Princess Cruises vs Norwegian Cruise Line — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
Norwegian Luna (2026) is the newer ship by 4 years versus Discovery Princess (2022). Norwegian Luna is the larger hull at 156,300 GT (~8% bigger). Norwegian Luna sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (3,550 vs 3,660).
| Spec | Discovery Princess | Norwegian Luna |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2022 | 2026 |
| Tonnage | 145,000 GT | 156,300 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,660 | 3,550 |
| Guests (max) | 4,458 | 3,565 |
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.