Norwegian Cruise Line vs Princess Cruises — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
Sky Princess (2019) is the newer ship by 2 years versus Norwegian Joy (2017). Norwegian Joy is the larger hull at 167,725 GT (~16% bigger). Sky Princess sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (3,660 vs 3,804).
| Spec | Norwegian Joy | Sky Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2017 | 2019 |
| Tonnage | 167,725 GT | 145,000 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,804 | 3,660 |
| Guests (max) | 3,883 | 4,610 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Sky 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.