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 is the larger hull at 145,000 GT (~1% bigger). Norwegian Prima sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (3,099 vs 3,660).
| Spec | Discovery Princess | Norwegian Prima |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2022 | 2022 |
| Tonnage | 145,000 GT | 143,525 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,660 | 3,099 |
| Guests (max) | 4,458 | 3,215 |
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.