Royal Princess
Princess Cruise Line
Royal Princess is one of Princess's 17 active ships and first entered service in 2013 with its most recent renovation in 2024. In terms of size, it comes in at 142,229 gross tons, 1,083 feet in length, and 15 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 3,560 guests and approximately 1,346 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $735 million and is flagged in Bermuda.
Royal Princess
Ship Stats
Year Built
2013
Last Renovated
2024
Tonnage
142,229 GT
Length
1,083 ft
Capacity
3,560
Crew
1,346
Cost
$735 million
Decks
15
Royal Class
Royal Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Princess. The first ship introduced in this class was Royal Princess (2013), followed by Regal Princess (2014), Majestic Princess (2017), Sky Princess (2019), Enchanted Princess (2020), and Discovery Princess (2022).
Royal Princess Ship Age
Royal Princess entered service in 2013. 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 8 of 17 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Royal Princess
Current ship
Royal Princess Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2024.
Renovation details
The Royal Princess underwent a significant refresh in 2024 that modernized the Lotus Spa and updated the Movies Under the Stars screen technology. It is currently scheduled for a more extensive technical and cosmetic dry dock in late 2026 in Singapore to maintain its status as a premier Royal-class vessel. The next scheduled ship refurbishment will occur in 46327. The Royal Princess is slated for a technical dry dock in Singapore in late 2026. Following its extensive 2027/28 deployment announcement for the Australia and Asia regions, this refurbishment will likely prioritize technical reliability for long-haul Pacific crossings and a refresh of its specialized Asian market amenities. It is a critical update to ensure the ship remains a flagship presence in the Australian market.
Royal Princess Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Princess's fleet
Royal Princess measures 1,083 feet (330 m) (vs Princess fleet average of 1,020 ft) and has gross tonnage of 142,229 GT (vs fleet average of 128,868 GT). It ranks 5 of 17 by length and 7 of 17 by tonnage in Princess's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Royal Princess vs Princess fleet averages
Royal Princess carries 3,560 passengers (vs Princess average of 2,986) and has 1,346 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,165). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.64:1 compared with Princess's overall 2.56:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
3,560
passengers
Crew Members
1,346
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.64 : 1
Princess Avg
2.56 : 1
Deck Plans
The Royal Princess has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 4. The highest passenger deck is Deck 19. Click below to access deck plans for the Royal Princess. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Deck 4 of 15
Frequently Asked Questions
Royal Princess quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Royal Princess Casino on Deck 6 of the ship.
You will find the Royal Princess buffet on Deck 16 of the ship.
The Royal Princess underwent a significant refresh in 2024 that modernized the Lotus Spa and updated the Movies Under the Stars screen technology. It is currently scheduled for a more extensive technical and cosmetic dry dock in late 2026 in Singapore to maintain its status as a premier Royal-class vessel. The next scheduled ship refurbishment will occur in 46327. The Royal Princess is slated for a technical dry dock in Singapore in late 2026. Following its extensive 2027/28 deployment announcement for the Australia and Asia regions, this refurbishment will likely prioritize technical reliability for long-haul Pacific crossings and a refresh of its specialized Asian market amenities. It is a critical update to ensure the ship remains a flagship presence in the Australian market.
The ship belongs to the Princess class of ships known as the Royal class.
The Royal Princess has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 4. The upper most passenger deck is Level 19.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Royal Princess. The ship's capacity is 3,560. 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 Royal Princess was built in 2013. 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 Royal 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 Royal Princess length equals 1,083 feet (330 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.