Coral Princess
Sails from Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Fly into FLL
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Coral Princess at Fremantle, Western Australia, 2023 · Photo: Bahnfrend, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Coral Princess
Coral Princess is a Princess Cruises cruise ship of the Coral class, in service since 2003. She measures 91,627 gross tons and carries 1,970 guests with a crew of 900. She sails World cruises, Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal itineraries. We rate her 4.0 out of 5.
Coral Princess is the lead ship of the two-ship Coral class, built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique in France and sized to fit the original Panama Canal locks. Completed in December 2002, she made her maiden voyage in January 2003; at about 91,600 gross tons and roughly 2,000 guests she is one of the smaller ships in the fleet, and she was built with extra gas-turbine engines. Princess uses her for Caribbean, Panama Canal and world cruise sailings from Fort Lauderdale and for Alaska sailings between Vancouver and Whittier in summer.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 1,970
- Crew 900 · 1:2.2
- Entered service
- 2003
- Maiden voyage January 2003
- Length
- 294 m
- Longer than 77% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 16
Coral Princess is bigger than 65% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 69%. At 46.5 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 78% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 4/5, fleet average 4.2
- Dining
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Entertainment
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Service
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Pools & decks
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Value
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Princess Cruises fleet average across 17 rated ships in service.
Sister ships: Coral class
Coral Princess is one of 2 Coral class ships. Island Princess (2003) is in service.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coral Princess this ship | 2003 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Island Princess | 2003 | 4.0/5 |
Deck plans & cabin locations
Published interactive edition - no sailing window shown · Published edition. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.
Explore the deck plans
What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.
Use the displayed sailing-date edition and confirm room category, outlook, railing type, accessibility, connecting doors and refit details with Princess. Locations flag inferred spatial relationships, not verified noise reports or guarantees of quiet.
Compare the decks
Published interactive edition - no sailing window shown · bow to the right
On this deck: Internet Café · The Card Room · The Library
On this deck: Churchill's Cigar Lounge · Crooners Bar · Crown Grill · Fine Arts Gallery · Sabatini's Italian Trattoria · Wedding Chapel · Wheelhouse Bar
Cabins to avoid & quieter candidates
Deck 10 between accommodation on Decks 9 and 11
Start with central Deck 10 accommodation
Compare a room with accommodation immediately above and below, away from lift lobbies, stairs, connecting doors and service access. Check laundromat entrances and public or technical footprints separately.
Why we flag this
The selected ship-specific sailing edition shows accommodation across these decks. This is a conditional layout shortlist, not measured noise data or a guarantee of quiet. Check the source plan.
Deck 12 under occupied Deck 14 areas
Check Deck 12 beneath pools and dining
Match the exact room to pool, whirlpool, buffet/dining, outdoor seating and public circulation footprints above. Ask about opening hours and early furniture setup where the areas overlap.
Why we flag this
The selected operator diagram places major pool and dining areas on the upper deck above portions of this accommodation deck. Some sections contain cabins or different facilities, so the flag does not apply to every room equally. Check the source plan.
Deck 8 over occupied Deck 7 areas
Check Deck 8 above public venues
Compare the room with entertainment, dining, bars, theatre and circulation footprints below. Confirm any partial or obstructed view and balcony railing type separately for the actual cabin.
Why we flag this
The selected ship maps show major public spaces beneath portions of this accommodation area. The flag describes adjacency rather than a confirmed disturbance complaint or a view warning for every cabin. Check the source plan.
Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. Ship-specific official Princess interactive artwork, including cabin-number and category-colour overlays for the selected sailing edition. PDF compiled by Cruise Frog, not separately issued by Princess.. Reviewed 2026-10-22.
Photos

Coral Princess at Fremantle, Western Australia, 2023Photo: Bahnfrend, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
- World cruisesvoyages of three months or more, most leaving in January
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- Alaskathe Inside Passage and glaciers from Seattle, Vancouver and Seward, May to September
- Panama Canalpartial or full transits between the Atlantic and Pacific
Home port: Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Flying in for your cruise?
Coral Princess sails from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The airport is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), with 3 lounges to wait in before you board.
All 3 lounges at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Fort Lauderdale, FloridaQuick answers
Which cruise line operates Coral Princess?
Coral Princess is operated by Princess Cruises and belongs to its Coral class.
What are Coral Princess' sister ships?
Coral Princess is one of 2 Coral class ships. Island Princess (2003) is in service.
How big is Coral Princess?
Coral Princess measures 91,627 gross tons and 294 metres in length, with 16 decks.
How does Coral Princess compare in size with other cruise ships?
Coral Princess is bigger than 65% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 69%. At 46.5 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 78% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Coral Princess feel?
Coral Princess has a passenger space ratio of 46.5: 91,627 gross tons for 1,970 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Coral Princess feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Coral Princess carry?
Coral Princess carries 1,970 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 900 (about 2.2 guests per crew member).
When did Coral Princess enter service?
Coral Princess entered service in 2003.
Where does Coral Princess sail?
Coral Princess sails World cruises, Caribbean, Alaska and Panama Canal itineraries. Her home port is Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Which airport should I fly into for Coral Princess?
Coral Princess sails from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Fly into Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), which has 3 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Coral Princess?
Princess Cruises publishes the deck plans for Coral Princess; this page links to Deck plans.
How is Coral Princess rated?
Cruise Frog rates Coral Princess 4.0 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores.
Which cabins are good choices on Coral Princess?
For the “Published interactive edition - no sailing window shown” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Deck 10 between accommodation on Decks 9 and 11: Compare a room with accommodation immediately above and below, away from lift lobbies, stairs, connecting doors and service access. Check laundromat entrances and public or technical footprints separately. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.
Which cabins should I avoid or check carefully on Coral Princess?
For the “Published interactive edition - no sailing window shown” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Deck 12 under occupied Deck 14 areas: Match the exact room to pool, whirlpool, buffet/dining, outdoor seating and public circulation footprints above. Ask about opening hours and early furniture setup where the areas overlap. Deck 8 over occupied Deck 7 areas: Compare the room with entertainment, dining, bars, theatre and circulation footprints below. Confirm any partial or obstructed view and balcony railing type separately for the actual cabin. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.
How can I check whether a cabin is under a pool, nightclub or theatre?
Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.
Where can I find Coral Princess deck plans?
Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.
Which deck-plan edition applies to my sailing?
Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “Published interactive edition - no sailing window shown”, reviewed 2026-10-22. Use the displayed sailing-date edition and confirm room category, outlook, railing type, accessibility, connecting doors and refit details with Princess. Locations flag inferred spatial relationships, not verified noise reports or guarantees of quiet.
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