Compare Cruise Lines Side by Side
Pick any two cruise lines below — see their ratings, fleet size, pricing tier, target audience, strengths, and a final verdict for which is the better fit for your trip.
Cruise Line A
Celebrity Cruises
VS
Cruise Line B
Princess Cruises
🚢
Celebrity Cruises
★★★★☆ 4.40
vs
🏆 Princess Cruises wins
1
:
5
🚢
Princess Cruises
★★★★☆ 4.30
| Feature | Celebrity Cruises | Princess Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 | 1965 |
| Headquarters | Miami, Florida, USA | Santa Clarita, California, USA |
| Fleet Size | 16 ships | 16 ships |
| Passengers Per Year | 1,500,000+ | 2,000,000+ |
| Starting Price | $599 | $499 Winner |
| Our Rating | ★★★★☆ 4.40 Winner | ★★★★☆ 4.30 |
| Feature | Celebrity Cruises | Princess Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Style | Anytime Dining or traditional + 4 unique main restaurants on Edge-class | Traditional fixed seating or Anytime Dining |
| Specialty Restaurants | 8-10 per ship (Le Petit Chef, Murano, Tuscan Grille, Raw on 5) | 4-6 per ship (Sabatini's, Crown Grill, Bistro Sur la Mer) |
| Drinks Included | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dress Code | Smart casual; 1-2 Evening Chic nights | Smart casual; 2 Formal nights per week |
| Entertainment | Theatre productions, live music, Magic Carpet experiences | Production shows, Movies Under the Stars, jazz lounges |
| Kids Club | ❌ | ❌ |
| Adult-Only Areas | ❌ | ❌ |
| Casino | ✅ | ✅ |
| Spa & Wellness | ❌ | ❌ |
| Fitness Center | ❌ | ✅ Winner |
| WiFi (included) | ❌ | ❌ |
| WiFi Cost | Bundled; premium upgrade $5-10/day | MedallionNet from $15/day |
| Feature | Celebrity Cruises | Princess Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Regions Served | Caribbean, Mediterranean, Alaska, Galapagos, Northern Europe, Australia/NZ, Asia, Transatlantic | Alaska, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Asia, Australia/NZ, Hawaii, Panama Canal, South America, World |
| Countries Visited | 70+ | 100+ |
| Home Ports | Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Port Everglades, Cape Liberty, Seattle, Vancouver, Sydney, Civitavecchia, Barcelona, Southampton, Tokyo | Seattle, Vancouver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Fort Lauderdale, Galveston, New York, Southampton, Civitavecchia, Sydney, Auckland, Tokyo, Singapore |
| Shortest Cruise | 3 nights | 3 nights |
| Longest Cruise | 17 nights | 111 nights (World Cruise) |
| World Cruise | ❌ | ❌ |
| Feature | Celebrity Cruises | Princess Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Interior Cabin From | $599 | $499 Winner |
| Balcony Cabin From | $1,199 | $999 Winner |
| Suite From | $2,999 | $2,799 Winner |
| All-Inclusive? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Gratuities Included | ❌ | ❌ |
| Flights Included | ❌ | ❌ |
| Cancellation Policy | Full refund 90+ days | Full refund 90+ days |
| Loyalty Program | Captain's Club | Captain's Circle |
| Feature | Celebrity Cruises | Princess Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Modern luxury, foodies, design lovers, adult-oriented | Couples 50+, Alaska, classic cruising, world voyages |
| Solo Traveler Cabins | ❌ | ❌ |
| Family Friendly | ||
| Luxury Level | ||
| Adventure Level | ||
| Average Age | 50-70 | 55-70 |
| Accessible Cabins | ✅ | ✅ |
| Pet Policy | Service animals only | Service animals only |
| Smoking Policy | Designated outdoor areas | Designated outdoor areas |
🏆 Our Verdict
1 – 5Princess Cruises takes the win, scoring 5 against 1 across 41 compared features. Especially strong for: Couples 50+, Alaska, classic cruising, world voyages.
What we compare across
- Price ranges — Lead-in fares and what they actually include
- Ships — Size, age, capacity, recent refurbishments
- Target audience — Who each line is genuinely built for
- Destinations — Where each line sails strongest
- Dining — Main dining, specialty venues, buffet quality, included vs. paid
- Entertainment — Production shows, lounges, onboard activities
- Inclusions — What’s in the fare, what’s extra
- Suites & cabins — Premium category quality and value
- Family-friendliness — Kids’ clubs, family programming, multi-gen options
- Solo travelers — Solo cabins, single supplement policy, social events
- Loyalty program — Worth chasing or not
- Verdict — Which line wins, for which type of cruiser
How the comparison works
We score each line across the same 12 categories using the same yardstick. Built from passenger sentiment data, ship-by-ship reviews, our own sailings, and verifiable industry information. Updated quarterly. Spot something out of date? Email editorial@allcruisestravel.com.
📬 Get the weekly cruise deals newsletter. Hand-picked offers, never spam.
Get cruise deals & comparisons in your inbox
Hand-picked offers, never spam.