Royal Caribbean
Ovation of the Seas
- Cruises
- 25
- From
- $209
Ship comparison
Ovation of the Seas vs Sun Princess
Princess Cruises
Sun Princess
- Cruises
- 155
- From
- $399
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Ovation of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,180 passengers, in service since 2016. Sun Princess is a mega Princess Cruises ship carrying 4,320 passengers, in service since 2024.
Choose Ovation of the Seas if you want a lower starting fare, a more active cruise or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Sun Princess for active (8.0 vs 7.0) and family friendly (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $209 (vs $399).
Choose Sun Princess if you want a more romantic trip, better-rated dining or a newer ship: it outscores Ovation of the Seas for romantic (8.0 vs 6.5) and dining (8.0 vs 6.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2024 (vs 2016).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Ovation of the Seas | Sun Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 | 2024 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 168,666 | 175,500 |
| Passengers | 4,180 | 4,320 |
| Crew | 1,500 | 1,550 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 40.4 | 40.6 (better) |
| Decks | 16 | 21 |
| Length | 1,141 ft | 1,132 ft |
| Beam | 136 ft | 154 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 25 | 155 |
| Upcoming sailings | 142 | 288 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 25 nights | 6 to 32 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $209 (better) | $399 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Ovation of the Seas leads on 5 of the ten, Sun Princess on 3, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Royal Caribbean
Ovation of the Seas
Ovation of the Seas, the third ship of the Quantum class from Royal Caribbean, launched in 2016 and sails in the Pacific (out of its home port in Sydney) as well as Alaska.
Highlights
- RipCord by iFLY, the first skydiving experience at sea
- Adults-only Solarium pool, a glass-canopied retreat
- Lots of gaming options in Casino Royale
Sailing now
25 cruises on sale, from $209.
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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
Ovation of the Seas or Sun Princess?
Which is bigger, Ovation of the Seas or Sun Princess?
Sun Princess is bigger at 175,500 gross tons, against 168,666 gross tons for Ovation of the Seas. Ovation of the Seas carries 4,180 passengers and Sun Princess carries 4,320.
Which ship is newer, Ovation of the Seas or Sun Princess?
Sun Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2016 for Ovation of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Sun Princess, with 40.6 gross tons per passenger against 40.4 on Ovation of the Seas. 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 2.8 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Ovation of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.0 for Sun Princess.
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