Cruise Frog guide
Disney Cruise Line vs Princess Cruises
Disney Cruise Line rates higher than Princess Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.2 to 4.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Disney Cruise Line leads on cabins, entertainment, service and pools & decks; Princess Cruises on value. Pick Disney Cruise Line for families; Princess Cruises for couples.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Disney Cruise Line | Princess Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Families, Multigenerational groups, First-time cruisers | Couples, Multigenerational groups, First-time cruisers |
| Fleet rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Value | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 8 | 17 |
| Ships on the way | 1 | — |
| Largest ship | Disney Adventure (208,108 GT) | Star Princess (177,882 GT) |
| Newest ship | Disney Adventure (2026) | Star Princess (2025) |
| Guests per ship, average | 2,649 | 3,223 |
| Usually sails | Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska, Mexican Riviera | Caribbean, Alaska, Northern Europe, Panama Canal |
| Solo cabins | None | — |
| Single supplement | Disney's terms state that single-occupancy fares are 200% of the double-occupancy package price, so a solo guest pays for two. No… | — |
| Loyalty program | Castaway Club | Captain's Circle |
| Owner | The Walt Disney Company (Disney Signature Experiences) | Carnival Corporation & plc |
| Headquarters | Celebration, Florida, United States | Santa Clarita, California, United States |
| Founded | 1996 | 1965 |
Ratings are Cruise Frog's editorial scores of each line's ships in service, 1 to 5, averaged; the higher figure is highlighted. How we rate.
Quick answers
Which is better, Disney Cruise Line or Princess Cruises?
Disney Cruise Line rates higher than Princess Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.2 to 4.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Disney Cruise Line leads on cabins, entertainment, service and pools & decks; Princess Cruises on value.
Is Disney Cruise Line or Princess Cruises better value?
Princess Cruises scores higher for value, 4.0 to 2.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is Disney Cruise Line or Princess Cruises better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Disney Cruise Line or Princess Cruises better for entertainment?
Disney Cruise Line scores higher for entertainment, 5.0 to 4.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Disney Cruise Line or Princess Cruises better for cabins?
Disney Cruise Line scores higher for cabins, 5.0 to 4.2 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Is Disney Cruise Line or Princess Cruises better for families?
Disney Cruise Line is the one Cruise Frog lists as suiting families; Princess Cruises is not tagged for families.
Which has bigger ships, Disney Cruise Line or Princess Cruises?
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship, Disney Adventure, measures 208,108 gross tons, against 177,882 for Star Princess, Princess Cruises's largest. An average Disney Cruise Line ship carries 2,649 guests, a Princess Cruises ship 3,223.
How many ships do Disney Cruise Line and Princess Cruises have?
Disney Cruise Line has 8 ships in service and 1 on the way; Princess Cruises has 17 ships in service.
Are Disney Cruise Line and Princess Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Disney Cruise Line is part of The Walt Disney Company (Disney Signature Experiences); Princess Cruises is part of Carnival Corporation & plc.