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 17 years versus Emerald Princess (2007). Sun Princess is the larger hull at 177,882 GT (~57% bigger). Emerald Princess sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (3,080 vs 4,300).
| Spec | Emerald Princess | Sun Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2007 | 2024 |
| Tonnage | 113,561 GT | 177,882 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,080 | 4,300 |
| Guests (max) | 3,670 | 4,610 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.