Two Princess Cruises ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
Sun Princess (2024) is the newer ship by 2 years versus Discovery Princess (2022). Sun Princess is the larger hull at 177,882 GT (~23% bigger). Discovery Princess sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (3,660 vs 4,300).
| Spec | Discovery Princess | Sun Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2022 | 2024 |
| Tonnage | 145,000 GT | 177,882 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,660 | 4,300 |
| Guests (max) | 4,458 | 4,610 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.
No ports in common in the next 12 months.