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)
Royal Princess
Sky Princess
Gross Tonnage
Royal Princess
142,714 GT
Sky Princess
145,000 GT
Length
Royal Princess
330 m
Sky Princess
330 m
Beam
Royal Princess
38 m
Sky Princess
38 m
Passengers
Royal Princess
3,560
Sky Princess
3,660
Crew
Royal Princess
1,346
Sky Princess
1,346
Decks
Royal Princess
—
Sky Princess
—
Year Built
Royal Princess
2,013
Sky Princess
2,019
Space Ratio
Royal Princess
40.1 GT/pax
Sky Princess
39.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Royal Princess
2.64 :1
Sky Princess
2.72 :1
| Specification | Royal Princess | Sky Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Class | Royal Class | Royal Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,013 | 2,019Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 142,714 GT | 145,000 GTWinner |
| Length | 330 m | 330 m |
| Beam | 38 m | 38 m |
| Draft | 8.6 m | 8.6 m |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,560 | 3,660Winner |
| Crew | 1,346 | 1,346 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 40.1 GT/paxWinner | 39.6 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.64:1Winner | 2.72:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bermuda | Bermuda |
| IMO Number | 9584712 | 9734881 |
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
Sky Princess
Built in 2019 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Large 3,660-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,660 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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