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View Deal →Arcadia vs Carnival Horizon
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Carnival Horizon is the significantly larger vessel at 133,500 GT — 59% more than Arcadia's 83,781 GT. Arcadia offers more personal space with a space ratio of 40.0 GT per passenger versus 33.8. Built in 2018, Carnival Horizon is 13 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
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Category
Arcadia
Carnival Horizon
Size
83,781 GT
133,500 GT
Passengers
2,094
3,954
Year Built
2005
2018
Crew Ratio
1:2.4
1:2.7
Space Ratio
40.0
33.8
Decks
—
—
Length
285m
323m
From Price
—
$490/pp
Comparison Verdict
Carnival Horizon is the significantly larger vessel at 133,500 GT — 59% more than Arcadia's 83,781 GT. Arcadia offers more personal space with a space ratio of 40.0 GT per passenger versus 33.8. Built in 2018, Carnival Horizon is 13 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Carnival Horizon |
| Capacity | Carnival Horizon |
| Modernity | Carnival Horizon |
| Service | Arcadia |
| Spaciousness | Arcadia |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Carnival Horizon |
| Fleet Power | Carnival Horizon |
Bottom line: Carnival Horizon leads 5–2 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Carnival Horizon for overall superiority; pick Arcadia if Service matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Arcadia if...
- Better service ratio (2.4:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (40.0 GT/pax)
Choose Carnival Horizon if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2018, 13yr newer)
- Size matters to you (133,500 GT)
- More onboard variety (3,954 guests)
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Sailing Prices
| Arcadia | Carnival Horizon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | — | $490 pp |
| Departing | — | Aug 9 |
| Duration | — | null nights |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes — up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
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Specifications come from our database of 380+ vessels, revalidated every 5 minutes via ISR. The "Updated" timestamp shows when records were last modified.
