Princess Cruises
Coral Princess
- Cruises
- 62
- From
- $349
Ship comparison
Coral Princess vs Norwegian Spirit
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Spirit
- Cruises
- 42
- From
- $739
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Coral Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 1,974 passengers, in service since 2003. Norwegian Spirit is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,018 passengers, in service since 1998.
Choose Coral Princess if you want a lower starting fare, a more active cruise or a more romantic trip: it outscores Norwegian Spirit for active (6.0 vs 4.0) and romantic (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $349 (vs $739).
Choose Norwegian Spirit if you want more of a party: it outscores Coral Princess for party (7.0 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 | Norwegian Spirit | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2003 (better) | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2021 |
| Gross tonnage | 95,627 | 75,338 |
| Passengers | 1,974 | 2,018 |
| Crew | 900 | 962 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 | 2.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 48.4 (better) | 37.3 |
| Decks | 16 | 14 |
| Length | 965 ft | 881 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 62 | 42 |
| Upcoming sailings | 111 | 59 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 129 nights | 4 to 20 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $349 (better) | $739 |
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 4 of the ten, Norwegian Spirit on 1, with 5 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.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Spirit
With excellent service and cool ambiance, the Norwegian Spirit may be one of the older ships in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, but it hasn't changed the ship's quality. This 2,018-passenger ship still offers solid restaurants, bars and lounges as well as plenty of family-friendly services.
Highlights
- A hilarious who-done-it lunch show "Presumed Murdered"-- passengers get involved in the mystery
- Shoot hoops or join a pick up game at the net enclosed, outdoor basketball court
- Visit the splendid Canary Islands
Sailing now
42 cruises on sale, from $739.
Questions
Coral Princess or Norwegian Spirit?
Which is bigger, Coral Princess or Norwegian Spirit?
Coral Princess is bigger at 95,627 gross tons, against 75,338 gross tons for Norwegian Spirit. Coral Princess carries 1,974 passengers and Norwegian Spirit carries 2,018.
Which ship is newer, Coral Princess or Norwegian Spirit?
Coral Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2003 against 1998 for Norwegian Spirit.
Which has more space per passenger?
Coral Princess, with 48.4 gross tons per passenger against 37.3 on Norwegian Spirit. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Norwegian Spirit, with one crew member for every 2.1 passengers against one for every 2.2 on Coral 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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