Princess Cruises Caribbean Princess
Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises Caribbean Princess

83
SCORE
Dining 91Entertainment 82Pools & Relaxation 78Activities & Thrills 73Space & Comfort 57Value / Cost 38
Line
Princess Cruises
Built
2004
Guests
3,140
Tonnage
112,894 tons
Length
289.6 m
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What We Like
+Strong Dining — scores 91/100
+Strong Entertainment — scores 82/100
+Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 78/100
Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Fewer crew per guest — about 2.6 guests to each crew member
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise Line
Princess Cruises
Ship Name
Caribbean Princess
Maiden voyage
3 April 2004

Physical

Year Built
2004
Refurbished
The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
2017
Builder
Fincantieri
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
112,894 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
289.6 m88365
Width/Beam
The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
36 m
Ship Within a Ship
No
Total decks
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
17
Passenger Decks
19
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
27 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
1,200
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
2.614
Total Cabins
1,569
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
25
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
3,140487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
35.9542128

Amenities

Restaurants
Main dining rooms: Palm, Coral, Island; specialty/paid: Crown Grill (steakhouse), Sabatini's (Italian), Ultimate Balcony Dining, Chef's Table, seasonal Crab Shack; casual included: World Fresh Marketplace buffet, Slice Pizzeria, International Cafe, Coffee & Cones, Salty Dog Grill/Trident Grill
Restaurants - Paid
5
Restaurants - Included
9
Onboard Currency
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools
4
- Pools - General Access
3
- Pools - Adults Only
1
- Pools - Exclusive
1
Outdoor Pools
4
Water Playground/Splash Park
Yes
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Yes
Total Hot Tubs
7
- Hot Tubs - General Access
5
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
2
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
10
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
No
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
Yes
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
Yes
Movie Theatre
Yes
Outdoor Movie Screen
Yes
Onboard Weddings
Yes
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
Yes
Basketball Court
Yes
Sports Court
Yes
Tennis Court
No
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
No
Mini-Golf Course
Yes
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
No
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
Yes
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
Yes
Kosher Meals
Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area
The Sanctuary
Special Amenities
Afternoon Tea, Art Auctions, Putting green, Golf Simulator
Afternoon Tea
Included
Art Auctions
Included
Putting green
Included
Golf Simulator
Yes

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$16.00
Tip added to drinks & services
The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
18%
Soda Price
$2.50
Domestic Beer Price
$6.25
Drink Package Price (From..)
$59.99
Tipping Expected?
Yes

Dining and Food Services

Total Restaurants
11
Restaurants Price: Included
5
Restaurants Price: Premium
4
Restaurants Price: Exclusive
0
Restaurants Type: Sit down
4
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve
4
Restaurants Type: Buffet
1
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type
2

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign
The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
ZCDG8
IMO number
A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9215490
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
310423000
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Hamilton, Bermuda
83.1
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Dining 91
Entertainment 82
Pools & Relaxation 78
Activities & Thrills 73
Space & Comfort 57
Value / Cost 38