Princess Cruises
Coral Princess
- Cruises
- 62
- From
- $349
Ship comparison
Coral Princess vs Rhapsody of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Rhapsody of the Seas
- Cruises
- 54
- From
- $353
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Coral Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 1,974 passengers, in service since 2003. Rhapsody of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 1,998 passengers, in service since 1997.
Choose Coral Princess if you want a more romantic trip, more space per passenger or a newer ship: it outscores Rhapsody of the Seas for romantic (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 48.4 gross tons per passenger (vs 39.3) and its maiden voyage was in 2003 (vs 1997).
Choose Rhapsody of the Seas if you want a more active cruise: it outscores Coral Princess for active (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Coral Princess | Rhapsody of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2003 (better) | 1997 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 95,627 | 78,491 |
| Passengers | 1,974 | 1,998 |
| Crew | 900 | 765 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 48.4 (better) | 39.3 |
| Decks | 16 | 11 |
| Length | 965 ft | 915 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 117 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 62 | 54 |
| Upcoming sailings | 111 | 115 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 129 nights | 4 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $349 (better) | $353 |
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, Rhapsody of the Seas on 2, with 3 level.
- Active
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- Spa & fitness
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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
Rhapsody of the Seas
Rhapsody of the Seas from Royal Caribbean delivers an unforgettable cruise experience, no matter the hemisphere. Get out to sea and relax away the stress of life on land at the Vitality Spa or glass-canopied Solarium adults-only pool.
Highlights
- Solarium, an adults-only retreat
- Vitality Spa's extensive treatment menu
- Broadway-style entertainment in the Main Theater
- Gaming at the Vegas-style Casino Royale
Sailing now
54 cruises on sale, from $353.
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Questions
Coral Princess or Rhapsody of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Coral Princess or Rhapsody of the Seas?
Coral Princess is bigger at 95,627 gross tons, against 78,491 gross tons for Rhapsody of the Seas. Coral Princess carries 1,974 passengers and Rhapsody of the Seas carries 1,998.
Which ship is newer, Coral Princess or Rhapsody of the Seas?
Coral Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2003 against 1997 for Rhapsody of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Coral Princess, with 48.4 gross tons per passenger against 39.3 on Rhapsody 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 Rhapsody of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
Coral Princess scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.5 for Rhapsody of the Seas.
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