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Carnival Ships by Size - Largest to Smallest [2026]
Complete list of Carnival Ships by Size. From Biggest to Smallest, you'll find every Carnival Cruise Ship, including total passengers, decks, and more!
Jeremy Camosse
Dec 2025 · Updated Dec 2025
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Carnival Cruise Ship Sizes Overview
Below you'll find a complete list of Carnival Ships by Size. From the cruise line's smallest ship, the Carnival Elation, to their largest active ship, the massive Carnival Celebration.
You'll see a gigantic difference between Carnival's biggest and smallest ships in their fleet. The Carnival Elation measures 71,909 gross tons, while the Carnival Celebration comes in at 183,521 GT — that's over 3x the size! To say, "my how you've grown" would be an understatement.
Understanding Ship Size
The drastic change in size can also be measured by "passenger count." Max capacity spans a range from 2,606 guests to over 6,630 passengers for Carnival's largest class of cruise ships.
First, we have to clear something up. We're measuring Carnival ships size by the metric, "Gross Tonnage." This always causes a bit of confusion amongst our community members. It's not simply "weight" that determines this size measurement. The definition is technical and boring, but we'll provide it anyway.
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Gross Tonnage
A nonlinear measure of a ship's overall internal volume. Gross tonnage is calculated based on the moulded volume of all enclosed spaces of the ship and is used to determine things such as a ship's manning regulations, safety rules, registration fees, and port dues, whereas the older gross register tonnage is a measure of the volume of only certain enclosed spaces.
Why Gross Tonnage?
So why do we use this measurement to determine Carnival Ships Size? As noted above, it's used for safety rules and whatnot. As such, it's prevalent. Every passenger cruise ship will have this measurement. That makes it easy to compare ship size across ship, class, line and more. We've also used it to compare across cruise lines to bring you the list of the largest cruise ships in the world. Ok, we're done with today's maritime measurement course. Here's the good stuff!
Carnival Ships by Size Chart
Largest to Smallest
Carnival Ships by Size Infographic
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Comparing the Largest vs Smallest
That's every Carnival Cruise Ship currently active in their fleet. You can see the vast difference in ship size between the Carnival Elation and the Carnival Celebration. Here's a visual representation showing the smallest of the fleet vs the largest!
Carnival Ships by Size Biggest vs Smallest
The experience on these two sets of ships will be completely different! On the largest ships, you'll be lucky to experience half of the venues on board. Whereas the smaller ships offer a more quaint and personal experience.
In just a day or two, you'll have your bearings and likely a fixed routine on these ships. Which is better? That's all going to depend on personal preferences! Some say "size matters." Others say, it's the "motion in the ocean" that is more important. We'll let you decide!
We've created a post to see how these ships rank on a global scale. Carnival has a showing (albeit small) on the list of the 20 Largest Cruise Ships in the World! Click to find out which vessels made it and where they rank. There we also analyze Carnival's average ship size versus all other lines!
Carnival Ship Size by Class
Average Gross Tonnage by Class
Carnival Ships by Size Infographic
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We also wanted to compare size across Carnival's 9 different classes of ships. The infographic above shows the average gross tonnage of each class in Carnival's family of vessels. In addition to ship size, you'll find many similarities across the ships in each. For a complete breakdown of amenities among these varying classes, please check out our Carnival Ships by Class post!
Every Carnival Ship by Size
To find your specific Carnival Cruise ship, feel free to use our menu below. Clicking on any will let you quickly jump to that ship's stats. You'll find a bunch of very helpful sizing metrics, including tonnage, length, capacity, speed, cost, cabins and much more!
Carnival Ships by Size Graph
31 active ships · largest to smallest
Gross tonnage (top axis)
Length in feet (bottom axis)
Gross tonnage →
048K95K143K190K
183,521
183,521
183,521
183,521
180,800
135,500
135,225
135,156
133,500
133,500
130,000
130,000
130,000
113,300
110,000
110,000
110,000
110,000
110,000
109,000
109,000
102,853
101,509
101,509
92,720
88,500
88,500
88,500
88,500
71,925
71,909
Length (ft) →
8009001,0001,1001,200
Gross tonnage measures enclosed volume, not weight — which is why Carnival Elation carries just 39% of Carnival Celebration's tonnage yet still measures 76% as long. Tonnage per foot is what really separates the largest ships from the smallest.
Source: Gangwaze fleet data · active Carnival ships
Below we've listed all Carnival ships by size, including a bit more info. You'll find the following metrics: gross tonnage, ship length, year built, total staterooms on board, passenger capacity, and crew members.
#1 largest — tied
XL Class · 2022 · Panama flagged
183,521gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
137 ft (42 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$1 billion
Renovated
New build
Ship class
XL
Guest : crew
3.8 : 1
// Debuts 2022
Carnival Celebration
Size against the fleetRank 1 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · this ship
Length
1,130 ft
Built
2022
Cabins
2,689
Guests
6,630
Crew
1,745
Class
XL
Gross tonnage
183,521
Length
1,130 ft (344 m)
Year built
2022
Staterooms
2,689
Passengers
6,630
Crew
1,745
Celebration has a construction date of 2022 and a total size of 183,521 gross tons. The ship measures 1,130 feet (344 meters) in length and is tied with Carnival Festivale, Carnival Jubilee and Carnival Tropicale as the largest ship in the fleet. Carnival Celebration is included in Carnival's XL Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 8,375 people — 6,630 cruise vacationers and 1,745 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 2,689.
Secondary specs
Beam
137 ft (42 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$1 billion
Renovated
New build
Ship class
XL
Guest : crew
3.8 : 1
#1 largest — tied
XL Class · 2027 · Bahamas flagged
183,521gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
138 ft (42 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$1 billion
Renovated
New build
Ship class
XL
Guest : crew
3.8 : 1
// Debuts 2027
Carnival Festivale
Size against the fleetRank 1 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · this ship
Length
1,130 ft
Built
2027
Cabins
2,697
Guests
6,630
Crew
1,735
Class
XL
Gross tonnage
183,521
Length
1,130 ft (344 m)
Year built
2027
Staterooms
2,697
Passengers
6,630
Crew
1,735
Festivale has a construction date of 2027 and a total size of 183,521 gross tons. The ship measures 1,130 feet (344 meters) in length and is tied with Carnival Celebration, Carnival Jubilee and Carnival Tropicale as the largest ship in the fleet. Carnival Festivale is included in Carnival's XL Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 8,365 people — 6,630 cruise vacationers and 1,735 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 2,697.
Secondary specs
Beam
138 ft (42 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$1 billion
Renovated
New build
Ship class
XL
Guest : crew
3.8 : 1
#1 largest — tied
XL Class · 2023 · Bahamas flagged
183,521gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
138 ft (42 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$950 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
XL
Guest : crew
3.8 : 1
// Debuts 2023
Carnival Jubilee
Size against the fleetRank 1 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · this ship
Length
1,130 ft
Built
2023
Cabins
2,689
Guests
6,630
Crew
1,735
Class
XL
Gross tonnage
183,521
Length
1,130 ft (344 m)
Year built
2023
Staterooms
2,689
Passengers
6,630
Crew
1,735
Jubilee has a construction date of 2023 and a total size of 183,521 gross tons. The ship measures 1,130 feet (344 meters) in length and is tied with Carnival Celebration, Carnival Festivale and Carnival Tropicale as the largest ship in the fleet. Carnival Jubilee is included in Carnival's XL Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 8,365 people — 6,630 cruise vacationers and 1,735 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 2,689.
Secondary specs
Beam
138 ft (42 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$950 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
XL
Guest : crew
3.8 : 1
#1 largest — tied
XL Class · 2028 · Bahamas flagged
183,521gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
138 ft (42 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$1 billion
Renovated
New build
Ship class
XL
Guest : crew
3.8 : 1
// Debuts 2028
Carnival Tropicale
Size against the fleetRank 1 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · this ship
Length
1,130 ft
Built
2028
Cabins
2,697
Guests
6,630
Crew
1,735
Class
XL
Gross tonnage
183,521
Length
1,130 ft (344 m)
Year built
2028
Staterooms
2,697
Passengers
6,630
Crew
1,735
Tropicale has a construction date of 2028 and a total size of 183,521 gross tons. The ship measures 1,130 feet (344 meters) in length and is tied with Carnival Celebration, Carnival Festivale and Carnival Jubilee as the largest ship in the fleet. Carnival Tropicale is included in Carnival's XL Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 8,365 people — 6,630 cruise vacationers and 1,735 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 2,697.
Secondary specs
Beam
138 ft (42 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$1 billion
Renovated
New build
Ship class
XL
Guest : crew
3.8 : 1
#5 largest
XL Class · 2020 · Panama flagged
180,800gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
137 ft (42 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$950 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
XL
Guest : crew
3.8 : 1
// Debuts 2020
Carnival Mardi Gras
Size against the fleetRank 5 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · largest
Length
1,130 ft
Built
2020
Cabins
2,643
Guests
6,630
Crew
1,745
Class
XL
Gross tonnage
180,800
Length
1,130 ft (344 m)
Year built
2020
Staterooms
2,643
Passengers
6,630
Crew
1,745
Mardi Gras has a construction date of 2020 and a total size of 180,800 gross tons. The ship measures 1,130 feet (344 meters) in length and falls in line as number 5 among the 31 active ships that make up the fleet. Carnival Mardi Gras is included in Carnival's XL Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 8,375 people — 6,630 cruise vacationers and 1,745 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 2,643.
Secondary specs
Beam
137 ft (42 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$950 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
XL
Guest : crew
3.8 : 1
#6 largest
Vista Class · 2019 · Panama flagged
135,500gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
122 ft (37 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$780 million
Renovated
2024
Ship class
Vista
Guest : crew
3.5 : 1
// Debuts 2019
Carnival Panorama
Size against the fleetRank 6 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · largest
Length
1,055 ft
Built
2019
Cabins
2,004
Guests
5,146
Crew
1,450
Class
Vista
Gross tonnage
135,500
Length
1,055 ft (322 m)
Year built
2019
Staterooms
2,004
Passengers
5,146
Crew
1,450
Panorama has a construction date of 2019 and a total size of 135,500 gross tons. The ship measures 1,055 feet (322 meters) in length and falls in line as number 6 among the 31 active ships that make up the fleet. Carnival Panorama is included in Carnival's Vista Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 6,596 people — 5,146 cruise vacationers and 1,450 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 2,004.
Secondary specs
Beam
122 ft (37 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$780 million
Renovated
2024
Ship class
Vista
Guest : crew
3.5 : 1
#7 largest
Vista Class · 2019 · Italy flagged
135,225gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
122 ft (37 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
21 mph (18 kn)
Flagged
Italy
Ship cost
$780 million
Renovated
2024
Ship class
Vista
Guest : crew
4.1 : 1
// Debuts 2019
Carnival Venezia
Size against the fleetRank 7 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · largest
Length
1,061 ft
Built
2019
Cabins
2,045
Guests
5,260
Crew
1,278
Class
Vista
Gross tonnage
135,225
Length
1,061 ft (323 m)
Year built
2019
Staterooms
2,045
Passengers
5,260
Crew
1,278
Venezia has a construction date of 2019 and a total size of 135,225 gross tons. The ship measures 1,061 feet (323 meters) in length and falls in line as number 7 among the 31 active ships that make up the fleet. Carnival Venezia is included in Carnival's Vista Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 6,538 people — 5,260 cruise vacationers and 1,278 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 2,045.
Secondary specs
Beam
122 ft (37 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
21 mph (18 kn)
Flagged
Italy
Ship cost
$780 million
Renovated
2024
Ship class
Vista
Guest : crew
4.1 : 1
#8 largest
Vista Class · 2020 · Italy flagged
135,156gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
122 ft (37 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Italy
Ship cost
$950 million
Renovated
2024
Ship class
Vista
Guest : crew
3.3 : 1
// Debuts 2020
Carnival Firenze
Size against the fleetRank 8 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · largest
Length
1,061 ft
Built
2020
Cabins
2,063
Guests
4,232
Crew
1,278
Class
Vista
Gross tonnage
135,156
Length
1,061 ft (323 m)
Year built
2020
Staterooms
2,063
Passengers
4,232
Crew
1,278
Firenze has a construction date of 2020 and a total size of 135,156 gross tons. The ship measures 1,061 feet (323 meters) in length and falls in line as number 8 among the 31 active ships that make up the fleet. Carnival Firenze is included in Carnival's Vista Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 5,510 people — 4,232 cruise vacationers and 1,278 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 2,063.
Secondary specs
Beam
122 ft (37 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Italy
Ship cost
$950 million
Renovated
2024
Ship class
Vista
Guest : crew
3.3 : 1
#9 largest — tied
Vista Class · 2018 · Panama flagged
133,500gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
122 ft (37 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$800 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Vista
Guest : crew
3.4 : 1
// Debuts 2018
Carnival Horizon
Size against the fleetRank 9 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · largest
Length
1,055 ft
Built
2018
Cabins
1,980
Guests
4,977
Crew
1,450
Class
Vista
Gross tonnage
133,500
Length
1,055 ft (322 m)
Year built
2018
Staterooms
1,980
Passengers
4,977
Crew
1,450
Horizon has a construction date of 2018 and a total size of 133,500 gross tons. The ship measures 1,055 feet (322 meters) in length and is tied with Carnival Vista for number 9 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Carnival Horizon is included in Carnival's Vista Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 6,427 people — 4,977 cruise vacationers and 1,450 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,980.
Secondary specs
Beam
122 ft (37 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$800 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Vista
Guest : crew
3.4 : 1
#9 largest — tied
Vista Class · 2016 · Panama flagged
133,500gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
122 ft (37 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$800 million
Renovated
2024
Ship class
Vista
Guest : crew
3.4 : 1
// Debuts 2016
Carnival Vista
Size against the fleetRank 9 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · largest
Length
1,055 ft
Built
2016
Cabins
1,967
Guests
4,977
Crew
1,450
Class
Vista
Gross tonnage
133,500
Length
1,055 ft (322 m)
Year built
2016
Staterooms
1,967
Passengers
4,977
Crew
1,450
Vista has a construction date of 2016 and a total size of 133,500 gross tons. The ship measures 1,055 feet (322 meters) in length and is tied with Carnival Horizon for number 9 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Carnival Vista is included in Carnival's Vista Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 6,427 people — 4,977 cruise vacationers and 1,450 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,967.
Secondary specs
Beam
122 ft (37 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$800 million
Renovated
2024
Ship class
Vista
Guest : crew
3.4 : 1
#11 largest — tied
Dream Class · 2012 · Panama flagged
130,000gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
122 ft (37 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$740 million
Renovated
2022
Ship class
Dream
Guest : crew
3.4 : 1
// Debuts 2012
Carnival Breeze
Size against the fleetRank 11 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · largest
Length
1,004 ft
Built
2012
Cabins
1,845
Guests
4,724
Crew
1,386
Class
Dream
Gross tonnage
130,000
Length
1,004 ft (306 m)
Year built
2012
Staterooms
1,845
Passengers
4,724
Crew
1,386
Breeze has a construction date of 2012 and a total size of 130,000 gross tons. The ship measures 1,004 feet (306 meters) in length and is tied with Carnival Dream and Carnival Magic for number 11 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Carnival Breeze is included in Carnival's Dream Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 6,110 people — 4,724 cruise vacationers and 1,386 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,845.
Secondary specs
Beam
122 ft (37 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$740 million
Renovated
2022
Ship class
Dream
Guest : crew
3.4 : 1
#11 largest — tied
Dream Class · 2009 · Panama flagged
130,000gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
122 ft (37 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$740 million
Renovated
2021
Ship class
Dream
Guest : crew
3.4 : 1
// Debuts 2009
Carnival Dream
Size against the fleetRank 11 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · largest
Length
1,004 ft
Built
2009
Cabins
1,823
Guests
4,631
Crew
1,367
Class
Dream
Gross tonnage
130,000
Length
1,004 ft (306 m)
Year built
2009
Staterooms
1,823
Passengers
4,631
Crew
1,367
Dream has a construction date of 2009 and a total size of 130,000 gross tons. The ship measures 1,004 feet (306 meters) in length and is tied with Carnival Breeze and Carnival Magic for number 11 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Carnival Dream is included in Carnival's Dream Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 5,998 people — 4,631 cruise vacationers and 1,367 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,823.
Secondary specs
Beam
122 ft (37 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$740 million
Renovated
2021
Ship class
Dream
Guest : crew
3.4 : 1
#11 largest — tied
Dream Class · 2011 · Panama flagged
130,000gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
122 ft (37 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$740 million
Renovated
2023
Ship class
Dream
Guest : crew
3.4 : 1
// Debuts 2011
Carnival Magic
Size against the fleetRank 11 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · largest
Length
1,004 ft
Built
2011
Cabins
1,845
Guests
4,724
Crew
1,386
Class
Dream
Gross tonnage
130,000
Length
1,004 ft (306 m)
Year built
2011
Staterooms
1,845
Passengers
4,724
Crew
1,386
Magic has a construction date of 2011 and a total size of 130,000 gross tons. The ship measures 1,004 feet (306 meters) in length and is tied with Carnival Breeze and Carnival Dream for number 11 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Carnival Magic is included in Carnival's Dream Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 6,110 people — 4,724 cruise vacationers and 1,386 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,845.
Secondary specs
Beam
122 ft (37 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$740 million
Renovated
2023
Ship class
Dream
Guest : crew
3.4 : 1
#14 largest
Splendor Class · 2008 · Malta flagged
113,300gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
116 ft (35 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Malta
Ship cost
$700 million
Renovated
2024
Ship class
Splendor
Guest : crew
3.2 : 1
// Debuts 2008
Carnival Splendor
Size against the fleetRank 14 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · largest
Length
952 ft
Built
2008
Cabins
1,508
Guests
3,734
Crew
1,150
Class
Splendor
Gross tonnage
113,300
Length
952 ft (290 m)
Year built
2008
Staterooms
1,508
Passengers
3,734
Crew
1,150
Splendor has a construction date of 2008 and a total size of 113,300 gross tons. The ship measures 952 feet (290 meters) in length and falls in line as number 14 among the 31 active ships that make up the fleet. Carnival Splendor is included in Carnival's Splendor Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 4,884 people — 3,734 cruise vacationers and 1,150 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,508.
Secondary specs
Beam
116 ft (35 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Malta
Ship cost
$700 million
Renovated
2024
Ship class
Splendor
Guest : crew
3.2 : 1
#15 largest — tied
Conquest Class · 2002 · Panama flagged
110,000gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
116 ft (35 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$500 million
Renovated
2026
Ship class
Conquest
Guest : crew
3.3 : 1
// Debuts 2002
Carnival Conquest
Size against the fleetRank 15 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · largest
Length
952 ft
Built
2002
Cabins
1,490
Guests
3,756
Crew
1,150
Class
Conquest
Gross tonnage
110,000
Length
952 ft (290 m)
Year built
2002
Staterooms
1,490
Passengers
3,756
Crew
1,150
Conquest has a construction date of 2002 and a total size of 110,000 gross tons. The ship measures 952 feet (290 meters) in length and is tied with Carnival Freedom, Carnival Glory, Carnival Liberty and Carnival Valor for number 15 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Carnival Conquest is included in Carnival's Conquest Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 4,906 people — 3,756 cruise vacationers and 1,150 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,490.
Secondary specs
Beam
116 ft (35 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$500 million
Renovated
2026
Ship class
Conquest
Guest : crew
3.3 : 1
#15 largest — tied
Conquest Class · 2007 · Panama flagged
110,000gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
116 ft (35 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$500 million
Renovated
2024
Ship class
Conquest
Guest : crew
3.3 : 1
// Debuts 2007
Carnival Freedom
Size against the fleetRank 15 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · largest
Length
952 ft
Built
2007
Cabins
1,493
Guests
3,754
Crew
1,150
Class
Conquest
Gross tonnage
110,000
Length
952 ft (290 m)
Year built
2007
Staterooms
1,493
Passengers
3,754
Crew
1,150
Freedom has a construction date of 2007 and a total size of 110,000 gross tons. The ship measures 952 feet (290 meters) in length and is tied with Carnival Conquest, Carnival Glory, Carnival Liberty and Carnival Valor for number 15 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Carnival Freedom is included in Carnival's Conquest Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 4,904 people — 3,754 cruise vacationers and 1,150 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,493.
Secondary specs
Beam
116 ft (35 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$500 million
Renovated
2024
Ship class
Conquest
Guest : crew
3.3 : 1
#15 largest — tied
Conquest Class · 2003 · Panama flagged
110,000gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
116 ft (35 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$500 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Conquest
Guest : crew
3.3 : 1
// Debuts 2003
Carnival Glory
Size against the fleetRank 15 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · largest
Length
952 ft
Built
2003
Cabins
1,493
Guests
3,756
Crew
1,150
Class
Conquest
Gross tonnage
110,000
Length
952 ft (290 m)
Year built
2003
Staterooms
1,493
Passengers
3,756
Crew
1,150
Glory has a construction date of 2003 and a total size of 110,000 gross tons. The ship measures 952 feet (290 meters) in length and is tied with Carnival Conquest, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Liberty and Carnival Valor for number 15 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Carnival Glory is included in Carnival's Conquest Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 4,906 people — 3,756 cruise vacationers and 1,150 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,493.
Secondary specs
Beam
116 ft (35 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$500 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Conquest
Guest : crew
3.3 : 1
#15 largest — tied
Conquest Class · 2005 · Panama flagged
110,000gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
116 ft (35 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$500 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Conquest
Guest : crew
3.2 : 1
// Debuts 2005
Carnival Liberty
Size against the fleetRank 15 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · largest
Length
952 ft
Built
2005
Cabins
1,490
Guests
3,756
Crew
1,160
Class
Conquest
Gross tonnage
110,000
Length
952 ft (290 m)
Year built
2005
Staterooms
1,490
Passengers
3,756
Crew
1,160
Liberty has a construction date of 2005 and a total size of 110,000 gross tons. The ship measures 952 feet (290 meters) in length and is tied with Carnival Conquest, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Glory and Carnival Valor for number 15 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Carnival Liberty is included in Carnival's Conquest Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 4,916 people — 3,756 cruise vacationers and 1,160 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,490.
Secondary specs
Beam
116 ft (35 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$500 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Conquest
Guest : crew
3.2 : 1
#15 largest — tied
Conquest Class · 2004 · Panama flagged
110,000gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
116 ft (35 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$500 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Conquest
Guest : crew
3.2 : 1
// Debuts 2004
Carnival Valor
Size against the fleetRank 15 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · largest
Length
952 ft
Built
2004
Cabins
1,494
Guests
3,756
Crew
1,180
Class
Conquest
Gross tonnage
110,000
Length
952 ft (290 m)
Year built
2004
Staterooms
1,494
Passengers
3,756
Crew
1,180
Valor has a construction date of 2004 and a total size of 110,000 gross tons. The ship measures 952 feet (290 meters) in length and is tied with Carnival Conquest, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Glory and Carnival Liberty for number 15 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Carnival Valor is included in Carnival's Conquest Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 4,936 people — 3,756 cruise vacationers and 1,180 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,494.
Secondary specs
Beam
116 ft (35 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$500 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Conquest
Guest : crew
3.2 : 1
#20 largest — tied
Grand Class · 2001 · Bahamas flagged
109,000gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
118 ft (36 m)
Draft
26 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$425 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Grand
Guest : crew
2.4 : 1
// Debuts 2001
Carnival Adventure
Size against the fleetRank 20 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · largest
Length
951 ft
Built
2001
Cabins
1,318
Guests
2,600
Crew
1,100
Class
Grand
Gross tonnage
109,000
Length
951 ft (290 m)
Year built
2001
Staterooms
1,318
Passengers
2,600
Crew
1,100
Adventure has a construction date of 2001 and a total size of 109,000 gross tons. The ship measures 951 feet (290 meters) in length and is tied with Carnival Encounter for number 20 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Carnival Adventure is included in Carnival's Grand Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 3,700 people — 2,600 cruise vacationers and 1,100 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,318.
Secondary specs
Beam
118 ft (36 m)
Draft
26 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$425 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Grand
Guest : crew
2.4 : 1
#20 largest — tied
Grand Class · 2002 · Bahamas flagged
109,000gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
118 ft (36 m)
Draft
26 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$425 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Grand
Guest : crew
2.4 : 1
// Debuts 2002
Carnival Encounter
Size against the fleetRank 20 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · largest
Length
951 ft
Built
2002
Cabins
1,300
Guests
2,600
Crew
1,100
Class
Grand
Gross tonnage
109,000
Length
951 ft (290 m)
Year built
2002
Staterooms
1,300
Passengers
2,600
Crew
1,100
Encounter has a construction date of 2002 and a total size of 109,000 gross tons. The ship measures 951 feet (290 meters) in length and is tied with Carnival Adventure for number 20 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Carnival Encounter is included in Carnival's Grand Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 3,700 people — 2,600 cruise vacationers and 1,100 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,300.
Secondary specs
Beam
118 ft (36 m)
Draft
26 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$425 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Grand
Guest : crew
2.4 : 1
#22 largest
Sunshine Class · 1996 · Bahamas flagged
102,853gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
125 ft (38 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
24 mph (21 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$400 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Sunshine
Guest : crew
2.6 : 1
// Debuts 1996
Carnival Sunshine
Size against the fleetRank 22 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · largest
Length
893 ft
Built
1996
Cabins
1,505
Guests
3,002
Crew
1,150
Class
Sunshine
Gross tonnage
102,853
Length
893 ft (272 m)
Year built
1996
Staterooms
1,505
Passengers
3,002
Crew
1,150
Sunshine has a construction date of 1996 and a total size of 102,853 gross tons. The ship measures 893 feet (272 meters) in length and falls in line as number 22 among the 31 active ships that make up the fleet. Carnival Sunshine is included in Carnival's Sunshine Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 4,152 people — 3,002 cruise vacationers and 1,150 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,505.
Secondary specs
Beam
125 ft (38 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
24 mph (21 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$400 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Sunshine
Guest : crew
2.6 : 1
#23 largest — tied
Sunshine Class · 2000 · Bahamas flagged
101,509gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
125 ft (38 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
24 mph (21 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$410 million
Renovated
2024
Ship class
Sunshine
Guest : crew
3.5 : 1
// Debuts 2000
Carnival Radiance
Size against the fleetRank 23 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · largest
Length
893 ft
Built
2000
Cabins
1,496
Guests
3,873
Crew
1,108
Class
Sunshine
Gross tonnage
101,509
Length
893 ft (272 m)
Year built
2000
Staterooms
1,496
Passengers
3,873
Crew
1,108
Radiance has a construction date of 2000 and a total size of 101,509 gross tons. The ship measures 893 feet (272 meters) in length and is tied with Carnival Sunrise for number 23 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Carnival Radiance is included in Carnival's Sunshine Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 4,981 people — 3,873 cruise vacationers and 1,108 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,496.
Secondary specs
Beam
125 ft (38 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
24 mph (21 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$410 million
Renovated
2024
Ship class
Sunshine
Guest : crew
3.5 : 1
#23 largest — tied
Sunshine Class · 1999 · Bahamas flagged
101,509gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
125 ft (38 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
24 mph (21 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$420 million
Renovated
2019
Ship class
Sunshine
Guest : crew
3.5 : 1
// Debuts 1999
Carnival Sunrise
Size against the fleetRank 23 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · largest
Length
893 ft
Built
1999
Cabins
1,496
Guests
3,873
Crew
1,108
Class
Sunshine
Gross tonnage
101,509
Length
893 ft (272 m)
Year built
1999
Staterooms
1,496
Passengers
3,873
Crew
1,108
Sunrise has a construction date of 1999 and a total size of 101,509 gross tons. The ship measures 893 feet (272 meters) in length and is tied with Carnival Radiance for number 23 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Carnival Sunrise is included in Carnival's Sunshine Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 4,981 people — 3,873 cruise vacationers and 1,108 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,496.
Secondary specs
Beam
125 ft (38 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
24 mph (21 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$420 million
Renovated
2019
Ship class
Sunshine
Guest : crew
3.5 : 1
#25 largest
Spirit Class · 2009 · Bahamas flagged
92,720gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
106 ft (32 m)
Draft
26 ft (8 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$550 million
Renovated
2022
Ship class
Spirit
Guest : crew
2.7 : 1
// Debuts 2009
Carnival Luminosa
Size against the fleetRank 25 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · largest
Length
963 ft
Built
2009
Cabins
1,130
Guests
2,826
Crew
1,050
Class
Spirit
Gross tonnage
92,720
Length
963 ft (294 m)
Year built
2009
Staterooms
1,130
Passengers
2,826
Crew
1,050
Luminosa has a construction date of 2009 and a total size of 92,720 gross tons. The ship measures 963 feet (294 meters) in length and falls in line as number 25 among the 31 active ships that make up the fleet. Carnival Luminosa is included in Carnival's Spirit Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 3,876 people — 2,826 cruise vacationers and 1,050 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,130.
Secondary specs
Beam
106 ft (32 m)
Draft
26 ft (8 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$550 million
Renovated
2022
Ship class
Spirit
Guest : crew
2.7 : 1
#26 largest — tied
Spirit Class · 2002 · Malta flagged
88,500gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
106 ft (32 m)
Draft
26 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Malta
Ship cost
$375 million
Renovated
2024
Ship class
Spirit
Guest : crew
2.8 : 1
// Debuts 2002
Carnival Legend
Size against the fleetRank 26 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · largest
Length
963 ft
Built
2002
Cabins
1,067
Guests
2,610
Crew
930
Class
Spirit
Gross tonnage
88,500
Length
963 ft (294 m)
Year built
2002
Staterooms
1,067
Passengers
2,610
Crew
930
Legend has a construction date of 2002 and a total size of 88,500 gross tons. The ship measures 963 feet (294 meters) in length and is tied with Carnival Miracle, Carnival Pride and Carnival Spirit for number 26 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Carnival Legend is included in Carnival's Spirit Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 3,540 people — 2,610 cruise vacationers and 930 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,067.
Secondary specs
Beam
106 ft (32 m)
Draft
26 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Malta
Ship cost
$375 million
Renovated
2024
Ship class
Spirit
Guest : crew
2.8 : 1
#26 largest — tied
Spirit Class · 2004 · Panama flagged
88,500gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
106 ft (32 m)
Draft
26 ft (8 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$375 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Spirit
Guest : crew
2.9 : 1
// Debuts 2004
Carnival Miracle
Size against the fleetRank 26 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · largest
Length
963 ft
Built
2004
Cabins
1,068
Guests
2,680
Crew
910
Class
Spirit
Gross tonnage
88,500
Length
963 ft (294 m)
Year built
2004
Staterooms
1,068
Passengers
2,680
Crew
910
Miracle has a construction date of 2004 and a total size of 88,500 gross tons. The ship measures 963 feet (294 meters) in length and is tied with Carnival Legend, Carnival Pride and Carnival Spirit for number 26 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Carnival Miracle is included in Carnival's Spirit Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 3,590 people — 2,680 cruise vacationers and 910 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,068.
Secondary specs
Beam
106 ft (32 m)
Draft
26 ft (8 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$375 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Spirit
Guest : crew
2.9 : 1
#26 largest — tied
Spirit Class · 2002 · Panama flagged
88,500gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
106 ft (32 m)
Draft
26 ft (8 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$375 million
Renovated
2023
Ship class
Spirit
Guest : crew
2.9 : 1
// Debuts 2002
Carnival Pride
Size against the fleetRank 26 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · largest
Length
963 ft
Built
2002
Cabins
1,067
Guests
2,680
Crew
910
Class
Spirit
Gross tonnage
88,500
Length
963 ft (294 m)
Year built
2002
Staterooms
1,067
Passengers
2,680
Crew
910
Pride has a construction date of 2002 and a total size of 88,500 gross tons. The ship measures 963 feet (294 meters) in length and is tied with Carnival Legend, Carnival Miracle and Carnival Spirit for number 26 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Carnival Pride is included in Carnival's Spirit Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 3,590 people — 2,680 cruise vacationers and 910 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,067.
Secondary specs
Beam
106 ft (32 m)
Draft
26 ft (8 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$375 million
Renovated
2023
Ship class
Spirit
Guest : crew
2.9 : 1
#26 largest — tied
Spirit Class · 2001 · Malta flagged
88,500gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
106 ft (32 m)
Draft
26 ft (8 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Malta
Ship cost
$375 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Spirit
Guest : crew
2.8 : 1
// Debuts 2001
Carnival Spirit
Size against the fleetRank 26 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · largest
Length
963 ft
Built
2001
Cabins
1,067
Guests
2,610
Crew
930
Class
Spirit
Gross tonnage
88,500
Length
963 ft (294 m)
Year built
2001
Staterooms
1,067
Passengers
2,610
Crew
930
Spirit has a construction date of 2001 and a total size of 88,500 gross tons. The ship measures 963 feet (294 meters) in length and is tied with Carnival Legend, Carnival Miracle and Carnival Pride for number 26 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Carnival Spirit is included in Carnival's Spirit Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 3,540 people — 2,610 cruise vacationers and 930 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,067.
Secondary specs
Beam
106 ft (32 m)
Draft
26 ft (8 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Malta
Ship cost
$375 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Spirit
Guest : crew
2.8 : 1
#30 largest
Fantasy Class · 1998 · Panama flagged
71,925gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
103 ft (31 m)
Draft
26 ft (8 m)
Max speed
24 mph (21 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$300 million
Renovated
2023
Ship class
Fantasy
Guest : crew
2.8 : 1
// Debuts 1998
Carnival Paradise
Size against the fleetRank 30 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · largest
Length
855 ft
Built
1998
Cabins
1,062
Guests
2,606
Crew
920
Class
Fantasy
Gross tonnage
71,925
Length
855 ft (261 m)
Year built
1998
Staterooms
1,062
Passengers
2,606
Crew
920
Paradise has a construction date of 1998 and a total size of 71,925 gross tons. The ship measures 855 feet (261 meters) in length and falls in line as number 30 among the 31 active ships that make up the fleet. Carnival Paradise is included in Carnival's Fantasy Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 3,526 people — 2,606 cruise vacationers and 920 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,062.
Secondary specs
Beam
103 ft (31 m)
Draft
26 ft (8 m)
Max speed
24 mph (21 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$300 million
Renovated
2023
Ship class
Fantasy
Guest : crew
2.8 : 1
#31 largest
Fantasy Class · 1998 · Panama flagged
71,909gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
103 ft (31 m)
Draft
26 ft (8 m)
Max speed
24 mph (21 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$300 million
Renovated
2023
Ship class
Fantasy
Guest : crew
2.8 : 1
// Debuts 1998
Carnival Elation
Size against the fleetRank 31 /of 31
71,909 · smallestFleet tonnage spread183,521 · largest
Length
855 ft
Built
1998
Cabins
1,095
Guests
2,606
Crew
920
Class
Fantasy
Gross tonnage
71,909
Length
855 ft (261 m)
Year built
1998
Staterooms
1,095
Passengers
2,606
Crew
920
Elation has a construction date of 1998 and a total size of 71,909 gross tons. The ship measures 855 feet (261 meters) in length and falls in line as number 31 among the 31 active ships that make up the fleet. Carnival Elation is included in Carnival's Fantasy Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 3,526 people — 2,606 cruise vacationers and 920 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,095.
Secondary specs
Beam
103 ft (31 m)
Draft
26 ft (8 m)
Max speed
24 mph (21 kn)
Flagged
Panama
Ship cost
$300 million
Renovated
2023
Ship class
Fantasy
Guest : crew
2.8 : 1
Frequently Asked Questions
We're constantly asked about Carnival's ships and size statistics. Here are the most frequently asked questions for your convenience!
// FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest Carnival ship?
Carnival's largest ships are Carnival Celebration, Carnival Festivale, Carnival Jubilee and Carnival Tropicale, tied at 183,521 gross tons, spanning 1,130 feet. Each carries up to 6,630 passengers across 2,689 staterooms. The class launched in 2022.
What is the smallest Carnival ship?
The smallest active Carnival ship is the Carnival Elation, at 71,909 gross tons and 855 feet long. It was built in 1998 and holds up to 2,606 passengers.
How much bigger is the largest Carnival ship than the smallest?
The Carnival Celebration is about 2.6x the gross tonnage of the Carnival Elation, yet only around 24% longer — the smaller ship still measures 76% of her length. Gross tonnage measures enclosed volume rather than length, which is why the gap in size feels far larger on board than the dimensions suggest.
How many ships does Carnival have?
Carnival currently has 31 active ships, averaging about 4,158 guests each. The fleet spans 71,909 to 183,521 gross tons.
What is the newest Carnival ship?
The newest Carnival ship is the Carnival Tropicale, which entered service in 2028 at 183,521 gross tons.
What is the oldest Carnival ship still sailing?
The oldest Carnival ship still in service is the Carnival Sunshine, built in 1996 — around 30 years old, at 102,853 gross tons.
Which Carnival ships are the same size?
Carnival Celebration, Carnival Festivale, Carnival Jubilee and Carnival Tropicale share the same gross tonnage (183,521 GT), which makes them sister ships — near-identical hulls with broadly the same layout, capacity and features.
Does Carnival ship size affect cruise price?
Not directly. Fares track the itinerary, season and cabin category far more closely than tonnage, so the largest ship is not automatically the most expensive. Ship age tends to matter more than size — newer hulls usually command a premium for their newer amenities.
What size Carnival ship is best for a first cruise?
Mid-sized ships are the usual recommendation: enough dining and entertainment to keep a week interesting, without the walking distances of the largest hulls. If you want the newest features and do not mind the scale, the flagship classes are built to feel navigable through neighbourhood-style layouts.
We hope that the above list of Carnival Ships by size helps you to find your ideal cruise.
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Carnival Cruise Ships by Class
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