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)
Majestic Princess
Royal Princess
Gross Tonnage
Majestic Princess
143,700 GT
Royal Princess
142,714 GT
Length
Majestic Princess
330 m
Royal Princess
330 m
Beam
Majestic Princess
38 m
Royal Princess
38 m
Passengers
Majestic Princess
3,560
Royal Princess
3,560
Crew
Majestic Princess
1,346
Royal Princess
1,346
Decks
Majestic Princess
—
Royal Princess
—
Year Built
Majestic Princess
2,017
Royal Princess
2,013
Space Ratio
Majestic Princess
40.4 GT/pax
Royal Princess
40.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Majestic Princess
2.64 :1
Royal Princess
2.64 :1
| Specification | Majestic Princess | Royal Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Class | Royal Class | Royal Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,017Winner | 2,013 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 143,700 GTWinner | 142,714 GT |
| Length | 330 m | 330 m |
| Beam | 38 m | 38 m |
| Draft | 8.6 m | 8.6 m |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,560 | 3,560 |
| Crew | 1,346 | 1,346 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 40.4 GT/paxWinner | 40.1 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.64:1 | 2.64:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bermuda | Bermuda |
| IMO Number | 9614141 | 9584712 |
Majestic Princess
Built in 2017 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Large 3,560-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,560 passengers means tons of activities
40 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Royal 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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