Updated for 2025–2026

9 Newest Princess Cruise Ships
Ranked & Compared

From the brand-new Sphere-class giants to classic Royal-class stalwarts — every Princess Cruises ship ranked by casino size, amenities, homeport, and value.

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Majestic Princess cruise ship sailing past San Francisco at sunset

#1 Newest & Largest

Star Princess

Sphere Class · 2025

9.8

/10

Passengers

4,300

Casino Size

~9,000 sq ft

Slots

227+

Tables

13+

Homeport

Barcelona / Fort Lauderdale

Price From

$499/person

Itineraries

Mediterranean, Caribbean, Alaska

Best For: Couples and foodies seeking the newest ship

Highlights

✓Newest Princess ship — debuted October 2025

✓30+ dining and bar venues onboard

✓SkyDeck with pickleball courts and ocean views

✓LNG-powered — Princess's most eco-friendly ship

Considerations

✗Still building a review track record

✗Premium pricing as the newest vessel

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#2 Best Overall

Sun Princess

Sphere Class · 2024

9.6

/10

Passengers

4,300

Casino Size

~9,000 sq ft

Slots

227

Tables

Homeport

Fort Lauderdale / Barcelona

Price From

$449/person

Itineraries

Caribbean, Mediterranean, Transatlantic

Best For: Casino players and modern luxury seekers

Highlights

✓Largest casino ever built by Princess Cruises

✓First-ever Buffalo Zone at sea (Aristocrat slots)

✓Condé Nast Traveler Mega Ship of the Year

✓10-foot ceilings — the most spacious casino floor

Considerations

✗4,300 passengers is large for Princess

✗Books out quickly — early reservation needed

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#3 Best Royal Class

Discovery Princess

Royal Class · 2022

9.3

/10

Passengers

3,660

Casino Size

~6,000 sq ft

Slots

170+

Tables

12+

Homeport

Los Angeles, CA

Price From

$349/person

Itineraries

Alaska, Mexican Riviera, Panama Canal

Best For: West Coast departures and Alaska cruisers

Highlights

✓Sky Suites — largest suites in the Princess fleet at 1,792 sq ft

✓360° immersive dining experience exclusive to Discovery

✓SeaWalk glass-floor walkway extending over the ocean

✓Most refined Royal-class ship — final in the series

Considerations

✗Smaller casino than Sphere-class ships

✗Los Angeles homeport limits East Coast access

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#4 Best for Romance

Enchanted Princess

Royal Class · 2020

9.1

/10

Passengers

3,660

Casino Size

~6,000 sq ft

Slots

165+

Tables

12+

Homeport

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Price From

$329/person

Itineraries

Caribbean, Mediterranean, Transatlantic

Best For: Couples and Caribbean regulars

Highlights

✓Dedicated adults-only Sanctuary retreat area

✓Sabatini's Italian trattoria and Crown Grill steakhouse

✓Strong Captain's Circle casino comp program

✓Fort Lauderdale homeport — easy East Coast access

Considerations

✗Debuted mid-pandemic — fewer inaugural reviews

✗Similar layout to Sky Princess — less differentiated

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#5 Best for Europe

Sky Princess

Royal Class · 2019

9.0

/10

Passengers

3,660

Casino Size

~6,000 sq ft

Slots

165+

Tables

12+

Homeport

Southampton, UK / Fort Lauderdale

Price From

$299/person

Itineraries

Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Caribbean

Best For: European itinerary lovers and UK cruisers

Highlights

✓Premium European homeport in Southampton

✓Established Mediterranean and Baltic routes

✓Movies Under the Stars outdoor poolside screen

✓Well-reviewed casino floor with comfortable layout

Considerations

✗Primarily UK/European departure — less US access

✗Similar to Discovery and Enchanted in layout

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#6 Best for Asia

Majestic Princess

Royal Class · 2017

8.8

/10

Passengers

3,560

Casino Size

~5,500 sq ft

Slots

155+

Tables

11+

Homeport

Shanghai / Sydney

Price From

$289/person

Itineraries

Asia, Australia, World Voyages

Best For: Asia-Pacific travelers and baccarat players

Highlights

✓Purpose-built for the Chinese and Asian market

✓Strong baccarat, pai gow, and table game variety

✓Unique authentic Chinese cuisine venues onboard

✓World voyage itineraries to exotic destinations

Considerations

✗Asian homeport limits access for US travelers

✗Older Royal-class design vs newer ships

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#7 Best Value Gulf Coast

Regal Princess

Royal Class · 2014

8.6

/10

Passengers

3,560

Casino Size

~5,500 sq ft

Slots

155+

Tables

11+

Homeport

Galveston, TX / Fort Lauderdale

Price From

$249/person

Itineraries

Caribbean, Mediterranean, Europe

Best For: Gulf Coast departures and value seekers

Highlights

✓Galveston homeport — easy access for Texas and Midwest

✓Lower price point than newer ships

✓Piazza atrium design — hub of onboard social life

✓Strong Captain's Circle comp offers for casino players

Considerations

✗Older Royal-class — fewer modern amenities

✗Casino smaller than Sphere-class vessels

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#8 Best Budget Royal Class

Royal Princess

Royal Class · 2013

8.4

/10

Passengers

3,560

Casino Size

~5,500 sq ft

Slots

155+

Tables

11+

Homeport

Various (Alaska, Caribbean, Panama)

Price From

$229/person

Itineraries

Alaska, Caribbean, Panama Canal

Best For: Budget-conscious Princess loyalists

Highlights

✓The original Royal-class flagship — proven itineraries

✓Alaska and Panama Canal routes are iconic

✓MedallionClass wearable tech on all sailings

✓Lower fares make it accessible for first-timers

Considerations

✗Oldest Royal-class ship — most dated interior

✗Smallest casino among the nine newest ships

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#9 Best Grand Class

Emerald Princess

Grand Class · 2007

8.2

/10

Passengers

3,080

Casino Size

~5,000 sq ft

Slots

140+

Tables

10+

Homeport

Fort Lauderdale / Various

Price From

$199/person

Itineraries

Caribbean, Panama Canal, South America

Best For: First-time Princess cruisers on a budget

Highlights

✓Lowest price point of the nine ships

✓Classic Princess experience — well-loved by loyalists

✓Panama Canal and South America itineraries

✓Regularly updated with MedallionClass technology

Considerations

✗Oldest ship on this list by a wide margin

✗Smallest casino and fewer modern amenities

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Quick Comparison Table

Ship	Class	Year	Passengers	Casino Size	Slots	Price From
Star Princess	Sphere Class	2025	4,300	~9,000 sq ft	227+	$499/person
Sun Princess	Sphere Class	2024	4,300	~9,000 sq ft	227	$449/person
Discovery Princess	Royal Class	2022	3,660	~6,000 sq ft	170+	$349/person
Enchanted Princess	Royal Class	2020	3,660	~6,000 sq ft	165+	$329/person
Sky Princess	Royal Class	2019	3,660	~6,000 sq ft	165+	$299/person
Majestic Princess	Royal Class	2017	3,560	~5,500 sq ft	155+	$289/person
Regal Princess	Royal Class	2014	3,560	~5,500 sq ft	155+	$249/person
Royal Princess	Royal Class	2013	3,560	~5,500 sq ft	155+	$229/person
Emerald Princess	Grand Class	2007	3,080	~5,000 sq ft	140+	$199/person

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Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated November 2025

What is the newest Princess Cruises ship in 2025?+

Star Princess is the newest Princess Cruises ship, launched in October 2025. She is a Sphere-class vessel carrying 4,300 passengers and is the largest ship Princess has ever built. Her sister ship, Sun Princess (February 2024), is the second-newest and was named Condé Nast Traveler's Mega Ship of the Year. Both ships sail Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Alaska itineraries.

Which Princess Cruises ship has the biggest casino?+

Sun Princess and Star Princess have the largest casinos in the Princess Cruises fleet — approximately 9,000 square feet each, with 227 slot machines and 13 live tables. That is 50% more floor space than any Royal-class ship. Sun Princess introduced the first-ever Buffalo Zone at sea, featuring Aristocrat games including Buffalo Gold and Buffalo Chief.

What are the 9 newest Princess Cruises ships?+

The 9 newest Princess Cruises ships are: Star Princess (2025, Sphere Class), Sun Princess (2024, Sphere Class), Discovery Princess (2022, Royal Class), Enchanted Princess (2020, Royal Class), Sky Princess (2019, Royal Class), Majestic Princess (2017, Royal Class), Regal Princess (2014, Royal Class), Royal Princess (2013, Royal Class), and Emerald Princess (2007, Grand Class). Star Princess is the newest and largest; Emerald Princess is the oldest on this list.

Sun Princess vs Star Princess — what is the difference?+

Sun Princess and Star Princess are nearly identical Sphere-class sister ships. Both are 177,882 gross tons, carry 4,300 passengers, and feature a ~9,000 sq ft casino with 227 slots and 13 tables. The key differences: Sun Princess homeports in Fort Lauderdale and Barcelona; Star Princess homeports in Barcelona and Fort Lauderdale with expanded Alaska deployments. Star Princess has refinements based on guest feedback from Sun Princess's first year of service.

Which Princess ship is best for slot players?+

Sun Princess is the best Princess Cruises ship for slot players. It has 227 machines — the most in the fleet — including the Buffalo Zone (Aristocrat titles), video poker, and linked progressive jackpots. Star Princess has an identical layout and is equally strong. Both Sphere-class ships are 50% larger than Royal-class casinos and feature the newest game titles available at sea.

How much does a Princess cruise cost per person?+

Princess cruise prices start around $199 per person on older ships like Emerald Princess and range up to $499+ per person on the newest Sphere-class ships (Star Princess and Sun Princess). Most 7-night Caribbean sailings on Royal-class ships average $299–$449 per person. Prices vary by stateroom category, itinerary length, and booking timing — early booking typically yields the best rates.

What is the difference between Sphere class and Royal class Princess ships?+

Sphere-class ships (Star Princess 2025, Sun Princess 2024) are Princess's largest ships at 177,882 tons with 4,300 passengers, a 9,000 sq ft casino, 30+ dining venues, LNG propulsion, and The Dome entertainment venue. Royal-class ships (Discovery through Royal Princess, 2013–2022) carry 3,560–3,660 passengers with a ~6,000 sq ft casino, SeaWalk glass walkway, and Piazza atrium. Sphere class is 21% larger than Royal class and commands higher fares.

What is the Princess Cruises Captain's Circle loyalty program?+

Captain's Circle is Princess Cruises' loyalty program with four tiers: Gold (1 cruise), Platinum (5 cruises), Elite (15 cruises), and Ambassador (75+ cruise credits). Casino players earn points at slots and table games that count toward tier status. Elite and Ambassador members receive complimentary mini-bar setup, free laundry, internet discounts, and priority boarding. Always use your MedallionClass wearable or cruise card at the casino to earn points every session.

Which Princess Cruises ship is best for families?+

Star Princess and Sun Princess are the best Princess ships for families in 2025–2026. Their larger Sphere-class size means more dining options, entertainment venues, and onboard activities. Discovery Princess is the top choice for West Coast families sailing Alaska from Los Angeles. Enchanted Princess is ideal for East Coast families doing Caribbean itineraries out of Fort Lauderdale.

Which Princess ship sails from the most convenient US homeport?+

It depends on where you live. Enchanted Princess and Sun Princess sail from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), making them the easiest for East Coast travelers. Discovery Princess sails from Los Angeles, best for West Coast guests. Regal Princess homeports in Galveston, Texas — the most convenient option for Texans and Midwest travelers. Sky Princess is based in Southampton, UK, for European sailings.

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