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If you’re planning a cruise withCarnival Cruise Line,you might wonder whichcruise shipto book for your next cruise. Thus, we have researchedCarnival Cruise Shipsby age, newest to oldest, size, and weight, and we have included many interesting facts aboutCarnival Cruise Line. Some because we are geeks and love a bit of history.
Notably, it’s also great to know not only theCarnival Shipsby age and size to help you decide if you want to stay on a newer Shipwith all the bells and whistles and aroller coaster or an oldervessel. We have also includedpassengernumbers andCarnival Cruise Shiprenovation dates.
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Carnival Cruise Ships By Age And Size, Newest To Oldest 2024
| Ship | Class | Year | Renovation | Passengers | Crew | Gross Tons | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firenze (Originally Costa) | Vista | 2024 (2021) | 4,126 | 1061 | 135,156 | 1,061ft | |
| Venezia | Vista | 2023 | 4072 | 1424 | 135,500 | 1,061ft | |
| Luminosa | Spirit | 2023 | 2,260 | 926 | 92,720 | 964ft | |
| Jubilee | Excel | 2023 | 5374 | 1,735 | 183,521 | 1,130ft | |
| Celebration | Excel | 2022 | 5374 | 1,735 | 180,800 | 1,130ft | |
| Mardi Gras | Excel | 2021 | 5282 | 1735 | 180,800 | 1,130ft | |
| Panorama | Vista | 2019 | 4008 | 1450 | 133,500 | 1,055ft | |
| Horizon | Vista | 2018 | 3690 | 1450 | 133,500 | 1,055ft | |
| Vista | Vista | 2016 | 3934 | 1450 | 133,500 | 1,055ft | |
| Breeze | Dream | 2012 | 2017 | 3690 | 1386 | 130,000 | 1,004ft |
| Magic | Dream | 2011 | 2021 | 3690 | 1367 | 130,000 | 1,004ft |
| Dream | Dream | 2009 | 2017 | 3646 | 1367 | 130,000 | 1,004ft |
| Splendor | Splendor | 2008 | 2019 | 3012 | 1150 | 113,573 | 952ft |
| Freedom | Conquest | 2007 | 2019 | 2980 | 1150 | 110,000 | 952ft |
| Liberty | Conquest | 2005 | 2016 | 2974 | 1160 | 110,000 | 952ft |
| Valor | Conquest | 2004 | 2021 | 2980 | 1180 | 110,00 | 952ft |
| Miracle | Spirit | 2004 | 2020 | 2124 | 934 | 88,500 | 963ft |
| Glory | Conquest | 2002 | 2010 | 2980 | 1150 | 110,000 | 952ft |
| Conquest | Conquest | 2002 | 2017 | 2980 | 1150 | 110,000 | 952ft |
| Legend | Spirit | 2002 | 2019 | 2124 | 930 | 88,500 | 963ft |
| Pride | Spirit | 2002 | 2019 | 2124 | 930 | 88,500 | 963ft |
| Spirit | Spirit | 2001 | 2021 | 2124 | 930 | 88,500 | 963ft |
| Victory/ Radiance | Destiny | 2000 2021 | 2021 | 2984 | 1,108 | 101,509 | 893ft |
| Triumph/ Sunrise | Destiny | 1999 2019 | 2019 | 2984 | 893 | 101,509 | 1108ft |
| Paradise | Fantasy | 1998 | 2018 | 2124 | 920 | 71,925 | 855ft |
| Elation | Fantasy | 1998 | 2020 | 2190 | 900 | 71,909 | 855ft |
| Sunshine/ Was Destiny | Destiny | 1996 2013 | 2019 | 3002 | 1040 | 102,853 | 892ft |
What WasCarnival Cruise LinesFirst Ever Ship?
The very firstCarnival cruise shipwas theMardi Gras. However, she wasn’t built for the cruise line but was the first ship for the newly formed Ted ArisonCarnival Cruise Line.Mardi Grasstarted sailing forCarnival Cruise Linein 1972, and ever since, Carnival has expanded quickly, creating more exciting and innovative ships as time has passed.
Carnival has recently named one of their newer ships Carnival Mardi Gras in a loving nod to their first ship. The original Mardi Gras was around 27,200 gross tons and held 1240 passengers, which is tiny compared to today’s ships, such as the new Carnival Mardi Gras, at 180,000 gross tons and holding 5282 guests.
How Many Ships DoCarnival Cruise LineHave?
As of 2024 and after selling 6 of the fleet in the last couple of years but also expanding the fleet,Carnival Cruise Linehas 27 ships in service or on sale to book.
Which is the NewestCarnival Cruise ShipIn 2024?
The newest Carnival Ship is Carnival Jubilee, Gross Tonnage: 183,521 Length: 1130 feet Beam: 137 feet. With a Cruising Speed: 17 Knots Guest Capacity: 5,374 (Double Occupancy)
Total Staff: 1,735. However, Carnival has also added 3 Costa ships to the fleet, Carnival Venetia, Firence and Luminosa.
Carnival Cruise Ships By Age New To Old A Glance And Which Ships Have Been Refurbished?
- 2024- Carnival Firenze ( Moved from Costa)
- 2023 – Carnival Venezia
- 2023 – Carnival Jubilee
- 2023 – Carnival Luminosa
- 2022 –Carnival Celebration
- 2021 –Carnival Mardi Gras
- 2019 –Carnival Panorama
- 2018 –Carnival Horizon
- 2016 –Carnival Vista
- 2012 –Carnival Breeze, Refurbished in 2017
- 2011 –Carnival Magic, Dry Dock Update 2021
- 2009 –Carnival Dream, Refurbished in 2017
- 2008 –Carnival Splendor, Refurbished in 2019
- 2007 –Carnival Freedom, 2019
- 2005 –Carnival Liberty, Refurbished in 2016
- 2004 –Carnival Valor, Refurbished 2021
- 2004 –Carnival Miracle, Refurbished 2020
- 2003 –Carnival Glory, 2010
- 2002 –Carnival Conquest, Refurbished in 2017
- 2002 –Carnival Pride, Refurbished in 2019
- 2002 –Carnival Legend, Refurbished in 2019
- 2001 –Carnival Spirit, Dry Dock, New Carpets 2021
- 2000 –Carnival Radiance(2021) Was Carnival Victory
- 1999 –Carnival Triumph,Renovated and named Carnival Sunrisein 2019
- 1998 –Carnival Paradise, Refurbished 2018
- 1998 –Carnival Elation, Refurbished 2020
- 1996 –Carnival Sunshine, Upgraded from Carnival Destiny in 2013 and Renovated in 2019
What are the Biggest Carnival Ships
The largest Carnival Cruise Ships is Carnival Jubilee with a gross tonnage of 183,521 followed by Mardi Gras and Celebration. At 344.4m in length with a gross tonnage of 180,000, Mardi Gras and Celebration are almost 2.5 times heavier than Carnival Ecstacy and Sensation, which are the smallest ships in the Carnival Fleet and carry over double the amount of passengers.
- Carnival Jubilee, at 344.4m in length with a gross tonnage of 183,521, which is tiny compared to Icon of the Seas, owned by Royal Caribbean, at 236,857 GT and currently the biggest cruise ship in the world.
- Mardi Gras and Celebration follow at 182,800 GT and 1,130ft long.
Carnival Cruise Line also has Carnival Jubilee, due in 2023, which will be the same size as Carnival Celebration.
Which are the Smallest Carnival Cruise Ships?
- Carnival Paradise at 71,925 GT, 855ft long and carrying 2124 passengers at full capacity.
- Carnival Elation, 71,909 GT, 855ft long and carrying 2190 passengers at full capacity.
Which Ships Have Carnival Acquired From Sister Company Costa Cruises?
There has been a reshuffle within the Carnival Corps, and Costa Venezia, Costa Firenze and Costa Luminosa have moved over to be part of the Carnival Fleet.
Which Carnival Ships Have Been Scrapped Or Sold
A sad part of global cruising pausing in 2020/2021 is that cruise lines sought to economise. This means that most cruise lines had ship casualties. Carnival sold or scraped 4 of its fleet. However, also spend funds upgrading the existing fleet.
- Carnival Inspiration, July 2020
- Carnival Imagination, out of service March 2020
- Carnival Fantasy, out of service July 2020
- Carnival Fascination was Sold to Century Harmony Cruise and renamed Century Harmony
- Carnival Sensation was sold to be scrapped in 2022
- Carnival Ecstasy, was sold for scrap at the end of 2022 and was beached at the scrapyard inAliağa, Turkey.
| Ship | Class | Year | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspiration | Fantasy | 1996-2020 | 2056 |
| Imagination | Fantasy | 1995-2020 | 2634 |
| Fantasy | Fantasy | 1990-2020 | 2675 |
| Fascination | Fantasy | 1994-2020 | 2052 |
| Sensation | Fantasy | 1993-2022 | 2052 |
| Ecstacy | Fantasy | 1991-2022 | 2056 |
I hope all that information on Carnival Ships has helped book your next Carnival Cruise Vacation. Or you wanted to know Carnival Cruise Ships By Age because you were curious; we spend a lot of money cruising, travelling and thinking about the cruise industry, and sometimes it’s just great to know a little about behind the scenes.
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Sarah Christie Sarah also writes for Mini Travellers Family Travel Blog and Extraordinary Chaos Craft and Lifestyle Blog. Both are award-winning blogs with a travel and family focus. She is married and has two boys, aged 18 and 22, who all love cruising as a family.Nothing is better than waking up every day in a new port with new and exciting things to explore. She aims to share how cruising as a family with young adults is the perfect choice for family travel. Her boys are sporty and love the activities, sports and dining options cruising offers.Sarah has worked with brands such as Walt Disney World, Mark Warner, Ikos Resort, Center Parcs, Laura Ashley, Belling and Next.
