September 26, 2026
7-Night California Coast Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$679
Price / day
$97
Discovery Princess|Regal Princess
Discovery Princess vs Regal Princess
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Discovery Princess
Princess Cruises
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Newer Ship
Discovery Princess
Built in 2022
8 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Regal Princess
$110 / day
$4 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Regal Princess
40.1 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Discovery Princess vs Regal Princess: Quick Comparison
Discovery Princess is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2022, it is 8 years newer than Regal Princess, which entered service in 2014. Discovery Princess is approximately 2% larger by gross tonnage at 145,000 GT. Discovery Princess also carries 100 more passengers. Discovery Princess has upcoming sailings in California Coast and Mexico, while Regal Princess has sailings in Caribbean. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Regal 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 | Discovery Princess | Regal Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2022Newer | 2014 |
| Gross Tonnage | 145,000 GT | 142,714 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 3,660 | 3,560 |
| Space per Passenger | 39.6 GT | 40.1 GT |
| Length | — | 330 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Discovery Princess vs Regal Princess
Age
Discovery Princess was built in 2022, making it 8 years newer than Regal Princess, which was built in 2014.
Size
At 145,000 GT, Discovery Princess is approximately 2% larger by gross tonnage than Regal Princess at 142,714 GT.
Passenger capacity
Discovery Princess carries up to 3,660 passengers compared with 3,560 aboard Regal Princess, a difference of 100 passengers.
Passenger space
Regal Princess offers more space per passenger: 40.1 GT per guest, compared with 39.6 aboard Discovery Princess. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Discovery Princess (California Coast and Mexico) and Regal Princess (Caribbean) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Regal Princess has the lower average starting price per day at $110 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Discovery Princess
Pacific Wine Country
- Departure Port
- Vancouver
- Region
- California Coast
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 26, 2026Vancouver
- Day 2 · Sep 27, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 28, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 29, 2026San Francisco
- Day 5 · Sep 30, 2026At Sea
- Day 6 · Oct 1, 2026San Diego
- Day 7 · Oct 2, 2026Santa Barbara
- Day 8 · Oct 3, 2026Los Angeles
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Regal Princess
Eastern Caribbean with Puerto Rico
- Departure Port
- Ft. Lauderdale
- Region
- Caribbean
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 12, 2026Ft. Lauderdale
- Day 2 · Sep 13, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 14, 2026Amber Cove
- Day 4 · Sep 15, 2026San Juan
- Day 5 · Sep 16, 2026St. Maarten
- Day 6 · Sep 17, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Sep 18, 2026At Sea
- Day 8 · Sep 19, 2026Ft. Lauderdale
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Discovery Princess
October 3, 2026
7-Night Mexico Cruise
Departing from Los Angeles
From
$911
Price / day
$130
Regal Princess
September 12, 2026
7-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Ft. Lauderdale
From
$913
Price / day
$130
September 19, 2026
7-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Ft. Lauderdale
From
$623
Price / day
$89
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Discovery Princess
Average
$114 / day
VS
Regal Princess
Average
$110 / day
Regal Princess has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$110/day vs $114/day
About $4 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 Discovery 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 California Coast and Mexico.
- Departing from Vancouver and Los Angeles works for your plans.
Choose Regal Princess 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 Caribbean.
- Departing from Ft. Lauderdale 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 Discovery Princess.
Discovery Princess vs Regal Princess: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Discovery Princess
Built in 2022
8 years newer
Bigger
Discovery Princess
145,000 GT
2% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Regal Princess
$110 / day
About $4 less per day
- Discovery Princess is 8 years newer.
- Discovery Princess is 2% larger by gross tonnage.
- Discovery Princess carries 100 more passengers.
- Regal Princess offers more space per passenger (40.1 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Discovery Princess or Regal Princess?
Discovery Princess is newer. It was built in 2022, while Regal Princess was built in 2014, making Discovery Princess 8 years newer.
Which is bigger, Discovery Princess or Regal Princess?
Discovery Princess is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 145,000 GT compared with Regal Princess at 142,714 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Discovery Princess has a passenger capacity of approximately 3,660, compared with 3,560 for Regal Princess.
Which ship is more spacious, Discovery Princess or Regal Princess?
Regal Princess has the higher passenger space ratio at 40.1 GT per passenger, versus 39.6 for Discovery Princess. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Discovery Princess or Regal Princess?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Regal Princess has the lower average starting price per day at $110 per day versus $114 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Discovery Princess sail?
The upcoming Discovery Princess sailings currently listed cover California Coast and Mexico, departing from Vancouver and Los Angeles.
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