Norwegian Cruise Line vs Princess Cruises — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
Sun Princess (2024) is the newer ship by 5 years versus Norwegian Encore (2019). Sun Princess is the larger hull at 177,882 GT (~5% bigger). Norwegian Encore sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (3,998 vs 4,300).
| Spec | Norwegian Encore | Sun Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2019 | 2024 |
| Tonnage | 169,116 GT | 177,882 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,998 | 4,300 |
| Guests (max) | 4,004 | 4,610 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Sun 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.
None unique — everywhere this ship goes, the other does too.