Princess Cruises
Coral Princess
- Cruises
- 59
- From
- $374
Ship comparison
Coral Princess vs Sapphire Princess
Princess Cruises
Sapphire Princess
- Cruises
- 107
- From
- $228
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Coral Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 1,974 passengers, in service since 2002. Sapphire Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 2,670 passengers, in service since 2004.
Choose Coral Princess if you want more adventure and nature: it outscores Sapphire Princess for adventure & nature (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Sapphire Princess if you want more culture, a lower starting fare or a more active cruise: it outscores Coral Princess for cultural (8.0 vs 6.0) and active (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $228 (vs $374).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Coral Princess | Sapphire Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2002 | 2004 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 95,627 | 115,875 |
| Passengers | 1,974 | 2,670 |
| Crew | 900 | 1,238 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 48.4 (better) | 43.4 |
| Decks | 16 | 13 |
| Length | 965 ft | 952 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 121 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 59 | 107 |
| Upcoming sailings | 107 | 113 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–129 nights | 2–42 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $374 | $228 (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 2 of the ten, Sapphire Princess on 2, 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.
Princess Cruises
Sapphire Princess
Sapphire Princess from Princess Cruises is the perfect ship for sightseeing, featuring more than 700 balconies from which passengers can step out and enjoy the refreshing ocean breeze.
Highlights
- Cooking demonstrations and photography classes via ScholarShip@Sea
- Rest and relaxation in the Lotus Spa
Sailing now
107 cruises on sale, from $228.
Questions
Coral Princess or Sapphire Princess?
Which is bigger, Coral Princess or Sapphire Princess?
Sapphire Princess is bigger at 115,875 gross tons, against 95,627 gross tons for Coral Princess. Coral Princess carries 1,974 passengers and Sapphire Princess carries 2,670.
Which ship is newer, Coral Princess or Sapphire Princess?
Sapphire Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2004 against 2002 for Coral Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Coral Princess, with 48.4 gross tons per passenger against 43.4 on Sapphire Princess. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers.
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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