Princess Cruises
Caribbean Princess
- Cruises
- 128
- From
- $569
Ship comparison
Caribbean Princess vs Carnival Liberty
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Liberty
- Cruises
- 9
- From
- $335
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Caribbean Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2004. Carnival Liberty is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,974 passengers, in service since 2005.
Choose Caribbean Princess if you want a more romantic trip, a better-rated spa and gym or better-rated dining: it outscores Carnival Liberty for romantic (8.0 vs 2.0), spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0) and dining (7.1 vs 5.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Carnival Liberty if you want more of a party or a lower starting fare: it outscores Caribbean Princess for party (9.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $335 (vs $569).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Caribbean Princess | Carnival Liberty | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2004 | 2005 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 112,861 | 110,000 |
| Passengers | 3,082 | 2,974 |
| Crew | 1,163 | 1,160 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.6 | 37.0 (better) |
| Decks | 15 | 13 |
| Length | 952 ft | 952 ft |
| Beam | 118 ft | 116 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 128 | 9 |
| Upcoming sailings | 151 | 76 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 49 nights | 6 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $569 | $335 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Caribbean Princess leads on 6 of the ten, Carnival Liberty on 1, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Princess Cruises
Caribbean Princess
Until Royal Princess came on the scene, Caribbean Princess was the largest ship in the Princess Cruises fleet. When she launched in 2004, this ship was a game changer for Princess and it helped define the brand. Now, it stands as a standard in cruising.
Highlights
- 881 cabins with private balconies
- Five pools, plus two splash pools
- Family-friendly cruising with supervised youth programs
- Adults-only retreat at the Sanctuary
Sailing now
128 cruises on sale, from $569.
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12 Night Panama Canal with Costa Rica and Caribbean
$1,299
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12 Night Panama Canal with Costa Rica and Caribbean
$1,149
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Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Liberty
Guess which is the first ship to serve up gourmet Guy Fieri burgers daily? How about one with a sports bar that combines live sports on TV with lively competition through the latest EA SPORTS titles, not to mention delicious drinks?
Highlights
- Dancing to beats by DJ Irie
- Competitive games such as ping pong and mini-golf at City Sports Park
- Delicious sweets from Cherry on Top
Sailing now
9 cruises on sale, from $335.
Questions
Caribbean Princess or Carnival Liberty?
Which is bigger, Caribbean Princess or Carnival Liberty?
Caribbean Princess is bigger at 112,861 gross tons, against 110,000 gross tons for Carnival Liberty. Caribbean Princess carries 3,082 passengers and Carnival Liberty carries 2,974.
Which ship is newer, Caribbean Princess or Carnival Liberty?
Carnival Liberty is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2005 against 2004 for Caribbean Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Liberty, with 37.0 gross tons per passenger against 36.6 on Caribbean Princess. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Carnival Liberty, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Caribbean Princess.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10.
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