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 5 years versus Norwegian Joy (2017). Norwegian Joy is the larger hull at 167,725 GT (~16% bigger). Discovery Princess sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (3,660 vs 3,804).
| Spec | Discovery Princess | Norwegian Joy |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2022 | 2017 |
| Tonnage | 145,000 GT | 167,725 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,660 | 3,804 |
| Guests (max) | 4,458 | 3,883 |
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.
None unique — everywhere this ship goes, the other does too.