Princess Cruises
Coral Princess
- Cruises
- 59
- From
- $374
Ship comparison
Coral Princess vs Queen Victoria
Cunard Line
Queen Victoria
- Cruises
- 81
- From
- $299
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Coral Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 1,974 passengers, in service since 2002. Queen Victoria is a large Cunard Line ship carrying 1,990 passengers, in service since 2007.
Choose Coral Princess if you want a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Queen Victoria for family friendly (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Queen Victoria if you want more culture, a newer ship or a lower starting fare: it outscores Coral Princess for cultural (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its maiden voyage was in 2007 (vs 2002) and its cruises start from $299 (vs $374).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Coral Princess | Queen Victoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Cunard Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2002 | 2007 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 95,627 | 90,000 |
| Passengers | 1,974 | 1,990 |
| Crew | 900 | 981 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 | 2.0 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 48.4 (better) | 45.2 |
| Decks | 16 | 16 |
| Length | 965 ft | 964 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 120 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 59 | 81 |
| Upcoming sailings | 107 | 84 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–129 nights | 2–111 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $374 | $299 (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 1 of the ten, Queen Victoria 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 Victoria
Queen Victoria joined the Cunard Line fleet in December 2007, making Victoria the second oldest of the cruise line's three ships alongside Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth. Like all of them, its decor and style draws heavily on the line's British roots and is inspired by the colors and shapes of the Art Deco era.
Highlights
- Enjoy the shows on board in one of the private boxes while being served champagne and desserts.
- Enjoy traditional afternoon tea with white-glove waiter service in the Queens Room Ballroom.
- Dance to a live band in the Queens Room, where gentleman dance hosts are available to partner with solo women travellers.
- Listen to lectures by leading authors, entertainers, celebrities, politicians and historians as part of the Cunard Insights Program.
Sailing now
81 cruises on sale, from $299.
Questions
Coral Princess or Queen Victoria?
Which is bigger, Coral Princess or Queen Victoria?
Coral Princess is bigger at 95,627 gross tons, against 90,000 gross tons for Queen Victoria. Coral Princess carries 1,974 passengers and Queen Victoria carries 1,990.
Which ship is newer, Coral Princess or Queen Victoria?
Queen Victoria is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2007 against 2002 for Coral Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Coral Princess, with 48.4 gross tons per passenger against 45.2 on Queen Victoria. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Queen Victoria, with one crew member for every 2.0 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 6.0 for Queen Victoria.
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