September 3, 2026
1-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Port Klang
From
$69
Price / day
$69
Genting Dream|Royal Princess
Genting Dream vs Royal Princess
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
Genting Dream
Built in 2016
3 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Royal Princess
$146 / day
$1 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Genting Dream
44.8 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Genting Dream vs Royal Princess: Quick Comparison
Genting Dream is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2016, it is 3 years newer than Royal Princess, which entered service in 2013. Genting Dream is approximately 7% larger by gross tonnage at 150,695 GT. Royal Princess also carries 200 more passengers. Royal Princess has upcoming sailings in Asia. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Royal 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 | Genting Dream | Royal Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2016Newer | 2013 |
| Gross Tonnage | 150,695 GT | 141,000 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 3,360 | 3,560 |
| Space per Passenger | 44.8 GT | 39.6 GT |
| Length | 335.35 m | 330.1 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Genting Dream vs Royal Princess
Age
Genting Dream was built in 2016, making it 3 years newer than Royal Princess, which was built in 2013.
Size
At 150,695 GT, Genting Dream is approximately 7% larger by gross tonnage than Royal Princess at 141,000 GT.
Passenger capacity
Royal Princess carries up to 3,560 passengers compared with 3,360 aboard Genting Dream, a difference of 200 passengers.
Passenger space
Genting Dream offers more space per passenger: 44.8 GT per guest, compared with 39.6 aboard Royal Princess. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Genting Dream and Royal Princess (Asia) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Royal Princess has the lower average starting price per day at $146 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Genting Dream
1 Night Destination Cruise
- Departure Port
- Port Klang
- Region
- Cruise
- Nights
- 1
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 3, 2026Port Klang
- Day 2 · Sep 4, 2026Singapore
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Royal Princess
Asia & Australia
- Departure Port
- Singapore
- Region
- Asia
- Nights
- 15
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Nov 10, 2026Singapore
- Day 2 · Nov 11, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Nov 12, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Nov 13, 2026Bali
- Day 5 · Nov 14, 2026At Sea
- Day 6 · Nov 15, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Nov 16, 2026Darwin
- Day 8 · Nov 17, 2026At Sea
- Day 9 · Nov 18, 2026At Sea
- Day 10 · Nov 19, 2026At Sea
- Day 11 · Nov 20, 2026Yorkeys Knob
- Day 12 · Nov 21, 2026At Sea
- Day 13 · Nov 22, 2026At Sea
- Day 14 · Nov 23, 2026Brisbane
- Day 15 · Nov 24, 2026At Sea
- Day 16 · Nov 25, 2026Sydney
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Genting Dream
September 4, 2026
2-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Singapore
From
$449
Price / day
$225
Royal Princess
November 10, 2026
15-Night Asia Cruise
Departing from Singapore
From
$2,433
Price / day
$162
November 10, 2026
13-Night Asia Cruise
Departing from Singapore
From
$1,696
Price / day
$130
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Genting Dream
Average
$147 / day
VS
Royal Princess
Average
$146 / day
Royal Princess has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$146/day vs $147/day
About $1 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 Genting Dream 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).
- Departing from Port Klang and Singapore works for your plans.
Choose Royal Princess if…
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Asia.
- Departing from Singapore 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 Genting Dream.
Genting Dream vs Royal Princess: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Genting Dream
Built in 2016
3 years newer
Bigger
Genting Dream
150,695 GT
7% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Royal Princess
$146 / day
About $1 less per day
- Genting Dream is 3 years newer.
- Genting Dream is 7% larger by gross tonnage.
- Royal Princess carries 200 more passengers.
- Genting Dream offers more space per passenger (44.8 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Genting Dream or Royal Princess?
Genting Dream is newer. It was built in 2016, while Royal Princess was built in 2013, making Genting Dream 3 years newer.
Which is bigger, Genting Dream or Royal Princess?
Genting Dream is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 150,695 GT compared with Royal Princess at 141,000 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Royal Princess has a passenger capacity of approximately 3,560, compared with 3,360 for Genting Dream.
Which ship is more spacious, Genting Dream or Royal Princess?
Genting Dream has the higher passenger space ratio at 44.8 GT per passenger, versus 39.6 for Royal Princess. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Genting Dream or Royal Princess?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Royal Princess has the lower average starting price per day at $146 per day versus $147 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Royal Princess sail?
The upcoming Royal Princess sailings currently listed cover Asia, departing from Singapore.
Related Cruise Ship Comparisons
Explore Upcoming Cruises
Genting Dream
Genting Hong Kong
Royal Princess
Tauck