Royal Caribbean
Mariner of the Seas
- Cruises
- 56
- From
- $463
Ship comparison
Mariner of the Seas vs Regal Princess
Princess Cruises
Regal Princess
- Cruises
- 130
- From
- $514
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Mariner of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 2003. Regal Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,560 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose Mariner of the Seas if you want better-rated dining, a more family-friendly ship or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Regal Princess for dining (5.6 vs 1.0), family friendly (8.0 vs 6.0) and spa & fitness (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Regal Princess if you want a newer ship, better-rated entertainment or a more romantic trip: it outscores Mariner of the Seas for entertainment (9.0 vs 7.5) and romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2014 (vs 2003).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Mariner of the Seas | Regal Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2003 | 2014 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 138,279 | 142,188 |
| Passengers | 3,114 | 3,560 |
| Crew | 1,185 | 1,346 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 44.4 (better) | 39.9 |
| Decks | 15 | 19 |
| Length | 1,020 ft | 1,082 ft |
| Beam | 157 ft | 126 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 56 | 130 |
| Upcoming sailings | 93 | 196 |
| Cruise lengths | 6 to 17 nights | 6 to 64 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $463 (better) | $514 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Mariner of the Seas leads on 3 of the ten, Regal Princess on 5, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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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Princess Cruises
Regal Princess
Princess Cruise Line's Regal Princess, home to 3,600 passengers at a time, has quite a few innovations and signature features. A sister ship to Royal Princess, its highlights include an even larger and expanded atrium and piazza with additional entertainment and casual dining options.
Highlights
- Fort Lauderdale, Berlin, St. Petersburg, Copenhagen and New York City are a few of the ports of call.
- Regal Princess features a larger screen for outdoor movies under the stars.
- At night, the top deck pools transform into an interactive sound and light show accompanied by dancing fountains that shoot water up to 33 feet into the night sky.
- Highlights include 75 martini options and dueling entertainers on glass pianos.
Sailing now
130 cruises on sale, from $514.
Questions
Mariner of the Seas or Regal Princess?
Which is bigger, Mariner of the Seas or Regal Princess?
Regal Princess is bigger at 142,188 gross tons, against 138,279 gross tons for Mariner of the Seas. Mariner of the Seas carries 3,114 passengers and Regal Princess carries 3,560.
Which ship is newer, Mariner of the Seas or Regal Princess?
Regal Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2014 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 39.9 on Regal 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?
Mariner of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 6.0 for Regal Princess.
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