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Carnival Breeze vs Carnival Luminosa

Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Carnival Breeze wins 5 of 7 scored categories.

At a glance

Quick Compare

Category
Carnival Breeze
Carnival Luminosa
Size
130,000 GT
92,720 GT
Passengers
3,690
2,260
Year built
2012
2009
Crew ratio
2.7 guests per crew
2.4 guests per crew
Space ratio
35.2 GT per guest
41.0 GT per guest
Decks
No data
12
Length
306 m
294 m
From price
$444 pp
$586 pp

The verdict

Comparison Verdict

Carnival Breeze is the significantly larger vessel at 130,000 GT, 40% more than Carnival Luminosa's 92,720 GT. Carnival Luminosa offers more personal space with a space ratio of 41.0 GT per passenger versus 35.2. Built in 2012, Carnival Breeze is 3 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.

CategoryWinner
SizeCarnival Breeze
CapacityCarnival Breeze
ModernityCarnival Breeze
ServiceCarnival Luminosa
SpaciousnessCarnival Luminosa
DecksNo data
LengthCarnival Breeze
Fleet PowerCarnival Breeze

Bottom line: Carnival Breeze leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Carnival Breeze for overall superiority; pick Carnival Luminosa if its strengths matter more to you.

Decide

Which Ship Is Right for You?

Choose Carnival Breeze if

  • You want the newer ship (built 2012, 3 years newer)
  • Size matters to you (130,000 GT)
  • More onboard variety (3,690 guests)
Book Carnival Breeze

Choose Carnival Luminosa if

  • More crew per guest (2.4 guests per crew)
  • More space per guest (41.0 GT per guest)
Book Carnival Luminosa

Prices

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Carnival Breeze

from $444 per person

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Carnival Luminosa

from $586 per person

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Fares

Sailing Prices

DetailCarnival BreezeCarnival Luminosa
Cheapest$444 pp$586 pp
Per nightNo dataNo data
DepartingNov 12Dec 14
Durationnull nightsnull nights
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the comparison score calculated?

We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.

What is the space ratio and why does it matter?

Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.

What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?

It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.

Are the prices shown accurate?

Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.

Can I compare more than two ships?

Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.

How current is the ship data?

Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.