Two Princess Cruises ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
Discovery Princess (2022) is the newer ship by 16 years versus Crown Princess (2006). Discovery Princess is the larger hull at 145,000 GT (~28% bigger). Crown Princess sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (3,080 vs 3,660).
| Spec | Crown Princess | Discovery Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2006 | 2022 |
| Tonnage | 113,561 GT | 145,000 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,080 | 3,660 |
| Guests (max) | 3,670 | 4,458 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.