Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
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across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Coral Princess
Grand Princess
Gross Tonnage
Coral Princess
91,627 GT
Grand Princess
108,806 GT
Length
Coral Princess
294 m
Grand Princess
290 m
Beam
Coral Princess
32 m
Grand Princess
36 m
Passengers
Coral Princess
1,970
Grand Princess
2,600
Crew
Coral Princess
900
Grand Princess
1,150
Decks
Coral Princess
—
Grand Princess
—
Year Built
Coral Princess
2,002
Grand Princess
1,998
Space Ratio
Coral Princess
46.5 GT/pax
Grand Princess
41.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Coral Princess
2.19 :1
Grand Princess
2.26 :1
| Specification | Coral Princess | Grand Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Class | Coral Class | Grand Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,002Winner | 1,998 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 91,627 GT | 108,806 GTWinner |
| Length | 294 mWinner | 290 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 36 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,970 | 2,600Winner |
| Crew | 900 | 1,150Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 46.5 GT/paxWinner | 41.9 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.19:1Winner | 2.26:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bermuda | Bermuda |
| IMO Number | 9156778 | 9158955 |
Grand Princess is the larger vessel at 108,806 GT — 19% more than Coral Princess's 91,627 GT. Coral Princess offers more personal space with a space ratio of 46.5 GT per passenger versus 41.9. Built in 2002, Coral Princess is 4 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Grand Princess |
| Capacity | Grand Princess |
| Modernity | Coral Princess |
| Service | Coral Princess |
| Spaciousness | Coral Princess |
Bottom line: Coral Princess wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Coral Princess
47 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Premium onboard experience
Good range of onboard options
Grand Princess
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
42 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | 8.3 m | 8.8 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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