Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
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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 Valor
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Adventure
109,000 GT
Carnival Valor
110,000 GT
Length
Carnival Adventure
290 m
Carnival Valor
290 m
Beam
Carnival Adventure
36 m
Carnival Valor
36 m
Passengers
Carnival Adventure
2,636
Carnival Valor
2,974
Crew
Carnival Adventure
1,100
Carnival Valor
1,180
Decks
Carnival Adventure
18
Carnival Valor
—
Year Built
Carnival Adventure
2,001
Carnival Valor
2,004
Space Ratio
Carnival Adventure
41.4 GT/pax
Carnival Valor
37.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Adventure
2.40 :1
Carnival Valor
2.52 :1
| Specification | Carnival Adventure | Carnival Valor |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Grand Class | Conquest Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,001 | 2,004Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 109,000 GT | 110,000 GTWinner |
| Length | 290 m | 290 m |
| Beam | 36 m | 36 m |
| Draft | 8.6 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,636 | 2,974Winner |
| Crew | 1,100 | 1,180Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 41.4 GT/paxWinner | 37.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.40:1Winner | 2.52:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9192351 | 9220020 |
Carnival Adventure offers more personal space with a space ratio of 41.4 GT per passenger versus 37.0. Built in 2004, Carnival Valor is 3 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Carnival Adventure edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.4:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Carnival Valor |
| Capacity | Carnival Valor |
| Modernity | Carnival Valor |
| Service | Carnival Adventure |
| Spaciousness | Carnival Adventure |
Bottom line: Carnival Valor wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
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 Valor
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Decks | 18 | — |
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