Crown vs Grand

[mattyboy]

We are down to either Crown or Grand for Jan 2012 Caribbean cruise - any thoughts would be appreciated.

[6MonthsHere6MonthsThere]

We are down to either Crown or Grand for Jan 2012 Caribbean cruise - any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

 

Have been on both recently and they are both great ships with brilliant Staff and Crew, would go back on either in a heartbeat so really I would just choose the itineary that suits you best and enjoy:)

[Mrterryl]

The Grand has a covered pool----for inclement weather.

[mattyboy]

Thanks to both of you for your quick response.

[cherylandtk]

The Crown holds 20% more passengers than the Grand, but has the same amount of public space. A no-brainer for me.

[kywildcatfanone]

The Crown holds 20% more passengers than the Grand, but has the same amount of public space. A no-brainer for me.

 

This. I will choose the Grand over the others with the same itinerary because of the passenger count, but either one will be fine. I do agree that to me the biggest difference besides passenger count, is the covered pool area on the Grand, but that probably doesn't matter in the Southern Caribbean.

 

Mike

[Mac7881]

We've sailed on both and prefer the Grand over the Crown. The covered pool is a major plus.

[RickT]

I personally liked the crown better.

 

I like the adult pool area better (sun not being blocked by Skywalkers), like the MUTS better as well as some other areas of the ship including the location/layout of the specialty restaurants.

 

That being said, both are nice. Go with the cruise that provides the itinerary you prefer or the price you like best.

[kywildcatfanone]

I personally liked the crown better.

 

I like the adult pool area better (sun not being blocked by Skywalkers), like the MUTS better as well as some other areas of the ship including the location/layout of the specialty restaurants.

 

That being said, both are nice. Go with the cruise that provides the itinerary you prefer or the price you like best.

 

Skywalkers not a problem anymore on the Grand. :p

 

Mike

[srpilo]

The Crown holds 20% more passengers than the Grand, but has the same amount of public space. A no-brainer for me.

 

I think you have your percentages a little wrong, the Crown on a FULL sailing only holds 479 more passengers than the Grand, and thats no where near 20% .

 

 

 

* OP - Preferences are always so subjective, having said that, we've sailed on both within the last 12 months including the Grand after her drydock and my preference is still the Crown .

 

Good luck with your choice, I'm sure you'll have a great cruise on either.

Srpilo

[caribill]

Crown has the Adagio Lounge which the Grand does not.

 

Grand does not have a passenger stairway mid-ship above deck 7 which the Crown does have.

 

Crown International Cafe sells gelato while the Grand IC does not.

 

Both are great ships and will give you a great vacation.

[Astro Flyer]

I think you have your percentages a little wrong, the Crown on a FULL sailing only holds 479 more passengers than the Grand, and thats no where near 20% .

Srpilo

Using numbers from the Princess brochure, with a capacity of 2590 for the Golden which is 479 less than the Crown, that's an 18.5% increase which is near 20% for the difference in passenger capacity, right? :rolleyes:

[srpilo]

Using numbers from the Princess brochure, with a capacity of 2590 for the Golden which is 479 less than the Crown, that's an 18.5% increase which is near 20% for the difference in passenger capacity, right? :rolleyes:

 

Sorry wrong.. As I said when the Crown is full the difference is 479 and that would logicly compare to a full Grand also, and that number for the Grand is 3107 passengers not 2590

 

 

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