$1,870/person
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Aurora vs Carnival Pride
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Carnival Pride wins 5 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
Aurora
Carnival Pride
Size
76,152 GT
85,920 GT
Passengers
1,874
2,124
Year built
2000
2001
Crew ratio
2.2 guests per crew
2.3 guests per crew
Space ratio
40.6 GT per guest
40.5 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
270 m
290 m
From price
No data
$686 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Carnival Pride is the larger vessel at 85,920 GT, 13% more than Aurora's 76,152 GT. Carnival Pride accommodates 250 more guests (2,124 vs 1,874), making it the larger resort-at-sea. Aurora trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere. At 290 m, Carnival Pride stretches 20 m longer than Aurora's 270 m, a meaningful difference in pier presence and onboard deck space.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Carnival Pride |
| Capacity | Carnival Pride |
| Modernity | Carnival Pride |
| Service | Aurora |
| Spaciousness | Aurora |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Carnival Pride |
| Fleet Power | Carnival Pride |
Bottom line: Carnival Pride leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Carnival Pride for overall superiority; pick Aurora if Service matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Aurora if
- More crew per guest (2.2 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (40.6 GT per guest)
Choose Carnival Pride if
- You want the newer ship (built 2001, 1 year newer)
- Size matters to you (85,920 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,124 guests)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Aurora | Carnival Pride |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | No sailings | $686 pp |
| Per night | No data | No data |
| Departing | No data | Nov 29 |
| Duration | No data | null nights |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
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, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
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.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
