Princess Cruises
Coral Princess
- Cruises
- 62
- From
- $349
Ship comparison
Coral Princess vs Grandeur of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Grandeur of the Seas
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $606
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Coral Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 1,974 passengers, in service since 2003. Grandeur of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 1,950 passengers, in service since 1996.
Choose Coral Princess if you want a more romantic trip, better-rated staterooms or a lower starting fare: it outscores Grandeur of the Seas for romantic (8.0 vs 5.0) and staterooms (8.0 vs 6.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $349 (vs $606).
Choose Grandeur of the Seas if you want a more active cruise or more of a party: it outscores Coral Princess for active (7.0 vs 6.0) and party (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Coral Princess | Grandeur of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2003 (better) | 1996 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2012 |
| Gross tonnage | 95,627 | 73,817 |
| Passengers | 1,974 | 1,950 |
| Crew | 900 | 760 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 48.4 (better) | 37.9 |
| Decks | 16 | 11 |
| Length | 965 ft | 916 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 118 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 62 | 27 |
| Upcoming sailings | 111 | 110 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 129 nights | 6 to 10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $349 (better) | $606 |
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 5 of the ten, Grandeur of the Seas on 2, with 3 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
62 cruises on sale, from $349.
Royal Caribbean
Grandeur of the Seas
Sail on Grandeur of the Seas to experience day-to-night innovations designed to accommodate every cruise passenger's taste. Relax in new and remodeled staterooms. Watch family-friendly movies on the 220-square-foot poolside outdoor screen.
Highlights
- Family-friendly movies on the 220-square foot poolside outdoor screen
- Aerial acrobatics as part of the Centrum experience
- Adults-only pool in Solarium
- Gaming in the Vegas-style Casino Royale
Sailing now
27 cruises on sale, from $606.
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Questions
Coral Princess or Grandeur of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Coral Princess or Grandeur of the Seas?
Coral Princess is bigger at 95,627 gross tons, against 73,817 gross tons for Grandeur of the Seas. Coral Princess carries 1,974 passengers and Grandeur of the Seas carries 1,950.
Which ship is newer, Coral Princess or Grandeur of the Seas?
Coral Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2003 against 1996 for Grandeur of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Coral Princess, with 48.4 gross tons per passenger against 37.9 on Grandeur of the Seas. 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 2.6 on Grandeur of the Seas.
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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