Princess Cruises
Crown Princess
- Cruises
- 70
- From
- $289
Ship comparison
Crown Princess vs Norwegian Prima
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Prima
- Cruises
- 51
- From
- $349
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Crown Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2006. Norwegian Prima is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,215 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose Crown Princess if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more romantic trip or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Norwegian Prima for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 7.0), romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) and entertainment (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Norwegian Prima if you want a newer ship, more of a party or more space per passenger: it outscores Crown Princess for party (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its maiden voyage was in 2022 (vs 2006) 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 | Norwegian Prima | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2006 | 2022 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 113,561 | 142,500 |
| Passengers | 3,082 | 3,215 |
| Crew | 1,200 | 1,388 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.3 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.8 | 44.3 (better) |
| Cabins | — | 1,646 |
| Decks | 19 | 20 |
| Length | 952 ft | 965 ft |
| Beam | 159 ft | 133 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 70 | 51 |
| Upcoming sailings | 141 | 92 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 60 nights | 3 to 17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $289 (better) | $349 |
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 5 of the ten, Norwegian Prima on 3, with 2 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.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Prima
First in a new class of smartships from Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Prima sailed its maiden voyage in August 2022. The next-generation ship was Norwegian's first major redesign in nearly 10 years.
Sailing now
51 cruises on sale, from $349.
Questions
Crown Princess or Norwegian Prima?
Which is bigger, Crown Princess or Norwegian Prima?
Norwegian Prima is bigger at 142,500 gross tons, against 113,561 gross tons for Crown Princess. Crown Princess carries 3,082 passengers and Norwegian Prima carries 3,215.
Which ship is newer, Crown Princess or Norwegian Prima?
Norwegian Prima is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2006 for Crown Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Prima, 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?
Norwegian Prima, with one crew member for every 2.3 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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