Princess Cruises
Discovery Princess
- Cruises
- 20
- From
- $429
Ship comparison
Discovery Princess vs Sun Princess
Princess Cruises
Sun Princess
- Cruises
- 155
- From
- $399
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Discovery Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,668 passengers, in service since 2022. Sun Princess is a mega Princess Cruises ship carrying 4,320 passengers, in service since 2024.
Choose Discovery Princess if you want more of a party: it outscores Sun Princess for party (8.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Sun Princess if you want a more active cruise, a more romantic trip or better-rated dining: it outscores Discovery Princess for active (7.0 vs 6.0), romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) and dining (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 | Sun Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2022 | 2024 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 141,000 | 175,500 |
| Passengers | 3,668 | 4,320 |
| Crew | 1,346 | 1,550 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 (better) | 2.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 38.4 | 40.6 (better) |
| Cabins | 1,834 | — |
| Decks | 18 | 21 |
| Length | 1,083 ft | 1,132 ft |
| Beam | 155 ft | 154 ft |
| Speed | — | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 20 | 155 |
| Upcoming sailings | 148 | 288 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 14 nights | 6 to 32 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $429 | $399 (better) |
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 1 of the ten, Sun Princess on 4, with 5 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
Sun Princess
Sun Princess, the first Sphere class ship from Princess Cruises, debuted in early 2024 with a season of sailings in the Caribbean in the winter and in the Mediterranean in the summer.
Highlights
- Rejuvenating Lotus Spa for ultimate relaxation
- Private balconies on nearly all outside cabins for stunning views
Sailing now
155 cruises on sale, from $399.
Questions
Discovery Princess or Sun Princess?
Which is bigger, Discovery Princess or Sun Princess?
Sun Princess is bigger at 175,500 gross tons, against 141,000 gross tons for Discovery Princess. Discovery Princess carries 3,668 passengers and Sun Princess carries 4,320.
Which ship is newer, Discovery Princess or Sun Princess?
Sun Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2022 for Discovery Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Sun Princess, with 40.6 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?
Discovery Princess, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 2.8 on Sun Princess.
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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