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 Horizon
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Breeze
130,000 GT
Carnival Horizon
133,500 GT
Length
Carnival Breeze
306 m
Carnival Horizon
323 m
Beam
Carnival Breeze
37 m
Carnival Horizon
37 m
Passengers
Carnival Breeze
3,690
Carnival Horizon
3,954
Crew
Carnival Breeze
1,386
Carnival Horizon
1,450
Decks
Carnival Breeze
—
Carnival Horizon
—
Year Built
Carnival Breeze
2,012
Carnival Horizon
2,018
Space Ratio
Carnival Breeze
35.2 GT/pax
Carnival Horizon
33.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Breeze
2.66 :1
Carnival Horizon
2.73 :1
| Specification | Carnival Breeze | Carnival Horizon |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Dream Class | Vista Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,012 | 2,018Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 130,000 GT | 133,500 GTWinner |
| Length | 306 m | 323 mWinner |
| Beam | 37 m | 37 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,690 | 3,954Winner |
| Crew | 1,386 | 1,450Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 35.2 GT/paxWinner | 33.8 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.66:1Winner | 2.73:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9555723 | 9767091 |
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 Horizon
Built in 2018 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Large 3,954-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,954 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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