Princess Cruises
Caribbean Princess
- Cruises
- 99
- From
- $399
Ship comparison
Caribbean Princess vs Emerald Princess
Princess Cruises
Emerald Princess
- Cruises
- 69
- From
- $374
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Caribbean Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2003. Emerald Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2007.
Choose Caribbean Princess if you want a more romantic trip or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Emerald Princess for romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) and staterooms (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Emerald 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 | Emerald Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2003 | 2007 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 112,861 | 112,847 |
| Passengers | 3,082 | 3,082 |
| Crew | 1,163 | 1,143 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.6 | 36.6 |
| Decks | 15 | 15 |
| Length | 952 ft | 952 ft |
| Beam | 118 ft | 118 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 99 | 69 |
| Upcoming sailings | 118 | 125 |
| Cruise lengths | 6–49 nights | 4–20 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 3 of the ten, Emerald Princess on 3, with 4 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
Emerald Princess
Carrying about 3,080 guests, Emerald Princess is one of the largest ships in the Princess Cruises fleet. It offers nearly 900 balcony staterooms from which to take in the colorful sunrise over the ocean, or capture a breathtaking sunset sail-in to a romantic city like Venice.
Highlights
- Movies Under the Stars
- The Best Pizza at Sea as voted by USA Today
- One of the largest atriums in the fleet
- The Crown Grill American Steakhouse
Sailing now
69 cruises on sale, from $374.
Questions
Caribbean Princess or Emerald Princess?
Which is bigger, Caribbean Princess or Emerald Princess?
Caribbean Princess is bigger at 112,861 gross tons, against 112,847 gross tons for Emerald Princess. Caribbean Princess carries 3,082 passengers and Emerald Princess carries 3,082.
Which ship is newer, Caribbean Princess or Emerald Princess?
Emerald Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2007 against 2003 for Caribbean Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 36.6 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers.
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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