Carnival Cruise Ships by Size: Biggest to Smallest

Carnival Cruise Line currently has 26 ships varying in size from 70,000 to 182,800 gross registered tons.

Carnival Cruise ships

8 Classes of Carnival Ships

With eight classes of Carnival cruise ships, it can be confusing to track how old and big each vessel is and what amenities are available on each one.

ShipClassYear LaunchedTonnagePassenger Count
Carnival JubileeExcel2023182,8005,374
Carnival CelebrationExcel2022180,8005,282
Mardi GrasExcel2021180,8005,282
Carnival VeneziaVenice2023135,5004,072
Carnival FirenzeVista2024135,1564,232
Carnival PanoramaVista2019133,5004,008
Carnival HorizonVista2018133,5003,960
Carnival VistaVista2016133,5003,954
Carnival BreezeDream2012130,0003,690
Carnival DreamDream2009128,2503,646
Carnival MagicDream2011128,0483,690
Carnival SplendorSplendor2008113,5733,012
Carnival GloryConquest2003110,0002,980
Carnival LibertyConquest2005110,0002,974
Carnival ConquestConquest2002110,0002,980
Carnival ValorConquest2004110,0002,980
Carnival FreedomConquest2007110,0002,980
Carnival SunshineSunshine1996102,8533,002
Carnival SunriseSunshine1999101,5092,984
Carnival RadianceSunshine1998101,5092,984
Carnival LuminosaSpirit200992,7202,260
Carnival MiracleSpirit200488,5002,124
Carnival PrideSpirit200288,5002,124
Carnival LegendSpirit200288,5002,124
Carnival SpiritSpirit200188,5002,124
Carnival ParadiseFantasy199871,9252,124
Carnival ElationFantasy199871,9092,124

In this article, we’ve compiled an overview of all ships in the Carnival fleet, organized from largest to smallest by gross registered tonnage.

Carnival Jubilee

Exterior view of Carnival Jubilee
Exterior view of Carnival Jubilee (Rendering courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line)
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Gross Tonnage:182,800
Entered Service:2023
Year Refurbished:N/A
Passenger Count:5,374 at double occupancy
Crew:1,735

What makes this ship notable?

Key Features: BOLT roller coaster, Shaq’s Big Chicken, WaterWorks aqua park, Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse, adults-only Serenity Retreat sundeck, Excel suites with exclusive Loft 19 access, Seafood Shack, NASA-inspired Space Cruisers programming for kids, and Alchemy Bar

Carnival Celebration

Exterior of Carnival Celebration in Finland
Aerial view of Carnival Celebration in Finland (Photo courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line)
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Gross Tonnage:180,800
Entered Service:2022
Year Refurbished:N/A
Passenger Count:5,282 at double occupancy
Crew:2,000

Key Features: BOLT roller coaster, Family Feud Live, the travel-inspired Latitudes bar, WaterWorks aqua park, Excel suites with exclusive Loft 19 access, Bonsai Sushi, Fahrenheit 555 steakhouse, Rudi’s Seagrill, Shaq’s Big Chicken, adults-only Serenity Retreat, and Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse

Mardi Gras

carnival mardi gras ship ocean
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Gross Tonnage:180,800
Entered Service:2021
Year Refurbished:N/A
Passenger Count:5,282 at double occupancy
Crew:2,000

Key Features: First Carnival ship powered by Liquified Natural Gas, BOLT roller coaster, Family Feud Live, RedFrog Tiki Bar, WaterWorks aqua park, Excel suites with exclusive Loft 19 access, Chibang! Mexican and Chinese restaurant, revamped Fahrenheit 555 steakhouse, Rudi’s Seagrill, Shaq’s Big Chicken, adults-only Serenity Retreat, a casino, and Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse

RELATED: Mardi Gras Dining Guide

Carnival Venezia

Hotel Director, Captain, and Chief Engineer of Carnival Venezia
Hotel Director, Captain, and Chief Engineer of Carnival Venezia
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Gross Tonnage:135,500
Entered Service:2023 (for Carnival)
Year Refurbished:2023
Passenger Count:4,072 at double occupancy
Crew:1,424

Key Features: Venice-inspired atrium Piazza San Marco, Guy’s Burger Joint, WaterWorks aqua park, Bonsai Teppanyaki, adults-only Serenity Retreat sundeck, Tomodoro Mexican-Italian fusion restaurant, Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, Amari bar, Gondola Lounge, and Terrazza staterooms with exclusive access to outdoor deck Terrazza Carnevale

Carnival Firenze

Carnival Firenze cruise ship
Carnival Firenze (Photo courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line)
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Gross Tonnage:135,156
Entered Service:2024
Year Refurbished:NA
Passenger Count:4,232 at double occupancy
Crew:1,278

Features: Palazzo and Medici Restaurants, La Strada Grill, Tomodoro, Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, The Waterworks, The RedFrog Pub, Pools and Jacuzzis, Teatro Rosso, Tuscan Lounge, Casinos, and Spa and Fitness Center

Carnival Panorama 

Carnival Panorama in Long Beach
Carnival Panorama in Long Beach
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Gross Tonnage:133,500
Entered Service:December 2019
Year Refurbished:Emergency repairs in fall 2023, Drydock planned for fall 2024
Passenger Count:4,008 at double occupancy
Crew:1,450

Key Features: Sky Zone indoor trampoline park, Heroes Tribute Bar, Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse, WaterWorks aqua park, Bonsai Teppanyaki, SkyRide cycling attraction, Cucina del Capitano, other specialty dining options, and the adults-only Serenity Retreat. This was Carnival’s first brand-new west coast ship debut in almost 20 years. 

Carnival Horizon 

Aerial view of Carnival Horizon
Aerial view of Carnival Horizon (Photo courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line)
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Gross Tonnage:133,500
Entered Service:2018
Year Refurbished:N/A (Note: In December 2021, the ship was taken out of service for an emergency propulsion repair.)
Passenger Count:3,960 at double occupancy
Crew:1,450

Key Features: WaterWorks aqua park, adults-only Serenity Retreat, SkyRide cycling attraction, Lip Sync Battle: Carnival, Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse, Bonsai Teppanyaki, Cloud 9 Spa, and BlueIguana Cantina

Carnival Vista

Carnival Vista docked in Grand TurkCarnival Vista docked in Grand Turk
Carnival Vista docked in Grand Turk
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Gross Tonnage:133,500
Entered Service:2016
Year Refurbished:2019 for repairs, 2021, 2024
Passenger Count:3,954 at double occupancy
Crew:1,450

Key Features: SkyRide cycling attraction, RedFrog Pub & Brewery, Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que, IMAX movie theater, Havana Bar, JiJi Asian Kitchen, Camp Ocean kids’ club, Seafood Shack, Cucina del Capitano, and the WaterWorks aqua park. The is the first ship in Carnival’s three-ship Vista class. 

Carnival Breeze

Front view of Carnival Breeze
Front view of Carnival Breeze
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Gross Tonnage:130,000
Entered Service:2012
Year Refurbished:2017, 2022
Passenger Count:3,690 at double occupancy
Crew:1,386

Key Features: BlueIguana Tequila Bar, Guy’s Burger Joint, Lip Sync Battle: Carnival, Cloud 9 Spa, Alchemy Bar, Cucina del Capitano, Bonsai Sushi, WaterWorks aqua park, adults-only Serenity Retreat, and Camp Ocean kids’ club

Carnival Dream

Aerial view of Carnival Dream
Aerial view of Carnival Dream (Photo courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line)
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Gross Tonnage:128,250
Entered Service:2009
Year Refurbished:2022
Passenger Count:3,646 at double occupancy
Crew:1,367

Key Features:  Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que, Camp Ocean Kids’ Club, WaterWorks aqua park, Alchemy Bar, Seafood Shack, Cloud 9 Spa, Bonsai Sushi, Guy’s Burger Joint, Punchliner Comedy Club, and Lip Sync Battle: Carnival. This was the first ship in Carnival’s Dream class. 

This was the first Carnival ship to introduce the cove balcony concept. This is like a giant oval porthole type of balcony that is surrounded by steel and can close incase of bad weather. These balcony cabins are located on deck two.

Carnival Magic

Aerial view of Carnival Magic
Aerial view of Carnival Magic (Photo courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line)
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Gross Tonnage:128,048
Entered Service:2011
Year Refurbished:2021
Passenger Count:3,690 at double occupancy
Crew:1,367

Key Features: WaterWorks aqua park, Guy’s Burger Joint, Cloud 9 Spa, Seafood Shack, Lip Sync Battle: Carnival, adults-only Serenity Retreat, Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que, BlueIguana Cantina, and the Alchemy Bar

Carnival Splendor

carnival splendor australia
(CARNIVAL)
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Gross Tonnage:113,573
Entered Service:2008
Year Refurbished:2019, next 2024
Passenger Count:3,012 at double occupancy
Crew:1,150 (Currently deployed for Carnival Australia)

Key Features: Punchliner Comedy Club, adults-only Serenity Retreat, Guy’s Burger Joint, Cloud 9 Spa, Alchemy Bar, Camp Ocean Kids’ club, RedFrog Pub, Seafood Shack, and BlueIguana Cantina

MORE: Carnival’s Mardi Gras: Is An Aft Excel Suite Worth The Price?

Carnival Glory

Front view of Carnival Glory in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Front view of Carnival Glory in Montego Bay, Jamaica (Photo courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line)
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Gross Tonnage:110,000
Entered Service:2003
Year Refurbished:2010, 2022, next 2024
Passenger Count:2,980 at double occupancy
Crew:1,150

Key Features: WaterWorks aqua park, BlueIguana Cantina, adults-only Serenity Retreat, Alchemy Bar, Lip Sync Battle: Carnival, Camp Ocean kids’ club, Guy’s Burger Joint, Seafood Shack, and Spa Carnival

Carnival Liberty

carnival liberty bimini bahamas drone
Carnival Liberty docked in Bimini
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Gross Tonnage:110,000
Entered Service:2005
Year Refurbished:2021
Passenger Count:2,974 at double occupancy
Crew:1,160

Key Features: Guy’s Burger Joint, SkyBox Sports Bar, adults-only Serenity Retreat, Alchemy Bar, Punchliner Comedy Club, Seafood Shack, BlueIguana Cantina, Camp Ocean Kids’ club, and Spa Carnival

Carnival Conquest

Aerial view of Carnival Conquest cruise ship
Aerial view of Carnival Conquest cruise ship
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Gross Tonnage:110,000
Entered Service:2002
Year Refurbished:2022
Passenger Count:2,980 at double occupancy
Crew:1,150

Key Features: Lip Sync Battle: Carnival, Seafood Shack, Camp Ocean kids’ club, Alchemy Bar, adults-only Serenity Retreat, Punchliner Comedy Club, BlueIguana Cantina, and Guy’s Burger Joint. This is the first ship in the Carnival Conquest class. 

Carnival Valor

Carnival Valor cruise ship
(CARNIVAL)
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Gross Tonnage:110,000
Entered Service:2004
Year Refurbished:2021, next 2025
Passenger Count:2,980 at double occupancy
Crew:1,180

Key Features: Alchemy Bar, Camp Ocean Kids’ club, Punchliner Comedy Club, Seafood Shack, Guy’s Burger Joint, adults-only Serenity Retreat, BlueIguana Cantina, RedFrog Pub, and Spa Carnival

Carnival Freedom

Exterior of Carnival Freedom
Exterior of Carnival Freedom (Andy Newman/Carnival Cruise Lines)
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Gross Tonnage:110,000
Entered Service:2007
Year Refurbished:2023
Passenger Count:2,980 at double occupancy
Crew:1,150

Key Features: Seafood Shack, WaterWorks aqua park, BlueIguana Cantina, Punchliner Comedy Club, Alchemy Bar, Heroes Tribute Bar, Guy’s Burger Joint, SkyBox Sports Bar, Camp Ocean kids’ club, Lip Sync Battle: Carnival, and Bonsai Sushi Express

Carnival Sunshine

Exterior of Carnival Sunshine
Exterior of Carnival Sunshine (Photo courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line)
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Gross Tonnage:102,853
Entered Service:1996 (as Carnival Destiny)
Year Refurbished:2021, next 2025
Passenger Count:3,002 at double occupancy
Crew:1,040

Key Features: Havana Bar, WaterWorks aqua park, Punchliner Comedy Club, JiJi Asian Kitchen, adults-only Serenity Retreat, Guy’s Burger Joint, Cucina del Capitano, Camp Ocean kids’ club, and Guy’s Burger Joint

MORE: Everything You Need To Know About Carnival’s Drink Package

Carnival Sunrise

Aerial view of Carnival Sunrise
Aerial view of Carnival Sunrise (Photo courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line)
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Gross Tonnage:101,509
Entered Service:1999 (as Carnival Triumph)
Year Refurbished:2022, next 2024
Passenger Count:2,984 at double occupancy
Crew:1,108

RELATED: 31 Carnival Sunrise Cruise Tips

Key Features: Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que, adults-only Serenity Retreat, Seafood Shack, Cloud 9 Spa, Punchliner Comedy Club, Alchemy Bar, Cucina del Capitano, Camp Ocean Kids’ club, BlueIguana Cantina

Carnival Radiance

Exterior of Carnival Radiance
Exterior of Carnival Radiance (Photo courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line)
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Gross Tonnage:101,509
Entered Service:1998 (as Carnival Victory)
Year Refurbished:2021
Passenger Count:2,984 at double occupancy
Crew:1,108

Key Features: Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, Shaq’s Big Chicken, Cloud 9 Spa, Cucina del Capitano, adults-only Serenity Retreat, Seafood Shack, RedFrog Pub, Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que, SkyCourse (a ropes course), and the Alchemy Bar

Carnival Luminosa

Aerial view of Carnival Luminosa
(CARNIVAL)
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Gross Tonnage:92,720
Entered Service:2009 (as Costa Luminosa)
Year Refurbished:2022
Passenger Count:2,260 at double occupancy
Crew:926

Key Features: RedFrog Rum Bar, Cloud 9 Spa, adults-only Serenity Retreat, Bonsai Sushi Express, JavaBlue Café, Camp Ocean kids’ clubs, Alchemy Bar, Cherry on Top, and Punchliner Comedy Club

Carnival Miracle

Carnival Miracle in Tracy Arm - Alaska
Carnival Miracle in Tracy Arm – Alaska (CARNIVAL)
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Gross Tonnage:88,500
Entered Service:2004
Year Refurbished:2020, 2022, next 2025
Passenger Count:2,124 at double occupancy
Crew:934

Key Features: WaterWorks aqua park, Alchemy Bar, Bonsai Sushi Express, adults-only Serenity Retreat, Camp Ocean kids’ club, Lip Sync Battle: Carnival, Guy’s Burger Joint, Punchliner Comedy Club, and BlueIguana Cantina

Carnival Pride

Aerial view of Carnival Pride in Grand Cayman
Aerial view of Carnival Pride in Grand Cayman (Photo courtesy of Carnival)
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Gross Tonnage:88,500
Entered Service:2002
Year Refurbished:2019, 2023
Passenger Count:2,124 at double occupancy
Crew:930

Key Features: Alchemy Bar, RedFrog Pub, Bonsai Sushi, Spa Carnival, Camp Ocean Kids’ club, WaterWorks aqua park, Guy’s Burger Joint, Lip Sync Battle: Carnival, BlueIguana Cantina, and Punchliner Comedy Club

Carnival Legend

Aerial view of Carnival Legend
Aerial view of Carnival Legend
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Gross Tonnage:88,500
Entered Service:2002
Year Refurbished:2021, upcoming April 2024
Passenger Count:2,124 at double occupancy
Crew:930

Key Features: Camp Ocean kids’ club, adults-only Serenity Retreat, Guy’s Burger Joint, Lip Sync Battle: Carnival, Bonsai Sushi, WaterWorks aqua park, Punchliner Comedy Club, and BlueIguana Cantina

Carnival Spirit

Exterior of Carnival Spirit
Exterior of Carnival Spirit (Photo courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line)
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Gross Tonnage:88,500
Entered Service:2001
Year Refurbished:2021
Passenger Count:2,124 at double occupancy
Crew:930 (Currently deployed for Carnival Australia)

Key Features: Alchemy Bar, Punchliner Comedy Club, adults-only Serenity Retreat, Seafood Shack, Spa Carnival, Bonsai Sushi, Guy’s Burger Joint, RedFrog Pub, and BlueIguana Tequila Bar. This was the first of four Spirit-class ships. 

Carnival Paradise

Carnival Paradise docked in Grand Cayman
Carnival Paradise docked in Grand Cayman
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Gross Tonnage:71,925
Entered Service:1998
Year Refurbished:2018, 2023
Passenger Count:2,124 at double occupancy
Crew:920

Key Features: Camp Ocean Kids’ Club, Punchliner Comedy Club, WaterWorks aqua park, Spa Carnival, BlueIguana Cantina, RedFrog Rum Bar, Guy’s Burger Joint, and the adults-only Serenity Retreat

Carnival Elation

carnival elation cruise ship
Carnival Elation (Photo courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line)
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Gross Tonnage:71,909
Entered Service:1998
Year Refurbished:2017, 2023
Passenger Count:2,124 at double occupancy
Crew:920

Key Features: Camp Ocean Kids’ Club, Punchliner Comedy Club, WaterWorks aqua park, Spa Carnival, BlueIguana Cantina, RedFrog Rum Bar, Guy’s Burger Joint, and the adults-only Serenity Retreat

Note:

As a result of the 2020-2021 cruise industry shutdown, Carnival Cruise Line sold off five Fantasy-class ships. Parent company Carnival Corporation sold off 21 cruise ships in total.

Three were sold for scrap metal, including Carnival FantasyCarnival Imagination, and Carnival Inspiration. Carnival Fascination was sold to another cruise line that never got off the ground, and it was eventually scrapped in December 2021.

In 2022, it was announced that Carnival Sensation and Carnival Ecstasy would also be leaving the fleet.

What does gross registered tonnage mean?

Gross registered tonnage (GRT) doesn’t measure how much the cruise ship weighs but the total space inside. Every 100 cubic feet is equivalent to one gross registered ton.

Do all Carnival ships have Starlink internet?

By 2024, all Carnival Cruise Line ships will have Starlink wireless internet service.

This article was originally published in January 2022. It was most recently updated in December 2023.

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