Princess Cruises
Enchanted Princess
- Cruises
- 122
- From
- $759
Ship comparison
Enchanted Princess vs Mariner of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Mariner of the Seas
- Cruises
- 56
- From
- $463
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Enchanted Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,660 passengers, in service since 2021. Mariner of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 2003.
Choose Enchanted Princess if you want a newer ship, better-rated dining or a more romantic trip: it outscores Mariner of the Seas for dining (8.0 vs 5.6) and romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2021 (vs 2003).
Choose Mariner of the Seas if you want a lower starting fare, a better-rated spa and gym or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Enchanted Princess for spa & fitness (9.0 vs 8.0) and family friendly (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $463 (vs $759).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Enchanted Princess | Mariner of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2003 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 145,281 | 138,279 |
| Passengers | 3,660 | 3,114 |
| Crew | 1,346 | 1,185 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 39.7 | 44.4 (better) |
| Decks | 19 | 15 |
| Length | 1,083 ft | 1,020 ft |
| Beam | 154 ft | 157 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 122 | 56 |
| Upcoming sailings | 150 | 93 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 46 nights | 6 to 17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $759 | $463 (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 2 of the ten, Mariner of the Seas on 4, with 4 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
Mariner of the Seas
The newly amplified Mariner of the Seas from Royal Caribbean underwent a $120 million refurbishment in 2018 — and the enhancements remain eye-catching. Many of the renovations involve new features to attract families and younger cruisers.
Highlights
- Broadway-style entertainment in the Main Theater
- The Bamboo Room delivers top-notch Polynesian-inspired cocktails
- The Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade serves up a wide selection of beers and pub favorites like chicken wings and nachos
- Spa treatments in the Vitality Spa
Sailing now
56 cruises on sale, from $463.
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Questions
Enchanted Princess or Mariner of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Enchanted Princess or Mariner of the Seas?
Enchanted Princess is bigger at 145,281 gross tons, against 138,279 gross tons for Mariner of the Seas. Enchanted Princess carries 3,660 passengers and Mariner of the Seas carries 3,114.
Which ship is newer, Enchanted Princess or Mariner of the Seas?
Enchanted Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2003 for Mariner of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Mariner of the Seas, with 44.4 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?
Mariner of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Enchanted Princess.
Which is better for families?
Mariner of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.0 for Enchanted Princess.
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