October 9, 2026
8-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Barcelona
From
$804
Price / day
$101
Carnival Freedom|Crown Princess
Carnival Freedom vs Crown Princess
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Carnival Freedom
Carnival Cruise Line
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Newer Ship
Carnival Freedom
Built in 2007
1 year newer
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Freedom
$76 / day
$214 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Carnival Freedom
36.9 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Carnival Freedom vs Crown Princess: Quick Comparison
Carnival Freedom is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2007, it is 1 year newer than Crown Princess, which entered service in 2006. Crown Princess is approximately 3% larger by gross tonnage at 113,561 GT. Crown Princess also carries 134 more passengers. Carnival Freedom has upcoming sailings in Mediterranean and Transatlantic, while Crown Princess has sailings in Australia & New Zealand. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Carnival Freedom 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 | Carnival Freedom | Crown Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2007Newer | 2006 |
| Gross Tonnage | 110,000 GT | 113,561 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,980 | 3,114 |
| Space per Passenger | 36.9 GT | 36.5 GT |
| Length | 290.2 m | 289.9 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Carnival Freedom vs Crown Princess
Age
Carnival Freedom was built in 2007, making it 1 year newer than Crown Princess, which was built in 2006.
Size
At 113,561 GT, Crown Princess is approximately 3% larger by gross tonnage than Carnival Freedom at 110,000 GT.
Passenger capacity
Crown Princess carries up to 3,114 passengers compared with 2,980 aboard Carnival Freedom, a difference of 134 passengers.
Passenger space
Carnival Freedom offers more space per passenger: 36.9 GT per guest, compared with 36.5 aboard Crown Princess. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Carnival Freedom (Mediterranean and Transatlantic) and Crown Princess (Australia & New Zealand) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Freedom has the lower average starting price per day at $76 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Carnival Freedom
8-Day Mediterranean from Barcelona, Spain
- Departure Port
- Barcelona
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Nights
- 8
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Oct 9, 2026Barcelona
- Day 2 · Oct 10, 2026Marseille
- Day 3 · Oct 11, 2026Livorno
- Day 4 · Oct 12, 2026Civitavecchia
- Day 5 · Oct 13, 2026Naples
- Day 6 · Oct 14, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Oct 15, 2026Malta
- Day 8 · Oct 16, 2026At Sea
- Day 9 · Oct 17, 2026Barcelona
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
Carnival Freedom
October 17, 2026
13-Night Transatlantic Cruise
Departing from Barcelona
From
$662
Price / day
$51
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?
Carnival Freedom
Average
$76 / day
VS
Crown Princess
Average
$290 / day
Carnival Freedom has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$76/day vs $290/day
About $214 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 Carnival Freedom if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- 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 Mediterranean and Transatlantic.
- Departing from Barcelona works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Choose Crown 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 Australia & New Zealand.
- Departing from Sydney works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Carnival Freedom.
Carnival Freedom vs Crown Princess: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Carnival Freedom
Built in 2007
1 year newer
Bigger
Crown Princess
113,561 GT
3% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Freedom
$76 / day
About $214 less per day
- Carnival Freedom is 1 year newer.
- Crown Princess is 3% larger by gross tonnage.
- Crown Princess carries 134 more passengers.
- Carnival Freedom offers more space per passenger (36.9 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Carnival Freedom or Crown Princess?
Carnival Freedom is newer. It was built in 2007, while Crown Princess was built in 2006, making Carnival Freedom 1 year newer.
Which is bigger, Carnival Freedom or Crown Princess?
Crown Princess is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 113,561 GT compared with Carnival Freedom at 110,000 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Crown Princess has a passenger capacity of approximately 3,114, compared with 2,980 for Carnival Freedom.
Which ship is more spacious, Carnival Freedom or Crown Princess?
Carnival Freedom has the higher passenger space ratio at 36.9 GT per passenger, versus 36.5 for Crown Princess. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Carnival Freedom or Crown Princess?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Freedom has the lower average starting price per day at $76 per day versus $290 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Carnival Freedom sail?
The upcoming Carnival Freedom sailings currently listed cover Mediterranean and Transatlantic, departing from Barcelona.
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