Princess Cruises
Coral Princess
- Cruises
- 59
- From
- $374
Ship comparison
Coral Princess vs Queen Elizabeth
Cunard Line
Queen Elizabeth
- Cruises
- 182
- From
- $799
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Coral Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 1,974 passengers, in service since 2002. Queen Elizabeth is a large Cunard Line ship carrying 2,068 passengers, in service since 2010.
Choose Coral Princess if you want a more family-friendly ship or a lower starting fare: it outscores Queen Elizabeth for family friendly (8.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $374 (vs $799).
Choose Queen Elizabeth if you want more culture, a newer ship or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Coral Princess for cultural (8.0 vs 6.0) and spa & fitness (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2010 (vs 2002).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Coral Princess | Queen Elizabeth | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Cunard Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2002 | 2010 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 95,627 | 90,900 |
| Passengers | 1,974 | 2,068 |
| Crew | 900 | 1,005 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 | 2.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 48.4 (better) | 44.0 |
| Decks | 16 | 16 |
| Length | 965 ft | 964 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 27 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 59 | 182 |
| Upcoming sailings | 107 | 200 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–129 nights | 3–113 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $374 (better) | $799 |
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 1 of the ten, Queen Elizabeth on 3, 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.
Cunard Line
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth of Cunard Line received the royal treatment in 2010 when Her Majesty the Queen formally named the ship. When it joined sister ships Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria, Elizabeth became a favorite among many travelers who adore her rich Art Deco interiors and plush decor.
Highlights
- Traditional afternoon tea is served by white-gloved waiters in the Queens Room.
- Dance to a live band in the Queens Room, where gentleman dance hosts are available to partner with solo women travelers.
- Enjoy a drink of champagne or afternoon tea in the Garden Lounge, inspired by Kew Gardens London.
- Listen to lectures by leading authors, entertainers, celebrities, politicians and historians in the Cunard Insights Program.
Sailing now
182 cruises on sale, from $799.
Questions
Coral Princess or Queen Elizabeth?
Which is bigger, Coral Princess or Queen Elizabeth?
Coral Princess is bigger at 95,627 gross tons, against 90,900 gross tons for Queen Elizabeth. Coral Princess carries 1,974 passengers and Queen Elizabeth carries 2,068.
Which ship is newer, Coral Princess or Queen Elizabeth?
Queen Elizabeth is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2010 against 2002 for Coral Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Coral Princess, with 48.4 gross tons per passenger against 44.0 on Queen Elizabeth. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Queen Elizabeth, with one crew member for every 2.1 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 5.0 for Queen Elizabeth.
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