Princess Cruises
Crown Princess
- Cruises
- 70
- From
- $289
Ship comparison
Crown Princess vs Mariner of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Mariner of the Seas
- Cruises
- 56
- From
- $463
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Crown Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2006. Mariner of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 2003.
Choose Crown Princess if you want a lower starting fare or a more romantic trip: it outscores Mariner of the Seas for romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $289 (vs $463).
Choose Mariner of the Seas if you want more space per passenger, a better-rated spa and gym or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Crown Princess for spa & fitness (9.0 vs 8.0) and staterooms (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 44.4 gross tons per passenger (vs 36.8).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Crown Princess | Mariner of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2006 (better) | 2003 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 113,561 | 138,279 |
| Passengers | 3,082 | 3,114 |
| Crew | 1,200 | 1,185 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.8 | 44.4 (better) |
| Decks | 19 | 15 |
| Length | 952 ft | 1,020 ft |
| Beam | 159 ft | 157 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 70 | 56 |
| Upcoming sailings | 141 | 93 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 60 nights | 6 to 17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $289 (better) | $463 |
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 4 of the ten, Mariner of the Seas on 2, with 4 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.
Royal Caribbean
Mariner of the Seas
The newly amplified Mariner of the Seas from Royal Caribbean underwent a $120 million refurbishment in 2018 — and the enhancements remain eye-catching. Many of the renovations involve new features to attract families and younger cruisers.
Highlights
- Broadway-style entertainment in the Main Theater
- The Bamboo Room delivers top-notch Polynesian-inspired cocktails
- The Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade serves up a wide selection of beers and pub favorites like chicken wings and nachos
- Spa treatments in the Vitality Spa
Sailing now
56 cruises on sale, from $463.
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Questions
Crown Princess or Mariner of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Crown Princess or Mariner of the Seas?
Mariner of the Seas is bigger at 138,279 gross tons, against 113,561 gross tons for Crown Princess. Crown Princess carries 3,082 passengers and Mariner of the Seas carries 3,114.
Which ship is newer, Crown Princess or Mariner of the Seas?
Crown Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2006 against 2003 for Mariner of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Mariner of the Seas, with 44.4 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?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.6 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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