Cruise Frog guide
Princess Cruises vs Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages rates higher than Princess Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 4.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Virgin Voyages leads on cabins and dining, with the rest level. Pick Princess Cruises for multigenerational groups and first-time cruisers; Virgin Voyages for adults only and food lovers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Princess Cruises | Virgin Voyages |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Couples, Multigenerational groups, First-time cruisers | Adults only, Couples, Food lovers, Friends and groups |
| Fleet rating | 4.0 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Entertainment | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 17 | 4 |
| Largest ship | Star Princess (177,882 GT) | Brilliant Lady (108,232 GT) |
| Newest ship | Star Princess (2025) | Brilliant Lady (2025) |
| Guests per ship, average | 3,223 | 2,770 |
| Usually sails | Caribbean, Alaska, Northern Europe, Panama Canal | Caribbean, Bahamas, Mediterranean, Transatlantic |
| Loyalty program | Captain's Circle | Virgin Voyages Sailing Club |
| Owner | Carnival Corporation & plc | Virgin Group and Bain Capital (joint venture) |
| Headquarters | Santa Clarita, California, United States | Plantation, Florida, United States |
| Founded | 1965 | 2014 |
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, Princess Cruises or Virgin Voyages?
Virgin Voyages rates higher than Princess Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 4.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Virgin Voyages leads on cabins and dining, with the rest level.
Is Princess Cruises or Virgin Voyages better value?
They score the same for value, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Princess Cruises or Virgin Voyages better for dining?
Virgin Voyages scores higher for dining, 5.0 to 4.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is Princess Cruises or Virgin Voyages better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Princess Cruises or Virgin Voyages better for cabins?
Virgin Voyages scores higher for cabins, 5.0 to 4.2 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Princess Cruises or Virgin Voyages?
Princess Cruises's largest ship, Star Princess, measures 177,882 gross tons, against 108,232 for Brilliant Lady, Virgin Voyages's largest. An average Princess Cruises ship carries 3,223 guests, a Virgin Voyages ship 2,770.
How many ships do Princess Cruises and Virgin Voyages have?
Princess Cruises has 17 ships in service; Virgin Voyages has 4 ships in service.
Are Princess Cruises and Virgin Voyages owned by the same company?
No. Princess Cruises is part of Carnival Corporation & plc; Virgin Voyages is part of Virgin Group and Bain Capital (joint venture).