October 7, 2026
11-Night Australia & New Zealand Cruise
Departing from Sydney
From
$2,323
Price / day
$211
Crown Princess|Carnival Liberty
Crown Princess vs Carnival Liberty
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
1 year newer
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Liberty
$81 / day
$209 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Carnival Liberty
37 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Crown Princess vs Carnival Liberty: Quick Comparison
Crown Princess is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2006, it is 1 year newer than Carnival Liberty, which entered service in 2005. Crown Princess is approximately 3% larger by gross tonnage at 113,561 GT. Crown Princess also carries 140 more passengers. Crown Princess has upcoming sailings in Australia & New Zealand, while Carnival Liberty has sailings in Western Caribbean and Bahamas. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Carnival Liberty 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 | Carnival Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2006Newer | 2005 |
| Gross Tonnage | 113,561 GT | 110,000 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 3,114 | 2,974 |
| Space per Passenger | 36.5 GT | 37 GT |
| Length | 289.9 m | 290.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Crown Princess vs Carnival Liberty
Age
Crown Princess was built in 2006, making it 1 year newer than Carnival Liberty, which was built in 2005.
Size
At 113,561 GT, Crown Princess is approximately 3% larger by gross tonnage than Carnival Liberty at 110,000 GT.
Passenger capacity
Crown Princess carries up to 3,114 passengers compared with 2,974 aboard Carnival Liberty, a difference of 140 passengers.
Passenger space
Carnival Liberty offers more space per passenger: 37 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 Crown Princess (Australia & New Zealand) and Carnival Liberty (Western Caribbean and Bahamas) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Liberty has the lower average starting price per day at $81 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
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.
Carnival Liberty
7-Day Western Caribbean from New Orleans, LA
- Departure Port
- New Orleans
- Region
- Western Caribbean
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 6, 2026New Orleans
- Day 2 · Sep 7, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 8, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 9, 2026Isla Tropicale
- Day 5 · Sep 10, 2026Belize
- Day 6 · Sep 11, 2026Cozumel
- Day 7 · Sep 12, 2026At Sea
- Day 8 · Sep 13, 2026New Orleans
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Crown Princess
November 4, 2026
5-Night Australia & New Zealand Cruise
Departing from Sydney
From
$1,839
Price / day
$368
Carnival Liberty
September 6, 2026
7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise
Departing from New Orleans
From
$532
Price / day
$76
September 13, 2026
7-Night Bahamas Cruise
Departing from New Orleans
From
$592
Price / day
$85
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Crown Princess
Average
$290 / day
VS
Carnival Liberty
Average
$81 / day
Carnival Liberty has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$81/day vs $290/day
About $209 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 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.
Choose Carnival Liberty 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 and Bahamas.
- Departing from New Orleans 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 Carnival Liberty: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Crown Princess
Built in 2006
1 year newer
Bigger
Crown Princess
113,561 GT
3% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Liberty
$81 / day
About $209 less per day
- Crown Princess is 1 year newer.
- Crown Princess is 3% larger by gross tonnage.
- Crown Princess carries 140 more passengers.
- Carnival Liberty offers more space per passenger (37 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Crown Princess or Carnival Liberty?
Crown Princess is newer. It was built in 2006, while Carnival Liberty was built in 2005, making Crown Princess 1 year newer.
Which is bigger, Crown Princess or Carnival Liberty?
Crown Princess is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 113,561 GT compared with Carnival Liberty at 110,000 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Crown Princess has a passenger capacity of approximately 3,114, compared with 2,974 for Carnival Liberty.
Which ship is more spacious, Crown Princess or Carnival Liberty?
Carnival Liberty has the higher passenger space ratio at 37 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, Crown Princess or Carnival Liberty?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Liberty has the lower average starting price per day at $81 per day versus $290 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 Australia & New Zealand, departing from Sydney.
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