Princess Cruises
Crown Princess
- Cruises
- 70
- From
- $289
Ship comparison
Crown Princess vs Diamond Princess
Princess Cruises
Diamond Princess
- Cruises
- 101
- From
- $1,004
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Crown Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2006. Diamond Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 2,670 passengers, in service since 2004.
Choose Crown Princess if you want a lower starting fare, more culture or a more active cruise: it outscores Diamond 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 $289 (vs $1,004).
Choose Diamond Princess if you want more space per passenger or more crew per passenger: it has 43.4 gross tons per passenger (vs 36.8) and it has a crew member for every 2.2 passengers (vs 2.6).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Crown Princess | Diamond Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2006 (better) | 2004 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 | 2019 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 113,561 | 115,875 |
| Passengers | 3,082 | 2,670 |
| Crew | 1,200 | 1,238 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.8 | 43.4 (better) |
| Decks | 19 | 13 |
| Length | 952 ft | 952 ft |
| Beam | 159 ft | 123 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 70 | 101 |
| Upcoming sailings | 141 | 111 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 60 nights | 7 to 31 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $289 (better) | $1,004 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Crown Princess leads on 3 of the ten, Diamond Princess on 1, with 6 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Princess Cruises
Crown Princess
Crown Princess is one of the newer and larger Princess ships, a Grand class cruise liner with room for 3,080 passengers. From her nearly 900 balconies, you can enjoy sweeping views of romantic landscapes across the world. Spend your days lounging at a pool or strolling through the street cafe atmosphere of the Piazza.
Highlights
- Wedding chapel to renew your vows or get married at sea, officiated by the ship's captain
- Age-appropriate programs for children and teens
- Plenty of nightlife and dining options
- Relaxing spa service
Sailing now
70 cruises on sale, from $289.
Princess Cruises
Diamond Princess
Diamond Princess from Princess Cruises is a true East-meets-West experience. A bit more subdued than most cruise ships, Diamond Princess is a blend of Asian culture, with women wearing kimonos on formal nights, and the Western carefree attitudes of Australians and New Zealanders.
Highlights
- Four pools
- Eight whirlpool spas
- Five main dining rooms
- Indulge in a hot stone massage at the renowned Lotus Spa
Sailing now
101 cruises on sale, from $1,004.
Questions
Crown Princess or Diamond Princess?
Which is bigger, Crown Princess or Diamond Princess?
Diamond Princess is bigger at 115,875 gross tons, against 113,561 gross tons for Crown Princess. Crown Princess carries 3,082 passengers and Diamond Princess carries 2,670.
Which ship is newer, Crown Princess or Diamond Princess?
Crown Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2006 against 2004 for Diamond Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Diamond Princess, with 43.4 gross tons per passenger against 36.8 on Crown Princess. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Diamond Princess, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Crown Princess.
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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