September 26, 2026
7-Night California Coast Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$679
Price / day
$97
Discovery Princess|Sky Princess
Discovery Princess vs Sky 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
3 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Discovery Princess
$114 / day
$66 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
Discovery Princess vs Sky Princess: Quick Comparison
Discovery Princess is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2022, it is 3 years newer than Sky Princess, which entered service in 2019. Discovery Princess has upcoming sailings in California Coast and Mexico, while Sky Princess has sailings in Europe and TransAtlantics. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Discovery 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 | Sky Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2022Newer | 2019 |
| Gross Tonnage | 145,000 GT | 145,000 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 3,660 | 3,660 |
| Space per Passenger | 39.6 GT | 39.6 GT |
| Length | — | 330 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Discovery Princess vs Sky Princess
Age
Discovery Princess was built in 2022, making it 3 years newer than Sky Princess, which was built in 2019.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Discovery Princess (California Coast and Mexico) and Sky Princess (Europe and TransAtlantics) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Discovery Princess has the lower average starting price per day at $114 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.
Sky Princess
Oktoberfest European Capitals
- Departure Port
- Southampton
- Region
- Europe
- Nights
- 14
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 26, 2026Southampton
- Day 2 · Sep 27, 2026Le Havre
- Day 3 · Sep 28, 2026Zeebrugge
- Day 4 · Sep 29, 2026Rotterdam
- Day 5 · Sep 30, 2026At Sea
- Day 6 · Oct 1, 2026Skagen
- Day 7 · Oct 2, 2026Copenhagen
- Day 8 · Oct 3, 2026Aarhus
- Day 9 · Oct 4, 2026Kristiansand
- Day 10 · Oct 5, 2026Oslo
- Day 11 · Oct 6, 2026At Sea
- Day 12 · Oct 7, 2026Hamburg
- Day 13 · Oct 8, 2026Hamburg
- Day 14 · Oct 9, 2026At Sea
- Day 15 · Oct 10, 2026Southampton
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
Sky Princess
September 26, 2026
14-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Southampton
From
$3,204
Price / day
$229
November 5, 2026
15-Night TransAtlantics Cruise
Departing from Southampton
From
$1,959
Price / day
$131
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Discovery Princess
Average
$114 / day
VS
Sky Princess
Average
$180 / day
Discovery Princess has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$114/day vs $180/day
About $66 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 want to sail in California Coast and Mexico.
- Departing from Vancouver and Los Angeles works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Choose Sky Princess if…
- You want to sail in Europe and TransAtlantics.
- Departing from Southampton works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Discovery Princess.
Discovery Princess vs Sky Princess: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Discovery Princess
Built in 2022
3 years newer
Bigger
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
Discovery Princess
$114 / day
About $66 less per day
- Discovery Princess is 3 years newer.
- Both ships have the same gross tonnage.
- Both ships carry the same number of passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Discovery Princess or Sky Princess?
Discovery Princess is newer. It was built in 2022, while Sky Princess was built in 2019, making Discovery Princess 3 years newer.
Which ship is cheaper, Discovery Princess or Sky Princess?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Discovery Princess has the lower average starting price per day at $114 per day versus $180 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.
Where does Sky Princess sail?
The upcoming Sky Princess sailings currently listed cover Europe and TransAtlantics, departing from Southampton.
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