Princess Cruises
Caribbean Princess
- Cruises
- 99
- From
- $399
Ship comparison
Caribbean Princess vs Crown Princess
Princess Cruises
Crown Princess
- Cruises
- 66
- From
- $424
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Caribbean Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2003. Crown Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2005.
Choose Caribbean Princess if you want better-rated dining: it outscores Crown Princess for dining (7.1 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Crown Princess if you want more adventure and nature or more culture: it outscores Caribbean Princess for adventure & nature (4.0 vs 2.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Caribbean Princess | Crown Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2003 | 2005 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 112,861 | 113,561 |
| Passengers | 3,082 | 3,082 |
| Crew | 1,163 | 1,200 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.6 | 36.8 (better) |
| Decks | 15 | 19 |
| Length | 952 ft | 952 ft |
| Beam | 118 ft | 159 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 99 | 66 |
| Upcoming sailings | 118 | 133 |
| Cruise lengths | 6–49 nights | 4–60 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $399 (better) | $424 |
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 1 of the ten, Crown Princess on 3, 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
Crown Princess
Crown Princess is one of the newer and larger Princess ships, a Grand class cruise liner with room for 3,080 passengers. From her nearly 900 balconies, you can enjoy sweeping views of romantic landscapes across the world. Spend your days lounging at a pool or strolling through the street cafe atmosphere of the Piazza.
Highlights
- Wedding chapel to renew your vows or get married at sea, officiated by the ship's captain
- Age-appropriate programs for children and teens
- Plenty of nightlife and dining options
- Relaxing spa service
Sailing now
66 cruises on sale, from $424.
Questions
Caribbean Princess or Crown Princess?
Which is bigger, Caribbean Princess or Crown Princess?
Crown Princess is bigger at 113,561 gross tons, against 112,861 gross tons for Caribbean Princess. Caribbean Princess carries 3,082 passengers and Crown Princess carries 3,082.
Which ship is newer, Caribbean Princess or Crown Princess?
Crown Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2005 against 2003 for Caribbean Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Crown Princess, with 36.8 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?
Crown Princess, 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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