Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 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
Island Princess
Gross Tonnage
Coral Princess
91,627 GT
Island Princess
91,627 GT
Length
Coral Princess
294 m
Island Princess
294 m
Beam
Coral Princess
32 m
Island Princess
32 m
Passengers
Coral Princess
1,970
Island Princess
1,970
Crew
Coral Princess
900
Island Princess
900
Decks
Coral Princess
—
Island Princess
—
Year Built
Coral Princess
2,002
Island Princess
2,003
Space Ratio
Coral Princess
46.5 GT/pax
Island Princess
46.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Coral Princess
2.19 :1
Island Princess
2.19 :1
| Specification | Coral Princess | Island Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Class | Coral Class | Coral Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,002 | 2,003Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 91,627 GT | 91,627 GT |
| Length | 294 m | 294 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | 8.3 mWinner | 8 m |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,970 | 1,970 |
| Crew | 900 | 900 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 46.5 GT/pax | 46.5 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.19:1 | 2.19:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Bermuda | Bermuda |
| IMO Number | 9156778 | 9187887 |
Coral Princess
47 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Premium onboard experience
Good range of onboard options
Island Princess
47 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Premium onboard experience
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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