Sky Princess|Discovery Princess

Sky Princess vs Discovery Princess

Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.

Sky Princess cruise ship
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Sky Princess

Princess Cruises

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VS

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

Sky Princess vs Discovery 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. Sky Princess has upcoming sailings in Europe and TransAtlantics, while Discovery Princess has sailings in California Coast and Mexico. 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

Specification comparison of Sky Princess and Discovery Princess
SpecSky PrincessDiscovery Princess
Year Built20192022Newer
Gross Tonnage145,000 GT145,000 GT
Passenger Capacity3,6603,660
Space per Passenger39.6 GT39.6 GT
Length330 m
Decks
Cabins

Key Differences: Sky Princess vs Discovery 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 Sky Princess (Europe and TransAtlantics) and Discovery Princess (California Coast and Mexico) 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

Sky Princess

Oktoberfest European Capitals

Departure Port
Southampton
Region
Europe
Nights
14
Round Trip
Yes
  1. Day 1 · Sep 26, 2026Southampton
  2. Day 2 · Sep 27, 2026Le Havre
  3. Day 3 · Sep 28, 2026Zeebrugge
  4. Day 4 · Sep 29, 2026Rotterdam
  5. Day 5 · Sep 30, 2026At Sea
  6. Day 6 · Oct 1, 2026Skagen
  7. Day 7 · Oct 2, 2026Copenhagen
  8. Day 8 · Oct 3, 2026Aarhus
  9. Day 9 · Oct 4, 2026Kristiansand
  10. Day 10 · Oct 5, 2026Oslo
  11. Day 11 · Oct 6, 2026At Sea
  12. Day 12 · Oct 7, 2026Hamburg
  13. Day 13 · Oct 8, 2026Hamburg
  14. Day 14 · Oct 9, 2026At Sea
  15. Day 15 · Oct 10, 2026Southampton

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Discovery Princess

Pacific Wine Country

Departure Port
Vancouver
Region
California Coast
Nights
7
Round Trip
No
  1. Day 1 · Sep 26, 2026Vancouver
  2. Day 2 · Sep 27, 2026At Sea
  3. Day 3 · Sep 28, 2026At Sea
  4. Day 4 · Sep 29, 2026San Francisco
  5. Day 5 · Sep 30, 2026At Sea
  6. Day 6 · Oct 1, 2026San Diego
  7. Day 7 · Oct 2, 2026Santa Barbara
  8. Day 8 · Oct 3, 2026Los Angeles

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Upcoming Cruises & Prices

Sky Princess

Discovery Princess

Prices shown are starting fares and may change.

Which Ship Is Cheaper?

Sky Princess

Average

$180 / day

VS

Discovery Princess

Average

$114 / 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 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.

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.

Sky Princess vs Discovery 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, Sky Princess or Discovery 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, Sky Princess or Discovery 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 Sky Princess sail?

The upcoming Sky Princess sailings currently listed cover Europe and TransAtlantics, departing from Southampton.

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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