September 2, 2026
35-Night Tahiti & South Pacific Cruise
Departing from Sydney
From
$3,391
Price / day
$97
Crown Princess|Caribbean Princess
Crown Princess vs Caribbean Princess
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Crown 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
$82 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Crown Princess
36.5 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Crown Princess vs Caribbean 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. Crown Princess has upcoming sailings in Tahiti & South Pacific, while Caribbean Princess has sailings in 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 | Crown Princess | Caribbean Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2006Newer | 2004 |
| Gross Tonnage | 113,561 GT | 112,894 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 3,114 | 3,142 |
| Space per Passenger | 36.5 GT | 35.9 GT |
| Length | 289.9 m | 289.6 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Crown Princess vs Caribbean 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 Crown Princess (Tahiti & South Pacific) and Caribbean Princess (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
Crown Princess
Tahiti, Hawaii & South Pacific
- Departure Port
- Sydney
- Region
- Tahiti & South Pacific
- Nights
- 35
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 2, 2026Sydney
- Day 2 · Sep 3, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 4, 2026Brisbane
- Day 4 · Sep 5, 2026At Sea
- Day 5 · Sep 6, 2026At Sea
- Day 6 · Sep 7, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Sep 8, 2026Suva
- Day 8 · Sep 9, 2026At Sea
- Day 9 · Sep 10, 2026Apia
- Day 10 · Sep 11, 2026Cross International Date Line
- Day 11 · Sep 12, 2026At Sea
- Day 12 · Sep 13, 2026At Sea
- Day 13 · Sep 14, 2026At Sea
- Day 14 · Sep 15, 2026At Sea
- Day 15 · Sep 16, 2026Honolulu
- Day 16 · Sep 17, 2026Kauai
- Day 17 · Sep 18, 2026Kahului
- Day 18 · Sep 19, 2026Hilo
- Day 19 · Sep 20, 2026Kona
- Day 20 · Sep 21, 2026At Sea
- Day 21 · Sep 22, 2026At Sea
- Day 22 · Sep 23, 2026At Sea
- Day 23 · Sep 24, 2026At Sea
- Day 24 · Sep 25, 2026At Sea
- Day 25 · Sep 26, 2026Tahiti
- Day 26 · Sep 27, 2026Tahiti
- Day 27 · Sep 28, 2026Moorea
- Day 28 · Sep 29, 2026At Sea
- Day 29 · Sep 30, 2026At Sea
- Day 30 · Oct 1, 2026Cross International Date Line
- Day 31 · Oct 2, 2026At Sea
- Day 32 · Oct 3, 2026At Sea
- Day 33 · Oct 4, 2026Auckland
- Day 34 · Oct 5, 2026At Sea
- Day 35 · Oct 6, 2026At Sea
- Day 36 · Oct 7, 2026At Sea
- Day 37 · Oct 8, 2026Sydney
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
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
Crown Princess
September 4, 2026
33-Night Tahiti & South Pacific Cruise
Departing from Brisbane
From
$6,474
Price / day
$196
Caribbean Princess
September 6, 2026
7-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Port Canaveral
From
$469
Price / day
$67
September 13, 2026
7-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Port Canaveral
From
$432
Price / day
$62
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Crown Princess
Average
$147 / day
VS
Caribbean Princess
Average
$65 / day
Caribbean Princess has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$65/day vs $147/day
About $82 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 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 Tahiti & South Pacific.
- Departing from Sydney and Brisbane works for your plans.
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.
Crown Princess vs Caribbean 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 $82 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, Crown Princess or Caribbean 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, Crown Princess or Caribbean 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, Crown Princess or Caribbean 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, Crown Princess or Caribbean Princess?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Caribbean Princess has the lower average starting price per day at $65 per day versus $147 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Crown Princess sail?
The upcoming Crown Princess sailings currently listed cover Tahiti & South Pacific, departing from Sydney and Brisbane.
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