Princess Cruises
Crown Princess
- Cruises
- 66
- From
- $424
Ship comparison
Crown Princess vs Grand Princess
Princess Cruises
Grand Princess
- Cruises
- 78
- From
- $175
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Crown Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2005. Grand Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 2,590 passengers, in service since 1998.
Choose Crown Princess if you want a better-rated spa and gym or a newer ship: it outscores Grand Princess for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2005 (vs 1998).
Choose Grand Princess if you want a lower starting fare or better-rated dining: it outscores Crown Princess for dining (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $175 (vs $424).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Crown Princess | Grand Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2005 (better) | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2011 |
| Gross tonnage | 113,561 | 109,000 |
| Passengers | 3,082 | 2,590 |
| Crew | 1,200 | 1,100 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.4 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.8 | 42.1 (better) |
| Decks | 19 | 17 |
| Length | 952 ft | 935 ft |
| Beam | 159 ft | 118 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 66 | 78 |
| Upcoming sailings | 133 | 87 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–60 nights | 2–94 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $424 | $175 (better) |
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 1 of the ten, Grand Princess on 1, with 8 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
66 cruises on sale, from $424.
Princess Cruises
Grand Princess
Grand Princess continues to offer the signature service for which Princess Cruises is renowned. Along with Princess Cruises's signature features like Movies Under the Stars, the Italian-inspired Piazza and The Sanctuary, fresh venues onboard offer new ways to help you escape completely.
Highlights
- Age-appropriate options for kids and teens
- The Sanctuary, a relaxing oasis
- A variety of dining options, including Ultimate Balcony Dining
Sailing now
78 cruises on sale, from $175.
Questions
Crown Princess or Grand Princess?
Which is bigger, Crown Princess or Grand Princess?
Crown Princess is bigger at 113,561 gross tons, against 109,000 gross tons for Grand Princess. Crown Princess carries 3,082 passengers and Grand Princess carries 2,590.
Which ship is newer, Crown Princess or Grand Princess?
Crown Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2005 against 1998 for Grand Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Grand Princess, with 42.1 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?
Grand Princess, with one crew member for every 2.4 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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