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Originally built to transit the Panama Canal, Coral Princess from Princess Cruises offers a relaxing way to explore Alaska, partly because the ship is narrower and more compact than many ships competing for your vacation dollars. Walking around the ship is…

  • 1,974guests
  • 95,627gross tons
  • 59cruises now
  • $374fares from

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A closeup of Sydney's iconic Opera House.

At a glance

Coral Princess is a large-size cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises, in service since 2002. It carries 1,974 guests and 900 crew (2.2 guests per crew member) at 95,627 gross tons. It is the 17th largest of 17 Princess Cruises ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for entertainment, family friendly, romantic, spa & fitness and staterooms (8/10) and lowest for adventure & nature and party (5/10). It is rated 4 out of 5 by Cruiseable, 3.5 out of 5 by Berlitz and 4 out of 5 by Cruise Critic. It has 59 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $374 to $40,611. 15 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.

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Specs

Cruiseable
4 / 5
Berlitz
3.5 / 5
Cruise Critic
4 / 5
Guests
1,974
Crew
900
Gross tons
95,627
Decks
16
Length
965 ft
Beam
122 ft
Maiden voyage
2002
Launched
2002
Space ratio
2.2
Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew
2.2
Speed (mph)
25
IMO
9229659

Bliss scores

What Coral Princess is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

  1. Active 6.0
  2. Adventure and nature 5.0
  3. Cultural 6.0
  4. Dining 7.0
  5. Entertainment 8.0
  6. Family friendly 8.0
  7. Party 5.0
  8. Romantic 8.0
  9. Spa and fitness 8.0
  10. Staterooms 8.0

Our review

Coral Princess: Globe-trotting voyages on a midsize ship

Originally built to transit the Panama Canal, Coral Princess from Princess Cruises offers a relaxing way to explore the world, partly because the ship is narrower and more compact than many ships competing for your vacation dollars. Walking around the ship is easy because the ship's layout is user-friendly, and when you're cruising a scenic destination, it's easy to stroll between the port and starboard sides of the ship to take in 180-degree views.

Who will like sailing on Coral Princess

Coral Princess attracts a a lot of mature cruisers over the age of 60 as well as younger cruisers who are here for the experience and prefer the laid-back 1,970-passenger Coral Princess's modest size and style over the new breed of 6,000-passenger megaships. 

Where Coral Princess sails

Coral Princess, which called on Alaska for years, has a new set of globe-trotting itineraries that include New Zealand, Australia, Tahiti and months-long world cruises that traverse the globe. 

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Where I went & what I loved

Having had a chance to experience dining on my balcony in Alaska was a real treat, especially when I had a champagne brunch while cruising in Glacier Bay. Another highlight from my Alaskan cruise on Coral Princess was booking time at The Sanctuary during our scenic cruising day in Glacier Bay.

Activities

The ScholarShip@Sea program offers different classes and lectures. There are also other enrichment programs, mostly about the local Alaskan wildlife, the history of the region and a narrated tour of Glacier Bay while scenic cruising. I decided to take a ceramics class one day, which was a relaxing way to spend a couple of hours on the ship. Keep an eye out for announcements in the Princess Patter, the daily activities newsletter delivered to your door each evening.

Family

Although most passengers on the Coral Princess are older, there is the Fun Zone available for kids, while Remix caters to teens.

Unwind after hours at the Bayou Cafe and Steakhouse, offering live jazz, drinks and dancing on your Princess cruise
Unwind after hours at the Bayou Cafe and Steakhouse, offering live jazz, drinks and dancing. Courtesy of Princess Cruises

Entertainment

The two biggest venues on the ship are the Princess Theater and the Universe Lounge, where there's karaoke, Vegas-style shows and other evening activities. The Explorers Lounge gives more of a nightclub vibe, and the retro Crooners Bar offers martinis. And, of course, Movies Under the Stars has become a Princess Cruises staple, so make sure to check for listings and showtimes.

Dress code

There are two formal nights on the ship with tuxedos and ball gowns; however, the rest of the cruise is considered to be "smart casual," which is high-end casual clothes, but no tie or jacket is required. Dining rooms will not permit entry with jeans or shorts.

Disclosure

Carrie Finley-Bajak sailed on Coral Princess on a press/blogger trip as a guest of Princess Cruises. See Cruiseable's Ethics & Disclosure policy.

Updated from an earlier review.

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On board highlights

Dining

Where to eat on Coral Princess

  • Sabitini's
    Sabitini's Italian · Dinner
    Additional cost
  • Main dining
    Main dining Continental · Breakfast, lunch & dinner
    No additional cost
  • Pub Lunch
    Pub Lunch British pub food · Lunch
    No additional cost

Photos

Inside and out

Destinations 5

  • A closeup of Sydney's iconic Opera House.
    A closeup of Sydney's iconic Opera House.
  • The coral reefs of Tahiti are teeming with fish of every color.
    The coral reefs of Tahiti are teeming with fish of every color.
  • Coral Princess is one two Princess ships specially built to sail through the Panama Canal.
    Coral Princess is one two Princess ships specially built to sail through the Panama Canal.
  • The Auckland city skyline with a view of the Sky Tower and Ferry Building.
    The Auckland city skyline with a view of the Sky Tower and Ferry Building.
  • Coral Princess en route to passing through the Miraflores & Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal.
    Coral Princess en route to passing through the Miraflores & Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal.

Dining 12

  • A broiled Lobster Tail and King Prawns dish straight from the Princess Cruises kitchen.
    A broiled Lobster Tail and King Prawns dish straight from the Princess Cruises kitchen.
  • A chocolate souffle dessert tops off a meal during a Princess Cruises sailing.
    A chocolate souffle dessert tops off a meal during a Princess Cruises sailing.
  • Dining with a view for two: Guests who choose a Balcony Stateroom get to soak up the views on their private veranda.
    Dining with a view for two: Guests who choose a Balcony Stateroom get to soak up the views on their private veranda.
  • Enjoy Mediterranean fare and attentive service at Sabitini's Italian Restaurant aboard your Princess ship.
    Enjoy Mediterranean fare and attentive service at Sabitini's Italian Restaurant aboard your Princess ship.
  • The International Café is a 24-hour cafe you'll find in the Piazza aboard your Princess ship.
    The International Café is a 24-hour cafe you'll find in the Piazza aboard your Princess ship.
  • Enjoy a taste of British pub grub and lift a pint with a friend at the Pub Lunch on your Princess ship.
    Enjoy a taste of British pub grub and lift a pint with a friend at the Pub Lunch on your Princess ship.
  • Master Chef Alfredo Marzi, a graduate of one of Paris's top culinary institutes, supervises Princess's culinary offerings.
    Master Chef Alfredo Marzi, a graduate of one of Paris's top culinary institutes, supervises Princess's culinary offerings.
  • The International Café aboard your Princess cruise offers guests an easy dining option, no matter the time of day or night. (This is a shot aboard Royal Princess.)
    The International Café aboard your Princess cruise offers guests an easy dining option, no matter the time of day or night. (This is a shot aboard Royal Princess.)
  • While cruising through Alaska, passengers aboard Princess can try regional seafood specialties in the Taste of Alaska buffet.
    While cruising through Alaska, passengers aboard Princess can try regional seafood specialties in the Taste of Alaska buffet.
  • Sabitini's Italian Restaurant aboard your Princess ship offers guests a wide selection of Mediterranean dishes.
    Sabitini's Italian Restaurant aboard your Princess ship offers guests a wide selection of Mediterranean dishes.
  • A Princess ship cruises through scenic Glacier Bay, Alaska.
    A Princess ship cruises through scenic Glacier Bay, Alaska.
  • Chocolate tiramisu mascarpone cream and espresso gelato, one of the dessert offerings on Princess Cruises.
    Chocolate tiramisu mascarpone cream and espresso gelato, one of the dessert offerings on Princess Cruises.

On board 12

  • Watch the latest films, family fare and sporting events on a 300-square-foot digital screen while relaxing at the pool under a backdrop of sea and stars on your Princess cruise.
    Watch the latest films, family fare and sporting events on a 300-square-foot digital screen while relaxing at the pool under a backdrop of sea and stars on your Princess cruise.
  • Aboard your Princess cruise, check out jewelry and other merchandise from top-of-the-line brands at the boutique store on board.
    Aboard your Princess cruise, check out jewelry and other merchandise from top-of-the-line brands at the boutique store on board.
  • Take a dip in the splash pool aboard your Princess cruise.
    Take a dip in the splash pool aboard your Princess cruise.
  • Learn new cooking skills with seasoned chefs during your cruise. Princess Cruises' ScholarShip@Sea Program offers up to 40 enrichment classes on every voyage.
    Learn new cooking skills with seasoned chefs during your cruise. Princess Cruises' ScholarShip@Sea Program offers up to 40 enrichment classes on every voyage.
  • Look for attentive service from the crew's wait staff during your Princess cruise.
    Look for attentive service from the crew's wait staff during your Princess cruise.
  • The Lotus Spa aboard your Princess ship offers massages, facials, scrubs, body therapy, body wraps, Botox and acupuncture.
    The Lotus Spa aboard your Princess ship offers massages, facials, scrubs, body therapy, body wraps, Botox and acupuncture.
  • Make time for serenity during your Princess Cruise. Head to the Lotus Spa to relax and get pampered with a body wrap, body therapy or a number of other spa services.
    Make time for serenity during your Princess Cruise. Head to the Lotus Spa to relax and get pampered with a body wrap, body therapy or a number of other spa services.
  • The ship's captain and crew frequenty interact with guests during a Princess cruise.
    The ship's captain and crew frequenty interact with guests during a Princess cruise.
  • Get a close-up view of the Gatun Locks when Coral Princess passes through the Panama Canal.
    Get a close-up view of the Gatun Locks when Coral Princess passes through the Panama Canal.
  • Your Princess ship offers passengers a relaxing spot in solitude in the Sanctuary.
    Your Princess ship offers passengers a relaxing spot in solitude in the Sanctuary.
  • Watch the latest films, family fare and sporting events on a 300-square-foot digital screen while relaxing at the pool under a backdrop of sea and stars on your Princess cruise.
    Watch the latest films, family fare and sporting events on a 300-square-foot digital screen while relaxing at the pool under a backdrop of sea and stars on your Princess cruise.
  • A Chateaubriand steak with vegetables served to guests on a Princess cruise.
    A Chateaubriand steak with vegetables served to guests on a Princess cruise.

Staterooms 4

  • Choose a Suite on your Princess ship to get a separate sitting area and coffee table, furnished balcony, large walk-in closet, two flat-panel TVs, a twin or queen bed and exclusive amentities. Discuss the room that's right for you with a Cruiseable travel professional.
    Choose a Suite on your Princess ship to get a separate sitting area and coffee table, furnished balcony, large walk-in closet, two flat-panel TVs, a twin or queen bed and exclusive amentities. Discuss the room that's right for you with a Cruiseable travel professional.
  • Stay in a luxurious stateroom on your Princess Cruise for a roomy private balcony where you can take in the parade of sights in solitude.
    Stay in a luxurious stateroom on your Princess Cruise for a roomy private balcony where you can take in the parade of sights in solitude.
  • Enjoy a beautiful ocean view and personal service from crew while staying in a balcony stateroom on your Princess cruise.
    Enjoy a beautiful ocean view and personal service from crew while staying in a balcony stateroom on your Princess cruise.
  • Room with a view: Guests get a private veranda to take in the passing parade of eye candy when they book a balcony stateroom aboard Princess Cruises.
    Room with a view: Guests get a private veranda to take in the passing parade of eye candy when they book a balcony stateroom aboard Princess Cruises.

More photos 4

  • On Coral Princess 90% of the staterooms offer guests ocean views, and there are 700 balconies available,
    On Coral Princess 90% of the staterooms offer guests ocean views, and there are 700 balconies available,
  • If you choose a Balcony Stateroom on your Princess cruise, you'll be able to take in the passing seascapes in comfort and in private.
    If you choose a Balcony Stateroom on your Princess cruise, you'll be able to take in the passing seascapes in comfort and in private.
  • Coral Princess is one two Princess ships specially built to sail through the Panama Canal to Alaska.
    Coral Princess is one two Princess ships specially built to sail through the Panama Canal to Alaska.
  • Coral Princess is one of two Princess ships specially built to sail through the Panama Canal.
    Coral Princess is one of two Princess ships specially built to sail through the Panama Canal.

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Cruises on Coral Princess

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  10. 28 Night Australia New Zealand and Indonesia 28 nights · from Auckland Next Mar 3, 2027 from $4,289
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  14. 10 Night Japan and Taiwan 10 nights · from Hong Kong Ocean Terminal Next Apr 13, 2027 Fare on request
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  16. 23 Night Alaska and North Pacific Crossing 23 nights · from Tokyo Next Apr 23, 2027 from $3,314
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