Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Apex
- Cruises
- 54
- From
- $419
Ship comparison
Celebrity Apex vs Crown Princess
Princess Cruises
Crown Princess
- Cruises
- 66
- From
- $424
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Apex is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,910 passengers, in service since 2021. Crown Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2005.
Choose Celebrity Apex if you want more adventure and nature, more of a party or a newer ship: it outscores Crown Princess for adventure & nature (7.0 vs 4.0) and party (8.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2021 (vs 2005).
Choose Crown Princess if you want better-rated dining, a more family-friendly ship or more culture: it outscores Celebrity Apex for dining (6.0 vs 2.0), family friendly (8.0 vs 6.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Apex | Crown Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2005 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 129,500 | 113,561 |
| Passengers | 2,910 | 3,082 |
| Crew | 1,320 | 1,200 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 44.5 (better) | 36.8 |
| Cabins | 1,467 | — |
| Decks | 14 | 19 |
| Length | 1,004 ft | 952 ft |
| Beam | 128 ft | 159 ft |
| Speed | — | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 54 | 66 |
| Upcoming sailings | 88 | 133 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–14 nights | 4–60 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $419 (better) | $424 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Celebrity Apex leads on 6 of the ten, Crown Princess on 3, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Apex
The 2,910-passenger Celebrity Apex, which debuted in June 2021, offers groundbreaking design and cutting-edge spaces unlike anything else at sea along with its nearly identical sister ship Celebrity Edge.
Highlights
- The reimagined Resort Deck has a sophisticated vibe with a pool and bar that resemble a 5-star resort in Miami Beach
- Fun sea day activities like the tabletop maze in the Club, puzzles in Eden and outdoor options in the Rooftop Garden
- The you'll-have-to-see-it-to-believe-it Magic Carpet
- The SEA Thermal Suite offers 8 unique experiences, from the typical sauna or Turkish baths to the exotic waterfall shower, salt room and float room
Sailing now
54 cruises on sale, from $419.
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
Celebrity Apex or Crown Princess?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Apex or Crown Princess?
Celebrity Apex is bigger at 129,500 gross tons, against 113,561 gross tons for Crown Princess. Celebrity Apex carries 2,910 passengers and Crown Princess carries 3,082.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Apex or Crown Princess?
Celebrity Apex is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2005 for Crown Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Apex, with 44.5 gross tons per passenger against 36.8 on Crown Princess. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Celebrity Apex, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Crown Princess.
Which is better for families?
Crown Princess scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 6.0 for Celebrity Apex.
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