Princess Cruises
Discovery Princess
- Cruises
- 20
- From
- $429
Ship comparison
Discovery Princess vs Enchanted Princess
Princess Cruises
Enchanted Princess
- Cruises
- 122
- From
- $759
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Discovery Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,668 passengers, in service since 2022. Enchanted Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,660 passengers, in service since 2021.
Choose Discovery Princess if you want more of a party, a lower starting fare or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Enchanted Princess for party (8.0 vs 5.0) and entertainment (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $429 (vs $759).
Choose Enchanted Princess if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more active cruise or a more romantic trip: it outscores Discovery Princess for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 7.0), active (7.0 vs 6.0) and romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Discovery Princess | Enchanted Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2022 (better) | 2021 |
| Gross tonnage | 141,000 | 145,281 |
| Passengers | 3,668 | 3,660 |
| Crew | 1,346 | 1,346 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 38.4 | 39.7 (better) |
| Cabins | 1,834 | — |
| Decks | 18 | 19 |
| Length | 1,083 ft | 1,083 ft |
| Beam | 155 ft | 154 ft |
| Speed | — | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 20 | 122 |
| Upcoming sailings | 148 | 150 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 14 nights | 5 to 46 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $429 (better) | $759 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Discovery Princess leads on 3 of the ten, Enchanted Princess on 6, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Princess Cruises
Discovery Princess
Discovery Princess, the newest ship from Princess Cruises, debuted in March 2022, sailing out of Seattle in summer and Los Angeles in winter.
Sailing now
20 cruises on sale, from $429.
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Princess Cruises
Enchanted Princess
Enchanted Princess debuted in November 2021 with leisurely 10- and 11-night itineraries in the Caribbean in the winter season followed by a varied range of 6- to 22-night sailings in Europe in summer.
Sailing now
122 cruises on sale, from $759.
About Enchanted Princess Plan my cruise on Enchanted Princess
Questions
Discovery Princess or Enchanted Princess?
Which is bigger, Discovery Princess or Enchanted Princess?
Enchanted Princess is bigger at 145,281 gross tons, against 141,000 gross tons for Discovery Princess. Discovery Princess carries 3,668 passengers and Enchanted Princess carries 3,660.
Which ship is newer, Discovery Princess or Enchanted Princess?
Discovery Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2021 for Enchanted Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Enchanted Princess, with 39.7 gross tons per passenger against 38.4 on Discovery Princess. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.0 out of 10.
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