The Carnival Breeze was built in 2012 and is among Carnival's 31 ships in its fleet. The Breeze is included in the cruise line's Dream Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Breeze vs all of the other Carnival ships.
How big is the Carnival Breeze? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the Carnival Breeze. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!

Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the Carnival Breeze can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.
Carnival Breeze Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the Carnival Breeze is 4,724 guests. The average capacity for the 31 active ships in Carnival’s fleet is 4,085 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all Carnival ships has a minimum of 2,606 guests and a maximum of 6,630 passengers.
Carnival Breeze Crew Members: Staff on the Carnival Breeze include 1,386 members. That's a guest to staff ratio of 3.4 to 1. The average Carnival ship includes 1,226 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 3.3 to 1.
How long is the Carnival Breeze? From end to end, the Breeze length equals 1,004 feet (306 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 31 active vessels in Carnival’s fleet, measuring 982 feet (299 meters).
The smallest Carnival ship (in terms of length) measures 855 feet (261 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1,130 feet (344 meters). Our chart below shows the length of the Carnival Breeze vs all other active Carnival Cruise Line ships.
When was the Carnival Breeze Built? The Carnival Breeze was built in 2012 and joined the cruise line’s Dream Class.
Carnival includes 31 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2028. The average Carnival ship is 16 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007
When was the last Carnival Breeze Dry Dock? The Breeze experienced dry dock improvements in 2022.
Renovations include the following: The Carnival Breeze last underwent a significant refurbishment during a dry dock in April 2022 (from approximately March to April/May, including work in Cadiz, Spain, and Freeport, Bahamas). This refurbishment focused primarily on routine hotel maintenance and cosmetic enhancements, such as new carpeting, upholstery refreshes, updated tiling, and general upkeep in public areas and staterooms. Additional updates included the extension of the non-smoking casino section with a new bar (replacing the Thrill Theater) and the application of Carnival's signature red, white, and blue hull paint scheme. No major new venues or structural changes were added during this period. As of December 2025, no further dry docks or significant refurbishments have occurred since 2022, with the next scheduled maintenance planned for February–March 2027.
The Carnival Breeze has a total of 14 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 1. The highest passenger deck is Deck 15.
What does the Carnival Breeze offer in terms of things to do? The ship features 15 restaurants, 12 bars, 0 shows, 41 activities, and 5 other features for your enjoyment.
Click below to access deck plans for the Carnival Breeze. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Carnival Breeze Info
You will find the Carnival Breeze Casino on Deck 5 of the ship.
You will find the Carnival Breeze buffet on Deck 10 of the ship.
The Carnival Breeze last underwent a significant refurbishment during a dry dock in April 2022 (from approximately March to April/May, including work in Cadiz, Spain, and Freeport, Bahamas). This refurbishment focused primarily on routine hotel maintenance and cosmetic enhancements, such as new carpeting, upholstery refreshes, updated tiling, and general upkeep in public areas and staterooms. Additional updates included the extension of the non-smoking casino section with a new bar (replacing the Thrill Theater) and the application of Carnival's signature red, white, and blue hull paint scheme. No major new venues or structural changes were added during this period. As of December 2025, no further dry docks or significant refurbishments have occurred since 2022, with the next scheduled maintenance planned for February–March 2027.
The ship belongs to the Carnival class of ships known as the Dream class.
The ship features 15 restaurants, 12 bars, 41 activities, 0 shows and 5 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Carnival Breeze has a total of 14 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 1. The upper most passenger deck is Level 15.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Carnival Breeze. The ship's capacity is 4,724. When comparing the occupancy to the average Carnival passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,158 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Carnival ships.
The Carnival Breeze was built in 2012. Carnival includes 31 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2028. The average Carnival ship is 16 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007
Each of Carnival's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Carnival Breeze is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Carnival Breeze length equals 1,004 feet (306 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 31 active vessels in Carnival fleet, measuring 992 feet (302 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.