Princess Cruises
Coral Princess
- Cruises
- 59
- From
- $374
Ship comparison
Coral Princess vs Eurodam
Holland America Line
Eurodam
- Cruises
- 60
- From
- $129
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Coral Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 1,974 passengers, in service since 2002. Eurodam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,104 passengers, in service since 2008.
Choose Coral Princess if you want a more active cruise, more of a party or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Eurodam for active (6.0 vs 4.0), party (5.0 vs 3.0) and family friendly (8.0 vs 6.2) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Eurodam if you want a lower starting fare, a newer ship or more culture: it outscores Coral Princess for cultural (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $129 (vs $374) and its maiden voyage was in 2008 (vs 2002).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Coral Princess | Eurodam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2002 | 2008 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 95,627 | 86,273 |
| Passengers | 1,974 | 2,104 |
| Crew | 900 | 929 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 (better) | 2.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 48.4 (better) | 41.0 |
| Decks | 16 | 11 |
| Length | 965 ft | 936 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 59 | 60 |
| Upcoming sailings | 107 | 115 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–129 nights | 1–22 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $374 | $129 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Coral Princess leads on 6 of the ten, Eurodam on 2, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
Holland America Line
Eurodam
Continually ranking No. 1 among Holland America Line's ships based on passenger ratings, ms Eurodam offers travelers a stylish, sophisticated blend of the old and the new.
Highlights
- The chefs do an excellent job in all seven of the ship’s restaurants.
- The nightly entertainment is good, ranging from comedy to classical music.
- Room service at any time is included in your fare — great for a lazy morning at sea.
- Elevators are fast and efficient, making it easy to move about the ship.
Sailing now
60 cruises on sale, from $129.
Questions
Coral Princess or Eurodam?
Which is bigger, Coral Princess or Eurodam?
Coral Princess is bigger at 95,627 gross tons, against 86,273 gross tons for Eurodam. Coral Princess carries 1,974 passengers and Eurodam carries 2,104.
Which ship is newer, Coral Princess or Eurodam?
Eurodam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2008 against 2002 for Coral Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Coral Princess, with 48.4 gross tons per passenger against 41.0 on Eurodam. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Coral Princess, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 2.3 on Eurodam.
Which is better for families?
Coral Princess scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 6.2 for Eurodam.
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