Two Princess Cruises ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
Sky Princess (2019) is the newer ship by 6 years versus Royal Princess (2013). Sky Princess is the larger hull at 145,000 GT (~2% bigger). Royal Princess sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (3,560 vs 3,660).
| Spec | Royal Princess | Sky Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2013 | 2019 |
| Tonnage | 142,229 GT | 145,000 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,560 | 3,660 |
| Guests (max) | 4,272 | 4,610 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.