Princess Cruises
Coral Princess
- Cruises
- 59
- From
- $374
Ship comparison
Coral Princess vs Grand Princess
Princess Cruises
Grand Princess
- Cruises
- 78
- From
- $175
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Coral Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 1,974 passengers, in service since 2002. Grand Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 2,590 passengers, in service since 1998.
Choose Coral Princess if you want a better-rated spa and gym, more adventure and nature or more space per passenger: it outscores Grand Princess for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0) and adventure & nature (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 48.4 gross tons per passenger (vs 42.1).
Choose Grand Princess if you want a lower starting fare, more culture or a more active cruise: it outscores Coral Princess for cultural (8.0 vs 6.0) and active (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $175 (vs $374).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Coral Princess | Grand Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2002 (better) | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2011 |
| Gross tonnage | 95,627 | 109,000 |
| Passengers | 1,974 | 2,590 |
| Crew | 900 | 1,100 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 (better) | 2.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 48.4 (better) | 42.1 |
| Decks | 16 | 17 |
| Length | 965 ft | 935 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 118 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 59 | 78 |
| Upcoming sailings | 107 | 87 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–129 nights | 2–94 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $374 | $175 (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 2 of the ten, Grand Princess on 2, with 6 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.
Princess Cruises
Grand Princess
Grand Princess continues to offer the signature service for which Princess Cruises is renowned. Along with Princess Cruises's signature features like Movies Under the Stars, the Italian-inspired Piazza and The Sanctuary, fresh venues onboard offer new ways to help you escape completely.
Highlights
- Age-appropriate options for kids and teens
- The Sanctuary, a relaxing oasis
- A variety of dining options, including Ultimate Balcony Dining
Sailing now
78 cruises on sale, from $175.
Questions
Coral Princess or Grand Princess?
Which is bigger, Coral Princess or Grand Princess?
Grand Princess is bigger at 109,000 gross tons, against 95,627 gross tons for Coral Princess. Coral Princess carries 1,974 passengers and Grand Princess carries 2,590.
Which ship is newer, Coral Princess or Grand Princess?
Coral Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2002 against 1998 for Grand Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Coral Princess, with 48.4 gross tons per passenger against 42.1 on Grand Princess. 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 2.4 on Grand 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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