Princess Cruises Ships, as the name suggests, you will have a comforting and royal experience as it offers excellent service and a wide selection of destinations.
From world-class dining to non-stop entertainment options, varieties are available for kids, senior citizens, couples, groups of friends, and family.
This renowned international cruise line was launched in 1965 and, to date, has 16 cruise ships in service and a few are under construction.
Recently, Sun Princess was added to the voyage, which is the newest and largest Princess cruise ship. The upcoming year will see the launch of its sister ship, “Star Princess,” which is presently undergoing construction.
Grand Princess, which is the oldest cruise ship launched in 1998, still remains at the core of the Princess fleet.
The following table shows Princess Cruises ships by age from newest to oldest:
| Ship Name | Class | Built | Refurbished | Guests |
| Star Princess | Sphere Class | 2025* | – | 4,300 |
| Sun Princess | Sphere Class | 2024 | – | 4,300 |
| Discovery Princess | Royal Class | 2022 | – | 3,660 |
| Enchanted Princess | Royal Class | 2021 | – | 3,660 |
| Sky Princess | Royal Class | 2019 | – | 3,660 |
| Majestic Princess | Royal Class | 2017 | – | 3,560 |
| Regal Princess | Royal Class | 2014 | 2017 | 3,560 |
| Royal Princess | Royal Class | 2013 | 2018 | 3,560 |
| Ruby Princess | Grand Class | 2008 | 2018 | 3,080 |
| Emerald Princess | Grand Class | 2007 | 2019 | 3,080 |
| Crown Princess | Grand Class | 2006 | 2018 | 3,080 |
| Caribbean Princess | Grand Class | 2004 | 2019 | 3,140 |
| Diamond Princess | Grand Class | 2004 | 2019 | 2,670 |
| Sapphire Princess | Grand Class | 2004 | 2018 | 2,670 |
| Island Princess | Coral Class | 2003 | 2017 | 2,200 |
| Coral Princess | Coral Class | 2002 | 2019 | 2,000 |
| Grand Princess | Grand Class | 1998 | 2019 | 2,600 |
List of Princess Cruises ships
Take a look at each of Princess Cruises’ ships…
1. Star Princess
In October 2025, the Star Princess will become the second ship in the Sphere Class weighing 177,882 GT tons and carrying 4,300 passengers.
Year of launch – August 2025
Passengers – 4,300
Staff members/crew – 1,600
Decks – 21
Dimensions – 1,133 feet (length), 200 feet (height)
Weight/Mass capacity – 177,882 GT
2. Sun Princess
This is the latest cruise ship of the Princess fleet designed with next-generation offerings. Its world-class theatre and three-story dining room are worth the unforgettable experience.
Year of launch – February 2024
Passengers – 4,300
Staff members/crew – 1,600
Decks – 21
Dimensions – 1,133 feet (length), 200 feet (height)
Weight/Mass capacity – 177,882 GT
3. Discovery Princess
Experience exclusive amenities and attentive service at this cruise ship that was launched in March 2022. It offers a wide range of options for entertainment and dining for all age groups.
Passengers – 3,660
Crew/staff member – 1,346
Decks – 19
Weight/Mass capacity – 145,000 GT
Dimensions – 1,083 feet (length), 217′ 6¼ feet (height)
4. Enchanted Princess
In this cruise ship, you will find similarities in accommodations and offerings that were first introduced on her sister ship, Sky Princess.
This ship was introduced in November 2021, when the Covid-19 pandemic was in action which also impacted the operations.
Passengers – 3,660
Crew/staff member – 1,346
Decks – 19
Weight/Mass capacity – 144,650 GT
Dimensions – 1,083 feet (length), 217 feet (height)
5. Sky Princess
October 2019 saw the launch of a wide array of facilities. From top-deck pools to the largest balcony suites will truly give you the experience of cloud nine.
Passengers – 3,660
Crew/staff member – 1,346
Decks – 19
Weight/Mass capacity – 144,650 GT
Dimensions – 1,083 feet (length), 217 feet (height)
Named by – Captain Kay Hire and Poppy Northcutt
6. Majestic Princess
As the name suggests, this cruise ship has an impressive look because of its design and size. The ship got its name from Yao Ming and Ye Li.
Year of launch – March 2017
Passengers – 3,560
Crew/staff member – 1,346
Decks – 19
Weight/Mass capacity – 143,700 GT
Dimensions – 1,083 feet (length), 224 feet (height)
7. Regal Princess
This cruise ship entered the voyage for service in May 2014. The most appealing feature of this ship is the Sea Walk glass walkway. The original cast of ‘The Love Boat’ named this ship.
Passengers – 3,560
Crew/staff member – 1,346
Decks – 19
Weight/Mass capacity – 142,229 GT
Dimensions – 1,083 feet (length), 217 feet (height)
8. Royal Princess
This cruise ship entered service in June 2013 and underwent refurbishment in December 2018. Enjoying world-class gourmet dining and dazzling entertainment options will surely give you the royal treatment.
Passengers – 3,560
Crew/staff member – 1,346
Decks – 19
Weight/Mass capacity – 142,229 GT
Dimensions – 1,083 feet (length), 217 feet (height)
Named by – Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge
9. Ruby Princess
This cruise ship was launched in November 2008 with a mass capacity of 113,561. Just like its name, it is a luminous jewel on the seas.
Passengers – 3,080
Crew/staff member – 1,200
Decks – 19
Year of refurbishment – October 2019
Dimensions – 951 feet (length), 195 feet (height)
Weight/Mass capacity – 113,561 GT
Named by – Trista and Ryan Sutter from ‘The Bachelorette’
10. Emerald Princess
A cruise ship with a passenger capacity of 3,066 at double occupancy entered service in April 2007. Its grand design and magnificent vessel offer a host of delightful experiences to the passengers on the voyage.
Year of refurbishment – April 2019
Crew/staff members – 1,200
Decks – 19
Weight/Mass capacity – 113,561 GT
Dimensions – 951 feet (length), 195 (breadth)
Named by – Florence Henderson and Susan Olsen from The Brady Bunch, Erin Moran and Marion Ross from Happy Days
11. Crown Princess
It is one of the largest one of the largest cruise ships in Princess’ fleet that was launched in June 2006. Having approximately 900 balconies, its dimensions are 952 feet (length) and 195 feet (height).
Named by – Martha Stewart
Year of refurbishment – April 2008
Passenger capacity – 3,080
Crew/Staff member – 1,200
Decks – 19
Weight/Mass capacity – 113,561 GT
12. Caribbean Princess
This cruise ship entered service in April 2004 and underwent the refurbishment in May 2019. It is a huge ship with a size of 112,894 gross tons.
Passenger capacity – 3,140
Crew/Staff member – 1,200
Decks – 19
Weight/Mass capacity – 112,894 GT
Dimensions – 952 feet (length), 193 feet (height)
Named by – Jill Whelan (‘Vicki’ from The Love Boat)
13. Diamond Princess
You will majorly notice Japanese influence in this cruise, and it also got its name from Yoshiko Tsukuda, wife of the president of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Year of launch – March 2004
Year of refurbishment – February 2019
Passenger capacity – 2,706
Crew/Staff member – 1,100
Decks – 18
Weight/Mass capacity – 115,875 GT
Dimensions – 952 feet (length), 205 feet (height)
14. Sapphire Princess
This cruise ship entered service in May 2004 and underwent the refurbishment in March 2018. It offers world-class gourmet dining and dazzling entertainment options that are enough to be impressive.
Passenger capacity – 2,670
Crew/Staff member – 1,100
Decks – 18
Weight/Mass capacity – 115,875 GT
Dimensions – 952 feet (length), 205 feet (height)
Named by – Nancy Gore Murkowski, former First Lady of Alaska
15. Island Princess
This 21-year-old cruise ship was launched in July 2003. From having a Lotus Spa with a thermal suite to clubs for kids, it has got everything for all age groups.
Passenger capacity – 2,200
Crew/Staff member – 900
Decks – 16
Weight/Mass capacity – 92,822 GT
Dimensions – 964 feet (length), 204 feet (height)
Refurbished – December 2017
Named by – Jamie Salé and David Pelletier (Olympic Gold Medalists)
16. Coral Princess
This second Princess Cruise ship was launched in January 2003 and was updated with additional features in January 2019. Mireya Moscoso, the former President of Panama, named this ship.
Passenger capacity – 2,000
Crew/Staff member – 895
Decks – 16
Weight/Mass capacity – 91,627 GT
Dimensions – 965 feet (length), 203 feet (height)
17. Grand Princess
This first and the oldest Princess Cruise ship was launched in May 1998 and the name to this ship was given by Olivia de Havilland. The details of this ship is given below:
Passenger capacity – 2,600
Crew/Staff member – 1,150
Decks – 17
Weight/Mass capacity – 107,517 GT
Dimensions – 949 feet (length), 188 feet (height)
Refurbished – March 2019
Upcoming Ship
As per the news, in August 2025 an upcoming Princess Cruise ship “Star Princess” will be launched. That will have the capacity to accommodate 4,300 guests with 1,600 crew members.
With 21 decks, the dimensions of this ship are 1,133 ft in length and 200 ft in height. Princess Cruises is an excellent choice because it offers an unforgettable holiday for people of all ages and interests.
16 perfectly preserved ships go to varied destinations across the world. Witness classical elegance combined with modern luxury, ensuring a top-tier experience in beautifully updated settings.
