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)
Grand Princess
Pacific Adventure
Gross Tonnage
Grand Princess
108,806 GT
Pacific Adventure
109,000 GT
Length
Grand Princess
290 m
Pacific Adventure
290 m
Beam
Grand Princess
36 m
Pacific Adventure
36 m
Passengers
Grand Princess
2,600
Pacific Adventure
2,636
Crew
Grand Princess
1,150
Pacific Adventure
1,100
Decks
Grand Princess
—
Pacific Adventure
—
Year Built
Grand Princess
1,998
Pacific Adventure
2,001
Space Ratio
Grand Princess
41.9 GT/pax
Pacific Adventure
41.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Grand Princess
2.26 :1
Pacific Adventure
2.40 :1
| Specification | Grand Princess | Pacific Adventure |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Princess Cruises | P&O Cruises Australia |
| Class | Grand Class | Grand Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,998 | 2,001Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 108,806 GT | 109,000 GTWinner |
| Length | 290 m | 290 m |
| Beam | 36 m | 36 m |
| Draft | 8.8 m | — |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,600 | 2,636Winner |
| Crew | 1,150Winner | 1,100 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 41.9 GT/paxWinner | 41.4 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.26:1Winner | 2.40:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bermuda | United Kingdom |
| IMO Number | 9158955 | 9169548 |
Built in 2001, Pacific Adventure is 3 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Grand Princess edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.3:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Pacific Adventure |
| Capacity | Grand Princess |
| Modernity | Pacific Adventure |
| Service | Grand Princess |
| Spaciousness | Grand Princess |
Bottom line: Grand Princess wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Grand Princess
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
42 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Pacific Adventure
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
41 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
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