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 9 years versus Royal Princess (2013). Discovery Princess is the larger hull at 145,000 GT (~2% bigger). Royal Princess sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (3,560 vs 3,660).
| Spec | Discovery Princess | Royal Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2022 | 2013 |
| Tonnage | 145,000 GT | 142,229 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,660 | 3,560 |
| Guests (max) | 4,458 | 4,272 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.