Island Princess
Princess Cruise Line
Island Princess is one of Princess's 17 active ships and first entered service in 2003 with its most recent renovation in 2024. In terms of size, it comes in at 92,822 gross tons, 964 feet in length, and 12 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 2,210 guests and approximately 900 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $330 million and is flagged in Bermuda.
Island Princess
Ship Stats
Year Built
2003
Last Renovated
2024
Tonnage
92,822 GT
Length
964 ft
Capacity
2,210
Crew
900
Cost
$330 million
Decks
12
Coral Class
Coral Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Princess. The first ship introduced in this class was Coral Princess (2003), followed by Island Princess (2003).
Island Princess Ship Age
Island Princess entered service in 2003. Across Princess's active fleet, the average build year is 2011 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 16 of 17 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Island Princess
Current ship
Island Princess Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2024.
Renovation details
This vessel was refreshed in September 2024 with upgrades to its core public spaces, including The Piazza, Explorer's Lounge, and Crooners. The refurbishment modernized the ship's digital infrastructure and refreshed the decor in the Crown Grill and Sabatini’s to ensure a consistent experience for long-haul world cruise passengers.
Island Princess Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Princess's fleet
Island Princess measures 964 feet (294 m) (vs Princess fleet average of 1,020 ft) and has gross tonnage of 92,822 GT (vs fleet average of 128,868 GT). It ranks 10 of 17 by length and 16 of 17 by tonnage in Princess's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Island Princess vs Princess fleet averages
Island Princess carries 2,210 passengers (vs Princess average of 2,986) and has 900 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,165). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.46:1 compared with Princess's overall 2.56:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
2,210
passengers
Crew Members
900
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.46 : 1
Princess Avg
2.56 : 1
Deck Plans
The Island Princess has a total of 12 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 4. The highest passenger deck is Deck 16. Click below to access deck plans for the Island Princess. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Island Princess quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Island Princess Casino on Deck 6 of the ship.
You will find the Island Princess buffet on Deck 14 of the ship.
This vessel was refreshed in September 2024 with upgrades to its core public spaces, including The Piazza, Explorer's Lounge, and Crooners. The refurbishment modernized the ship's digital infrastructure and refreshed the decor in the Crown Grill and Sabatini’s to ensure a consistent experience for long-haul world cruise passengers.
The ship belongs to the Princess class of ships known as the Coral class.
The Island Princess has a total of 12 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 4. The upper most passenger deck is Level 16.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Island Princess. The ship's capacity is 2,210. When comparing the occupancy to the average Princess passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 3,197 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Princess ships.
The Island Princess was built in 2003. Princess includes 17 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998 while the newest ship was built in 2025. The average Princess ship is 15 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2008
Each of Princess's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Island Princess is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Island Princess length equals 964 feet (294 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 17 active vessels in Princess fleet, measuring 1,020 feet (311 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.