cruisejunkie Posted June 8, 2017 #1 Share Posted June 8, 2017 What is your favorite Princess ship and why. Any not too special? Does anyone know which are the oldest and newest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishywood Posted June 8, 2017 #2 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Does anyone know which are the oldest and newest? The launch date of each ship is pretty much the most easily found info out there, all over the website and in the Cruise Atlas (not to mention a bazillion third party sites). But here it is all in one place: http://www.princess.com/news/backgrounders_and_fact_sheets/factsheet/Princess-Cruises-Fleet-Overview.html Unfortunately the Capacity (Lower Berth) statistics on that document have never been updated; what is shown is the capacity at first launch. Caribbean, Coral, Golden, Grand and Island Princess have all had additional cabins subsequently added. In the case of Island more than 100 extra; the resultant additional crowding usually puts Island on the "choose a different Princess ship first" list. Personally I would put Caribbean Princess on the "not too special" list as it is a mishmash of the earlier (Grand, Golden, Star) and last (Crown, Emerald, Ruby) generations of Grand-Class ships. All of which I heartedly recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted June 8, 2017 #3 Share Posted June 8, 2017 We like the Regal & Royal Princess. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partybarbie Posted June 8, 2017 #4 Share Posted June 8, 2017 My favorite was the first Regal Princess. It had a Bengal bar, complete with a life-sized bronze tiger and bar stools that twirled around in circles. There was also a swim-up bar at the main pool. All of the teak and marble were real, not faux marble like some of the newer ships. I miss her. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Raider Posted June 8, 2017 #5 Share Posted June 8, 2017 We like the Regal & Royal Princess. Sent from my iPhone using Forums I would love to try out one of these ships ... maybe some day. My favorite is the Coral. I love the size and ship's design. Of note, my least favorite is the Grand ... but I still book on her because she sails out of my home port. Service is great ... it is the ship itself I don't care for that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted June 8, 2017 #6 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I cannot pick. We thought Grand with inside pool was the best option for Northern Europe. We loved pool setup on Caribbean and Ruby. The most beautiful atrium was on Royal, but I wasn't a fan of pools setup. All are highly enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted June 8, 2017 #7 Share Posted June 8, 2017 We haven't sailed many yet. :) Star twice, Grand twice, Crown once, Island once, and Coral once. Out of those Coral was my favorite. Loved the ship and the layout. Loved the cruise and the crew. Second out of those was Crown. Island was my least favorite but then we sailed Island after it was chopped up to add cabins and remove public space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellon1 Posted June 8, 2017 #8 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Emerald Princess is our favorite beyond compare. In addition to that cruised with my mom on that cruise; however, all the Grand ships are wonderful as they are Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted June 9, 2017 #9 Share Posted June 9, 2017 What is your favorite Princess ship and why. Any not too special? Does anyone know which are the oldest and newest? Only done one ship: The Regal. Very nice interior. Piazza area is gorgeous. Love the walk over the ocean. Crooners is a great place to kick back & watch the comings & goings of all the pax. Great buffet. Arguably the best we've seen on a ship. Good enough to skip the MDR once in a while. Very good seafood on board.For downsides: NO stairway in center of ship. This can be maddening during busy times as elevators jam up. Theater surprisingly small for a ship this size. No bar/lounge that over looks the bow like any other ship we've been on. Terrible towels in bathrooms. Like what you'd get at an "Econolodge".(really small & rough)Still worth a nice trip, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CineGraphic Posted June 9, 2017 #10 Share Posted June 9, 2017 I've sailed the Grand, Caribbean, Royal, Regal and Coral. The Coral is my favorite by far due to it's size and layout. The Island used to be just like her, and then they added more cabins and ruined her. The Coral is one-of-a-kind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser113 Posted June 9, 2017 #11 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Our favorite is the regal. Royal #2 and love the whole Princess fleet. Have sailed Royal, Regal, Crown, Ruby, Emerald , Caribbean, Grand, Golden and most recent Diamond. We love Alfredo's , full service Vines Bar , buffet ( when MDR not open) and large atrium with entertainment. Cabins on Lido and Marina foreword facing. Chef's table luminaire. On the regal and royal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukesubsailor Posted June 9, 2017 #12 Share Posted June 9, 2017 It is really hard to pick a favorite ship as there are things I like on several ships but no ship has everything I like. I have been on the Star, Grand, Golden, Coral, Caribbean, Emerald, Ruby, Crown, Royal, and Regal. I like the buffet best on the Royal and Regal. I like the anytime dining rooms best on the Sapphire. I like the grand suite on the Grand. I like the bigger balconies on the Sapphire, Star, Golden, and Grand. I like the atrium best on the Royal and Regal. I love the Bayou Cafe and the "On The Bayou" production show as well as the library on the Coral. No matter which ship I am on-----a bad day on board beats a good day at home. Try all the ships and determine which one is your favorite if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandrina Posted June 9, 2017 #13 Share Posted June 9, 2017 My favorite was the first Regal Princess. It had a Bengal bar, complete with a life-sized bronze tiger and bar stools that twirled around in circles. There was also a swim-up bar at the main pool. All of the teak and marble were real, not faux marble like some of the newer ships. I miss her. :( Agreed! Loved that ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccruzer123 Posted June 9, 2017 #14 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Favorite by far is the Pacific Princess followed by the Coral Princess. Fondest memory goes to the old Star Princess, the new Star can't compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr green Posted June 9, 2017 #15 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Coral Princess IMO is the best all round ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailinglisa Posted June 9, 2017 #16 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Pacific Princess and it was tied with the Island Princess before the refit ruined her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted June 9, 2017 #17 Share Posted June 9, 2017 For me it has to be the Dawn Princess. My honorable mention is my Rowboat :D. The Captain of the Rowboat, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmaC123 Posted June 9, 2017 #18 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Our first cruise was on the Sapphire Princess for our 25th Anniversary. And my 2nd is the Star Princess in April of this year for our vow renewal, they were amazing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierlesscruisers Posted June 9, 2017 #19 Share Posted June 9, 2017 My favorite Princess ship? Whichever one I'm on at that time!:D Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggo11 Posted June 9, 2017 #20 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Though I can't afford it anymore, it has to be Pacific Princess. Quiet and intimate. We made life-long friends. With an aft-facing balcony, we smoothly crossed the Atlantic in style. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rp23g7 Posted June 9, 2017 #21 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Caribbean princess for some reason not sure why, but I always try to find a cruise on her first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickels Posted June 9, 2017 #22 Share Posted June 9, 2017 My favorite ship is the one we're currently on! ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougH Posted June 9, 2017 #23 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Pacific Princess, just love the little ones. Used to love the Sun class ships before they moved them "down under" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeasley Posted June 9, 2017 #24 Share Posted June 9, 2017 The Ruby is my favorite, than Coral. Third would be Royal, except for the pool area.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miagirl Posted June 9, 2017 #25 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Without a doubt, the Pacific Princess, followed by the Coral and Dawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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