Princess Cruises
Caribbean Princess
- Cruises
- 97
- From
- $529
Ship comparison
Caribbean Princess vs Voyager of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Voyager of the Seas
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $249
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Caribbean Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2004. Voyager of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 1999.
Choose Caribbean Princess if you want a more romantic trip, better-rated dining or a newer ship: it outscores Voyager of the Seas for romantic (8.0 vs 6.5) and dining (7.1 vs 5.6) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2004 (vs 1999).
Choose Voyager of the Seas if you want a lower starting fare, more adventure and nature or more culture: it outscores Caribbean Princess for adventure & nature (4.0 vs 2.0) and cultural (7.5 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $249 (vs $529).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Caribbean Princess | Voyager of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2004 (better) | 1999 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 112,861 | 137,276 |
| Passengers | 3,082 | 3,114 |
| Crew | 1,163 | 1,176 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.6 | 44.1 (better) |
| Decks | 15 | 15 |
| Length | 952 ft | 1,020 ft |
| Beam | 118 ft | 127 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 27 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 97 | 37 |
| Upcoming sailings | 114 | 82 |
| Cruise lengths | 6–49 nights | 2–25 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $529 | $249 (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, Voyager of the Seas on 5, 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
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Royal Caribbean
Voyager of the Seas
Voyager of the Seas has several of Royal Caribbean's iconic features for cruise passengers to enjoy. Conquer the rock-climbing wall, or find your adventure on the basketball court, ice-skating rink or mini-golf course. If it's zen you seek, achieve it poolside or at the relaxing Vitality Spa.
Highlights
- Spa treatments at the Vitality Spa
- DreamWorks experience for kids to meet and greet with characters
- Solarium, an adults-only retreat
- Rock-climbing wall and basketball court
Sailing now
37 cruises on sale, from $249.
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Questions
Caribbean Princess or Voyager of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Caribbean Princess or Voyager of the Seas?
Voyager of the Seas is bigger at 137,276 gross tons, against 112,861 gross tons for Caribbean Princess. Caribbean Princess carries 3,082 passengers and Voyager of the Seas carries 3,114.
Which ship is newer, Caribbean Princess or Voyager of the Seas?
Caribbean Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2004 against 1999 for Voyager of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Voyager of the Seas, with 44.1 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?
Voyager 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?
Voyager of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.5 out of 10, against 8.0 for Caribbean Princess.
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