Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Carnival Adventure
Carnival Encounter
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Adventure
109,000 GT
Carnival Encounter
109,000 GT
Length
Carnival Adventure
290 m
Carnival Encounter
290 m
Beam
Carnival Adventure
36 m
Carnival Encounter
36 m
Passengers
Carnival Adventure
2,636
Carnival Encounter
2,600
Crew
Carnival Adventure
1,100
Carnival Encounter
1,100
Decks
Carnival Adventure
18
Carnival Encounter
18
Year Built
Carnival Adventure
2,001
Carnival Encounter
2,002
Space Ratio
Carnival Adventure
41.4 GT/pax
Carnival Encounter
41.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Adventure
2.40 :1
Carnival Encounter
2.36 :1
| Specification | Carnival Adventure | Carnival Encounter |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Grand Class | Grand Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,001 | 2,002Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 109,000 GT | 109,000 GT |
| Length | 290 m | 290 m |
| Beam | 36 m | 36 m |
| Draft | 8.6 m | 8.6 m |
| Decks | 18 | 18 |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,636Winner | 2,600 |
| Crew | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 41.4 GT/pax | 41.9 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.40:1 | 2.36:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9192351 | 9192363 |
Carnival Adventure
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
41 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good value for money
Carnival Encounter
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
42 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good value for money
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