Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Constellation
- Cruises
- 46
- From
- $522
Ship comparison
Celebrity Constellation vs Coral Princess
Princess Cruises
Coral Princess
- Cruises
- 59
- From
- $374
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Constellation is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,038 passengers, in service since 2002. Coral Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 1,974 passengers, in service since 2002.
Choose Celebrity Constellation if you want a better-rated spa and gym, more culture or more adventure and nature: it outscores Coral Princess for spa & fitness (10.0 vs 8.0), cultural (8.0 vs 6.0) and adventure & nature (6.5 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Coral Princess if you want a more active cruise, more of a party or a lower starting fare: it outscores Celebrity Constellation for active (6.0 vs 5.0) and party (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $374 (vs $522).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Constellation | Coral Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2002 | 2002 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2012 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 91,000 | 95,627 |
| Passengers | 2,038 | 1,974 |
| Crew | 999 | 900 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.0 (better) | 2.2 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 44.7 | 48.4 (better) |
| Decks | 11 | 16 |
| Length | 965 ft | 965 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 122 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 46 | 59 |
| Upcoming sailings | 84 | 107 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–16 nights | 4–129 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $522 | $374 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Celebrity Constellation leads on 4 of the ten, Coral Princess on 4, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Constellation
Celebrity Constellation is a ship that appeals to upscale travelers looking for a hip and happening cruise experience.
Highlights
- Specialty dining options include Tuscan Grille, a grill experience at sea.
- Don't miss Cellar Masters, which offers you tastes of wines from around the world.
- Spend that day at the AquaSpa, enjoy the hydropool or get a massage.
- Be active. Use the basketball court, golf simulator or jogging track.
Sailing now
46 cruises on sale, from $522.
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Princess Cruises
Coral Princess
Originally built to transit the Panama Canal, Coral Princess from Princess Cruises offers a relaxing way to explore the world, partly because the ship is narrower and more compact than many ships competing for your vacation dollars.
Highlights
- Balcony staterooms are almost a must to enjoy Alaska.
- Bayou Café and Steakhouse features live jazz music and flavorful New Orleans-inspired cuisine.
- Signature Princess Cruises features on board include The Sanctuary, Movies Under the Stars and Ultimate Balcony Dining
- Relax in the four pools and five hot tubs.
Sailing now
59 cruises on sale, from $374.
Questions
Celebrity Constellation or Coral Princess?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Constellation or Coral Princess?
Coral Princess is bigger at 95,627 gross tons, against 91,000 gross tons for Celebrity Constellation. Celebrity Constellation carries 2,038 passengers and Coral Princess carries 1,974.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Constellation or Coral Princess?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2002.
Which has more space per passenger?
Coral Princess, with 48.4 gross tons per passenger against 44.7 on Celebrity Constellation. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Celebrity Constellation, with one crew member for every 2.0 passengers against one for every 2.2 on Coral Princess.
Which is better for families?
Coral Princess scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.7 for Celebrity Constellation.
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