Caribbean Princess|Carnival Glory

Caribbean Princess vs Carnival Glory

Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.

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Caribbean Princess

Carnival Cruise Line

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Carnival Glory

Carnival Cruise Line

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Newer Ship

Caribbean Princess

Built in 2004

1 year newer

Lower Price Per Day

Caribbean Princess

$65 / day

$56 less per day

More Spacious Ship

Carnival Glory

36.9 GT per guest

Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity

Caribbean Princess vs Carnival Glory: Quick Comparison

Caribbean Princess is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2004, it is 1 year newer than Carnival Glory, which entered service in 2003. Caribbean Princess is approximately 3% larger by gross tonnage at 112,894 GT. Caribbean Princess also carries 162 more passengers. Caribbean Princess has upcoming sailings in Caribbean, while Carnival Glory has sailings in Bahamas. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Caribbean Princess has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.

Ship Comparison

Specification comparison of Caribbean Princess and Carnival Glory
SpecCaribbean PrincessCarnival Glory
Year Built2004Newer2003
Gross Tonnage112,894 GT110,000 GT
Passenger Capacity3,1422,980
Space per Passenger35.9 GT36.9 GT
Length289.6 m290.2 m
Decks
Cabins

Key Differences: Caribbean Princess vs Carnival Glory

Age

Caribbean Princess was built in 2004, making it 1 year newer than Carnival Glory, which was built in 2003.

Size

At 112,894 GT, Caribbean Princess is approximately 3% larger by gross tonnage than Carnival Glory at 110,000 GT.

Passenger capacity

Caribbean Princess carries up to 3,142 passengers compared with 2,980 aboard Carnival Glory, a difference of 162 passengers.

Passenger space

Carnival Glory offers more space per passenger: 36.9 GT per guest, compared with 35.9 aboard Caribbean Princess. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.

Itineraries

The upcoming sailings shown for Caribbean Princess (Caribbean) and Carnival Glory (Bahamas) currently cover different regions or departure ports.

Price

Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Caribbean Princess has the lower average starting price per day at $65 per day.

Compare Ports of Call

Caribbean Princess

Eastern Caribbean with Puerto Rico

Departure Port
Port Canaveral
Region
Caribbean
Nights
7
Round Trip
Yes
  1. Day 1 · Sep 6, 2026Port Canaveral
  2. Day 2 · Sep 7, 2026At Sea
  3. Day 3 · Sep 8, 2026Grand Turk
  4. Day 4 · Sep 9, 2026Amber Cove
  5. Day 5 · Sep 10, 2026San Juan
  6. Day 6 · Sep 11, 2026At Sea
  7. Day 7 · Sep 12, 2026At Sea
  8. Day 8 · Sep 13, 2026Port Canaveral

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Carnival Glory

3-Day The Bahamas from Port Canaveral (Orlando), FL

Departure Port
Port Canaveral
Region
Bahamas
Nights
3
Round Trip
Yes
  1. Day 1 · Sep 4, 2026Port Canaveral
  2. Day 2 · Sep 5, 2026Celebration Key™
  3. Day 3 · Sep 6, 2026At Sea
  4. Day 4 · Sep 7, 2026Port Canaveral

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Upcoming Cruises & Prices

Caribbean Princess

Carnival Glory

Prices shown are starting fares and may change.

Which Ship Is Cheaper?

Caribbean Princess

Average

$65 / day

VS

Carnival Glory

Average

$121 / day

Caribbean Princess has the lower price per day among the sailings shown

$65/day vs $121/day

About $56 less per day

This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.

Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.

Which Ship Should You Choose?

Choose Caribbean Princess if…

  • You prefer the newer ship.
  • You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
  • You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
  • You want to sail in Caribbean.
  • Departing from Port Canaveral works for your plans.
  • The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.

Choose Carnival Glory if…

  • You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
  • You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
  • You want to sail in Bahamas.
  • Departing from Port Canaveral works for your plans.
  • You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Caribbean Princess.

Caribbean Princess vs Carnival Glory: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

Caribbean Princess

Built in 2004

1 year newer

Bigger

Caribbean Princess

112,894 GT

3% larger by gross tonnage

Lower Price Per Day

Caribbean Princess

$65 / day

About $56 less per day

  • Caribbean Princess is 1 year newer.
  • Caribbean Princess is 3% larger by gross tonnage.
  • Caribbean Princess carries 162 more passengers.
  • Carnival Glory offers more space per passenger (36.9 GT per guest).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, Caribbean Princess or Carnival Glory?

Caribbean Princess is newer. It was built in 2004, while Carnival Glory was built in 2003, making Caribbean Princess 1 year newer.

Which is bigger, Caribbean Princess or Carnival Glory?

Caribbean Princess is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 112,894 GT compared with Carnival Glory at 110,000 GT.

Which ship carries more passengers?

Caribbean Princess has a passenger capacity of approximately 3,142, compared with 2,980 for Carnival Glory.

Which ship is more spacious, Caribbean Princess or Carnival Glory?

Carnival Glory has the higher passenger space ratio at 36.9 GT per passenger, versus 35.9 for Caribbean Princess. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.

Which ship is cheaper, Caribbean Princess or Carnival Glory?

Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Caribbean Princess has the lower average starting price per day at $65 per day versus $121 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.

Where does Caribbean Princess sail?

The upcoming Caribbean Princess sailings currently listed cover Caribbean, departing from Port Canaveral.

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