Princess Cruises
Caribbean Princess
- Cruises
- 99
- From
- $399
Ship comparison
Caribbean Princess vs Coral Princess
Princess Cruises
Coral Princess
- Cruises
- 59
- From
- $374
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Caribbean Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2003. Coral Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 1,974 passengers, in service since 2002.
Choose Caribbean Princess if you want a more active cruise or a bigger ship: it outscores Coral Princess for active (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it carries 3,082 passengers (vs 1,974).
Choose Coral Princess if you want more adventure and nature, more space per passenger or more crew per passenger: it outscores Caribbean Princess for adventure & nature (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 48.4 gross tons per passenger (vs 36.6) and it has a crew member for every 2.2 passengers (vs 2.7).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Caribbean Princess | Coral Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2003 (better) | 2002 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 112,861 | 95,627 |
| Passengers | 3,082 | 1,974 |
| Crew | 1,163 | 900 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.6 | 48.4 (better) |
| Decks | 15 | 16 |
| Length | 952 ft | 965 ft |
| Beam | 118 ft | 122 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 99 | 59 |
| Upcoming sailings | 118 | 107 |
| Cruise lengths | 6–49 nights | 4–129 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $399 | $374 (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 2 of the ten, Coral Princess on 2, with 6 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
99 cruises on sale, from $399.
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Princess Cruises
Coral Princess
Originally built to transit the Panama Canal, Coral Princess from Princess Cruises offers a relaxing way to explore the world, partly because the ship is narrower and more compact than many ships competing for your vacation dollars.
Highlights
- Balcony staterooms are almost a must to enjoy Alaska.
- Bayou Café and Steakhouse features live jazz music and flavorful New Orleans-inspired cuisine.
- Signature Princess Cruises features on board include The Sanctuary, Movies Under the Stars and Ultimate Balcony Dining
- Relax in the four pools and five hot tubs.
Sailing now
59 cruises on sale, from $374.
Questions
Caribbean Princess or Coral Princess?
Which is bigger, Caribbean Princess or Coral Princess?
Caribbean Princess is bigger at 112,861 gross tons, against 95,627 gross tons for Coral Princess. Caribbean Princess carries 3,082 passengers and Coral Princess carries 1,974.
Which ship is newer, Caribbean Princess or Coral Princess?
Caribbean Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2003 against 2002 for Coral Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Coral Princess, with 48.4 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?
Coral Princess, with one crew member for every 2.2 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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