Norwegian Cruise Line vs Princess Cruises — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
Norwegian Luna (2026) is the newer ship by 2 years versus Sun Princess (2024). Sun Princess is the larger hull at 177,882 GT (~14% bigger). Norwegian Luna sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (3,550 vs 4,300).
| Spec | Norwegian Luna | Sun Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2026 | 2024 |
| Tonnage | 156,300 GT | 177,882 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,550 | 4,300 |
| Guests (max) | 3,565 | 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.