MS Caribbean Princess is a modified Grand-class cruise ship owned and operated by Princess Cruises, with a capacity of over 3,600 passengers, the largest carrying capacity in the Princess fleet until June 2013 when the new Royal Princess, another Princess ship superseded its record. Caribbean Princess is operated by Princess Cruises. Caribbean Princess entered service in 2004. Caribbean Princess is a Grand-class cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises. This SeaDays guide lists verified catalog facts so you can compare Caribbean Princess with other Princess Cruises ships before booking.
Caribbean Princess Cruise Ship Guide
Princess Cruises · Grand-class cruise ship
Ship planning snapshot
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Overview
Key facts
- Cruise line
- Princess Cruises
- Ship class
- Grand-class cruise ship
- Entered service
- 2004
- Gross tonnage
- 112,894 GT
- Passenger capacity
- 3,140 (lower berth / double occupancy)
- Crew
- 1,200
- Length
- 290 m
- Beam
- 36 m
What makes this ship notable
MS Caribbean Princess is a modified Grand-class cruise ship owned and operated by Princess Cruises, with a capacity of over 3,600 passengers, the largest carrying capacity in the Princess fleet until June 2013 when the new Royal Princess, another Princess ship superseded its record. Caribbean Princess is operated by Princess Cruises. Caribbean Princess is a Princess Cruises ship profile in the SeaDays cruise directory.
Highlights
- Caribbean Princess is a Grand-class cruise ship in the Princess Cruises fleet.
- Entered service in 2004.
- Lower-berth capacity about 3,140 (lower berth / double occupancy).
Practical planning
Use Caribbean Princess’s catalog specs—capacity, year, and class—to judge whether the ship matches your itinerary length and travel party. Cabin location, dining reservations, and show times are published by Princess Cruises for each sailing; confirm those on your booking rather than assuming sister ships are identical. SeaDays helps you keep port days, sea days, and notes for Caribbean Princess in one place so planning stays with the voyage instead of scattered screenshots.
Frequently asked questions
What cruise line operates Caribbean Princess?
Caribbean Princess is operated by Princess Cruises.
When did Caribbean Princess enter service?
Caribbean Princess entered service in 2004.
What class is Caribbean Princess?
Caribbean Princess is a Grand-class cruise ship.
How many passengers does Caribbean Princess carry?
Catalog capacity is 3,140 (lower berth / double occupancy). Figures can vary by cabin configuration.
How large is Caribbean Princess?
Verified catalog specs list Caribbean Princess at 112,894 GT, 290 m long, 36 m beam.
Does SeaDays publish passenger reviews for Caribbean Princess?
This page is a catalog guide, not a review. Community reviews live in the SeaDays app when guests have submitted them.
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