September 6, 2026
7-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Port Canaveral
From
$469
Price / day
$67
Caribbean Princess|Crown Princess
Caribbean Princess vs Crown Princess
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Caribbean Princess
Carnival Cruise Line
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Newer Ship
Crown Princess
Built in 2006
2 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Caribbean Princess
$65 / day
$225 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Crown Princess
36.5 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Caribbean Princess vs Crown Princess: Quick Comparison
Crown Princess is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2006, it is 2 years newer than Caribbean Princess, which entered service in 2004. Crown Princess is approximately 1% larger by gross tonnage at 113,561 GT. Caribbean Princess also carries 28 more passengers. Caribbean Princess has upcoming sailings in Caribbean, while Crown Princess has sailings in Australia & New Zealand. 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 | Crown Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2004 | 2006Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 112,894 GT | 113,561 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 3,142 | 3,114 |
| Space per Passenger | 35.9 GT | 36.5 GT |
| Length | 289.6 m | 289.9 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Caribbean Princess vs Crown Princess
Age
Crown Princess was built in 2006, making it 2 years newer than Caribbean Princess, which was built in 2004.
Size
At 113,561 GT, Crown Princess is approximately 1% larger by gross tonnage than Caribbean Princess at 112,894 GT.
Passenger capacity
Caribbean Princess carries up to 3,142 passengers compared with 3,114 aboard Crown Princess, a difference of 28 passengers.
Passenger space
Crown Princess offers more space per passenger: 36.5 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 Crown Princess (Australia & New Zealand) 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.
Crown Princess
Southern Australia Explorer
- Departure Port
- Sydney
- Region
- Australia & New Zealand
- Nights
- 11
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Oct 7, 2026Sydney
- Day 2 · Oct 8, 2026Newcastle upon Tyne
- Day 3 · Oct 9, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Oct 10, 2026At Sea
- Day 5 · Oct 11, 2026Melbourne
- Day 6 · Oct 12, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Oct 13, 2026Adelaide
- Day 8 · Oct 14, 2026At Sea
- Day 9 · Oct 15, 2026At Sea
- Day 10 · Oct 16, 2026Albany
- Day 11 · Oct 17, 2026Margaret River
- Day 12 · Oct 18, 2026Perth
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
Crown Princess
October 7, 2026
11-Night Australia & New Zealand Cruise
Departing from Sydney
From
$2,323
Price / day
$211
November 4, 2026
5-Night Australia & New Zealand Cruise
Departing from Sydney
From
$1,839
Price / day
$368
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Caribbean Princess
Average
$65 / day
VS
Crown Princess
Average
$290 / day
Caribbean Princess has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$65/day vs $290/day
About $225 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 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.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Crown Princess.
Choose Crown Princess 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).
- You want to sail in Australia & New Zealand.
- Departing from Sydney works for your plans.
Caribbean Princess vs Crown Princess: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Crown Princess
Built in 2006
2 years newer
Bigger
Crown Princess
113,561 GT
1% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Caribbean Princess
$65 / day
About $225 less per day
- Crown Princess is 2 years newer.
- Crown Princess is 1% larger by gross tonnage.
- Caribbean Princess carries 28 more passengers.
- Crown Princess offers more space per passenger (36.5 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Caribbean Princess or Crown Princess?
Crown Princess is newer. It was built in 2006, while Caribbean Princess was built in 2004, making Crown Princess 2 years newer.
Which is bigger, Caribbean Princess or Crown Princess?
Crown Princess is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 113,561 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 3,114 for Crown Princess.
Which ship is more spacious, Caribbean Princess or Crown Princess?
Crown Princess has the higher passenger space ratio at 36.5 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 Crown Princess?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Caribbean Princess has the lower average starting price per day at $65 per day versus $290 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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