Princess Cruises
Crown Princess
- Cruises
- 70
- From
- $289
Ship comparison
Crown Princess vs Navigator of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Navigator of the Seas
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $301
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Crown Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2006. Navigator of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 2002.
Choose Crown Princess if you want a more romantic trip, more culture or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Navigator of the Seas for romantic (8.0 vs 4.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 70 cruises on sale (vs 27).
Choose Navigator of the Seas if you want more space per passenger, a more active cruise or more of a party: it outscores Crown Princess for active (8.0 vs 7.0) and party (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 44.3 gross tons per passenger (vs 36.8).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Crown Princess | Navigator of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2006 (better) | 2002 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 | 2019 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 113,561 | 138,000 |
| 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 | 44.3 (better) |
| Decks | 19 | 15 |
| Length | 952 ft | 1,020 ft |
| Beam | 159 ft | 157 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 70 | 27 |
| Upcoming sailings | 141 | 109 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 60 nights | 2 to 17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $289 (better) | $301 |
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, Navigator of the Seas on 3, with 3 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
Navigator of the Seas
As the fourth ship in Royal Caribbean’s Voyager class, the 3,114-passenger Navigator of the Seas has plenty to offer. Refurbished in 2019, the ship features the longest waterslide at sea, a revamped pool area, new nightlife venues and updated dining options. The best way to enjoy this ship is to take advantage of the amenities.
Highlights
- Duty-free shopping on the Royal Promenade
- Recreational facilities such as the ice-skating rink and rock-climbing wall
- More than 100 treatments at Vitality Spa
- Solarium pool, an adults-only retreat
Sailing now
27 cruises on sale, from $301.
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Questions
Crown Princess or Navigator of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Crown Princess or Navigator of the Seas?
Navigator of the Seas is bigger at 138,000 gross tons, against 113,561 gross tons for Crown Princess. Crown Princess carries 3,082 passengers and Navigator of the Seas carries 3,114.
Which ship is newer, Crown Princess or Navigator of the Seas?
Crown Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2006 against 2002 for Navigator of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Navigator of the Seas, with 44.3 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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