Princess Cruise Ships by Size - Largest to Smallest [2026]

Q: What is the biggest Princess ship?

Princess's largest ships are Star Princess and Sun Princess, tied at 175,500 gross tons, spanning 1,133 feet. Each carries up to 4,310 passengers across 2,157 staterooms. The class launched in 2025.

Q: What is the smallest Princess ship?

The smallest active Princess ship is the Coral Princess, at 91,627 gross tons and 964 feet long. It was built in 2003 and holds up to 2,000 passengers.

Q: How much bigger is the largest Princess ship than the smallest?

The Star Princess is about 1.9x the gross tonnage of the Coral Princess, yet only around 15% longer — the smaller ship still measures 85% of her length. Gross tonnage measures enclosed volume rather than length, which is why the gap in size feels far larger on board than the dimensions suggest.

Q: How many ships does Princess have?

Princess currently has 17 active ships, averaging about 3,197 guests each. The fleet spans 91,627 to 175,500 gross tons.

Q: What is the newest Princess ship?

The newest Princess ship is the Star Princess, which entered service in 2025 at 175,500 gross tons.

Q: What is the oldest Princess ship still sailing?

The oldest Princess ship still in service is the Grand Princess, built in 1998 — around 28 years old, at 107,517 gross tons.

Q: Which Princess ships are the same size?

Star Princess and Sun Princess share the same gross tonnage (175,500 GT), which makes them sister ships — near-identical hulls with broadly the same layout, capacity and features.

Princess Ships by Size - from biggest to smallest. You'll find all every Princess cruise ship compared by size. Do you prefer the big or small ships?

Jeremy Camosse

Dec 2025 · Updated Dec 2025

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Princess Cruise Ship Sizes Overview

Below you'll find a complete list of Princess Cruise Ships by Size. From the cruise line's smallest ship, the Coral Princess (91,627 GT), to their largest active ship, the massive Star Princess (175,500 GT).

Princess has significantly less variability in size when compared to other major cruise lines. Carnival and Royal Caribbean offer ships up and down the spectrum. The majority of Princess ships are in a tighter grouping. The fleet ranges in gross tonnage from 91,627 to 175,500 GT. Some cruise lines offer ships ranging in tonnage by a factor of 6x, as comparison!

From the perspective of "capacity," the Coral Princess holds up to 2,000 guests. The Star Princess can fit nearly 2x the passengers at a max capacity of 4,310 cruisers.

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Understanding Gross Tonnage

Here at Gangwaze, we don't discriminate when it comes to our Princess cruise ship size. Big and small, we'll cruise them all. Our choice in size depends on the occasion. For big family reunions, we need the biggest vessel (with the most hiding places). For romantic getaways we often prefer the more intimate ships.

First we'll need to provide a little detail regarding our sizing comparison chart included below. We're comparing Princess cruise ships by size using the metric, "Gross Tonnage." This always causes some funny looks from our community. Gross tonnage is not exactly equal to "weight." The definition is a bit hairy. And by "hairy," we mean "boring." Here it is anyway.

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Gross Tonnage

A nonlinear measure of a ship's overall internal volume. Gross tonnage is calculated based on the moulded volume of all enclosed spaces of the ship and is used to determine things such as a ship's manning regulations, safety rules, registration fees, and port dues, whereas the older gross register tonnage is a measure of the volume of only certain enclosed spaces.

Psst... you still there? You might be wondering why we use this measurement to determine Princess ship sizes. As noted above, it's used for safety rules and whatnot. As such, gross tonnage is the standard across this cruise line and all others. Every passenger cruise ship will have this measurement. This makes it easy to compare ship size across ship, class, cruise lines and more.

In addition to tonnage, you'll find a number of other stats in our ship list. These include ship length, beam, draft, passenger count, cabins, and a few others for your viewing pleasure. All tonnage data was sourced directly from Princess.

Ok, we're done with today's virtual session on maritime lingo. Here's the good stuff.

Princess Cruise Ships by Size Chart

Largest to Smallest

Choosing the Right Size Ship

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When choosing your perfect cruise, "size" should absolutely be considered. You'll want to ask yourself the following. Do you mind walking long distances? Do you prefer variety in dining venues or consistency? Is "sea-sickness" a potential issue? Are you hoping to visit smaller ports (only accessible via smaller ships)? Your answers to these questions should guide your decision on sizing preference.

"Price" and "size" aren't the only other factors. Of course there are plenty of other variables to consider when choosing your perfect vacation. Here are a few to consider: Availability; Itinerary Length; Ship Age; Departure Port; Destination. Those are the biggies, but not at all an exhaustive list.

Often we're asked if price affects size. The cost of a Princess cruise isn't directly correlated with size. You won't find that the bigger the ship, the more the cost. Nor will you find the opposite. You won't necessarily pay less for the largest Princess ship vs the smallest. It will all depend on the specific itinerary.

However, we always include "ship size" towards the top of the list. There's no doubt it will impact your cruise in major ways. Again, we're not here to judge. We're here to provide you with all of the information you need to make your perfect decision.

Here's a menu of all Princess Ships by Size. Click on any for quick access to ship stats for that vessel.

Every Princess Ship by Size

To find your specific Princess cruise ship, feel free to use our menu below. Clicking on any will let you quickly jump to that ship's stats. You'll find a bunch of very helpful sizing metrics, including tonnage, length, capacity, speed, cabins and much more!

Princess Ships by Size Graph

17 active ships · largest to smallest

Gross tonnage (top axis)

Length in feet (bottom axis)

Gross tonnage →

045K90K135K180K

175,500

145,000

144,650

143,700

142,229

115,875

113,561

112,894

107,517

92,822

91,627

Length (ft) →

8509381,0251,1131,200

Gross tonnage measures enclosed volume, not weight — which is why Coral Princess carries just 52% of Star Princess's tonnage yet still measures 85% as long. Tonnage per foot is what really separates the largest ships from the smallest.

Source: Gangwaze fleet data · active Princess ships

Below we've listed all Princess ships by size, including a bit more info. You'll find the following metrics: gross tonnage, ship length, year built, total staterooms on board, passenger capacity, and crew members.

Frequently Asked Questions

We're constantly asked about Princess ships and size statistics. Here are the most frequently asked questions for your convenience!

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Frequently asked questions

What is the biggest Princess ship?

Princess's largest ships are Star Princess and Sun Princess, tied at 175,500 gross tons, spanning 1,133 feet. Each carries up to 4,310 passengers across 2,157 staterooms. The class launched in 2025.

What is the smallest Princess ship?

The smallest active Princess ship is the Coral Princess, at 91,627 gross tons and 964 feet long. It was built in 2003 and holds up to 2,000 passengers.

How much bigger is the largest Princess ship than the smallest?

The Star Princess is about 1.9x the gross tonnage of the Coral Princess, yet only around 15% longer — the smaller ship still measures 85% of her length. Gross tonnage measures enclosed volume rather than length, which is why the gap in size feels far larger on board than the dimensions suggest.

How many ships does Princess have?

Princess currently has 17 active ships, averaging about 3,197 guests each. The fleet spans 91,627 to 175,500 gross tons.

What is the newest Princess ship?

The newest Princess ship is the Star Princess, which entered service in 2025 at 175,500 gross tons.

What is the oldest Princess ship still sailing?

The oldest Princess ship still in service is the Grand Princess, built in 1998 — around 28 years old, at 107,517 gross tons.

Which Princess ships are the same size?

Star Princess and Sun Princess share the same gross tonnage (175,500 GT), which makes them sister ships — near-identical hulls with broadly the same layout, capacity and features.

Does Princess ship size affect cruise price?

Not directly. Fares track the itinerary, season and cabin category far more closely than tonnage, so the largest ship is not automatically the most expensive. Ship age tends to matter more than size — newer hulls usually command a premium for their newer amenities.

What size Princess ship is best for a first cruise?

Mid-sized ships are the usual recommendation: enough dining and entertainment to keep a week interesting, without the walking distances of the largest hulls. If you want the newest features and do not mind the scale, the flagship classes are built to feel navigable through neighbourhood-style layouts.

We hope that the above list of Princess Ships by size helps you to find your ideal cruise. If you enjoyed this, feel free to check out our other Largest Cruise Ships in the World post.