Princess Cruises
Enchanted Princess
- Cruises
- 122
- From
- $759
Ship comparison
Enchanted Princess vs Independence of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Independence of the Seas
- Cruises
- 45
- From
- $363
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Enchanted Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,660 passengers, in service since 2021. Independence of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,634 passengers, in service since 2008.
Choose Enchanted Princess if you want a more romantic trip, a newer ship or better-rated dining: it outscores Independence of the Seas for romantic (8.0 vs 4.0) and dining (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2021 (vs 2008).
Choose Independence of the Seas if you want a lower starting fare, more of a party or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Enchanted Princess for party (6.5 vs 5.0) and entertainment (8.3 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $363 (vs $759).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Enchanted Princess | Independence of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2008 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 145,281 | 160,000 |
| Passengers | 3,660 | 3,634 |
| Crew | 1,346 | 1,360 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 39.7 | 44.0 (better) |
| Decks | 19 | 18 |
| Length | 1,083 ft | 1,112 ft |
| Beam | 154 ft | 184 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 122 | 45 |
| Upcoming sailings | 150 | 75 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 46 nights | 4 to 9 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $759 | $363 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Enchanted Princess leads on 5 of the ten, Independence of the Seas on 4, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Princess Cruises
Enchanted Princess
Enchanted Princess debuted in November 2021 with leisurely 10- and 11-night itineraries in the Caribbean in the winter season followed by a varied range of 6- to 22-night sailings in Europe in summer.
Sailing now
122 cruises on sale, from $759.
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Royal Caribbean
Independence of the Seas
Meet Independence of the Seas, packed with a long list of onboard activities typical of Royal Caribbean's Freedom class of ships. Highlights include the FlowRider surf simulator, a rock-climbing wall, ice-skating rink, cantilevered whirlpools, Royal Promenade, mini golf course, and more.
Highlights
- Relaxing spa treatments at Vitality Spa
- Four pools in adults-only Solarium
- 30 types of cupcakes from the Cupcake Cupboard
- Broadway-style entertainment in the Main Theater
Sailing now
45 cruises on sale, from $363.
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Questions
Enchanted Princess or Independence of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Enchanted Princess or Independence of the Seas?
Independence of the Seas is bigger at 160,000 gross tons, against 145,281 gross tons for Enchanted Princess. Enchanted Princess carries 3,660 passengers and Independence of the Seas carries 3,634.
Which ship is newer, Enchanted Princess or Independence of the Seas?
Enchanted Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2008 for Independence of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Independence of the Seas, with 44.0 gross tons per passenger against 39.7 on Enchanted 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 2.7 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Enchanted Princess scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.0 out of 10, against 6.5 for Independence of the Seas.
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