Princess Cruises
Coral Princess
- Cruises
- 62
- From
- $349
Ship comparison
Coral Princess vs Zuiderdam
Holland America Line
Zuiderdam
- Cruises
- 111
- From
- $429
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Coral Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 1,974 passengers, in service since 2003. Zuiderdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 1,916 passengers, in service since 2002.
Choose Coral Princess if you want a more active cruise, a more family-friendly ship or more of a party: it outscores Zuiderdam for active (6.0 vs 4.0), family friendly (8.0 vs 6.0) and party (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Zuiderdam if you want more culture: it outscores Coral Princess for cultural (7.0 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 | Zuiderdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2003 (better) | 2002 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 95,627 | 82,305 |
| Passengers | 1,974 | 1,916 |
| Crew | 900 | 817 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 (better) | 2.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 48.4 (better) | 43.0 |
| Decks | 16 | 15 |
| Length | 965 ft | 936 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 105 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 62 | 111 |
| Upcoming sailings | 111 | 128 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 129 nights | 4 to 28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $349 (better) | $429 |
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 6 of the ten, Zuiderdam on 1, with 3 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.
Holland America Line
Zuiderdam
The first ship in Holland America's Vista class series, the ms Zuiderdam uses the latest industry and environmental technologies, such as her use of a diesel-electric power plant for optimal energy efficiency and an Azipod propulsion system.
Highlights
- The Waterford crystal seahorse greets visitors and introduces them to the art throughout the ship.
- The Lido Deck pool offers a retractable roof for colder days, along with a large polar bear statue to keep you company.
- The Greenhouse Spa offers a full hydrotherapy pool.
- Le Cirque at Pinnacle Grill brings the famous New York restaurant to life on the ship.
Sailing now
111 cruises on sale, from $429.
Questions
Coral Princess or Zuiderdam?
Which is bigger, Coral Princess or Zuiderdam?
Coral Princess is bigger at 95,627 gross tons, against 82,305 gross tons for Zuiderdam. Coral Princess carries 1,974 passengers and Zuiderdam carries 1,916.
Which ship is newer, Coral Princess or Zuiderdam?
Coral Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2003 against 2002 for Zuiderdam.
Which has more space per passenger?
Coral Princess, with 48.4 gross tons per passenger against 43.0 on Zuiderdam. 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 2.3 on Zuiderdam.
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 Zuiderdam.
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