Spots going fastCoral Princess vs Royal Princess
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Royal Princess is the significantly larger vessel at 142,714 GT — 56% 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 40.1. Built in 2013, Royal Princess is 11 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 2 – 5
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Category
Coral Princess
Royal Princess
Size
91,627 GT
142,714 GT
Passengers
1,970
3,560
Year Built
2002
2013
Crew Ratio
1:2.2
1:2.6
Space Ratio
46.5
40.1
Decks
—
—
Length
294m
330m
From Price
$815/pp
$1,300/pp
Comparison Verdict
Royal Princess is the significantly larger vessel at 142,714 GT — 56% 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 40.1. Built in 2013, Royal Princess is 11 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Royal Princess |
| Capacity | Royal Princess |
| Modernity | Royal Princess |
| Service | Coral Princess |
| Spaciousness | Coral Princess |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Royal Princess |
| Fleet Power | Royal Princess |
Bottom line: Royal Princess leads 5–2 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Royal Princess for overall superiority; pick Coral Princess if Service matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Coral Princess if...
- Better service ratio (2.2:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (46.5 GT/pax)
- Save $485/person on sailings
Choose Royal Princess if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2013, 11yr newer)
- Size matters to you (142,714 GT)
- More onboard variety (3,560 guests)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes — up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ vessels, revalidated every 5 minutes via ISR. The "Updated" timestamp shows when records were last modified.
