Princess Cruises
Crown Princess
- Cruises
- 66
- From
- $424
Ship comparison
Crown Princess vs Voyager of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Voyager of the Seas
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $249
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Crown Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2006. Voyager of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 1999.
Choose Crown Princess if you want a more romantic trip or a newer ship: it outscores Voyager of the Seas for romantic (8.0 vs 6.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2006 (vs 1999).
Choose Voyager of the Seas if you want a lower starting fare, a better-rated spa and gym or more space per passenger: it outscores Crown Princess for spa & fitness (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $249 (vs $424) and it has 44.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 36.8).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Crown Princess | Voyager of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2006 (better) | 1999 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 113,561 | 137,276 |
| Passengers | 3,082 | 3,114 |
| Crew | 1,200 | 1,176 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.8 | 44.1 (better) |
| Decks | 19 | 15 |
| Length | 952 ft | 1,020 ft |
| Beam | 159 ft | 127 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 27 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 66 | 37 |
| Upcoming sailings | 133 | 82 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–60 nights | 2–25 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $424 | $249 (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 4 of the ten, Voyager 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
66 cruises on sale, from $424.
Royal Caribbean
Voyager of the Seas
Voyager of the Seas has several of Royal Caribbean's iconic features for cruise passengers to enjoy. Conquer the rock-climbing wall, or find your adventure on the basketball court, ice-skating rink or mini-golf course. If it's zen you seek, achieve it poolside or at the relaxing Vitality Spa.
Highlights
- Spa treatments at the Vitality Spa
- DreamWorks experience for kids to meet and greet with characters
- Solarium, an adults-only retreat
- Rock-climbing wall and basketball court
Sailing now
37 cruises on sale, from $249.
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Questions
Crown Princess or Voyager of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Crown Princess or Voyager of the Seas?
Voyager of the Seas is bigger at 137,276 gross tons, against 113,561 gross tons for Crown Princess. Crown Princess carries 3,082 passengers and Voyager of the Seas carries 3,114.
Which ship is newer, Crown Princess or Voyager of the Seas?
Crown Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2006 against 1999 for Voyager of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Voyager of the Seas, with 44.1 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?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Voyager of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.5 out of 10, against 8.0 for Crown Princess.
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