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Emerald Princess vs Pride of America
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Emerald Princess wins 6 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
Emerald Princess
Pride of America
Size
113,561 GT
80,439 GT
Passengers
3,080
2,186
Year built
2007
2005
Crew ratio
2.8 guests per crew
2.4 guests per crew
Space ratio
36.9 GT per guest
36.8 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
290 m
280 m
From price
$792 pp
$1,045 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Emerald Princess is the significantly larger vessel at 113,561 GT, 41% more than Pride of America's 80,439 GT. Built in 2007, Emerald Princess is 2 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design. Pride of America edges ahead in service at 2.4 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Emerald Princess |
| Capacity | Emerald Princess |
| Modernity | Emerald Princess |
| Service | Pride of America |
| Spaciousness | Emerald Princess |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Emerald Princess |
| Fleet Power | Emerald Princess |
Bottom line: Emerald Princess leads 6–1 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Emerald Princess for overall superiority; pick Pride of America if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Emerald Princess if
- You want the newer ship (built 2007, 2 years newer)
- Size matters to you (113,561 GT)
- More onboard variety (3,080 guests)
- More space per guest (36.9 GT per guest)
Choose Pride of America if
- More crew per guest (2.4 guests per crew)
- Lower fares per night (from $149 per person per night)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Emerald Princess | Pride of America |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $792 pp | $1,045 pp |
| Per night | $198 pp | $149 pp |
| Departing | Nov 24 | Oct 31 |
| Duration | 4 nights | 7 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
Prices from Cruisebound, per person, for the sailing shown.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
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, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
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+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
