Does Princess or Royal Caribbean have better food?
While both lines offer a varied dining lineup, Princess comes out on top for overall food quality while Royal Caribbean has an edge when it comes to free eateries that kids will love.
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Celebrity offers better food, fewer kids, and perhaps slightly better service. It's a slightly more adult-friendly line, but there are no major differences between the two brands, just a slightly different focus on core customers with Royal Caribbean going heavy into families.
Princess appeals to an older demographic than lines such as Carnival and Norwegian. The average age of passengers is around 57, and you'll usually see a lot of couples on board in their 50s, 60s and 70s. As noted above, these aren't people necessarily craving go-kart tracks and ropes courses at sea.
When it comes to luxury cruises, nobody does lavish like Royal Caribbean. Unforgettable adventures call for an unforgettable oasis where you can rest and recharge in between thrills.
From cutting-edge design to first-of-their-kind slides and rides, world-class dining to jaw-dropping entertainment and accommodations you need to see to believe, anything is possible onboard our record-breaking ships. Our commitment to dialing up the guest experience is behind everything we do.
The Sanctuary on Princess Cruises is an adults-only sun deck, an exclusive space that does not allow children under age 18. It's nestled on one of the ship's upper decks (forward or aft, depending on the ship), away from the main pools and directly above the Lotus Spa.
Minimum Age to Sail UnaccompaniedFor sailings departing from North America, the minimum age requirement for unaccompanied sailing is 21. In contrast, Royal Caribbean's minimum age to sail unaccompanied on sailings departing from South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand is 18.
Most Expensive: Luxury cruise lines like Regent Seven Seas, Crystal Cruises, and Seabourn are known for their high prices due to all-inclusive luxury offerings.
Royal Caribbean International dress codeRoyal Caribbean breaks its suggested attire into several categories. Casual includes polos, jeans and sundresses, but the line asks that guests wear swimwear only on the pool deck and shorts at breakfast and lunch, according to its website.
Generally speaking, the most affordable mainstream cruise lines include Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line. The more upscale cruise lines will cost you more, such as Virgin Voyages, Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, and Viking Cruises.
The clientele of Celebrity Cruises:Generally moderately affluent and well-educated adults with an average age of 50+. The line also attracts families, especially during school holidays.
Royal Caribbean International ranked as the second-best cruise line in the world. As of 2022, the cruise line operates 26 ships and two privately owned resorts: Labadee on the northern coast of Haiti and Coco Cay, a private island in the Bahamas.
Eastbound cruises get the most sun on the port side; westbound on the starboard side. Watching a sunset over the ocean or seeing the sun slip behind distant islands can also be a reason for a side preference. To catch sunsets, you'll want to be on the port side on northbound cruises and starboard on southbound cruises.