Princess Cruises vs Norwegian Cruise Line — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
Discovery Princess (2022) is the newer ship by 3 years versus Norwegian Encore (2019). Norwegian Encore is the larger hull at 169,116 GT (~17% bigger). Discovery Princess sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (3,660 vs 3,998).
| Spec | Discovery Princess | Norwegian Encore |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2022 | 2019 |
| Tonnage | 145,000 GT | 169,116 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,660 | 3,998 |
| Guests (max) | 4,458 | 4,004 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Discovery Princess has one thing the other doesn't: Self-service laundry.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.
No ports in common in the next 12 months.
None unique — everywhere this ship goes, the other does too.