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)
Regal Princess
Royal Princess
Gross Tonnage
Regal Princess
142,714 GT
Royal Princess
142,714 GT
Length
Regal Princess
330 m
Royal Princess
330 m
Beam
Regal Princess
38 m
Royal Princess
38 m
Passengers
Regal Princess
3,560
Royal Princess
3,560
Crew
Regal Princess
1,346
Royal Princess
1,346
Decks
Regal Princess
—
Royal Princess
—
Year Built
Regal Princess
2,014
Royal Princess
2,013
Space Ratio
Regal Princess
40.1 GT/pax
Royal Princess
40.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Regal Princess
2.64 :1
Royal Princess
2.64 :1
| Specification | Regal Princess | Royal Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Class | Royal Class | Royal Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,014Winner | 2,013 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 142,714 GT | 142,714 GT |
| Length | 330 m | 330 m |
| Beam | 38 m | 38 m |
| Draft | 8.5 m | 8.6 mWinner |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,560 | 3,560 |
| Crew | 1,346 | 1,346 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 40.1 GT/pax | 40.1 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.64:1 | 2.64:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bermuda | Bermuda |
| IMO Number | 9584724 | 9584712 |
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
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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