September 6, 2026
7-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Port Canaveral
From
$469
Price / day
$67
Caribbean Princess|Carnival Splendor
Caribbean Princess vs Carnival Splendor
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Caribbean Princess
Carnival Cruise Line
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Newer Ship
Carnival Splendor
Built in 2008
4 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
More Spacious Ship
Carnival Splendor
37.6 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Caribbean Princess vs Carnival Splendor: Quick Comparison
Carnival Splendor is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2008, it is 4 years newer than Caribbean Princess, which entered service in 2004. Carnival Splendor is approximately 0% larger by gross tonnage at 113,300 GT. Caribbean Princess also carries 130 more passengers. Caribbean Princess has upcoming sailings in Caribbean. 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
| Spec | Caribbean Princess | Carnival Splendor |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2004 | 2008Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 112,894 GT | 113,300 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 3,142 | 3,012 |
| Space per Passenger | 35.9 GT | 37.6 GT |
| Length | 289.6 m | 290.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Caribbean Princess vs Carnival Splendor
Age
Carnival Splendor was built in 2008, making it 4 years newer than Caribbean Princess, which was built in 2004.
Size
At 113,300 GT, Carnival Splendor is approximately 0% larger by gross tonnage than Caribbean Princess at 112,894 GT.
Passenger capacity
Caribbean Princess carries up to 3,142 passengers compared with 3,012 aboard Carnival Splendor, a difference of 130 passengers.
Passenger space
Carnival Splendor offers more space per passenger: 37.6 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 Splendor currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Compare Ports of Call
Caribbean Princess
Eastern Caribbean with Puerto Rico
- Departure Port
- Port Canaveral
- Region
- Caribbean
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 6, 2026Port Canaveral
- Day 2 · Sep 7, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 8, 2026Grand Turk
- Day 4 · Sep 9, 2026Amber Cove
- Day 5 · Sep 10, 2026San Juan
- Day 6 · Sep 11, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Sep 12, 2026At Sea
- Day 8 · Sep 13, 2026Port Canaveral
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Caribbean Princess
September 13, 2026
7-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Port Canaveral
From
$432
Price / day
$62
Carnival Splendor
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Caribbean Princess
Average
$65 / day
VS
Carnival Splendor
Average
$0 / day
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Caribbean Princess if…
- 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.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Carnival Splendor.
Choose Carnival Splendor if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
Caribbean Princess vs Carnival Splendor: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Carnival Splendor
Built in 2008
4 years newer
Bigger
Carnival Splendor
113,300 GT
0% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
- Carnival Splendor is 4 years newer.
- Carnival Splendor is 0% larger by gross tonnage.
- Caribbean Princess carries 130 more passengers.
- Carnival Splendor offers more space per passenger (37.6 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Caribbean Princess or Carnival Splendor?
Carnival Splendor is newer. It was built in 2008, while Caribbean Princess was built in 2004, making Carnival Splendor 4 years newer.
Which is bigger, Caribbean Princess or Carnival Splendor?
Carnival Splendor is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 113,300 GT compared with Caribbean Princess at 112,894 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Caribbean Princess has a passenger capacity of approximately 3,142, compared with 3,012 for Carnival Splendor.
Which ship is more spacious, Caribbean Princess or Carnival Splendor?
Carnival Splendor has the higher passenger space ratio at 37.6 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.
Where does Caribbean Princess sail?
The upcoming Caribbean Princess sailings currently listed cover Caribbean, departing from Port Canaveral.
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