September 6, 2026
7-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Port Canaveral
From
$469
Price / day
$67
Caribbean Princess|Carnival Valor
Caribbean Princess vs Carnival Valor
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
Caribbean Princess
$65 / day
$47 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Carnival Valor
36.9 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Caribbean Princess vs Carnival Valor: Quick Comparison
Caribbean Princess and Carnival Valor both entered service in 2004. 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 Valor has sailings in Western Caribbean. 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
| Spec | Caribbean Princess | Carnival Valor |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2004 | 2004 |
| Gross Tonnage | 112,894 GT | 110,000 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 3,142 | 2,980 |
| Space per Passenger | 35.9 GT | 36.9 GT |
| Length | 289.6 m | 290.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Caribbean Princess vs Carnival Valor
Age
Caribbean Princess and Carnival Valor were both built in 2004.
Size
At 112,894 GT, Caribbean Princess is approximately 3% larger by gross tonnage than Carnival Valor at 110,000 GT.
Passenger capacity
Caribbean Princess carries up to 3,142 passengers compared with 2,980 aboard Carnival Valor, a difference of 162 passengers.
Passenger space
Carnival Valor 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 Valor (Western Caribbean) 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
- 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.
Carnival Valor
5-Day Western Caribbean from New Orleans, LA
- Departure Port
- New Orleans
- Region
- Western Caribbean
- Nights
- 5
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 5, 2026New Orleans
- Day 2 · Sep 6, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 7, 2026Cozumel
- Day 4 · Sep 8, 2026Progreso
- Day 5 · Sep 9, 2026At Sea
- Day 6 · Sep 10, 2026New Orleans
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 Valor
September 5, 2026
5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise
Departing from New Orleans
From
$477
Price / day
$95
September 10, 2026
4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise
Departing from New Orleans
From
$514
Price / day
$129
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Caribbean Princess
Average
$65 / day
VS
Carnival Valor
Average
$112 / day
Caribbean Princess has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$65/day vs $112/day
About $47 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 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 Valor 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 Western Caribbean.
- Departing from New Orleans works for your plans.
Caribbean Princess vs Carnival Valor: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Both ships are the same
Bigger
Caribbean Princess
112,894 GT
3% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Caribbean Princess
$65 / day
About $47 less per day
- Both ships were built in 2004.
- Caribbean Princess is 3% larger by gross tonnage.
- Caribbean Princess carries 162 more passengers.
- Carnival Valor offers more space per passenger (36.9 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is bigger, Caribbean Princess or Carnival Valor?
Caribbean Princess is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 112,894 GT compared with Carnival Valor 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 Valor.
Which ship is more spacious, Caribbean Princess or Carnival Valor?
Carnival Valor 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 Valor?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Caribbean Princess has the lower average starting price per day at $65 per day versus $112 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.
Where does Carnival Valor sail?
The upcoming Carnival Valor sailings currently listed cover Western Caribbean, departing from New Orleans.
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