List of Carnival Ships by Size 2025 Biggest to Smallest

Carnival Cruise Line has a fleet of 27 ships in 2025, each offering a different experience based on its size. Over the years, Carnival has continued to build bigger ships to accommodate more dining, entertainment, and modern amenities, while still keeping smaller vessels that provide a cozier cruise atmosphere.

Ship size plays an important role in shaping your vacation, as the larger ships deliver exciting options like waterparks, themed zones, and endless dining choices, while the smaller ones focus on simpler layouts and a more relaxed feel.

In this guide, we’ll take you through the Carnival ships by size in 2025, from the largest to the smallest. This way, you can compare the entire fleet and decide whether you’d enjoy the excitement of a mega ship or the charm of a classic, smaller vessel.

List of Carnival Cruise Ships by Size 2025

You’ll notice a significant contrast in the Carnival Ship sizes when comparing the Carnival Ships by size biggest to smallest.

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Given below is Carnival Ships by Size Chart:

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Carnival Ships by Size Chart

You can also check our complete guide on Carnival Cruise Ships by age for a clear overview of all the amenities you can enjoy onboard.

Carnival Ships by Size Comparison Chart

Here is the Carnival Ships Comparison Chart:

ShipsClassBuilt YearLength (Feet)Gross Tonnage
Carnival JubileeExcel 20231,130 ft183,521 GT
Carnival CelebrationExcel20221,130 ft183,521 GT
Mardi GrasExcel20201,130 ft180,800 GT
Carnival VeneziaVenice20191,061 ft135,500 GT
Carnival FirenzeVenice20211,061 ft135,156 GT
Carnival PanoramaVista20191,055 ft133,500 GT
Carnival HorizonVista20181,055 ft133,500 GT
Carnival VistaVista20161,055 ft133,500 GT
Carnival BreezeDream20121,004 ft130,000 GT
Carnival MagicDream20111,004 ft130,000 GT
Carnival DreamDream20091,004 ft130,000 GT
Carnival SplendorSplendor2008952 ft113,300 GT
Carnival FreedomConquest2007952 ft110,000 GT
Carnival LibertyConquest2005952 ft110,000 GT
Carnival ValorConquest2004952 ft 110,000 GT
Carnival GloryConquest2003952 ft 110,000 GT
Carnival ConquestConquest2002952 ft110,000 GT
Carnival SunshineSunshine1996893 ft102,853 GT
Carnival RadianceSunshine2000893 ft101,509 GT
Carnival SunriseSunshine1999893 ft101,509 GT
Carnival LuminosaSpirit2009964 ft92,720 GT
Carnival MiracleSpirit2004963 ft88,500 GT
Carnival PrideSpirit2002963 ft88,500 GT
Carnival LegendSpirit2002963 ft88,500 GT
Carnival SpiritSpirit2001963 ft88,500 GT
Carnival ParadiseFantasy1998855 ft71,925 GT
Carnival ElationFantasy1998855 ft71,909 GT

Here is the list of Carnival Ships by Size and Class along with some extra details. You can see the ship’s length, year it was built, gross tonnage, total decks, passenger capacity, total number of staterooms, max speed, and crew size. 

We will keep updating the list of all Carnival Cruise Ships by size and age with the most recent information when additional Carnival Cruise Ships are added to the fleet.

EXCEL CLASS

Carnival Jubilee

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Carnival Jubilee stats

Carnival Jubilee Size and Stats

  • Year Built: 2023   
  • Class: Excel 
  • Gross Tonnage: 183,521 GT 
  • Length: 1,130 ft  
  • Beam: 137 ft 
  • Cruising Speed: 17 Knots  
  • Guest Capacity: 5,362
  • Crew Capacity: 1,735 
  • Total Decks: 15 
  • Total Staterooms: 2,687  

You can also check Carnival Jubilee Deck Plans.

Carnival Celebration

Carnival Celebration stats
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Carnival Celebration Size and Stats

  • Year Built: 2022  
  • Class: Excel  
  • Gross Tonnage: 183,521 GT 
  • Length: 1,130 ft  
  • Beam: 137 ft 
  • Cruising Speed: 17 Knots 
  • Guest Capacity: 5,362  
  • Crew Capacity: 1,735 
  • Total Decks: 15 
  • Total Staterooms: 2,687 

You can also check Carnival Celebration Deck Plans.

Carnival Mardi Gras

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Carnival Mardi Gras Size and Stats

  • Year Built: 2020  
  • Class: Excel  
  • Gross Tonnage: 180,800 GT 
  • Length: 1,130 ft  
  • Beam: 137 ft 
  • Cruising Speed: 17 Knots 
  • Guest Capacity: 5,270 
  • Crew Capacity: 1,735 
  • Total Decks: 15 
  • Total Staterooms: 2,641 

You can also check Carnival Mardi Gras Deck Plans.

VENICE CLASS

Carnival Venezia

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Carnival Venezia Size and Stats

  • Year Built: 2019 
  • Class: Venice 
  • Gross Tonnage: 135,500 GT 
  • Length: 1,061 ft   
  • Beam: 122 ft
  • Cruising Speed: 18 Knots 
  • Guest Capacity: 4,072 
  • Crew Capacity: 1,424 
  • Total Decks: 14 
  • Total Staterooms: 2,071 

You can also check Carnival Venezia Deck Plans.

Carnival Firenze

Carnival Firenze
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Carnival Firenze Size and Stats

  • Year Built: 2021 (renamed in 2024). 
  • Class: Venice 
  • Gross Tonnage: 135,156 GT 
  • Length: 1,061 ft   
  • Beam: 122 ft 
  • Cruising Speed: 18 Knots 
  • Guest Capacity: 4,126 
  • Crew Capacity: 1,425 
  • Total Decks: 14 
  • Total Staterooms: 2,116 

VISTA CLASS

Carnival Panorama

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Carnival Panorama stats

Carnival Panorama Size and Stats

  • Year Built: 2019  
  • Class: Vista 
  • Gross Tonnage: 133,500 GT 
  • Length: 1,055 ft   
  • Beam: 122 ft
  • Cruising Speed: 18 Knots 
  • Guest Capacity: 4,008 
  • Crew Capacity: 1,450 
  • Total Decks: 14 
  • Total Staterooms: 1,982 

You can also check Carnival Panorama Deck Plans.

Carnival Horizon

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Carnival Horizon Size and Stats

  • Year Built: 2018 
  • Class: Vista  
  • Gross Tonnage: 133,500 GT 
  • Length: 1,055 ft   
  • Beam: 122 ft 
  • Cruising Speed: 18 Knots 
  • Guest Capacity: 3,960 
  • Crew Capacity: 1,450 
  • Total Decks: 14 
  • Total Staterooms: 1,965 

Carnival Vista

Carnival Vista stats
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Carnival Vista Size and Stats

  • Year Built: 2016 
  • Class: Vista  
  • Gross Tonnage: 133,500 GT 
  • Length: 1,055 ft   
  • Beam: 122 ft 
  • Cruising Speed: 18 Knots 
  • Guest Capacity: 3,934 
  • Crew Capacity: 1,450 
  • Total Decks: 14 
  • Total Staterooms: 1,965 

DREAM CLASS

Carnival Breeze

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Carnival Breeze Size and Stats

  • Cruising Speed: 18 Knots 
  • Guest Capacity: 3,934 
  • Crew Capacity: 1,450 
  • Total Decks: 14 
  • Total Staterooms: 1,965 
  • Cruising Speed: 20 Knots 
  • Guest Capacity: 3,690 
  • Crew Capacity: 1,386 
  • Total Decks: 14 
  • Total Staterooms: 1,845

You can also check Carnival Breeze Deck Plans.

Carnival Magic

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Carnival Magic Size and Stats

  • Year Built: 2011 
  • Class: Dream  
  • Gross Tonnage: 130,000 GT 
  • Length: 1,004 ft   
  • Beam: 122 ft 
  • Cruising Speed: 20 Knots 
  • Guest Capacity: 3,690 
  • Crew Capacity: 1,367 
  • Total Decks: 14 
  • Total Staterooms: 1,845

Carnival Dream

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Carnival Dream stats

Carnival Dream Size and Stats

  • Year Built: 2009 
  • Class: Dream  
  • Gross Tonnage: 130,000 GT 
  • Length: 1,004 ft   
  • Beam: 122 ft
  • Cruising Speed: 20 Knots 
  • Guest Capacity: 3,646 
  • Crew Capacity: 1,369 
  • Total Decks: 14 
  • Total Staterooms: 1,823

SPLENDOR CLASS

Carnival Splendor

Carnival Splendor stats
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Carnival Splendor Size and Stats

  • Year Built: 2008 
  • Class: Splendor 
  • Gross Tonnage: 113,300 GT 
  • Length: 952 ft   
  • Beam: 116 ft 
  • Cruising Speed: 21 Knots 
  • Guest Capacity: 3,012 
  • Crew Capacity: 1,150 
  • Total Decks: 13 
  • Total Staterooms: 1,506 

You can also check Carnival Splendor Deck Plans.

CONQUEST CLASS

Carnival Freedom

Carnival Freedom stats
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Carnival Freedom Size and Stats

  • Year Built: 2007 
  • Class: Conquest   
  • Gross Tonnage: 110,000 GT 
  • Length: 952 ft   
  • Beam: 116 ft 
  • Cruising Speed: 21 Knots 
  • Guest Capacity: 2,980 
  • Crew Capacity: 1,150 
  • Total Decks: 13 
  • Total Staterooms: 1,492 

Carnival Liberty 

Carnival Liberty stats
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Carnival Liberty Size and Stats

  • Year Built: 2005 
  • Class: Conquest   
  • Gross Tonnage: 110,000 GT 
  • Length: 952 ft   
  • Beam: 116 ft 
  • Cruising Speed: 21 Knots 
  • Guest Capacity: 2,974 
  • Crew Capacity: 1,150 
  • Total Decks: 13 
  • Total Staterooms: 1,492 

You can also check Carnival Liberty Deck Plans.

Carnival Valor

Carnival Valor stats
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Carnival Valor Size and Stats

  • Year Built: 2004
  • Class: Conquest
  • Gross Tonnage: 110,000 GT
  • Length: 952 ft
  • Beam: 116 ft
  • Cruising Speed: 21 Knots 
  • Guest Capacity: 2,980 
  • Crew Capacity: 1,150 
  • Total Decks: 13 
  • Total Staterooms: 1,492 

Carnival Glory

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Carnival Glory Size and Stats

  • Year Built: 2003 
  • Class: Conquest   
  • Gross Tonnage: 110,000 GT 
  • Length: 952 ft   
  • Beam: 116 ft 
  • Cruising Speed: 21 Knots 
  • Guest Capacity: 2,980 
  • Crew Capacity: 1,150 
  • Total Decks: 13
  • Total Staterooms: 1,492 

Carnival Conquest

Carnival Conquest stats
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Carnival Conquest Size and Stats

  • Year Built: 2002
  • Class: Conquest 
  • Gross Tonnage: 110,000 GT
  • Length: 952 ft 
  • Beam: 116 ft 
  • Cruising Speed: 21 Knots
  • Guest Capacity: 2,980
  • Crew Capacity: 1,150
  • Total Decks: 13
  • Total Staterooms: 1,492

SUNSHINE CLASS

Carnival Sunshine

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Carnival Sunshine Size and Stats

  • Year Built: 1996
  • Class: Sunshine
  • Gross Tonnage: 102,853 GT
  • Length: 893 ft
  • Beam: 116 ft
  • Cruising Speed: 21 Knots
  • Guest Capacity: 3,002
  • Crew Capacity: 1,150
  • Total Decks: 13
  • Total Staterooms: 1,501

Carnival Radiance

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Carnival Radiance Size and Stats

  • Year Built: 2000 
  • Class: Sunshine 
  • Gross Tonnage: 101,509 GT 
  • Length: 893 ft   
  • Beam: 116 ft  
  • Cruising Speed: 21 Knots 
  • Guest Capacity: 2,984 
  • Crew Capacity: 1,108 
  • Total Decks: 13 
  • Total Staterooms: 1,448

Carnival Sunrise

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Carnival Sunrise Size and Stats

  • Year Built: 1999 
  • Class: Sunshine 
  • Gross Tonnage: 101,509 GT 
  • Length: 893 ft   
  • Beam: 116 ft 
  • Cruising Speed: 21 Knots 
  • Guest Capacity: 2,984 
  • Crew Capacity: 1,108 
  • Total Decks: 13 
  • Total Staterooms: 1,492

SPIRIT CLASS

Carnival Luminosa

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Carnival Luminosa Size and Stats

  • Year Built: 2009
  • Class: Spirit
  • Gross Tonnage: 92,720 GT
  • Length: 964 ft 
  • Beam: 106 ft
  • Cruising Speed: 22 Knots 
  • Guest Capacity: 2,260 
  • Crew Capacity: 926 
  • Total Decks: 12 
  • Total Staterooms: 1,130

You can also check Carnival Luminosa Deck Plans.

Carnival Miracle

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Carnival Miracle Size and Stats

  • Year Built: 2004 
  • Class: Spirit 
  • Gross Tonnage: 88,500 GT 
  • Length: 963 ft
  • Beam: 106 ft 
  • Cruising Speed: 22 Knots
  • Guest Capacity: 2,124
  • Crew Capacity: 930
  • Total Decks: 12
  • Total Staterooms: 1,062

Carnival Pride 

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Carnival Pride Size and Stats

  • Year Built: 2002 
  • Class: Spirit 
  • Gross Tonnage: 88,500 GT 
  • Length: 963 ft 
  • Beam: 106 ft 
  • Cruising Speed: 22 Knots 
  • Guest Capacity: 2,134 
  • Crew Capacity: 930 
  • Total Decks: 12
  • Total Staterooms: 1,062 

Carnival Legend

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Carnival Legend Size and Stats

  • Year Built: 2002
  • Class: Spirit
  • Gross Tonnage: 88,500 GT
  • Length: 963 ft
  • Beam: 106 ft
  • Cruising Speed: 22 Knots 
  • Guest Capacity: 2,134 
  • Crew Capacity: 930 
  • Total Decks: 12 
  • Total Staterooms: 1,062 

You can also check Carnival Legend Deck Plans.

Carnival Spirit

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Carnival Spirit Size and Stats

  • Year Built: 2001 
  • Class: Spirit 
  • Gross Tonnage: 88,500 GT 
  • Length: 963 ft 
  • Beam: 106 ft 
  • Cruising Speed: 22 Knots 
  • Guest Capacity: 2,124 
  • Crew Capacity: 930 
  • Total Decks: 12 
  • Total Staterooms: 1,062 

FANTASY CLASS

Carnival Paradise

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Carnival Paradise Size and Stats

  • Year Built: 1998 
  • Class: Fantasy 
  • Gross Tonnage: 71,925 GT 
  • Length: 855 ft 
  • Beam: 103 ft 
  • Cruising Speed: 21 Knots 
  • Guest Capacity: 2,124 
  • Crew Capacity: 920 
  • Total Decks: 11 
  • Total Staterooms: 1,061 

Carnival Elation

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Carnival Elation Size and Stats

  • Year Built: 1998 
  • Class: Fantasy 
  • Gross Tonnage: 71,909 GT 
  • Length: 855 ft
  • Beam: 103 ft 
  • Cruising Speed: 21 Knots 
  • Guest Capacity: 2,190 
  • Crew Capacity: 900 
  • Total Decks: 11 
  • Total Staterooms: 1,094 

FAQs – Carnival Ships By Size and Class

What is the Biggest Carnival Cruise Ship? 

The Carnival Celebration and Carnival Jubilee are the biggest Carnival Ships, each weighing 182,800 GT, stretching 1,130 ft long, and having 15 passenger decks. 

What is the Smallest Carnival Cruise Ship? 

The smallest Carnival ship is the Carnival Elation. It has a gross tonnage of 71,909 GT and features 11 passenger decks. 

Which is the Nicest Carnival Cruise Ship? 

Carnival Jubilee is the nicest ship in the fleet. As the newest ship, it brings the biggest water park, a breathtaking atrium with aerial performers along with modern dining, live entertainment and plenty of relaxing spaces.

What is the Newest Carnival Ship?

The Carnival Jubilee is the newest Carnival ship, joining the fleet in December 2023. It has a gross tonnage of 183,521 GT, carries 5,362 passengers, and sails from Galveston, Texas.

What is the Oldest Carnival Ship?

The Carnival Sunshine is the oldest ship in Carnival fleet. It was launched in 1996 as Carnival Destiny. After a massive renovation in 2013, it was renamed Carnival Sunshine.

How Many Carnival Cruise Ships are There?

Carnival Cruise Line currently operates 27 cruise ships in its fleet. These ships sail from various ports across the United States to destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Alaska, and other popular locations.

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