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
Grand Princess
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Adventure
109,000 GT
Grand Princess
108,806 GT
Length
Carnival Adventure
290 m
Grand Princess
290 m
Beam
Carnival Adventure
36 m
Grand Princess
36 m
Passengers
Carnival Adventure
2,636
Grand Princess
2,600
Crew
Carnival Adventure
1,100
Grand Princess
1,150
Decks
Carnival Adventure
18
Grand Princess
—
Year Built
Carnival Adventure
2,001
Grand Princess
1,998
Space Ratio
Carnival Adventure
41.4 GT/pax
Grand Princess
41.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Adventure
2.40 :1
Grand Princess
2.26 :1
| Specification | Carnival Adventure | Grand Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Princess Cruises |
| Class | Grand Class | Grand Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,001Winner | 1,998 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 109,000 GTWinner | 108,806 GT |
| Length | 290 m | 290 m |
| Beam | 36 m | 36 m |
| Draft | 8.6 m | 8.8 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,636Winner | 2,600 |
| Crew | 1,100 | 1,150Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 41.4 GT/pax | 41.9 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.40:1 | 2.26:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bermuda |
| IMO Number | 9192351 | 9158955 |
Built in 2001, Carnival Adventure is 3 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Grand Princess edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.3:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Carnival Adventure |
| Capacity | Grand Princess |
| Modernity | Carnival Adventure |
| Service | Grand Princess |
| Spaciousness | Grand Princess |
Bottom line: Grand Princess 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
Grand Princess
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
42 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Decks | 18 | — |
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