Princess Cruises
Emerald Princess
- Cruises
- 68
- From
- $309
Ship comparison
Emerald Princess vs Voyager of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Voyager of the Seas
- Cruises
- 39
- From
- $229
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Emerald Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2007. Voyager of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 1999.
Choose Emerald Princess if you want better-rated dining or a newer ship: it outscores Voyager of the Seas for dining (7.0 vs 5.6) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2007 (vs 1999).
Choose Voyager of the Seas if you want more space per passenger, a better-rated spa and gym or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Emerald Princess for spa & fitness (9.0 vs 8.0) and staterooms (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 44.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 36.6).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Emerald Princess | Voyager of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2007 (better) | 1999 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 112,847 | 137,276 |
| Passengers | 3,082 | 3,114 |
| Crew | 1,143 | 1,176 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.6 | 44.1 (better) |
| Decks | 15 | 15 |
| Length | 952 ft | 1,020 ft |
| Beam | 118 ft | 127 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 27 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 68 | 39 |
| Upcoming sailings | 122 | 97 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 20 nights | 2 to 25 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $309 | $229 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Emerald Princess leads on 4 of the ten, Voyager of the Seas on 4, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Princess Cruises
Emerald Princess
Carrying about 3,080 guests, Emerald Princess is one of the largest ships in the Princess Cruises fleet. It offers nearly 900 balcony staterooms from which to take in the colorful sunrise over the ocean, or capture a breathtaking sunset sail-in to a romantic city like Venice.
Highlights
- Movies Under the Stars
- The Best Pizza at Sea as voted by USA Today
- One of the largest atriums in the fleet
- The Crown Grill American Steakhouse
Sailing now
68 cruises on sale, from $309.
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
39 cruises on sale, from $229.
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Questions
Emerald Princess or Voyager of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Emerald Princess or Voyager of the Seas?
Voyager of the Seas is bigger at 137,276 gross tons, against 112,847 gross tons for Emerald Princess. Emerald Princess carries 3,082 passengers and Voyager of the Seas carries 3,114.
Which ship is newer, Emerald Princess or Voyager of the Seas?
Emerald Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2007 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 36.6 on Emerald Princess. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Voyager of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Emerald Princess.
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 Emerald Princess.
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