Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 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 Breeze
Carnival Dream
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Breeze
130,000 GT
Carnival Dream
130,000 GT
Length
Carnival Breeze
306 m
Carnival Dream
306 m
Beam
Carnival Breeze
37 m
Carnival Dream
37 m
Passengers
Carnival Breeze
3,690
Carnival Dream
3,646
Crew
Carnival Breeze
1,386
Carnival Dream
1,367
Decks
Carnival Breeze
—
Carnival Dream
—
Year Built
Carnival Breeze
2,012
Carnival Dream
2,009
Space Ratio
Carnival Breeze
35.2 GT/pax
Carnival Dream
35.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Breeze
2.66 :1
Carnival Dream
2.67 :1
| Specification | Carnival Breeze | Carnival Dream |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Dream Class | Dream Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,012Winner | 2,009 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 130,000 GT | 130,000 GT |
| Length | 306 m | 306 m |
| Beam | 37 m | 37 m |
| Draft | 8.5 mWinner | 8.4 m |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,690Winner | 3,646 |
| Crew | 1,386Winner | 1,367 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 35.2 GT/pax | 35.7 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.66:1Winner | 2.67:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9555723 | 9378486 |
Carnival Breeze
Large 3,690-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
3,690 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Carnival Dream
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,646-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,646 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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