Princess Cruises
Caribbean Princess
- Cruises
- 97
- From
- $529
Ship comparison
Caribbean Princess vs Navigator of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Navigator of the Seas
- Cruises
- 28
- From
- $267
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Caribbean Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2004. Navigator of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 2002.
Choose Caribbean Princess if you want a more romantic trip, more culture or better-rated dining: it outscores Navigator of the Seas for romantic (8.0 vs 4.0), cultural (6.0 vs 4.0) and dining (7.1 vs 5.6) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Navigator of the Seas if you want more adventure and nature, a lower starting fare or more space per passenger: it outscores Caribbean Princess for adventure & nature (4.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $267 (vs $529) and it has 44.3 gross tons per passenger (vs 36.6).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Caribbean Princess | Navigator of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2004 (better) | 2002 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 112,861 | 138,000 |
| Passengers | 3,082 | 3,114 |
| Crew | 1,163 | 1,185 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.6 | 44.3 (better) |
| Decks | 15 | 15 |
| Length | 952 ft | 1,020 ft |
| Beam | 118 ft | 157 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 97 | 28 |
| Upcoming sailings | 114 | 112 |
| Cruise lengths | 6–49 nights | 2–17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $529 | $267 (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 4 of the ten, Navigator of the Seas on 4, with 2 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
97 cruises on sale, from $529.
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14 Night Eastern/Western Caribbean Adventurer
$1,244
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7 Night Eastern Caribbean with Puerto Rico
$619
About Caribbean Princess Plan my cruise on Caribbean Princess
Royal Caribbean
Navigator of the Seas
As the fourth ship in Royal Caribbean’s Voyager class, the 3,114-passenger Navigator of the Seas has plenty to offer. Refurbished in 2019, the ship features the longest waterslide at sea, a revamped pool area, new nightlife venues and updated dining options. The best way to enjoy this ship is to take advantage of the amenities.
Highlights
- Duty-free shopping on the Royal Promenade
- Recreational facilities such as the ice-skating rink and rock-climbing wall
- More than 100 treatments at Vitality Spa
- Solarium pool, an adults-only retreat
Sailing now
28 cruises on sale, from $267.
About Navigator of the Seas Plan my cruise on Navigator of the Seas
Questions
Caribbean Princess or Navigator of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Caribbean Princess or Navigator of the Seas?
Navigator of the Seas is bigger at 138,000 gross tons, against 112,861 gross tons for Caribbean Princess. Caribbean Princess carries 3,082 passengers and Navigator of the Seas carries 3,114.
Which ship is newer, Caribbean Princess or Navigator of the Seas?
Caribbean Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2004 against 2002 for Navigator of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Navigator of the Seas, with 44.3 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?
Navigator of the Seas, 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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