Princess
113,561 GT
Regal Princess
142,714 GT
Length
Emerald Princess
290 m
Regal Princess
330 m
Beam
Emerald Princess
36 m
Regal Princess
38 m
Passengers
Emerald Princess
3,080
Regal Princess
3,560
Crew
Emerald Princess
1,100
Regal Princess
1,346
Decks
Emerald Princess
—
Regal Princess
—
Year Built
Emerald Princess
2,007
Regal Princess
2,014
Space Ratio
Emerald Princess
36.9 GT/pax
Regal Princess
40.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Emerald Princess
2.80 :1
Regal Princess
2.64 :1
| Specification | Emerald Princess | Regal Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Class | Grand Class | Royal Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,007 | 2,014Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 113,561 GT | 142,714 GTWinner |
| Length | 290 m | 330 mWinner |
| Beam | 36 m | 38 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,080 | 3,560Winner |
| Crew | 1,100 | 1,346Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 36.9 GT/pax | 40.1 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.80:1 | 2.64:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bermuda | Bermuda |
| IMO Number | 9333151 | 9584724 |
Regal Princess is the significantly larger vessel at 142,714 GT — 26% more than Emerald Princess's 113,561 GT. Built in 2014, Regal Princess is 7 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Regal Princess edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.6:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Regal Princess |
| Capacity | Regal Princess |
| Modernity | Regal Princess |
| Service | Regal Princess |
| Spaciousness | Regal Princess |
Bottom line: Regal Princess wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Emerald 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
Regal Princess
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,560-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,560 passengers means tons of activities
40 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
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| Draft | 8.8 mWinner | 8.5 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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