Princess Cruises
Crown Princess
- Cruises
- 70
- From
- $289
Ship comparison
Crown Princess vs Emerald Princess
Princess Cruises
Emerald Princess
- Cruises
- 68
- From
- $309
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Crown Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2006. Emerald Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2007.
Choose Crown Princess if you want a more romantic trip or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Emerald Princess for romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) and staterooms (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Emerald Princess if you want better-rated dining: it outscores Crown Princess for dining (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.
| Crown Princess | Emerald Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2006 | 2007 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 113,561 | 112,847 |
| Passengers | 3,082 | 3,082 |
| Crew | 1,200 | 1,143 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 (better) | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.8 (better) | 36.6 |
| Decks | 19 | 15 |
| Length | 952 ft | 952 ft |
| Beam | 159 ft | 118 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 70 | 68 |
| Upcoming sailings | 141 | 122 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 60 nights | 4 to 20 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $289 (better) | $309 |
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 2 of the ten, Emerald Princess on 1, with 7 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
Emerald Princess
Carrying about 3,080 guests, Emerald Princess is one of the largest ships in the Princess Cruises fleet. It offers nearly 900 balcony staterooms from which to take in the colorful sunrise over the ocean, or capture a breathtaking sunset sail-in to a romantic city like Venice.
Highlights
- Movies Under the Stars
- The Best Pizza at Sea as voted by USA Today
- One of the largest atriums in the fleet
- The Crown Grill American Steakhouse
Sailing now
68 cruises on sale, from $309.
Questions
Crown Princess or Emerald Princess?
Which is bigger, Crown Princess or Emerald Princess?
Crown Princess is bigger at 113,561 gross tons, against 112,847 gross tons for Emerald Princess. Crown Princess carries 3,082 passengers and Emerald Princess carries 3,082.
Which ship is newer, Crown Princess or Emerald Princess?
Emerald Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2007 against 2006 for Crown Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Crown Princess, with 36.8 gross tons per passenger against 36.6 on Emerald Princess. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Crown Princess, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Emerald 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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